Health woes stalking America's children
AHF study grades U S child health with a D overall, citing rising teen drug and alcohol use, more measles and rubella cases, and stark infant mortality gaps. Dr. Les Thner and Dr. Ernst Wynder warn of long term societal costs without preventive care and education.
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Economists urge higher minimum wage search for gains
More than 1000 economists including three Nobel Prize winners urged raising the federal minimum wage. They argue benefits would outweigh job losses and cited the Clinton proposal to lift from 4.25 to 5.15 over two years against Senate inaction and opposed by Heritage Foundation officials citing potential job losses.
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Chase ends in crash injuring 13 in New Bedford
In New Bedford Massachusetts a 19 year old driver Adam Almeida chased a family through city streets. The pursuit ended when Almeida rammed a car, hit a yard sale crowd injuring 13 people. He faced 12 counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Prescription drug woes cost U S $76 billion
Outpatient prescription drug related medical problems cost the United States an estimated 76 billion dollars annually. Researchers compare this to 45.2 billion on diabetes care and 117 to 154 billion on cardiovascular disease. Costs stem from side effects, medical errors, or improper patient adherence, with hospitalizations forming the largest share.
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Detroit protests turn violent at newspaper distribution centers
Peaceful demonstrations near two Detroit Newspapers printing plants escalated as union pickets clashed with police and guards. Police reported minor injuries to two officers and four protesters, with at least 17 arrests for property destruction amid ongoing labor unrest following a weekend bomb incident outside a distribution center.
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NASA resumes countdown for Columbia long mission
Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA restarted the countdown for the space shuttle Columbia after replacing a leaking valve. Technicians installed a new valve over the weekend and said it tested fine. If no further trouble arises, liftoff is set for 9 40 a m Thursday with the mission pending.
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