Iraqi election fraud acknowledged as votes certified
Iraqi officials admitted some fraud in last month's provincial elections but said it was not enough to alter final results. Voting would be certified this week as the vote was seen as a rehearsal for national parliamentary ballots later this year. The U.S. praised low violence levels during the elections amid ongoing security gains.
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Sky debris reports in Texas may trace to satellite collision
FAA received multiple Texas debris reports after a satellite collision. Fireball sightings were reported Sunday as officials caution debris could be linked to the clash between U S and Russian satellites. Williamson County deputies used a helicopter but found no debris source.
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States push alcohol policy changes to aid budgets
States eye easing booze rules to lift tax revenue amid deficits. Utah remains unique with an admission fee and application to enter bars while others debate Sunday sales and Election Day liquor access. Industry groups cite growth and resilience, urging more accessible alcohol to meet demand.
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Chavez wins referendum to extend term limits in Venezuela
Chavez clinches a 2012 presidential run by scrapping term limits as 67 percent turnout yields 54 percent yes. supporters celebrate at Miraflores Palace while opponents warn of looming dictatorship amid charges of consolidated power.
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Plane in New York crash may have been on autopilot near ice
Investigators say Continental Flight 3407 was on autopilot until just before it went down in icy weather near Buffalo. NTSB officials note federal guidelines urge disengagement in ice and that automatic safety devices returned control to manual before the crash. The flight data recorder shows extreme pitch and roll in the final moments.
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Hospitals Struggle to Keep New Nurses in Wake of Shortage
The article follows many novice nurses like Katie O’Bryan who quit within nine months due to high stress in overcrowded emergency rooms. It notes one in five new nurses leave within a year, fueling shortages, while hospitals expand residency programs to improve support for first year grads. In Ohio, milder layoffs temper turnover, with Miami Valley Hospital’s RN turnover under 1 percent and Dayton's Children’s Medical Center nurse exits at 5.2 percent recently.
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Katie O'Bryan
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