Gingrich weighs run for president as 2012 bid nears
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said he is seriously considering seeking the Republican presidential nomination and will decide by February or March after aiding GOP candidates in the midterms. He spoke in Des Moines where he predicted Obama would be a one term president.
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BP affixes new cap on Gulf oil well
BP robots fitted a tighter cap over the Gulf leak in a two day effort to contain the spill a mile underwater. Tests would begin today to see if the cap stops the flow or if oil leaks from other parts of the well. Locals remain cautious but hopeful.
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Guba frees seven political prisoners in exile to Spain
Seven Cuban political prisoners were released and sent with their families to Madrid via Havana airport as part of Raul Castro's pledge to free 52 dissidents. The move follows a church brokered deal with Spain and could allow further releases and asylum offers from the United States and Chile.
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Veterans Benefits and PTSD Costs Under New Rule
Military officials say the added expenses of the new rule will be minimal and may be offset by time saved. Under the old rule veterans faced long waits for benefits and about 400000 veterans already receive PTSD payments. About 20,000 mental health professionals and 100+ treatment centers exist to handle increased claims. Only the overall claim increase is unknown.
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Castro Makes TV Return With Global War Talk Interview
Fidel Castro reappeared on Cuban TV in a lucid, relaxed mode discussing world tensions including a potential nuclear war from U S, North Korea, and Iran. The 83 year old spoke on Mesa Redonda while political prisoners in Cuba were being released.
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