Israel's moderate party holds edge in tight vote count
In Israel, the center-left party appears to lead as final counts from soldiers, prisoners, and about 100000 ballots of 3.3 million formalize a slim margin before a likely coalition. The results underscore a fragile path to a governing majority.
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Economy eclipses bombs as top threat in intel outlook
National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair told a Senate panel that the economic crisis now outranks traditional terror risks as the United States faces a deep recession. He warned prolonged downturn could erode allied defense and humanitarian commitments and hinder U.S. strategic interests. Blair cited progress against al Qaida and a weakened core leadership as factors in the shifting threat assessment.
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Gregg withdraws as commerce secretary nominee
Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire withdraws from the commerce secretary nomination saying irreconcilable conflicts with President Obama's economic stimulus and 2010 census plans. Obama calls it a surprise but will continue seeking bipartisan consensus. Gregg had been a fiscal conservative who did not vote on the stimulus.
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Lincoln Bicentennial cent portrait series begins
The U S Mint unveiled a new one cent coin depicting Lincoln’s log cabin birthplace near Hodgenville Kentucky as part of the presidents bicentennial celebration. Future coins will chronicle his youth in Indiana his legislative career in Illinois and the unfinished U S Capitol at Washington.
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Court vaccine autism ruling reassures worried parents
The U S Court of Claims ruled vaccines do not cause autism in three test cases, denying meritorious claims though sympathizing with families. The decision cites weak and unpersuasive evidence of a link, while the ruling may bolster vaccine uptake amid rising measles concerns and ongoing public debate.
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Britain marks Darwin birthday with beard day and stamps
Britain marks Darwin's 200th birthday with exhibitions, lectures, and a stamp tribute. Bristol Zoo offered free entry to anyone with a beard in Darwin tribute, while a Cambridge statue ceremony featured the Duke of Edinburgh unveiling a bronze portrait.
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