U.S. weighs strikes on ISIS militants in Syria
Obama considers options after James Foley beheading as ISIS gains power in Syria. Rhodes says American response will be global and unbound by borders. U.S. air campaign remains focused on Iraq with more than 90 airstrikes this month. Pentagon spokesman Kirby notes ISIS funding and safe havens fuel the threat.
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Preteens improve social reading after unplugging at nature camp
About 50 sixth graders spent five days at a nature camp with no digital devices. Researchers report improved nonverbal cue understanding including facial expressions eye contact and tone of voice after reduced screen use. A separate forecast tracks a tropical system becoming a low over the weekend likely to graze Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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Former Filner aide sues over harassment claims in San Diego
Benelia Santos-Hunter, 50, a former executive assistant to ex mayor Bob Filner, alleges severe harassment including requests for kisses and attempted grabs. In Nigeria two new Ebola cases involve spouses of patients linked to Patrick Sawyer as health officials warn the outbreak persists.
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White House rules on contraception aim to ease religious objections
The Obama administration issued a rule to allow employers to object to covering contraception under the Affordable Care Act and let the government extend the coverage. Health Secretary Sylvia Burwell said the move protects access to preventive services while respecting religious considerations for non profits and closely held for profit firms. The change addresses opposition from Catholic institutions and businesses who say the mandate violates their beliefs while keeping access for women nationwide.
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