Jerusalem prisoner swap moves ahead in dramatic deal
The Israel Hamas prisoner exchange progresses as 96 inmates move between southern and West Bank prisons ahead of releases. The deal to free 1,027 Palestinians for captured Israeli sergeant Gilad Shalit continues despite Israeli court challenges and mediation led pacing the staged releases in a tense, indirect negotiation.
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Obama Pushes Jobs Bill In North Carolina Tour
President Obama campaigned through North Carolina pressing lawmakers to revive his jobs bill. He criticized Republicans for blocking the plan as Senate Democrats moved to vote soon on a narrow component aiding state teacher and police hires, with action possible by week’s end or delayed into November due to a Senate break.
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Kudzu bug threatens soybeans in the South
The kudzu bug Megacepta cribrari, native to the Far East, was found near Atlanta in late October 2009 and has since spread across Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and parts of Alabama. Entomologist warns it is beneficial on kudzu but a pest on soybeans harming American farms.
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Pap test remains best cervical cancer screen for women
Washington doctors say Pap tests every three years are an effective cervical cancer screen for young and middle aged women. They caution there is not enough evidence yet to support HPV testing. Groups like the American Cancer Society favor optional combined testing for those over 30. The USPSTF plans to release guidelines and invite public comment.
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Kansas legislators study veterans services programs
Kansas National Guard Maj. Robert Stinson told the Legislature on Monday that future defense funding levels could jeopardize support for soldiers and families before during and after deployments. He noted programs funded largely through the Defense Department and warned that waning Iraq and Afghanistan deployments may dismantle services built to help veterans mental health needs may surface months or years after returning from combat.
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Food Day aims for lasting impact on healthy food systems
Advocates compare Food Day to Earth Day and plan hundreds of events across the country for October 24. In Lawrence, Douglas County and nearby institutions host activities from indigenous foods programs at Haskell University to a kid friendly nutrition carnival at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A Douglas County Food Council report will analyze regional food production consumption and food deserts to guide future focus areas.
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Mencuro Therapeutics to join KU bioscience incubator
Mencuro Therapeutics Inc moves into the Bioscience and Technology Business Center Expansion Facility near Bob Billings Parkway and Wakarusa Drive at Kansas University. The startup aims to create potent painkillers with fewer side effects, building on EU researchers Tom Prisinzano and Laura Bohn with colleagues.
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