North Korea reveals uranium enrichment as new bomb path
North Korea admitted this month to a uranium enrichment program as an alternative to plutonium use, claiming it can enrich uranium in discreet factories and may build bombs without tests. Experts say enrichment is in its infancy and requires many centrifuges to yield usable material, signaling a potential new regional challenge.
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Afghan mine clearing slowed by fighting and funding cuts
In Kabul and across Afghanistan, mine clearing slows as militants target deminers and fighting rises. Experts warn the country may miss 2013 goals after two decades of progress, with about 50 people monthly killed or maimed by mines and roadside IEDs.
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U S deaths rise with Afghanistan war toll reported
As of Friday at least 639 U S military members had died in Afghanistan Pakistan and Uzbekistan from the invasion begun in 2001 The Defense Department and Gen David Petraeus warn the war may worsen as insurgents escalate use of improvised mines The ISAF notes mines are simple devices left from Soviet era conflicts and civil wars with thousands still scattered across rugged terrain
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Madoff Victims Brace for Restitution Yet to Be Determined
Bernard Madoff to be sentenced with judge allowing him to wear his own clothing at the hearing. Among victims is Jack Cutter a 80 year old from Longmont Colorado who rebuilt after losses by working in Safeway earning 8.64 per hour. Prosecutors plan asset seizure and restitution but total sums and eligible recoveries remain uncertain.
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Pope cites carbon dating support for St Paul remains
Pope Benedict XVI announced scientific tests on bone fragments from a white marble sarcophagus under St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, dating to the first or second century and supporting the tradition that the mortal remains belong to the Apostle Paul. The discovery concludes the Vatican Pauline year observance.
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Arizona bills to allow guns in bars sparks owner fears
Phoenix area bar owners split on a state measure permitting concealed weapons in bars and restaurants serving alcohol. The proposal, backed by the National Rifle Association, would let permittees allow guns but bar owners could ban armed patrons. drinkers would be barred from consuming alcohol if armed.
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Student loan relief expands under income based plan
Federal student borrowers can apply to an income based repayment program that caps payments by income and forgives balances after 25 years, with public service workers eligible for forgiveness after 10 years. Eligibility depends on income and loan size. the plan covers FFEL and Direct Loans.
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