Bypass Surgery Beats Stents for Severe Artery Blockage
A NEJM study of nearly 60 000 patients finds bypass surgery improves survival and lowers need for repeat procedures versus stents in treating clogged arteries. Findings part of broad, international health assessment released as nations maneuver nuclear talks and security threats persist globally.
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Carrie Underwood Wins American Idol on Finale Night
Carrie Underwood, an Oklahoma college senior from Checotah, defeated Bo Bice to win American Idol season four by viewer votes. The country singer delivered consistent performances and clinched the crown with Independence Day and Angels Brought Me Here, earning a record contract.
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Ismail Merchant a Pioneer of Merchant Ivory Films Dies
Ismail Merchant, aged 68, died Wednesday in a London hospital. The Bombay born filmmaker helped create the Merchant Ivory partnership with James Ivory, shaping the period piece genre with titles such as A Room With a View Howards End and The Remains of the Day. He spent his life in the West and died surrounded by family and friends per Merchant Ivory Productions.
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Senate committee backs ethanol mandate in energy bill
A Senate Energy panel approved a plan requiring refiners to use at least 8 billion gallons of renewable fuels in gasoline by 2012, mostly corn ethanol, doubling output and aiding farmers, despite oil-industry objections. Supporters say it reduces oil imports and emissions while boosting domestic energy.
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Grassley slams Dems over Social Security talks
Sen. Chuck Grassley criticizes Democrats for failing to offer a plan during the third Finance Committee hearing on Social Security solvency. He questions private accounts and suggests alternatives such as raising the retirement age to 67 as a potential path to balance the program.
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Senate debates Bolton nomination for UN ambassador
Senators opened a long awaited debate on John Bolton as U N ambassador amid new Democrat charges. Rockefeller alleged Bolton shared NSA intercept information with a State Department official without required NSA approval.
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