New roles for women in military urged by Pentagon
The Pentagon plans to advise Congress to allow women to serve in battalion level jobs such as medics, intelligence, police and communications, relaxing bans on infantry, armor, and special operations. The change aims to reflect women’s wartime roles in Iraq and Afghanistan, though concerns linger about strength, cohesion, and public tolerance for casualties. More than 150 women have died in the two wars, with thousands serving on the front.
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Questioned dispatch after father burns home killing boys
Emergency logs show a social worker’s 911 call about Josh Powell’s children was treated as routine for eight minutes before deputies were dispatched. By the time responders arrived the gas-fueled fire consumed the house, killing Powell and his two sons, as investigators review call handling and priority decisions.
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Electric brain zaps boost learning in study
In a small trial, volunteers learned store locations in a virtual city and recalled them better when mild brain stimulation was applied via implanted electrodes. The researchers led by Itzhak Fried of UCLA say the approach could help early stage Alzheimer's but note the findings are preliminary.
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Washington lawmakers approve gay marriage in path to law
Washington state lawmakers voted to approve gay marriage, moving toward becoming seventh state to authorize same sex weddings. The House passed 55-43, with Democrats cheering in the galleries as Gov. Chris Gregoire, expected to sign, watched the bill with sponsor Sen. Ed Murray.
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Denver TV anchor bitten by 85-pound mastiff during live segment
A Denver mastiff named Gladiator Maximus was impounded after biting ABC7 News anchor Kyle Dyer on live TV while the dog and owner were being reunited with a rescuer. Dyer remained hospitalized, in fair condition, as firefighters, paramedics, and animal control investigated.
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Greece talks stall over 300 million rand pension cuts
Notable talks aimed at averting Greece’s bankruptcy stalled after coalition leaders failed to agree to creditors demands for 300 million rand in pension cuts. The seven hour austerity session sought to secure the 130 billion euro bailout before a eurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels at 1700 GMT to avoid a March default.
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Markets mixed as commodities retreat and stocks edge up
Wednesday's markets show the Dow at 12,883.95, Nasdaq 915.86, and SuP 1,349.96. Treasuries hold at 3.14 percent while major commodities move: corn 6.43, soybeans 12.32, wheat 7.10, oil 98.71, gold 1,731.30, silver 33.70, platinum 1,668.10.
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Jobs gap between young and old widest ever
A Pew Research Center analysis shows young Americans ages 18 to 34 face the tightest job market since World War II with higher income losses and lower employment than older groups. The survey finds 41 percent believe the young are hardest hit, versus 29 percent for middle aged and 24 percent for seniors.
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