Life expectancy drops for some U S women in rural counties
A Health Affairs study shows 12 percent of counties with lower female lifespans, especially in the South and West, while men's longevity holds steady. Researchers note complex factors include obesity smoking education and possible migration effects.
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New York
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Jennifer Karas Montez
Harvard School of Public Health
Montez
Health Affairs
David Kindig
Erika Cheng
University of Wisconsin
Kindig
University of Washington
Christopher Murray
South
Murray
Vatican conclave prep amid cardinals arrival and scandal
Eight voting-age cardinals remain en route to Rome as the conclave’s start date looms. With 115 electors, 77 votes are needed for pope. Scandal over leaked papal documents and Cardinal Keith O Briens resignation add tension to the election. Cardinal Vigano's disclosures fuel Vatican scrutiny and debate on governance.
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Rome
Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Vatican Hotel
Keith O'Brien
O'Brien
St. Andrews
Edinburgh
George
Licenses Debate Spreads Across New Mexico Legislature
The committee considers amendments to allow licenses for undocumented immigrants with proof of authorized presence, while Sen. Pete Campos and Rep. Paul Pacheco push similar bills. A prior Pacheco measure to repeal the driver license provision was tabled. The Public Affairs Committee will stream live on nmlegis.gov.
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Ingle
House of Representatives
House
Pacheco
New Mexico
Public Affairs Committee
Nmlegis.gov
Ics
Interlock ignition bill aims to curb drunk driving
New Mexico lawmakers push ignition interlock mandates for convicted drunks, with license restrictions on alcohol purchases. The measure aims to deter drinking before driving, though critics say it won’t address alcoholism or all retailers’ age checks. The House approved the bill 59 to 5. Senate fate pending as session nears end.
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Egolf
Gro
Sheryl Williams Stapleton
Albuquerque
House
Antonio “Moe” Maestas
Maestas
Senate
Budget showdown looms as Obama seeks GOP deal
After months of battles with Republicans over the budget the White House faces a looming funding clash. The House bill would restore 2013 budgets for Defense and Veterans Affairs while freezing most other agencies at 2012 levels and triggering across the board cuts. Pentagon furloughs and higher security costs loom as Obama convenes a Cabinet meeting to map next steps.
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House
Defense and Veterans Affairs Departments
Obama
Pentagon
Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano
Los Angeles International
O'Hare International
Chicago
Ian
Iraq
Congress
Bill
Harold Rogers
R-Ky
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
West
U.S
FBI
Border Patrol
Benghazi
Libya
Chris Stevens
Capitol Dome
Washington
NASA
Coast Guard
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CDC
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Hayneville
Ala
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Vigano
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Holy See
Corriere Della Sera
Massimo Franco
Vatican Empire
Franco
U. S
Pete Campos
Las Vegas
Paul Pacheco
Has
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