Byrd Seriously Ill in Washington Hospital
Senator Robert C. Byrd, the longest-serving U.S. lawmaker, is seriously ill in a Washington area hospital. The 92-year-old West Virginia Democrat, hospitalized since late last week, faced initial concerns of heat exhaustion and dehydration as new medical conditions emerged.
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Oil spill toll echoes Katrina in Gulf shanties and harbors
In New Orleans and surrounding Gulf communities, fishermen, oil workers, and families face renewed trauma as the oil spill triggers post Katrina distress. Psychiatrists note anger, anxiety, sleep loss, and withdrawal. veterans cite long lasting emotional strain and coping challenges amid rebuilding and economic uncertainty.
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Alex First Named Atlantic Storm Brings Rain and Death
Tropical Storm Alex moved into the Gulf after weakening over Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula. It dumped heavy rain causing at least four deaths and forcing evacuations across Central America and southern Mexico. The storm is expected to regain strength and may threaten Mexico’s Caribbean coast, while floods and landslides reported in Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Supreme Court hearing opens amid questions on Kagan impartiality
Leading Republican senators pressed Elena Kagan on possible bias as the Senate Judiciary Committee starts a weeklong confirmation hearing. Democrats praised her record and expect Senate approval, while Sessions warned she must prove commitment to the law and the Constitution. The hearing begins today with questions likely Tuesday.
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Obama condemns North Korea for sinking South Korean ship
President Barack Obama said North Korea engaged in belligerent behavior unacceptable to the international community. He urged the U.N. Security Council to issue a crystal clear acknowledgment and said the global coalition will pressure Pyongyang until it adopts international norms.
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Scientists propose test predicting menopause
In Rome at a European fertility conference Iranian researchers report a preliminary blood test study that could predict the onset of menopause decades ahead. The work aims to help women decide when to have children by identifying biological timing.
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Kyrgyzstan Votes Yes on New Constitution After Violence
About two thirds of Kyrgyz voters endorsed a new constitution Sunday as the interim government, backed by most Uzbeks who remained, sought stability after ethnic purges that displaced around 400,000 Uzbeks. The vote, supported by the UN and major powers, grants legitimacy to the interim regime.
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