Overhaul in lung cancer staging promises broader surgery use
A new tumor staging system aims to reclassify many lung cancers as more treatable, potentially expanding surgery and aggressive therapy. Presented at a Seoul conference, the overhaul could shape policy in the coming year for treatment decisions among patients and doctors.
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Couple Wins Lotto Twice in Eight Years Windfall
Adeline and Eugene Angelo won 45 million on Thursday after buying the New York Lotto ticket last week. They previously split a 10 million jackpot in 1996, sharing 2.5 million each with two other winners. Eugene, 81, said the prize would be shared with their three sons and families, with about 513 thousand each after taxes. He noted they feel excited and unchanged at heart.
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Backpacker gored by bison on Catalina Island
Jardree Anganos, a California backpacker, was injured after a bison charged him on Santa Catalina Island. He suffered a fractured pelvis, back pain, and an open wound while the animal, descended from a herd brought for a 1920s silent film, attacked as he stood nearby. He expressed relief at surviving the incident.
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Military chiefs press Bush on Iraq strain and strategy
In private Pentagon talks, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Secretary Gates voiced concern over long combat tours stressing troops and families. President Bush weighs how long to sustain the buildup into 2008 while Petraeus and Crocker prepare a mid September assessment on progress and policy adjustments.
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Gay couple legally wed before Iowa judge stays ruling
Des Moines two men sealed Iowa's first legal same sex marriage within hours of judge ruling to strike down the gay marriage ban. A stay halted further licenses as Polk County officials paused applications. The couple, Sean Fritz and Tim McQuillan, wed on the Unitarian lawn as students at Iowa State.
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President unveils mortgage proposals amid market turmoil
President Bush announced modest mortgage default proposals to calm volatile markets as analysts expect Democratic Congress to expand steps. Officials say the administration finally offered action while lenders worry about homeowners facing loss. Fed Chair Bernanke pledged to do what it takes to shield the economy, signaling possible rate cuts at the September meeting.
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