Deadly Baghdad bombings rock capital amid election fears
Insurgents launched five car bombs across Baghdad killing about a dozen people and wounding many as U S and Iraqi forces step up security ahead of the elections. Attacks north of the city also killed a British officer and damaged a Japanese engineer, with a Kurdistan office hit in separate violence.
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Ex soldier wins exemption from recall to active duty
Jerry Fitzpatrick 26 of Milton Florida gains exemption from an Individual Ready Reserve call up after dismissal of recall for service firing. He has a 16 month old son with medical issues including a malformed heart and feeding problems. The decision followed inquiries by Gov Jeb Bush's military advisor Glenn Steppin after news reports.
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Tsunami death toll rises to over two hundred thousand
Indonesia reports 76 000 additional deaths raising the regional toll to more than 221 000 across 11 countries. The AP notes 162 228 deaths worldwide per government tallies while disputes over counts persist and aid transparency is urged amid mounting relief efforts.
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Little girl found after tsunami in Banda Aceh search
Amiruddin’s 7 year old daughter Putri vanished when a tsunami hit Lhokseumawe. After three weeks of searching through ruined homes makeshift morgues and refugee camps in Banda Aceh, her father was told she had been found and rushed to see her.
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Rice Senate confirmation faces Democratic delay
Democrats plan to delay Condoleezza Rice’s confirmation as secretary of state at least until after Inauguration Day. The Foreign Relations Committee backed her 16 to 2, as critics pressed Bush’s Iraq policy. Rice pledged to speak plainly yet stay aligned with the president’s administration.
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Cancer now bigger killer than heart disease
A report declares cancer has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death, highlighting rising incidence and impacts on healthcare resources and prevention efforts. The finding reframes public health priorities and urges renewed focus on early detection, research funding, and lifestyle risk factors. Includes expert commentary from health officials and researchers.
Cancer Replaces Heart Disease as Top Killer in Americans Under 15
A JAMA analysis shows cancer has become the leading cause of death for Americans under 15, surpassing heart disease. While deaths from both diseases are falling, heart disease declines faster. Smoking, obesity, and inactivity remain key risk factors.
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