Attack on Karzai Helicopter in Gardez Fails to Harm Leader
A rocket fired at a U S helicopter carrying President Hamid Karzai near Gardez missed the aircraft as it landed. The president was unharmed and returned to Kabul. Three suspects were arrested as security officials investigated the failed attack amid fears for the October presidential vote.
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FDA Allows Purchase Of Home Defibrillators Without Prescription
The FDA on Thursday approved nonprescription access to heart defibrillators, enabling quick response to cardiac arrest at home. This move aims to improve survival chances by widening public availability of emergency shock devices.
FDA approves sale of home defibrillator
The FDA on Thursday allowed consumer purchase of HeartStart home defibrillators without a prescription. About 80 percent of sudden cardiac arrests occur at home yet previous rules required a doctor’s prescription. Regulators said devices can be used safely, with the defibrillator delivering a one second 150 watt jolt to restore heart rhythm.
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British army backs PT-03 running shoe design
London AP Brit ish army teams with UK Gear to launch the PT 03 running shoe developed with Army Physical Training Corps instructors. Price about 140 dollars with royalties from PT 08 sales, officials say royalty details remain undisclosed. The PT 03 is worn by training corps instructors but not standard issue.
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Former State Department official faces Taiwan trip charges
Former top State Department official Donald Keyser is charged with concealing a four day, unauthorized trip to Taiwan last September where he met a Taiwanese intelligence officer. The 30 year veteran says the trip was for sight seeing and faces a preliminary hearing set for October 13 after a $500,000 bond was posted.
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