Senate backs embryonic stem cell research bill
The Senate approved a bill to expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research by a 63 to 37 vote, sending the measure to President Bush who vowed a veto. Supporters push for science against Republican opposition who argue ethical concerns. A separate House vote on nonembryo sources failed to reach the two thirds threshold.
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Governors Demand Action On Stem Cell Limits
Gov Rod Blagojevich and seven other Democratic governors condemn President Bush s stem cell restrictions as an unconscionable burden on families facing Alzheimer's Parkinson s cancer and other diseases They urge Senate leaders to ease funding limits and accelerate medical progress in a letter sent to Senate leaders Bill Frist and Harry Reid.
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Evacuation of Americans from Beirut by sea and air
U S embassy coordinates large scale evacuation as 820 Americans leave Lebanon by air and sea to Cyprus and aboard a chartered ship. Security teams plan operations with Marine support, while thousands await their turn aboard the Orient Queen vessel and another ship. A note of reimbursement applies for those boarding.
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Israel readies prolonged fight with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel said the offensive could last weeks as it pursued tunnels and weapons in southern Lebanon. Airstrikes on Beirut area bases killed 27 as Hezbollah rockets hit Israeli towns. Despite diplomacy, Israel pressed on, aiming to crush Hezbollah amid mounting casualties and displacements.
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Doctor, Nurses Charged in Post Katrina Murders
Dr Anna Pou and two nurses were arrested in New Orleans accused of murdering four hospitalized patients at Memorial Medical Center after Hurricane Katrina. Each patient aged 62 to 91 died from a lethal mix of morphine and Versed. They face charges as principals to second degree murder with life sentences.
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