9/11 lung damage persists among NYC responders
A New York City study finds most firefighters and medics who inhaled World Trade Center dust show little recovery years after exposure. Among nonsmoking firefighters, 13 percent score below normal after seven years. EMTs show 22 percent.
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Obama to Sign New START Arms Treaty With Russia in Prague
President Obama travels to Prague to sign the new START treaty with Dmitry Medvedev, cutting strategic nuclear warheads to 1,550 in seven years and signaling closer U S Russian cooperation despite ratification hurdles and technical counting limits.
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Kyrgyzstan in Turmoil as Opposition Seizes Key State Buildings
Dozens killed as protesters clashed with police in Bishkek after opposition leaders said they seized control of security headquarters and a state TV channel. They demanded closure of the Manas air base and formed an interim government, while President Bakiyev reportedly fled to Osh.
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Lethal gas slows mine rescue at Upper Big Branch
Two days after the worst U S mining disaster in years rescuers could not enter the Upper Big Branch coal mine due to lethal gases including carbon monoxide hydrogen and methane. Crews drilled vents while MSHA and officials caution safety over swift action as four miners remain unaccounted for. Authorities say methane buildup may have triggered the blast and Massey Energy faces prior safety citations.
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Nearly half of U S households escape federal income tax
A Tax Policy Center projection shows about 47 percent of U S households will pay no federal income taxes for 2009 due to low income or credits and deductions. Most people must still file by April 15, while many pay other taxes or receive credits, and debates about tax fairness continue.
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