Four feared dead in eastern England helicopter crash
A U S military helicopter from RAF Lakenheath crashed during a training flight off the north Norfolk coast. Police and U S officials report four people feared dead. The incident occurred while the crew was operating from the nearby air base.
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Black men see cancer death rates fall but care gaps persist
The American Cancer Society reports a about 50 percent drop in cancer deaths among black men over 20 years, yet their mortality remains higher than white and Asian American men. Improvements under the Affordable Care Act are hoped to reduce survival disparities as prevention and early detection efforts expand.
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American Cancer Society
Ahmedin Jemal
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East Coast freezes as record cold sweeps U S towns
A deadly arctic blast drives temperatures 25 to 35 degrees below normal across the Midwest to the Southeast. Cities from Chicago to New York record subzero readings as PJM reports strain on electricity, oil refiners face outages, and propane shortages trigger state emergency actions.
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Obama pushes to extend jobless benefits amid Senate vote
President Obama urged Congress to renew 1.3 million unemployment checks and rejected urges for offsets. The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle 60-27, with six Republicans joining Democrats and independents, but House obstacles loom as Republicans demand offsets and spending cuts.
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Security measures intensified for Sochi Winter Games
Moscow ordered 37,000 security personnel for the Games with 30,000 more police and Interior Ministry troops deployed. Vehicles entering Sochi are tightly restricted, and visitors must register within three days. High security zones extend toward the Abkhazian border, while military units and anti aircraft batteries guard the Olympic area. Fighter jets stand ready to repel air attacks as Russia aims to safeguard the event.
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