Unidentified US man with XDR TB faces quarantine
Health officials warn two trans Atlantic flights may have carried a drug resistant tuberculosis strain. The man, who married in May, was quarantined in Atlanta the first such order in over four decades, with limited treatment options and about a 30 percent cure rate. The CDC urged flight passengers to seek TB testing.
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Wal-Mart worker fired over MySpace bomb remark
David Noordewier says he was dismissed after posting a bomb related message on MySpace claiming the average IQ would rise if a bomb were dropped on Wal-Mart stores. He recalls being escorted to the parking lot as part of the incident.
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Telegram letters to editor policy notice
The Telegram outlines rules for letters to the editor signed with address and phone, all letters confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length. Letters should be under 500 words, with thank you letters being general, and form letters, poems, complaints or testimonials not printed. Contact details and mailing address are listed.
First Amendment text on religious freedom and rights
The First Amendment secures the establishment and free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and of the press, and the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for grievances. This constitutional language outlines core protections for religious liberty, expression, assembly, and petition.
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Pew study flags mixed views on Muslim assimilation in US
Kathleen Parker reports Pew Research Center findings show a majority of older US Muslims appear assimilated and happy, while a notable minority, especially ages 18 to 29, express support for death by own action bombings and sympathize with extremism. Caution urged over population estimates and survey method.
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Space weaponization risks and debris alarms
The piece warns that U S space based missile defense test beds could weaponize space by placing interceptors in orbit, creating a dangerous debris problem, dependence on satellites, and long lasting security and economic risks, citing China tests and APS projections about interceptor counts.
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Rising energy costs and political blame game
A reflective critique argues high gasoline prices stem from U S monetary policy taxes and environmental laws, not OPEC. It cites dollar devaluation, refinery capacity, and transport limits, urging reduced energy use and criticizes Congress for fanciful bills and demagogic leaders.
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