Overtime rules overhaul faces election year scrutiny
Washington AP reports the Bush administration's new overtime pay rules take effect Monday, with 107000 workers potentially losing eligibility and about 1.3 million gaining. Critics warn millions may be affected, while labor and business groups clash over real impact and political repercussions. Labor Secretary Chao says the rules clarify eligibility to curb litigation and protect workers.
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Florida hurricane rescue teams aiding diverse animals
Punta Gorda reports animal emergency response after Charley with teams from the Humane Society and FEMA. The effort handles dogs and cats plus lions goats parrots and macaws a day-old squirrel raccoons cows horses a ferret llamas and cobras as hundreds more are sheltered or adopted. Fed aid supports 35 visiting veterinarians joining 100 responders across 25 disaster counties.
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American children rescued from Nigerian orphanage return home
Seven Texas children aged 8 to 16, allegedly abandoned by their American mother Mercury Liggins, survived ten months in Ibadan after being cared for by a Nigerian man. They sang the Star Spangled Banner to prove citizenship, prompting U.S. authorities to arrange their return to Houston foster homes while Texas officials investigate the mother.
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