Isaac strengthens as Gulf Coast braces for possible hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaac gains strength and tracks toward the Gulf Coast aiming to strike as a Category 2 hurricane between New Orleans and the Florida Panhandle by Wednesday. Governors declare emergencies as offshore oil rigs evacuate crews and flights are canceled. authorities urge readiness amid Katrina anniversary concerns.
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Isaac
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National Hurricane Center
Morgan City
Destin
Louisiana
Bobby Jindal
St. Charles Parish
Jindal
Tampa
Alabama
Robert Bentley
Florida
Rick Scott
White House
Mississippi
Phil Bryant
Springfield confronts gay rights measures in a Bible Belt city
In Springfield Missouri activists push to expand nondiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity as council members debate housing employment and public accommodations. Opponents fear political backlash while supporters cite past local battles and nearby cities with protections. Local activists note the national headquarters of the Assemblies of God in town and warn political tides could shift with votes.
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Randy Doenning
Bible Belt
Southwest Missouri State University
Doenning
Assemblies of God Church
Bible Colleges
Missouri
Kansas Plains
Nebraska
Nebraska Family Council
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Kansas
Salina
Hutchinson
Cil
Doug Burlison
Missouri College
Columbia
Evansville
Ind
Columbus
Ohio
S.C
Grand Rapids
Mich
Stephanie Perkins
PROMO
Romney weighs convention plans as Isaac bears down
With Tropical Storm Isaac approaching the Gulf Coast Romney aides balance celebration with caution in New Orleans on the Katrina anniversary. Party leaders acknowledge weather risks while moving to a leaner three day program and refuse to rule out more changes.
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Tampa
Fla
Isaac
Gulf Coast
Mitt Romney
New Orleans
Russ Schriefer
Romney
George W. Bush
Republican National Committee
Reince Priebus
Barack Obama
Gulf
St. Paul
Minn
al Hoffman
West Palm Beach
Finance
RNC
Pediatricians Endorse Circumcision Benefits With Parental Choice
The American Academy of Pediatrics updates its circumcision policy to state that newborn boys benefits outweigh risks and should be accessible to families who choose it. It notes pain relief is essential and cites HIV and infection risk reductions, while insurers vary in coverage and Medicaid funding has paused in some states.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Andrew Freedman
Freedman
Los Angeles
Academy
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Convention
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