Russia threatens missiles to counter U S shield in Europe
Moscow warned it could deploy missiles to target the U S European shield if Washington does not address Russia's concerns about its missile defense plans. President Medvedev said Russia hopes for a deal but accused the U S and NATO of ignoring Moscow's worries and warned of countermeasures if the shield is built without legal guarantees. White House said the defense system does not threaten Russia's strategic deterrent.
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Tommy Vietor
United States
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Medicare chief Don Berwick steps aside in Obama care push
Washington DC The White House announced that Medicare head Don Berwick will resign after Senate confirmation was blocked by Republicans His replacement will be Marilyn Tavenner the principal deputy and former Virginia health official Obama will nominate her for the Senate vote Berwick praised for his outstanding work while critics said political battles shaped the move
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Medicare
Don Berwick
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Marilyn Tavenner
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Tavenner
Ohio FBI arrests in Amish haircut attacks
Federal authorities charged seven men including group leader Sam Muller and three of his sons in a hate crimes case over barbering beards and hair cut assaults on Amish people in eastern Ohio. The raids followed attacks across September to November, with victims disfigured and photographed.
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Ohio
Sam Muller
FBI
Bahrain crackdown report indicts security force abuses
Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni presented a 500-page, government authorized study detailing torture and excessive force used during Bahrain crackdown on Shiite protests. He found no Iranian links, rebuking Gulf rivals amid the kingdom's large Arab Spring unrest. King Hamad listened as conclusions were outlined.
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Gulf
Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni
Tehran
Hamad Binsa al Khalifa
Thanksgiving activities that focus on family and fitness
Health experts urge shifting from eating to connection and activity. Lawrence hosts a Thanksgiving Day 5K with 800 registrants and a family walk option. Tips include conversations about gratitude and putting away food before games to curb grazing.
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Easum
Pre Thanksgiving eve revelry at Harbor Lights in Lawrence
Friends gathered at Harbor Lights in Lawrence the night before Thanksgiving to catch up before family plans. Amy Wieliczka and Clare Echterling, both from different cities, shared drinks and stories while Natassja Lomas, raised in England, noted the holiday mood. Chris Brower planned Thanksgiving with family in Overland Park, finding the pre holiday night different but enjoyable.
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Kansas City
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Lawrence
Clare Echterling
England
Lomas
Chris Brower
Overland Park
Brower
Poison Control busy on holiday
A KU hospital Poison Control Center on Thanksgiving answers not to eat unsafe turkey and leftovers. It handles over 100 calls with food preparation issues. The center warns against hot oven fumes and advises following package directions or calling Butterball or FDA for guidance.
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Kansas
Tama Sawyer
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
What's behind the sleepiness on Thanksgiving
A concise examination traces Thanksgiving fatigue to a mix of heavy meals, late meals, and social obligations. Experts note digestion slows energy, caffeine cycles alter alertness, and holiday routines disrupt sleep patterns, contributing to post feast drowsiness for many readers.
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