Obama and Romney clash over economy and policy in battleground states
Obama predicts a speedy second term with deficit cuts and immigration overhaul while Romney tours the Midwest and Reno promising to get the economy cooking. The race tightens with focus on abortion remarks, party divides, and a coast-to-coast push toward Election Day.
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Doomed lender countrywide fraud suit hits banks
The DoJ accuses Countrywide Financial of mortgage fraud and pushing risky loans. Bank of America bought Countrywide in 2008 and now faces potential damages over misrepresented applications and ballooning defaults. Prosecutor Preet Bharara says the case aims to curb reckless lending while Bank of America denies fault.
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U N endorses Syria holiday truce
The United Nations Security Council backed a four day cease fire for Syria to mark a Muslim holiday. Brahimi warned the plan could fail as neither Assad nor the rebels want to concede battlefield gains. Both sides doubt political transition talks will progress.
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Envoy proposal seeks Eid truce in Syria arms conflict
U N and Arab League envoy proposes both sides lay down arms during Eid al Adha starting Friday. Separately, doctors caution that a study cannot prove aspirin improves survival and call for further research before a wider recommendation.
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Aspirin May Help Treat Cancer Study Highlights Colon Cancer Link
A major study shows aspirin extends survival in colon cancer patients with a specific gene mutation. Five years after diagnosis, 97 percent of mutation carriers who used aspirin were alive versus 74 percent who did not. No difference seen in patients without the mutation.
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Embryos Created From Genes of Three People
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University created embryos containing genes from one man and two women using a technique aimed at preventing inherited diseases. They stress the embryos are not intended to produce children and no timeline is set. The move spurs ethical and safety debates, echoing similar UK work.
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