Poll shows 48 percent say America on the right track
AP poll finds 48 percent of Americans believe the United States is headed in the right direction as Barack Obama nears 100 days in office. The figure marks a rise since February and October, despite concerns over finances, medical costs, and the national debt.
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Baghdad blasts kill dozens amid rising Iraqi violence
A suicide bombing and a separate device attack killed at least 31 people in Baghdad and 47 in Diyala province, marking Iraq’s deadliest day in over a year as U S forces reduce presence and insurgent strikes continue.
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Iraqi death toll in violence exceeds 110000 since 2003 invasion
Government and AP figures show Iraqi fatalities surpass 110,600 from 2003 to present with 87,215 deaths recorded since 2005. U S military deaths rise above 4,276 as bombings and executions fuel the surge amid checks on a reported capture of Abu Omar al Baghdadi and ongoing insurgent activity.
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Venezuelan polo team faces fatal horse pharmaceutical mix up
In West Palm Beach a Florida pharmacy error led to 21 Lechuza horses dying after a compounded supplement similar to Biodyl was administered before a championship match. Veterinarians say the incorrect ingredient strength caused rapid deaths, while untreated horses remained fine.
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New Flu Strain Linked to Pig Bird and Human Viruses
CDC investigates a rare swine flu variant infecting seven people in California and Texas. All cases recovered. none had pig contact. Transmission human to human suspected but not confirmed. Officials monitor contacts from late March to mid April.
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Boston prosecutors place Craigslist ad seeking more victims
Boston prosecutors posted an ad in the erotic services section of Craigslist to reach other possible victims of Philip Markoff. The notice invites women attacked after placing ads to come forward and aid the probe into the April 10 Westin Copely Place robbery and the April 14 Marriott Copley Place murder. Markoff faces charges in Brisman's death and another masseuse robbery.
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