Egypt turmoil deepens as reporters beaten and detained
In Cairo clashes widen as pro Mubarak supporters battle protesters in Tahrir Square. Journalists and human rights workers were attacked, with 24 reporters detained and calls for continued demonstrations amid claims of foreign influence and police absences.
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Global obesity rates double since 1980
Global obesity has doubled since 1980 with 205 million men and 297 million women obese by 2008, while 1.5 billion adults are overweight. The studies show Americans most obese among developed nations and Japan the leanest, with rising weights across Latin America and Africa.
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White House warns GOP across the board budget cuts risk
The White House warns House Republicans may face backlashes as GOP cuts totaling 100 billion dollars target domestic programs. Agencies hit include FDA IRS HUD Commerce and Agriculture with six percent foreign aid cuts and a restrained Pentagon increase while veterans health care remains largely protected.
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