Don't ask don't tell policy restored with new review system
The Defense Department reaffirmed that don't ask don't tell is the law but introduced a process giving one of four service secretaries, with legal counsel, final say on all discharges. Defense Secretary Gates said the change aims for uniform enforcement amid legal uncertainty and follows a federal judge's eight day suspension and a pending appeals court stay.
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Obama woos women voters in Seattle backyard chat
President Barack Obama and Democratic allies intensify appeals to women nationwide ahead of the November 2 election. In Seattle he framed family well being with women business owners, detailing policies aimed at improving their economic standing and urging turnout to counter Republican gains.
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Ha iti disease outbreak kills 135 in Haiti
In rural central Haiti an outbreak of severe diarrhea has killed 135 people and sickened hundreds, overwhelming St. Nicholas hospital in St. Marc. Health workers suspect cholera and await tests while care is given to patients on blankets with IVs.
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Mexico City Quake Off Coast Spooks Sinaloa, No Damages Reported
A powerful offshore earthquake struck in the Gulf of California near Los Mochis, Sinaloa, causing residents to flee. USGS initially listed magnitude 6.9, later revised to 6.7. The quake occurred at 12:53 p.m. CDT, about 72 miles south of Los Mochis, at 5.6 miles depth, with no injuries or damage reported by local authorities.
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Aspirin May Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Low Dose
A new analysis suggests that taking a low dose of aspirin may modestly reduce the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease. Experts caution that bleeding and stomach problems remain a concern, and U.S. guidelines advise against its use for average risk individuals.
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U.S. faces slowing big public works as costs deter projects
A national trend shows infrastructure plans stalled by runaway costs and political caution from Newark to Hawaii. Analysts warn that aging bridges and roads require investment, with experts noting U.S. spending at two percent of GDP versus higher global levels. The Big Dig and Alaska Bridge envy scrutiny as bridge to nowhere fears color opinion.
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Teens driving curbs curb fatal crashes nationwide
A federal CDC report shows teen driver fatalities dropped about a third from 2004 to 2008, from 2200 to 1400, amid stronger graduated licensing and safety improvements. In 2004–08 more than 11,000 people died in fatal teen crashes, including 4000 teens and 3400 passengers. Wyoming had the highest teen fatality rate while New York and New Jersey had the lowest due to stricter rules.
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US influence in Iraq wanes as Iran gains sway
In Baghdad, Iraqi lawmakers say Washington no longer guides government formation as U.S. military presence falls to about 50 000 troops. Shiite lawmaker Sami al Askari and Kurdish leader Mahmoud Othman note Iran and regional powers shaping Iraqi affairs while the March election's Sunni backed Iraqiya edges risk being excluded from a Shiite led government led by Nouri al Maliki, signaling a weakened American role after the war that killed over 4400 U.S. soldiers.
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