Treasury chief hints taxes may rise to curb deficit
Obama officials say higher taxes cannot be ruled out to reduce the federal deficit as the health care overhaul is funded. Geithner and Summers defend stimulus while cautioning that deficits must be brought down, with Summers noting funding needs for reform. Greenspan warns the recession may be near bottom as unemployment benefits and growth hopes continue.
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Wave of Boko Haram clashes leaves hundreds dead in Nigeria
Reports from Maiduguri say government forces hunted surviving members after fierce combat left at least 700 dead and widespread burnings. Clerics warned officials about the sect's violence as Boko Haram attacked a Bauchi police station on July 26.
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LA tests at risk youth to guide gang prevention
Los Angeles officials pilot a Youth Services Eligibility Test to identify at risk youths in Boyle Heights and other neighborhoods. The 74 question survey screens factors from family life to behavior to target resources, with programs like counseling and tutoring offered to those deemed at risk.
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New HIV Strain Found in Cameroon Woman Linked to Gorilla Virus
Researchers report a new HIV type detected in a 62 year old woman from Cameroon now living in Paris. The strain appears related to a simian virus found in gorillas and may reflect gorilla to human transmission. Further spread and origins remain uncertain.
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Winds Fan Forest Fires on La Palma Island
Strong winds fueled wildfires for a second day on La Palma in the Canary Islands. Firefighters retreated as flames raged, threatening homes and brush as authorities warned residents to stay away from affected areas.
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One Dead and 75 Hurt as Canada Stage Collapses
A severe thunderstorm toppled an outdoor stage at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose Alberta injuring about 75 and killing one. Organizers canceled Sunday's closing day as thousands watched from the campgrounds sixty miles southeast of Edmonton.
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