PTSD cases among troops rise amid Iraq and Afghanistan fights
The number of new PTSD cases among U S troops jumped about 50 percent in 2007 amid the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Roughly 40 000 service members diagnosed since 2003 with PTSD as officials cite underreporting and longer tours. Army Surgeon General Schoomaker notes more complete electronic records and increased combat exposure.
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Taliban attacks in Afghanistan kill 24 including 13 police
Taliban insurgents staged a two-pronged assault in Kandahar killing nine police and hit two police reinforcements with roadside bombs. A separate blast in Logar killed four police, and a bus bombing in Farah killed eight civilians.
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Martin Sheen says his son's drugs case made him a fanatic guardian
Actor Martin Sheen describes becoming fearless and fanatic in parenting after his son Charlie Sheen faced drug issues. He recounts intervening personally, including paying medical bills to reach Charlie while he was in care.
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Idol winner Cook dating show alum Caldwell
Idol winner Cook reveals on Live With Regis and Kelly that he had a dinner date with American Idol alum Kimberly Caldwell. Cook, 25, said he met Caldwell through the show and enjoyed his competition time saying they will probably hang out again. Caldwell, 26, appeared on the second season of Fox singing competition.
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Notable birthdays today include Carroll Baker and John Karlen
The calendar marks birthdays for actress Carroll Baker actor John Karlen actress Beth Howland singer Gladys Knight and Billy Vera singer John Fogerty actress Sondra Locke country star Phil Vassar singer Kylie Minogue actor Justin Kirk The View co host Elisabeth Hasselbeck rounds out today’s list of celebrants
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Death of Jazz Organist Jimmy McGriff at 72
Philadelphia musician Jimmy McGriff longtime jazz and blues organist died Saturday at age 72 from multiple sclerosis. He was known for early 1960s recordings including Ive Got a Woman and All About My Girl.
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Boswell Fallon clash over moderates in Iowa swing district race
Iowa veteran Bo Swell backs Sen. Harkin and Gore in a bid for a seventh U.S. House term in the 3rd District while Fallon defends maverick stances and independent voting. The candidates spar over debates, Iraq war votes, and party loyalty as they seek endorsements and voter support in central Iowa counties.
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Athletics scrutiny grows over Iowa case and transfers
The Johnson County investigation into football players at the University of Iowa drew broad public scrutiny involving the athletics department and local law enforcement. Satterfield and Everson left the team amid transfers to Indiana (Pa.) University and Alcorn State. The case sparked calls for a formal probe and new victim-support practices across the university.
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