Rebels gain ground in South Sudan oil fields
Armed rebels seize control of some oil fields in South Sudan raising fears over oil flow and broader conflict. President Kiir urged restraint as regional ministers arrived to mediate and U S Secretary Kerry named a special envoy to fly in.
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Western backed Syrian group calls for unity amid split over talks
The main Western backed rebel group urged unity among insurgent factions as tensions with Islamic extremists rise ahead of a January peace conference. Nusra Front leader threatened to derail talks with Assad’s government, while Brahimi noted opposition representation still undecided and Iran’s participation contested. The Geneva talks open January 24 after a January 22 preparatory session in Montreux with about 30 nations, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The opposition insists Assad must leave power before any transition.
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Light therapy lights up bars and cafes in Pacific Northwest
In Portland and Seattle venues add sunlike light boxes to combat seasonal affective disorder. Light bar in Portland uses 10,000 lux lamps under a boutique, atmosphere driven setup while a Seattle cafe also offers light therapy as SAD affects 3 to 5 percent of Americans. Experts note underdiagnosis and cautious medical guidance, with therapy seen as mood support rather than a sole treatment.
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Carnegie honors 20 for heroism across civilian rescues
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission names 20 recipients for civilian heroism including Michael T. McDonnell and Dylan Patrick Smith who saved six people during Superstorm Sandy at Rockaway Beach New York. Also lauded is John Bigwood who stopped a gunman in Sacramento in February 2012.
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Secret Service misconduct clouded by limited findings
Investigators found no evidence that misconduct is widespread or tolerated by leadership. The inspector general identified a handful of cases including paid sex and 824 other incidents over nine years, with one employee having 195 suspension instances.
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