Pope insists on celibacy and abides by church stance
Vatican document shows Pope Benedict XVI rejecting leniency for remarried Catholics receiving Communion. He also urges Catholic politicians to oppose abortion and gay marriage, reinforces priestly celibacy, and calls for Latin use among faithful. The 131 page exhortation seals a conservative papacy push.
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Five Minutes of Exercise May Curb Smoking Cravings
A review of twelve studies finds five minutes of moderate exercise reduces nicotine withdrawal in smokers. Lead author Dr. Adrian Taylor of the University of Exeter notes the effect could aid quitting, likening it to a medical quit aid if proven for drugs.
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University of Exeter
Taylor
Army official says no long design phase for New Orleans pumps
Col. Jeffrey Betley of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says officials rushed to install flood pumps in New Orleans despite warnings from their own expert that the pumps would fail in a storm. The remarks defend actions taken under pressure to finish flood protection upgrades.
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Jury urged to spare no mercy in Jessica Lunsford death
In Miami the state prosecutor urged jurors to impose death for John Evander Couey in the Jessica Lunsford murder case. The 9-year-old was abducted from Homosassa in February 2005, buried alive outside Couey's trailer after a brutal crime that shocked the nation. Jurors weigh aggravating factors against Couey’s claimed mental limitations and substance abuse history as the penalty phase opens.
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Maliki faces June deadline on oil law and possible ouster
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki warns aides that oil wealth sharing bill must pass by end of June to avoid American pressure or withdrawal of support. He seeks reconciliation with Sunni leaders, meeting in Ramadi amid regional realignment moves by Allawi and Barzani in Saudi Arabia.
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Families put Sudan at fault in USS Cole case
In Norfolk a civil trial opened over the 2000 USS Cole bombing. A father testifies 17 sailors were murdered and Sudan is accused of aiding al Qaida with funding and support. Plaintiffs seek accountability for Sudan’s alleged safe haven since 1991 and explosive material backing.
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FDA approves Tykerb for advanced breast cancer treatment
The FDA approves Tykerb from GlaxoSmithKline for women with aggressive advanced breast cancer who failed other treatments. Taken daily with Xeloda, Tykerb costs about 2900 dollars a month and delayed tumor growth by about seven to eight and a half months in trials, though overall survival impact remains uncertain.
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