Poison in Hwange kills Africa’s elephants in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe officials report over 80 elephants dead from cyanide poisoning in Hwange National Park in four weeks. Six poachers were arrested last month as authorities tighten a crackdown on illegal poisoning affecting wildlife and other animals.
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Pakistan Quake Rocks Western Province and Islands Rise
A strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Baluchistan 145 miles southeast of Dalbandin causing a sea rise that formed a 600 yard island off Gwadar. At least 80 people were killed. many homes collapsed in Awaran district as rescue teams, helicopters, and 200 troops were dispatched for relief in Quetta and surrounding areas.
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Senate Vote Looms in Debates Over Obamacare Defunding
Washington report: Senate prepares a pivotal vote to keep the government running through December 15 while attempting to defund Obamacare. Ted Cruz leads a filibuster bid against leadership, challenging Mitch McConnell and John Cornyn as divisions widen within the Republican ranks.
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White House pushes Obamacare enrollment campaign begins
The White House launches a six month push to enroll millions in Obamacare with the president and celebrities promoting subsidized health coverage. The effort targets nearly 3 million healthy young people in conservative states where opponents are spending to deter enrollment as online marketplaces open Oct. 1. President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden, and Bill Clinton join events while Clinton Global Initiative hosts Hillary Clinton speaking on health care. Public outreach and a billion dollar marketing drive from insurers amplify the campaign alongside AARP churches charities and Walgreens CVS.
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Former pope Benedict XVI denies cover-up in abuse cases
In a Sept. 3 letter published by La Repubblica, former pope Benedict XVI states he never hid child abuse cases and expresses profound consternation over accusations. The exchange, linked to a book by Italian physicist Odifreddi, comes amid ongoing Vatican scrutiny of clerical abuse and Vatileaks fallout.
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