Americans Detained in Syria Amid Protests in Damascus
Two Americans are detained in Damascus as Syria confronts large protests. Mohammed Radwan, 32, of Austin Texas, identified by relatives, is accused by state media of selling footage to a Colombian woman and visiting Israel. Tik Root, a Middlebury College student, is said to be safe in custody after being detained during a demonstration.
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TEPCO under fire over safety lapses at Fukushima plant
Japan disclosed missteps by Tokyo Electric Power Co as it fights the Fukushima Dai-ichi crisis. Navy ships race to deliver freshwater to cool overheated reactors while workers with ankle high boots faced dangerous radiation exposure. Government urged TEPCO transparency and safety improvements amid high radiation readings at one unit.
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Ford to idle Belgian plant five days amid parts shortage
Ford Motor Co says its Genk plant in Belgium will shut for five days starting April 4 to conserve Japanese parts after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The Mondeo, Galaxy and S Max lines are affected, with overtime also canceled at several other plants.
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Thailand
Scents to raise funds for Taylor estate in fragrance line
Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds perfume remains a top seller with Passion and Passion for Men. Together they and other brands totaled about $69 million in worldwide retail last year, a decline from two years prior. Euromonitor notes a potential short term sales boost from renewed interest in her films. Licensing royalties may funnel 4 to 15 percent of sales to her estate.
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Euromonitor International
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Albany NY
A Coulson's News Center shop near the New York Capitol sold the Friday night Mega Millions jackpot of 319 million dollars. The store, busy with customers chasing tickets, awaits official confirmation on Monday from gaming officials.
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Health care law boosts access to preventive services
Dr. Daniel Dickerson of Eudora Family Care champions prevention as the best treatment. Regular tests like mammograms colonoscopies cholesterol and blood pressure can save lives and reduce costs. Colonoscopies cost about 3500 every 10 years and catching cancer early lowers treatment needs and increases survival. Even insured patients sometimes skip preventive care due to costs.
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New ACA Rule Expands Free Preventive Services
The Affordable Care Act now requires many health plans to cover preventive services at no cost for plans starting after Sept. 23. Medicare beneficiaries gain free annual wellness visits and many screenings beginning Jan. 1, with services including cancer, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, cervical cancer, vaccines, and child vision and hearing checks.
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Lawrence school board weighs closures before election
The Lawrence School Board convenes Monday at 7 p.m. at district headquarters to hold a public hearing on closing Wakarusa Valley School and decide whether to consolidate six remaining elementaries into three or four, as voters prepare to choose four of seven seats in the upcoming April 5 election.
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National Guard praised at 57th Joint State Conference
Gov. Sam Brownback and Lt. Gen. Frank Grass praised Kansas National Guard at Holiday Inn Lawrence for leadership in tough times. Grass outlined NORAD NORTHCOM roles including civil support, air defense, and about 1 000 annual air violations. Brownback urged budget action and dig-in effort to secure a strong future for the state and nation.
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