Chavez accuses Fox of being Bush puppet in diplomatic rift
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez calls Mexican leader Vicente Fox a Bush puppet, prompting Fox to demand an apology. Both nations withdraw ambassadors after a week of sparring over free trade and U S relations. Chavez and Fox are seen as aligned with opposing U S stances on policy.
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Car bomb kills three outside KFC in Karachi
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Bush lashes critics as war debate heats up in Alaska
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Medicare prescription drug benefit enrolls starting today
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Exercise Extends Life By Daily Activity Levels
A large study of over 5 000 Americans shows regular physical activity adds 1.3 to 3.7 years to life. Moderate activity roughly 1.3 to 1.5 extra years. high intensity about 3.5 to 3.7 years. Men and women gain similarly.
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FDA cites unusual steps in morning-after pill ruling
An independent audit reveals the May 2004 FDA rejection of nonprescription availability deviated from a decade of practice by moving emergency contraception to over the counter. Lawmakers allege politics interfered with science and ask Leavitt to review the process and possible document destruction tied to former Commissioner McClellan.
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