Colleges use therapy dogs to ease Tufts finals stress
Tufts University brings in therapy dogs to help stressed students during final exams. Other colleges also offer stress-relief ideas from late library hours to midnight massages and laser tag. Faculty note students face tough job markets as semesters end.
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House Backs Repeal of Don't Ask Don’t Tell Policy
The House approved legislation to repeal the policy barring gays from serving openly in the U S military by a 250 to 175 vote. Senate prospects uncertain but Republican support from Snowe Brown and Murkowski boosts passage chances amid Pentagon study findings of mixed reactions among service members.
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Polar bears may be saved if emissions cut now says study
Scientists say there is still a chance to avert permanent summer sea ice loss for polar bears. Lead author Steven Amstrup reports a gradual link between greenhouse gases, ice, and habitat with no irreversible tipping point, urging rapid emission reductions though some experts doubt the optimism.
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Iowa Lawmakers Split Over Tax Cut Bill in Capitol
Iowa House members remain undecided on a tax package extending Bush era breaks and unemployment benefits. Rep. Braley backs middle class cuts but objects to high earners. Loebsack supports ethanol aid while undecided. Senate passed the bill 81-19 with Grassley for and Harkin against.
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