U S and Iran seek Friday deal on nuclear accord
In Geneva, U S and Iranian diplomats express hope for an initial understanding to reach a broad accord by Friday. The potential deal would lift some sanctions for six months in exchange for Iran limiting uranium enrichment amid the decade long dispute among major powers. In Cairo, an appeals court upholds a broad ban on the Muslim Brotherhood, signaling the interim government's push to curb the Islamist movement and paving the way for asset seizure. The Brotherhood denounces the ruling as exiled President Morsi faces trial, with proceedings adjourned to January after interruptions.
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Kerry urges settlement limits to push peace talks
Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel to limit settlement building in occupied areas to help restart peace talks with the Palestinians. He reaffirmed U S policy that settlements are illegitimate, while endorsing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and backing a two state solution amid stalled negotiations.
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Depression a leading global disability driver study says
A Plus Medicine study reports clinical low mood as the second leading cause of global disability. Depressive disorders affect the most years lived with disability after lower respiratory infections, with working age adults and women bearing the higher burden.
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Obama faces Senate Democrats over Obamacare rollout woes
President Obama met with 16 Senate Democrats 15 of whom face re election in 2014 to hear their frustration over the HealthCare.gov rollout and canceled plans. Senators urged fixes to the website and accountability for those behind the problems as polls hint at Republican gains in Virginia.
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Marijuana legalization gains momentum across states
Pro legalization backers aim to add 13 states by 2017 after wins in Maine Portland and other locales. Colorado and Washington already allow recreational use, with Maine voting to legalize in city and statewide efforts. Campaigns face opposition from Project SAM while polls show rising support nationwide.
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Housing factor raises poverty in new measure
A supplemental poverty measure shows about 2.8 million more Americans live in poverty than official counts. California tops states under this method with 23.8 percent poverty, followed by DC and Nevada, while Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico lead officially. Asian Americans also see a higher rate under the alternative measure. Poverty remains stagnant by both measures.
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Supreme Court weighs prayers in public meetings
Justices debate whether town meetings and state legislative sessions should be treated differently in prayer policies. Questions focus on religion content and public accessibility with Susan Galloway and Linda Stephens suing Greece over Christian prayers. A ruling is expected by late June.
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