Heat blankets much of U.S. as summer sizzles
Heat waves grip the nation from South Dakota to Massachusetts with 90 degree readings widespread and heat indexes above 100 in some zones. NYC hits 96 as vendors sweat, Washington area braces for a strained water system, California faces dry, blistering fires near Palm Springs. Illinois opens cooling centers while pollution grows and workers at the World Trade Center site endure extreme heat.
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Kerry wins Arab backing on Mideast peace effort
U S secretary of state John Kerry won Arab League support in Amman for restarting Israeli Palestinian talks. The Arab delegation endorsed Kerry’s plan and said his proposals create a suitable environment to resume negotiations, while Kerry noted wide gaps remain and declined to detail his proposals.
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Queen Signs Law Legalizing Gay Marriages in England Wales
Britain quietly confirms Queen Elizabeth II has signed the bill legalizing same sex marriages in England and Wales. Officials describe the move as historic and supportive of modern, tolerant values amid contrasting protests in France. Equalities Minister Maria Miller welcomed the change as a milestone for many lives.
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Dementia Early Signs Target Memory Changes
Researchers warn that self reported memory decline may signal onset of Alzheimer's disease rather than a normal aging by six years earlier. Experts note brain scans showing dementia progression and advise attention to persistent memory loss that disrupts daily life.
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Warning Signs of Memory Loss from Alzheimer's Association
Warning signs include memory changes that disrupt daily life, planning difficulties, trouble with familiar tasks, time and place confusion, trouble with words, misplacing items, poor judgment, social withdrawal, and mood changes, per the Alzheimer's Association.
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