Couple shares kidney transplant journey and faith during holiday season
Scott Mason and Belinda, kidney transplant donor and recipient, balance work at Leggett & Platt in Mason and Pioneer Automotive Technology in Springboro while at Franklin community church volunteers plan meals and errands. Belinda faces three hour surgery, four days hospital stay for Scott, with family and church rallying support.
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Leggett & Platt
Mason
Belinda
Pioneer Automotive Technology
Springboro
Scott Mason
Andy
Franklin Junior High School
Jackie
Franklin High School
Gina Sinclair
Franklin Baptist Church
AIDS epidemic shifts CDC strategy to target known HIV cases
The CDC moved away from advising only universal testing and now focuses on counseling individuals who know they carry HIV to curb transmission. Officials estimate up to 950,000 Americans are infected, with about 280,000 unaware. Testing remains crucial, as misperceptions persist and AIDS remains a leading cause of death globally. Local counts include 125 living with HIV AIDS in Butler County, 35 in Warren, and 12 in Preble. Nationwide diagnoses edged up 1 percent from 2000 to 2003 across 32 states.
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United States
CDC
Robert Janssen
Valdiserri
Paulette Worcester
Miami University
America
Worcester
Ohio
Joseph Roberts
Dennis Lowe
Pepperdine University
National Center For Health Statistics
U.S
Troop extensions extend Iraq deployments into March
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld approved extending about 10 400 troops until mid March to sustain momentum after Fallujah and secure upcoming elections. Units include 2nd Brigade 1st Cavalry Division and others from 25th Infantry, 31st MEU, and 66th Transportation. No deployments accelerated. security focus north and west of Baghdad and Ramadi.
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Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Pentagon
George Casey
U.S
Iraq
1St Cavalry Division
1St Cavalry
Army
Rodriguez
25Th Infantry Division
Hawaii
31St Marine Expeditionary Unit
Okinawa
Japan
California
66Th Transportation Company
Germany
82Nd Airborne
Afghanistan
United States
Baghdad
Fallujah
Ramadi
Delays in Marriage Rise as Singles Seek Fairness and Equality
The trend shows growing numbers delaying marriage to avoid discrimination tied to marital status while unmarried Americans seek equal tax treatment and social acceptance. Experts note births to unmarried women have risen since 1970 with a slower pace recently, and attitudes vary by those prioritizing careers or education.
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Solot
Thomas Coleman
Glendale
Calif
National Center For Health Statistics
Meaghan Lamarre
Providence
R.I
Lamarre
David Blankenhorn
Institute For American Values
Blankenhorn
Road danger on Baghdad airport road as car bombs target convoys
Insurgents attack a four lane Baghdad road lined with scrub and palm trees where U.S. convoys Iraqi military and contractors travel. A vehicle borne improvised explosive device wounded three and damaged vehicles as troops evacuated casualties. Drivers avoid the route and seek alternate streets to minimize exposure. US officials withhold full attack details to deter insurgents.
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U.S
USS
Iraqi Interior Ministry
Amiriyah
CBS
NBC
Charles Duelfer
Iraq
Duelfer
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