Americans react with mixed emotions to debt limit deal
Americans from Alaska to Oregon express relief and frustration at the debt agreement brokered by President Obama and congressional leaders. Some praise relief from a default, others demand deeper spending cuts, while many fear the plan will not curb jobs loss or liberal aims. Travelers in Times Square note Europe’s stake as Britain weighs cost cuts and watches the U.S. move.
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Ramadan Unrest Clouds Start of Holy Month Across Arab World
Ramadan opens amid protests and rising living costs from Cairo to Damascus, with Libyan fighting and Syrian security crackdowns intensifying. In Egypt, Tahrir encampments resume as Mubarak-era trials loom on state TV. Food prices climb, and the public mood stays volatile.
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Rural Oklahoma Elderly Struggle Amid Heat Wave
In Mulhall and surrounding towns, the elderly face isolation as 100 degree days linger. With stores scarce and services far away, many cancel doctor visits and stay indoors. Officials note nine heat related deaths across Oklahoma, including a city man found without utilities.
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