Syrian raids on Hama mark second day of heavy shelling
Across Hama and other cities in Syria militants report at least seven killed as residents defend barricades with sticks and stones amid ongoing government assault now in month five. In Jerusalem, Netanyahu signals openness to cease fire line based talks and Obama framework. In Afghanistan a car bomber strikes a hotel in Kunduz, killing three guards. In Florida Casey Anthony may face probation officer under revised order after acquittal.
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Debates echo as debt deal reshapes political landscape
The debt deal averts default and extends borrowing power amid a fraught budget standoff. It highlights sharp divides between Republicans and Democrats, the influence of the Tea Party, and the pressure to deliver deficit reduction by year end. Obama uses public appeals and negotiates, while Congress faces automatic cuts if talks collapse.
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Obama expands birth control coverage with no copay
The Obama administration announced a broad expansion of women's preventive care including birth control with no copays plus breast pumps and domestic violence counseling. The package takes effect Jan 1 2013 and aims to reach tens of millions of women, despite religious and conservative objections. The Institute of Medicine recommended the measure, arguing prevention of unintended pregnancies benefits women's health.
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Dyslexia linked to voice recognition difficulties in adults
Researchers find adults with dyslexia struggle to recognize voices, linking phonological processing to literacy. MIT's John Gabrieli notes early detection could flag at risk children before kindergarten, aiding early intervention. Dyslexia affects 8 to 15 percent of Americans and is language based, not intelligence or vision.
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