Parents deepen involvement as teens curb sports time
Washington AP report summarizes Census Bureau 2004 findings showing more restrictive TV viewing and increased reading at home. About 47 percent of teens had multiple TV limits in 2004 up from 40 percent in 1994, while 71 percent of 6 to 11 year olds faced limits up from 60 percent.
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Washington
Angela Hattery
Wake Forest University
Census Bureau
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Madrid train bombings trial convicts key defendants
Spain's National Court convicts three main suspects of murder in the 2004 Madrid commuter bombings, handing sentences from 34,000 to 43,000 years but with a maximum legal term of 40 years. Four other top suspects receive lesser charges, while one ringleader is acquitted. 191 killed, 1,800 wounded.
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Spain
Europe
Pilar Manson
Jamal Zougam
Othman Gnaoui
Morocco
Emilio Suarez Trashorras
Zougam
Gnaoui
Trashorras
Rabei Osman
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Osman
Justice Palace
Milan
Europa Press
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Abdulmajid Bouchar
Rafa Zouhier
Spain condemns Franco era in landmark reform bill
Parliament denounces Franco's dictatorship and orders removal of era symbols. The reform funds searches for Civil War mass graves and deems early trials illegitimate. Prime Minister Zapatero backs the measure amid criticism that it reopens old wounds while honoring all war victims.
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Madrid
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Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
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U S shares intelligence with Turkey on PKK rebels
The United States confirms military moves against PKK rebels in Iraq and provides Turkey with intelligence from manned spy flights. U S forces have standing orders to capture rebels found, with PKK members listed in the most wanted database. Iraqi border controls will be tightened to stop insurgent supply lines.
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Washington
U.S
Iraq
Turkey
Pentagon
Benjamin Mixon
PKK
Kurdistan Workers’ Party
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Geoff Morrell
Hoshyar Zebari
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Brain abnormalities common, Dutch study finds
A Dutch MRI study of 2,000 healthy older adults averaging 63 uncovers benign brain tumors and bulging vessels in many. Most abnormalities caused no symptoms, none required surgery, but findings may influence future medical decisions as routine imaging rises. Researchers caution about alarm but note potential implications.
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Atlanta
and van der Lugt
Erasmus MC University Medical Center
Rotterdam
New England Journal of Medicine
Tips From Major Groups To Cut Cancer Risk
A joint report from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund outlines 10 recommendations to reduce cancer risk. Men should have no more than two alcoholic drinks daily and women one. Avoid cigarettes and red or processed meats. favor vegetables and 30 minutes of daily exercise.
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Newsday
New York
American Institute For Cancer Research
World Cancer Research Fund
Britain
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