Surgeon General Warns Smoking Harms Nearly All Organs
The report cites 1600 studies linking tobacco to cancers of the kidney cervix pancreas and stomach plus leukemia cataracts pneumonia and more. Despite 440000 annual deaths many Americans still smoke and quitting rates have slowed. Carmona says there is no safe cigarette and urges quitting, while avoiding policy judgments on FDA regulation or international tobacco treaties.
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USS Cole Returns From Overseas Deployment
The USS Cole arrived back in Virginia after a six month Mediterranean deployment. The vessel, repaired after the 2000 Aden attack that killed 17 sailors, has a crew of more than 350 with five original crewmembers from the incident remaining aboard.
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California Defense: Father Had No Gun Residue On Hands
Marcus Wesson a 57 year old California father stands accused of murdering nine of his children ages 1 to 25 with prosecutors saying he held total control over his family. Documents filed by his lawyer state he had no gunshot residue on his hands at arrest supporting defense claims his daughter Sebhrenah shot eight victims and killed herself March 12. A judge granted a defense request to delay the trial to allow more preparation time.
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Cardinal Law given ceremonial post in Rome amid scandal
Pope John Paul II named Cardinal Bernard Law archpriest of St Mary Major Basilica, a senior role for a retiring prelate, after Law faced grave disfavor during the clergy sex abuse crisis. In Boston, parishes face closure as the archdiocese struggles with parish losses, shrinking priest supply, and funding declines.
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California Jurors seated in Peterson trial after nine weeks
In Baltimore, three young children were found decapitated in an apartment as jurors were seated for the Scott Peterson murder trial. A six woman six man jury was selected after nine weeks of proceedings, with opening statements upcoming and potential death penalty if convicted. Jurors include a school coach, social worker, firefighter, former police officer, and others.
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Atkins diet suit claims heart damage in Florida
Jody Gorran, 53, sues Atkins promoters and founder estate in Palm Beach County Circuit Court for 15000 alleging low carb high fat plan clogged arteries. He started the diet May 2001, weight rose from 140 to 148, cholesterol jumped to 230, and by October 2003 angioplasty was needed. Atkins Nutritionals backs its approach.
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Earth Brightening After Years of Dimming in Space
Scientists report Earth dimmed from 1984 to 2001 and brightened from 2001 to 2003 as cloud cover shifts alter reflectivity. More clouds reflect sunlight, potentially cooling the planet, while fewer clouds may allow warming, signaling possible climate implications.
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