Obama defends U S aid at UN poverty summit
President Barack Obama defended U S aid to impoverished people amid tough domestic times while outlining a tougher development policy that favors democracy and economic revival. He called for helping nations become self sufficient, not creating dependence, and spoke at a United Nations anti poverty summit during a three day U N visit.
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Nine Americans Identified in Afghan Helicopter Crash
The Defense Department named nine U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan, the worst coalition helicopter crash in four years. Four sailors died, including three Navy SEALs, and one Naval Special Warfare unit member. Five soldiers were from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Campbell Kentucky.
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Routine mammograms seen as limited in saving lives
A New England Journal of Medicine study from Norway finds routine mammography reduced breast cancer deaths by only 10 percent after its introduction, far below prior estimates of 25 percent. Among women over 70 who did not have mammograms, deaths fell 8 percent, suggesting a possible overall benefit as low as 2 percent.
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Oslo University Hospital
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Two New Horned Dinosaurs Found in Utah Desert
Scientists report fossils from southern Utah describing two new horned plant eaters related to Triceratops. One species Kosmoceratops richardsoni is noted for its ornate head with 15 horns, and the larger Utahceratops gettyi has five horns.
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Bomb attack kills 12 at Iranian border parade
A bomb exploded during a military parade in Mahabad northwestern Iran killing 12 spectators and wounding 75. Most victims were women and children. Officials blame Kurdish separatists in the area, though the group has rarely targeted civilians. The attack heightens border clashes with Kurdish rebels allied to the PKK.
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Obama faults himself for not selling health law
In Falls Church Virginia President Obama concedes failing to make the case for his health care overhaul six months after enactment. He highlights six month changes including bans on lifetime limits and free preventive care while facing a polarized public and looming midterm elections.
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Park Spark lights up Cambridge dog park with poop powered lamp
Cambridge artist Matthew Mazzotta leads Park Spark project using two 500 gallon tanks to convert dog waste into methane to power a street lantern at Pacific Street Park. The $4000 MIT grant funded display as Fire Chief Gerry Reardon approves safety features.
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India
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Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest
Thousands of frail patients with no other options may soon access a transcatheter aortic valve that is threaded via an artery, avoiding open heart surgery. A NEJM study found improved one-year survival for inoperable patients, while Edwards Lifesciences pursues FDA approval for U.S. use in about a year.
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Columbia University Medical Center
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