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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2009
Page
4
Atlantis launches from Cape Canaveral with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the international space station. NASA fans cheer via Twitter as the supply run aims to sustain the station and shuttle crew through Thanksgiving.
New guidance from the U S Preventive Services Task Force says most women can start mammograms at 50 and have them every two years, with self examinations deemed unnecessary. The recommendation marks a break from the American Cancer Society which urged annual screenings from age 40, arguing early and frequent screening causes more harm than benefit.
President Obama urged China to allow freer Internet and speech during a Shanghai town hall, but his remarks were largely blocked offline. Only local Shanghai TV aired the event live while the transcript circulated with censorship. China maintains the world’s strict web controls despite Obama’s push.
An Associated Press poll finds 43 percent oppose the health care plans under discussion, 41 percent support, and 15 percent undecided. Americans worry about hidden costs in the legislation as President Obama seeks support from wary Senate Democrats. Seniors show more skepticism than younger people.
Immigrant girls and women aged 11 to 26 will no longer need the HPV vaccine to become legal permanent residents. The change takes effect December 14, as CDC shifts to vaccines based on current public health need. Previously, first-dose HPV was required since July 2008 to prevent cervical cancer.
Security concerns loom as Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co defendants prepared for a civilian federal trial in New York near the World Trade Center site. U.S. Marshals pledge maximum security with 24 hour guards and entry restrictions as authorities weigh special administrative measures to block communications with others.
Rockets hit a Tagab market northeast of Kabul hitting a shura meeting between France's top general in Afghanistan and tribal elders and officials. Twelve civilians died and 38 were wounded, 20 critically, as the attack continued to show NATO plans amid Taliban influence struggles.
U.S. deaths total 839 service members since the 2001 Afghan invasion. Defense reports mention Druart as unhurt while a French general meets with about 40 Afghan officials. The plan is a major offensive to secure the area for a road project and supply route from Pakistan toward Kabul.
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