GOP wins governorships in Kentucky and Mississippi
Republicans captured Kentucky and Mississippi governorships as Bush allies Haley Barbour and Ernie Fletcher defeated incumbents. Barbour won Mississippi 53% to 45% while Fletcher led Chandler 55% to 45%. Democrats highlighted local gains elsewhere, including Philadelphia mayoral victory and New Jersey Senate control.
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Bush signs ban on partial birth abortions
President Bush signs legislation banning some abortions after a seven year political battle, ending attempts once vetoed by Clinton. White House cites broad bipartisanship and a culture of life. The bill prohibits abortions where a fetus is partially delivered before death, typically in the second or third trimester.
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Experimental HDL-based treatment offers quick artery plaque reduction
In Italy villagers with healthy hearts show a genetic link to a cholesterol mutation enabling a synthetic HDL-like therapy to shrink arterial plaque in six weeks. Early experts call it a potential breakthrough with wide implications though larger studies are needed. Separately in Orangeburg South Carolina high school mourns a third graduate killed in Iraq.
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CBS Nixes Reagan Miniseries For Showbiz Deal
CBS dropped The Reagans from its schedule amid political pressure and will license the miniseries to Showtime. CBS cited balance concerns over a Reagan love story turned politically pointed, while supporters argue it distorts Reagan’s legacy and critics warn of a chilling effect on future programming.
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Baghdad hotel rocked by explosions during deputy defense secretary stay
Explosions hit a Baghdad hotel where the deputy defense secretary was staying, triggering searches for casualties and prompting an emergency response from security and local authorities.
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