Colorado boy found hiding in garage after balloon saga
Falcon Heene, 6, was found safe in the family garage attic hiding in a cardboard box after a dramatic chase involving a helium balloon that officials believed carried him for hours. The event prompted a large rescue effort and even a brief airport shutdown.
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Smoking Bans Cut Heart Attacks Say Health Experts
Institute of Medicine reports bans in public and workplaces sharply reduce heart attacks for smokers and non smokers. Johns Hopkins and American Heart Association leaders support comprehensive smoke free laws, citing reduced secondhand smoke risks and thousands of lives saved annually. Opposition cites potential loss of patrons at bars and restaurants.
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Obama defends New Orleans recovery push in town hall
In New Orleans Obama reassures residents that his administration is pressed to fix hurricane damage and restore jobs and homes. A resident challenges slow progress amid concerns over funding, while Obama cites constitutional limits and promises to curb interagency turf wars. He thanks Gov. Jindal and Mayor Nagin as supporters cheer.
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Coordinated Pakistan assaults widen Taliban insurgency
Islamist militants attacked three police compounds in Lahore as part of a broader wave of violence aimed at pressuring Pakistan's government and prompting a major offensive against militants near Afghanistan. The clashes followed U S plans and regional tensions amid a push to curb attacks from South Waziristan.
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