History calendar highlights from February events
February milestones include the 1967 ratification of the 25th Amendment by Minnesota and Nevada, the 1763 Paris Treaty ending the Seven Years War, Queen Victoria's 1840 marriage to Prince Albert, the 1841 union of Upper and Lower Canada, a 1959 St Louis tornado disaster with 21 deaths, Peggy Fleming's 1968 Winter Games gold, and Ron Brown's 1989 DNC chair victory as the first Black head of a major U.S. political party.
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Pakistani Taliban appoints new leader after Hakimullah Mahsud’s death
The Pakistani Taliban confirm Hakimullah Mahsud died from injuries in a U S drone strike last month and say a new leader has been chosen. The move follows the August strike that killed his predecessor Baitullah Mahsud as drone campaigns continue against top militant figures. The group’s leadership change is unlikely to end the insurgency in Pakistan’s northwest.
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Iran accelerates uranium enrichment amid U S warnings
Iranian technicians spin dozens of centrifuges to raise stocks toward weapons-grade levels prompting President Obama to threaten sanctions. Ahmadinejad floated processing stocks abroad, while global markets rally on Greece rescue plans and a potential pivot in European debt efforts. In Pennsylvania, voters eye a competitive race to replace Rep. Murtha as GOP gains in the district.
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Hospitals test more modest wraparound gowns
The Design Council backs a plan to replace drafty open-backed hospital gowns with wraparound designs to preserve modesty. U S born designer Ben de Lisi leads one model using luxury cotton, tested in Bristol with positive feedback. Gowns to be unveiled next month for rollout in hospitals next year.
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Partisanship in Washington Overshadows Obama Bipartisan Push
President Obama pushes for bipartisanship with a health care summit and White House talks with GOP leaders, but sharp barbs from both sides reveal deep-seated polarization. Democrats control bills with little GOP input while Republicans demand a super majority for action, threatening a real cross party accord.
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Republicans gain ground on Obama in new national poll
The Washington Post ABC News survey finds Republicans narrowing the trust gap with Democrats on key issues, with a restless electorate at the start of the election year. Voter intent is split 46 percent Democrat to 46 percent Republican for the November House race, amid broad disapproval of Congress and mixed approval of Obama overall.
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Readers weigh Summer vs Winter Olympics in today’s poll
Polls ask readers which Olympics they prefer with results showing Summer 1 and Winter 1 choices. A follow up asks if respondents use reusable tote bags, with strong support for reusable over plastic or paper. Visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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