Former Missouri House Speaker Jetton charged with assault
Rod Jetton a former Missouri House Speaker faced a second degree assault charge after a complaint alleged he caused serious physical injury by hitting and choking a woman during a September encounter at her home on Navy 15 He allegedly poured wine and the woman faded in and out of consciousness.
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Obama to send envoy to North Korea for talks
President Obama dispatches veteran diplomat Stephen Bosworth to Pyongyang for high level discussions with North Korea. The aim is to secure Pyongyang's commitment to rejoin nuclear disarmament talks after a year of tension.
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Stamford woman not charged over chimpanzee attack
State's Attorney David Cohen says Sandra Herold of Stamford will not be charged after authorities found no evidence she knowingly disregarded risk from her 200-pound chimpanzee. The animal mauled Charla Nash in February, severing Nash's hands, nose, lips and eyelids.
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Sandra Herold
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Climate conference opens as US pledges move to regulate emissions
Delegates at the Copenhagen talks welcome a White House step to regulate greenhouse gases under existing law while urging stronger aims. The two week session begins with appeals from vulnerable nations as leaders prepare for Obama and 100 others to arrive. U N climate chief de Boer warns time is short and a lasting financial pledge is essential.
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EPA moves toward federal limits on climate pollution
The EPA declares science shows man made greenhouse gases endanger health and sets groundwork for rules. The step aims to curb emissions from cars power plants and factories ahead of the Copenhagen conference and could push firms to adopt cleaner tech or shifted energy options. Environmentalists praise the move while industry faces higher costs and possible consumer impact.
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Twin blasts kill up to 48 at Lahore Moon Market
Two bombs exploded minutes apart at Lahore Moon Market killing 36 to 48 people and injuring over 100. Officials say a self-acting bomber may have been involved. many victims were women and children. A separate strike in a north western tribal region killed at least three.
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Iran confronts student protests across campuses
Iranian authorities clash with thousands of students on multiple university campuses and in public squares in Tehran and other cities. Reports say tear gas and batons are used as protests surge during National Student Day amid efforts to curb media access and communications.
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FDA cites more dangerous brain scans at Cedars-Sinai
The FDA says 50 more patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were exposed to excessive radiation during brain CT scans, bringing total over 18 months to more than 250. Officials note possible human error or equipment issues, with GE scanners implicated and Toshiba models also reported in other hospitals.
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Cedars-Sinai
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