UN inspectors to probe Syria chemical attacks imminently
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki moon said U N inspectors would travel to Syria soon to investigate reports of chemical weapon attacks amid the two year civil war. Separately Bradley Manning apologized in court for leaking thousands of documents stating he hurt the United States and acknowledged personal issues at the time. Seoul and Pyongyang agreed to reopen the Kaesong industrial park, aiming to resume operations and reduce political strains without setting a reopening date.
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Gingrich urges GOP to move beyond opposition
Newt Gingrich told the Republican National Committee to shed an anti Obama image and present a hopeful, optimistic agenda. He urged the party to highlight how its policies can improve the country and adapt to changing technology.
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Prostate cancer study backs active surveillance approach
A study in Cancer Research finds tumor aggressiveness fixed at appearance, supporting active surveillance for many small, slow growing prostate cancers. Researchers note early PSA screening reduced late stage cases while high Gleason scores remained steadier, informing treatment choices.
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Jackson Jr. and wife sentenced for campaign fund misuse
Former Rep Jesse Jackson Jr and his wife Sandi received prison terms for misusing about 750000 in campaign funds. He gets 30 months followed by three years of supervision, she 12 months plus supervised release. Jackson Jr called his actions an example for Congress as he cried in court.
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Private gun sales online flourish after failed background checks
Private sellers in Florida and Alabama barter guns for items like a jet ski and an iPad Mini on Armslist com as national groups push for stricter gun laws. Senate inaction after Sandy Hook vote leaves public support for reform but little congressional appetite.
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UPS Airbus A300 crashes near Birmingham killing two crew
A UPS flight 1354 cargo jet crashed on approach to Birmingham Alabama, killing the pilot and co pilot. The aircraft struck trees and a field before burning, with officials saying cockpit voice and flight data recorders had not yet been retrieved. One victim was identified as Shanda Fanning 37 of Lynchburg Tennessee.
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