Supreme Court Orders Texas Redistricting Map Change
The Supreme Court sua sponte demands a three judge panel in San Antonio redraw Texas map to favor minority groups and Democrats, shifting balance from GOP drawn plan. It preserves the April 2012 primaries and sets Texas at 36 seats in the next Congress, a gain of four.
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Man admits causing Reno brush fire that destroyed homes
An elderly man confessed Friday to accidentally starting a brush fire south of Reno that exploded into flames, wiping out 29 homes and burning about 3200 acres. Fire officials said up to 10000 people were evacuated at the blaze’s peak as a 93 year old woman died from fire damage. Authorities warned costs will rise to millions.
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Study links paternal weight to child obesity risk
A Los Angeles report summarizes a study showing children face higher obesity odds when fathers are overweight or obese. Overweight father and healthy mother raised four year obesity risk by 318 percent, obese father by 1,388 percent. Published in the January issue of the International Journal of Obesity.
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Costa Concordia fuel leak risk threatens Tuscan sea paradise
Heavy fuel oil from the capsized Costa Concordia endangers a cherished Tuscan coastline off Porto Ercole. Rough seas delay divers and pumping, barriers circle the ship, and a tank rupture could flood the seabed with thick oil, harming marine life and fisheries.
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France Threatens Early Withdrawal From Afghanistan
France warns of an early pullout after Afghan soldier killed four French troops and wounded 15. Sarkozy orders suspension of training and joint patrols amid a deadly 24 hours for Marines and ongoing attacks on coalition forces.
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Romney and Gingrich in neck and neck South Carolina primary
Romney concedes a tight South Carolina race with Gingrich on the eve of the primary. Santorum attacks both as DeMint says the winner likely becomes the next president, boosting Romney’s Florida path or signaling a drawn out nomination battle.
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