Delta Flood Waters Force Home Losses Across Mississippi
Mississippi Delta communities face widespread flooding as the Mississippi River and its tributaries surge. Homes evacuated while boats navigate flooded streets and churches, with hundreds displaced amid one of the region's highest crest levels in recent history. In Spain two earthquakes near Lorca kill at least ten and damage buildings. Evangelist Billy Graham is hospitalized in Asheville at Mission Hospital after a pneumonia health episode.
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Delaware Governor Signs Civil Unions Law
Governor Jack Markell signed a civil unions bill in Wilmington declaring same sex couples legal protections and recognition starting January 1 2012 making Delaware the eighth state to approve civil unions or domestic partnerships. The ceremony drew a crowd of more than 600 at The Queen Theater with Equality Delaware organizers noting the historic moment and call to oppose bias.
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Gingrich Opens Campaign With Social Media Message
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich formally announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. The launch used Twitter to announce the candidacy with a link to a YouTube video of Gingrich speaking.
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Lung stem cells discovered may regenerate tissue
Researchers in Boston report identifying a lung adult stem cell that forms diverse lung tissues. Injected into mice, these cells rebuilt airways air sacs and blood vessels within two weeks, suggesting potential new paths for treating emphysema and related diseases while urging replication and further study.
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Obama health care quality plan hit by provider backlash
A major setback hit President Obama's plan for accountable care organizations as the American Medical Group Association warned that over 90 percent of its members would not participate. The umbrella group cites onerous rules while providers like Mayo Clinic networks push for revisions. Medicare said it will carefully consider the input.
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