Health Officials Say 1 in 150 Kids Autistic
Atlanta based health officials released a nationwide study showing about one in 150 American children has autism. The finding, higher than prior estimates, suggests roughly 50,000 more children and young adults are affected, underscoring the need for increased early intervention and autism research funding.
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Autism rate rises to nearly one in 150 in U S study
The CDC based on 2002 data from 14 states finds average autism prevalence at 6.6 per 1000, higher than last year. Iowa not included. Alison Singer of Autism Speaks urges federal and state action for affected families as developmental disorders affect eight year olds.
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Libby team wins chance to question journalist in CIA leak case
Defense lawyers gain permission to call Jill Abramson in the CIA leak trial as they seek to undermine prosecutor claims. The judge ruled Libby may question Abramson about out of court denials and Miller’s role in pursuing the Plame story.
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Mecca Accord forms Palestinian power sharing government
Fatah and Hamas agree to create a joint administration led by Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh while reserving seats for other parties. The deal aims to end factional violence, but does not explicitly recognize Israel, and faces conditions from Israel and international donors on restoring PA funding.
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Khamenei Vows Iranian Retaliation If U S Attacks
In Tehran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns Tehran will strike U S interests worldwide if Iran is attacked. The rhetoric comes amid rising tensions as Iran detains a diplomat in Iraq and the U S counters with a second aircraft carrier deployment in the Persian Gulf.
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