UN climate panel scientist links Sandy to warming trend
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, IC GCP vice chairman, said linking a single storm to climate change is tricky but Sandy illustrates extreme weather expected as the world warms. He told AP in Doha during U.N. climate negotiations that questions will shift to whether warming influenced events rather than if it did.
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Heartbeat abortion bill blocked from voting in Ohio Senate
Ohio Senate leader Tom Niehaus halted action on a bill banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, possibly as early as six weeks. The move avoids an on record vote before the session ends, drawing protests from abortion rights supporters and animating anti abortion factions.
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Nude AIDS activists disrupt Boehner office protest
Three women AIDS activists, with bodies painted AIDS cuts kill, protested in Boehner's district office lobby alongside clothed demonstrators. Capitol Police arrested the nude trio as others chanted actions against HIV program cuts amid a broader Capitol rally.
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Rice concession on Libya fails to calm GOP critics
U N ambassador Susan Rice told lawmakers the initial Benghazi explanation was wrong but Republicans remain opposed to her possible nomination as secretary of state. Senators McCain Graham Ayotte called for accountability after a closed hearing with Rice and CIA chief Morell.
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Powerball Jackpot Nears Record $500 Million
Powerball offers a $500 million prize the second highest in U S history eight months after a Mega Millions record. experts note 60 percent chance of a draw today and 5 percent odds of no winner, while odds of winning the jackpot sit at 1 in 175 million. Should there be a winner, multiple tickets and shared prizes are likely as numbers cluster.
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Fiscal cliff talks show rift over entitlements and taxes
Washington stalemate widens as Republicans resist higher taxes and Democrats push for revenue from the wealthiest. Entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security remain off the bargaining table, while Obama and Reid press for tax increases to fund programs amid looming automatic spending cuts. White House meeting with small business owners underscores pressure for a deal.
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Confidence rises as job market outlook improves and spending grows
Government data show rising home values and hiring, with consumer confidence at a five year high. Corporate spending gains and holiday demand suggest modest late year growth, though at risk from automatic tax increases and spending cuts if Congress does not act. Employers added 171,000 October jobs, with job seekers reporting more plentiful opportunities.
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