Irene still a major threat as storm nears U S shores
Irene weakened to a Category 1 hurricane over the Turks and Caicos but remains likely to regain strength and threaten the United States with flooding and power outages. Officials warned core risk extends to New England as Florida and Carolinas brace with evacuation plans and supplies.
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California bill seeks statewide rules on circumcision
California lawmakers heard testimony on whether local jurisdictions can ban circumcision or if statewide rules are needed. The Democratic bill argues circumcision has health and cultural benefits and that parental authority over children’s medical decisions should be governed uniformly statewide.
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East Coast hit by powerful 5.8 quake shocks major centers
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled the East Coast, felt from Georgia to Canada. Washington and New York evacuated key sites including the White House and Empire State Building. there were no deaths but cracks appeared at the Washington Monument and National Cathedral. President Obama was vacationing on Martha's Vineyard as tremors extended to Toronto and beyond.
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Strauss Kahn free as SOX case is dismissed
Dominique Strauss-Kahn is freed after a New York judge dismisses the sexual assault case at prosecutors request citing lack of credibility of the hotel maid Nafisatu Diallo. An appeals ruling followed confirming the dismissal ending a high profile legal battle.
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New Estimate Puts Earths Species Near 8.8 Million
A PLoS Biology study estimates about 8.8 million species on Earth, with 6.5 million on land and 2.2 million in oceans. Only about 1.9 million have been discovered, suggesting vast unseen biodiversity and potential medical benefits from undiscovered species.
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