Alcohol blamed for 1 in 10 working age deaths in US
CDC reports excessive alcohol consumption accounts for about 88,000 deaths annually among working age adults from 2006 to 2010. Binge drinking drives over half of deaths and most costs, with liver disease and crashes leading the causes. men are more affected and regional death rates vary.
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New York Court Rejects Bloomberg Supersized Soda Ban
The New York Court of Appeals overturned the 16 ounce cap on sugary drinks in 2012, ruling the Health Department overstepped authority. The ruling ends a two year legal fight tied to former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s obesity agenda affecting restaurants theaters stadiums and delis.
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Vatican Acknowledges Many Catholics Ignore Teachings on Marriage
The Vatican said many Catholics do not understand or follow its teachings on marriage and sexual ethics amid a global consultation for a synod chaired by Pope Francis. The report notes poll results used to frame discussions at the October meeting on family life.
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Iraqi forces raid Tikrit as assault aims to recapture city
Iraqi forces launched an airborne assault on rebel held Tikrit with commandos flown into a stadium in helicopters. Witnesses reported fierce clashes around the university area as insurgents fired on helicopters. The operation follows a lightning offensive that has allowed Sunni fighters to control much of the region.
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Maliki Faces Deadline For New Iraqi Government
In Baghdad the president’s office says a Parliament elected two months ago will meet Tuesday to begin forming a government by the constitutional deadline. Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki, leader of the State of Law coalition, needs allies to form a cabinet as the United States presses for a more inclusive government to curb insurgent violence. Maliki says he will back the deadlines to establish a new government.
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Obama seeks to fund Syrian rebel training program
The administration asked Congress to authorize 500 million dollars for direct U S military training and equipment for vetted Syrian opposition forces, expanding a CIA covert effort. If approved, this would mark the first direct U S military participation in the Syrian war and training would likely occur in Jordan.
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