Homeland Security chief says cartels under pressure at border
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said at a Rio Grande border crossing that new strategies from meetings with Mexican officials will squeeze the cartels. She cited enhanced extradition, better maritime and rail coordination, dog-sniffing teams, and shared surveillance to curb smuggling, noting prior seizures and expanded immigration agents in Texas border cities.
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Anorexic man fights to normalize life in California
Bryan Bixler, 39, in Laguna Beach, battles anorexia that left him 82 pounds at 5 feet 9 inches. He seeks intensive long term treatment but Medi-Cal coverage falls short of needed coordinated care, risking death without proper hospital and clinic support. His sister Kimberly Leeds supports his push for expanded coverage and treatment.
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Abu Risha Eyes National Rise in Iraqi Politics
In Anbar, Abu Risha and his Iraq Awakening movement seek to back secular regional candidates in 13 of 18 provinces, aiming to redraw Iraq’s political map with a national effort alongside Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki. The Sunni leader’s surge follows strong Jan. 31 election showings and a shared goal of a strong central government and good U.S. ties.
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