Autism rate surges 1 in 68 in new CDC report
The CDC says 1 in 68 children aged 8 in 11 states have autism up from 1 in 88 two years earlier, with higher rates in boys and whites. Alabama shows 1 in 175 while New Jersey hits 1 in 45. experts cite better identification and spectrum expansion as key factors. The agency plans a new screening initiative for early years.
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Toll climbs as Washington mudslide death toll rises
The Oso mudslide near Darrington, Washington, left 25 dead five days after the slide and about 90 people still missing. Officials warned the official toll will rise as the medical examiner catches up, with search teams of over 200 continuing efforts around the clock. Obama signed an emergency declaration to aid state and local relief.
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Air Force Dismisses Malmstrom Command Over Nuclear Missile Cheating
The Air Force replaces Col Robert Stanley and nine other senior officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base after discovering widespread cheating on proficiency tests by launch crews over two years. Lt Gen Stephen Wilson cites lack of awareness and orders disciplinary action from letters of reprimand to courts martial. Four officers tied to drug possession are central to the case. no cheating found at other bases in North Dakota or Wyoming.
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Congress clears aid and sanctions bills for Ukraine
The Senate and House easily pass measures backing a 1 billion loan guarantee for Ukraine and expanding sanctions on Russians and Ukrainians tied to Crimea. The two chambers must reconcile differences before Obama signs the bill, with further steps planned on broader sanctions and military aid.
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IMF demands reforms in exchange for needed aid
Ukraine won a 27 billion international lifeline after Russia annexed Crimea. IMF approved a 14 to 18 billion standby credit in return for reforms to unlock EU and U.S. aid over two years, drawing Ukraine closer to Europe while Russia braces for slowed growth and large capital outflows.
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