Brooklyn EMTs accused of refusing aid in dying mother case
Butisha Rennix, 25, died December 9 after collapsing in an Au Bon Pain in Brooklyn. Her mother called the EMTs to aid her dying during their break, witnesses say they refused and told staff to call 911. The Fire Department suspended Jason Green and Melissa Jackson without pay.
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Butisha Revee Rennix
Au Bon Pain
Brooklyn
Fire Department
Jason Green
Melissa Jackson
New York Dog First to Carry Shared H1N1 Flu Strain
A 13-year-old mixed breed dog in White Plains becomes the nation's first confirmed case of carrying the same H1N1 flu strain infecting humans. Experts say there is no evidence of pet-to-human transmission. Veterinarians urge handwashing and isolation if either owner or pet shows illness.
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White Plains
N.Y
New York
Michael San Filippo
American Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Association
Chinese activist camps out in Tokyo airport
Feng Zhenghu has camped at Tokyo Narita airport for 50 days sleeping on a blue bench and living on crackers and noodles. He holds a Chinese passport and Japanese visa but is barred from returning to China eight times since June due to writings on alleged local authorities abuses and support for student protests.
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Japan
Feng Zhenghu
Tokyo
Feng
China
Iran dismisses deadline for nuclear deal in Shiraz speech
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejected the year end deadline set by the United States and allies for Iran to accept a U N drafted uranium swap deal. He told thousands in Shiraz that sanctions threats mean nothing and Iran will pursue talks with mutual respect while asserting its right to enrichment and independence from U S influence.
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United States
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Michelle Obama brings Christmas cheer to pediatric patients
First lady Michelle Obama visited Children's National Medical Center with daughters Sasha and Malia and the family dog Bo. She read aloud to patients, answered questions from volunteers, and joked that President Obama would receive sports stuff for Christmas. The visit echoed a long tradition of first ladies delivering holiday cheer to kids.
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Children’s National Medical Center
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Sasha
White House
Obama
Democrats predict Senate passage of health care reform
Democrats from the White House to Capitol Hill predicted Senate approval of President Obama’s health care overhaul after the bill passed a key 60 vote hurdle. Senate leadership set final passage for Thursday morning, Christmas Eve, as debate neared its end.
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Reid
House
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Judge sets Scott Roeder murder trial for next month in Wichita
A Sedgwick County judge ruled Roeder’s trial will start next month in Wichita and limited the necessity defense while keeping the door open for other evidence. The judge said Roeder could still argue crimes less than first degree murder, such as voluntary manslaughter, if jurors are instructed correctly.
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Wichita
Wichita, Kan
Sedgwick County
Kan
Warren Wilbert
Roeder
George Tiller
Kansas
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