AIDS in Africa threatens a generation and costs of care
The UNAIDS data show 343 million people living with HIV worldwide and 18.8 million deaths. Sub Saharan Africa bears the worst impact with 4.1 million infections in South Africa alone about 20 percent of adults. Prevention funding is urged as treatment remains unaffordable.
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United Nations
sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa
Durban
West
Clinton
Korea's Lessons Defining limits of power
The Korean War, forgotten amid Vietnam, shaped US strategy with lessons on peacetime forces, nuclear restraint, and power limits. It notes UN peacekeeping roots, sustained Korea deployments, and North Korea's opening to potential peaceful reunification.
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Vietnam
America
Seoul
U.S
North Korea
38Th Parallel
Washington
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Truman
MacArthur
Phant
United States
South Korea
Asia
North
Jazz Fest shines for Syracuse in four-day tribute
The M T Jazz Fest drew praise for a world class event with three large screens boosting enjoyment. Donald Harrison and his band impressed attendees along with Pete Fountain, while many recalled fond memories from earlier concerts and praised the festival’s free admission and thoughtful organization.
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M&t
Donald Harrison
Pete Fountain
Long Branch Park
Ray Charles
Niagara Mohawk
M&t Bank
Syracuse
Greed blamed for high US health costs in letters and ads
A reader letters page argues the United States ranks 37th in quality and first in cost with greed blamed for high prices. It cites a USA Today analysis showing Claritin costs 62 cents per tablet in the US versus 12 to 17 cents in Australia and Canada, and criticizes drugmakers funding campaigns against price controls. The writer questions whether Canadians are prescribed cheaper, older drugs and calls for action against pharmaceutical profits.
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United States
USA Today
Australia
Canada
Washington
David Kingsley Cortland
Homophobia justified in public debate
A columnist argues that homophobia is justified when opposing what they call fringe gay rights. They claim homosexual identity stems from actions rather than inclinations and urge opposition to civil protections while condemning violence against all. They compare support for gay rights to encouraging a pet moth toward flames.
Responsibility to curb hate fuels community change
Amanda Gormley argues that a culture of blame underpins hate crimes and social division. She urges individuals to take action by engaging with the community, creating jobs, and addressing the environment that fosters hostility rather than targeting others.
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OCARA
Amanda Gormley
Elbridge
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Journal invites readers to submit letters for publication. Include full name, address, and daytime phone. submissions become property of The Herald Journal and may be edited or published in various platforms. Provide mailing address, email, or fax details as listed for contact.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Oes
The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Syracuse.com
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Carol Sholes
Michael Stern
Valle
Frank Mal
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency
Hugh Wheeler
Liverpool
Frank Malfitano
David Sanborn
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