Older couples choose cohabitation over marriage in rising trend
Census data show at least 112000 households headed by someone 65 or older with an unmarried partner, part of a broader rise in older adults living together. Researchers note stigma fades and longer lifespans push numbers higher, with examples from Vic Pelton and Jean Lovetang.
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Notable Commitment Brought By Unconventional Living Arrangement
Six months on, Firestone notes a deep pledge beyond paper while Pelton and Lovetang recount family acceptance amid a single hurdle. Pelton mentions grandchildren hesitate to name his girlfriend, settling on the simple "Jean."
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Scaled-back Medicare drug bill gains Senate support
A scaled-back 400 billion Medicare drug proposal draws backing from several senators and AARP as a potential means to break gridlock over senior care. The plan would aid low income and high spending seniors, with about half of Medicare's 40 million covered, and would be administered through Medicare rather than private insurers.
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Bin Laden's Son Saad Rising Leader in Al Qaida Network
U S authorities view Saad bin Laden, about 22 and a Saudi, as a rising al Qaida figure linked to operations and finance. He is suspected of ties to the Tunisia synagogue attack and is considered among the top two dozen remaining targets, with possible influence though no proof he would lead if Osama is killed or captured.
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West Nile spreads quickly across the United States
The West Nile virus is infecting people earlier this summer and spreading to 33 states including South Dakota, with 161 U.S. cases and 18 deaths since 1999. Louisiana reports a month-earlier outbreak, while Mississippi and Texas see similar illnesses. The virus, first detected in New York City, now poses a permanent summer threat and even a crow on the White House lawn tests its reach.
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West Nile virus prevention tips and spread overview
Tips include using DEET repellent and avoiding dawn and dusk activity. Eliminate standing water to prevent breeding, as buckets, pots, gutters, and discarded cans are common sources. Mosquitoes spread the virus from birds to people. dead birds signal viral activity. there is no human vaccine or antiviral treatment, only supportive care.
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