U S airstrike north of Baghdad leaves seven dead
U S Navy F-14s hit a building in Beiji after an unmanned aircraft spotted three men placing a roadside bomb. Iraqi police reported seven killed and four wounded, with the Beiji refinery resuming operations after security steps. Meanwhile, Bayan Jabr’s sister was kidnapped in northeastern Baghdad, with one bodyguard killed.
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Twelve miners found alive after WV mine blast
In Tallmansville West Virginia twelve miners trapped 260 feet underground after an explosion were confirmed alive late Tuesday more than 41 hours after the blast. One miner had been found dead earlier setting off emotional relief among families at Sage Baptist Church near the mine.
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Fire destroys buildings as Shamrock blaze is tamed
A grass fire in Shamrock Oklahoma raced through a town of about 100, destroying an abandoned schoolhouse a home and more. Fire crews battled the flames with wind monitoring in Texas and New Mexico while an air tanker dropped fire retardant to quell the spread.
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Medicare drug benefit faces early filling difficulties nationwide
Some patients report problems filling prescriptions under Medicare’s new drug benefit amid high costs and holiday delays. Officials say the system is improving as pharmacies and providers adjust. Dual-eligible seniors, a key group, faced initial enrollment hurdles but access is stabilizing.
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Jack Silverman
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Soccer families shaken by swingers party at hotel
In Orlando, teenage soccer players and parents staying at a Crowne Plaza Hotel Airport encountered a New Year swingers party attended by about 200 guests. Paul Camperini from Safety Harbor described having to explain adult behavior to his Catholic schoolchildren as partygoers reportedly flashed breasts and buttocks near the atrium.
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Ukrainians Buy Heaters After Gas Cutoff in Kiev Market
Ukrainians in Kiev crowded Bessarabsky Market to purchase electric heaters amid a gas supply halt caused by a pricing dispute with Russia. Residents faced freezing temperatures while awaiting a resolution, with no widespread heating disruption yet.
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Chinese journalist released from prison ahead of Hu visit
A Chinese journalist jailed on subversion charges after reporting on corruption was released early from prison. Jiang Weiping was freed Tuesday, announced by a U.S.-based activist, ahead of President Hu Jintao's planned U.S. visit.
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Iran resumes nuclear fuel research next week
Iran announces it will resume nuclear fuel research on Monday marking a two year pause. IAEA and Western diplomats warn of rising tension as talks with European nations approach on January 18. Iran says no uranium enrichment will occur at this time.
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Los Angeles Times
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