Angioplasty Research Questioned Over Cost and Necessity
A briefing notes that angioplasty costs about 12000 dollars, a week of recovery, and long drug therapy, with many cases potentially unnecessary, highlighting concerns over medical overuse. The section also previews 5A items on Tibetan exile leaders and gadget repair challenges.
Iraq security pact clears cabinet ending three more years
Iraq's cabinet overwhelmingly approved a security pact with the United States allowing American forces to stay for three additional years in the country occupied since 2003. The move follows prolonged negotiations amid the broader war in Iraq and related military losses.
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Lotto draws and jackpots for weekend and midweek drawings
The Iowa Illinois Lottery results show Pick 3 Evening 2 2 8 and Pick 4 Evening 5 7 8 9. Powerball numbers were 3 7 8 12 44 with Powerball 37 and a 42.4 million jackpot with 2x Power Play. no winner. Wednesday’s jackpot rises to 50 million. Illinois Little Lotto numbers were 15 22 24 34 38. Saturday Hot Lotto numbers 5 18 23 29 36 with Hot Ball 13.
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The Gazette Publication Notice and Rates
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids lists delivery and mail subscription rates including four week and annual options for Morning Editions and Sunday editions. Contact numbers are provided for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Contact numbers and tip line for Cedar Rapids Gazette
General Cedar Rapids Iowa City area contact lines provide newsroom circulation and tip line numbers. Readers can reach News desk at 319 398 8313 or 339 3155 and toll free 800 397 8333 for circulation and 319 398 8254 for tips. Official directory and emails are listed at GazetteOnline com.
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Gazette pledges green printing and recycling push
The Gazette promotes sustainable practices by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Californians flee flames as major wildfires expand
In Southern California fierce winds ease, allowing air tankers and helicopters to attack wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and threatened multimillion dollar properties. Evacuations rise across Los Angeles Riverside and Orange Counties with 1,400 more residents ordered to leave.
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Endeavour–Space Station Dock Marks Major Upgrade Effort
Space shuttle Endeavour linked with the International Space Station on Sunday, enabling a vast home makeover that will double crew capacity next year. Commander Christopher Ferguson guided the docking 212 miles above India as ISS crew welcomed seven new astronauts and Endeavour delivered a bathroom kitchenette and other life support upgrades.
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Obama builds national security team amid transition
President elect Barack Obama said in a 60 Minutes interview that he is assembling his national security team quickly due to potential transition vulnerabilities. He called capturing or killing Osama bin Laden a critical aspect of the war on terrorism and noted the loneliness of the upcoming presidency.
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