Labor Department withdraws safety letter on at home workers
The Labor Department pulled a controversial advisory letter that urged extending workplace protections to at home workers after criticism from business groups and Republicans. Secretary Alexis Herman said it was an informal, not policy, reply to one company's questions and would not guide all firms. Rep. Boehner called for full congressional memos and documentation on the memo.
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Clintons settle into New York home in Chappaqua
President Clinton and Hillary settled into their new 1.7 million dollar home in Chappaqua for an initial meal and overnight stay. White House spokesman Joe Lockhart said they are excited as reporters were kept behind a barricade. Dorothy Rodham joined them, and a friend brought dinner. The Clintons chose the Hamlet to meet a New York Senate bid, amid local celebrity residents.
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Bush McCain set for high stakes New Hampshire debate
Republican candidates George W. Bush and John McCain prepare for a prime time one hour clash at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. The event is sponsored by The Union Leader New England Cable News and New Hampshire Public Television with NBC's Tim Russert moderating amid questions over tax cuts and a donor related regulatory matter.
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Bradley Gore clash over health care in New Hampshire
In a feisty New Hampshire debate Bradley accuses Gore of being in a Washington bunker while Gore says Bradley would leave residents high and dry on health care. Gore defends Clinton era plans as Bradley tones up aggression with charts and notecards.
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Flu Surge Strikes East Coast Hospitals Across States
Winter flu grips the nation with crowded emergency rooms and staff shortages. Doctors warn this season could be among the worst in years as type A Sydney strain spreads from California to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and beyond, with hospitals in Maryland and Georgia escalating responses.
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Influenza Outbreak Strains Hospitals Across Northeast
The flu, a contagious respiratory virus, spreads rapidly through droplets and contaminated surfaces. At Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown and Claremont Nursing near Carlisle, visitors are restricted and many beds are occupied as doctors warn of dehydration and severe illness among high risk groups. Hospitals reschedule elective surgeries to cope with the surge as authorities urge vaccination and early treatment.
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World Decision on Cuban Boy Sparks Miami Protests
The US decision to return 6 year old Elian Gonzalez to Cuba triggered angry demonstrations in Miami, a rally in Cuba with Fidel Castro, and strong White House responses. INS Commissioner Doris Meissner cited a close father son relationship and set a January 14 deadline for repatriation. U.S. relatives lawyers sought Reno intervention, arguing the policy blocks asylum and could violate INS rules.
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French woman completes solo Atlantic row to Martinique
Peggy Bouchet, 26, becomes the first French woman to row solo across the Atlantic, finishing in Martinique after 48 days. She follows American Tori Murden and trails historic capsizes and rescues near Guadeloupe, with Scotland's Diana Hoff as the oldest solo ocean rower.
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Police New Case Emergency JL Nonemergency
A public safety notice lists contact numbers 656 9300 for information and 658 4741 for non emergency. The text appears as a fragmented line from a local police notice. No further details are readable about the case or its location or actions.
Chimp Ai recalls five random numbers in order
Kyoto University researchers report Ai the chimpanzee can memorize and order five random digits from zero to nine. Ai achieved over 90 percent accuracy for four numbers and about 65 percent for five, outperforming chance and rivaling preschool skills.
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