Billionaire T Denny Sanford funds children’s health hospital
Sioux Falls banker T Denny Sanford pledges to die broke while Kelby Krabbenhoff leads Sioux Valley Hospitals in a plan to build a major research institution for children. Sanford donates 400 million dollars to expand services across South Dakota Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska, with the facility to bear the Sanford Health name amid a multistate growth push.
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U S pilots alter Iraq flight tactics after helicopter crashes
U S command ordered changes in helicopter operations after four aircraft were shot down in two weeks amid insurgent claims of new anti aircraft weapons. Maj Gen Caldwell said investigations point to anti Iraqi ground fire and that tactics will be adjusted, with lower faster flights and varied routes.
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UN official warns of more bird flu outbreaks this year
UN coordinator Dr David Nabarro said more H5N1 outbreaks are likely globally in coming months with Britain reporting its first case on a farm. He cautioned quick containment could prevent spread to nearby farms while migration may drive cases in non endemic countries before June.
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Hamas Attack Targets Fatah Bases in Gaza Campaign
Hamas gunmen used mortars and rocket propelled grenades against Fatah allied troops in a four day effort to weaken Abbas loyal security forces. As night fell they pulled back and police replaced them while both sides began exchanging hostages. Hamas Fatah patrols monitored a cease fire amid fragile truces. In the West Bank, Fatah leaders' strategy session ended in a shouting match with items thrown between rivals.
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Colombia mine explosion claims 32 lives in remote mine
An explosion at a makeshift coal mine in San Roque, Sardinata, Colombia, left 32 miners dead. Rescue teams located bodies 1,300 feet underground but cannot remove them due to methane gas. Officials say a spark and gas caused the blast and appeal for gas extraction support as families wait for news.
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Associated Press
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General Dan McNeill takes command of NATO forces in Afghanistan
Gen Dan McNeill becomes top U S commander of NATO led forces in Afghanistan in Kabul the 35 500 strong multinational force switches to American leadership after nine months of British command. He is expected to adopt a tougher stance against militants amid ongoing violence and a shifted strategy across the southern Taliban heartland.
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States oppose federal driver's license law revolt spreads
A national Real ID act revolt started in Maine on January 26 and quickly spread to Georgia Wyoming Montana New Mexico Vermont and Washington as lawmakers balk at linking state records to a national database. Supporters say the measure improves security while critics cite privacy concerns and high costs.
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Real ID Act faces pushback from states
States must comply by May 2008 or face restrictions on using licenses for air travel federal buildings and some bank access. About a dozen states push back with active legislation led by Missouri Rep James Guest who calls Real ID an assault on American freedoms.
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Vilsack says money not a problem in crowded Democratic race
Former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack, running for president, says fundraising will come as his campaign builds. He notes organization matters in Iowa and contrasts his funds with Hillary Clinton’s, while promoting his outsider, governing-ability narrative.
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