Roundup Afghan attacks kill eight U.S. troops in one day
Afghan violence rose with eight U.S. service members killed in a day including a Taliban raid on a Kandahar police compound. Officials warn casualties may rise this summer as new forces deploy, while a senior commander believes violence should drop in months ahead.
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Oil leak closes parts of Canada U S seaway
A section of the St. Lawrence Seaway near the Cote Sainte-Catherine lock stayed closed after a Canada Steamship Lines vessel ran aground and punctured a fuel tank. Authorities contained the leak and sealed the lock as crews deployed booms and activated the Seaway emergency plan.
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Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri returns to Tehran amid kidnapping claims
Shahram Amiri reappears in Tehran after a year missing with Iran alleging CIA kidnapping and US defection claims. US officials say he came of his own free will and may face no punishment, while the case remains shrouded in mystery and propaganda.
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BP begins new cap tests in Gulf to seal oil spill
BP started testing the 75 ton cap on the Deepwater Horizon well after a government pause. Retired Adm. Thad Allen said the delay aimed to avoid worsening the leak and to protect the environment. The cap process narrows three openings and will be watched every six hours for 48 hours. Oil flow remained high as tests paused drilling on one of two relief wells.
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U.S. hands over last prison to Iraq
Camp Cropper is transferred to Iraqi authorities ending a seven year U.S. run detention system that processed over 100000 Iraqis. About 1800 inmates remain at the facility as Camp Bucca and Camp Taji were already handed over. Iraqi officials say they are ready for full sovereignty.
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Diet pill lorcaserin shows weight loss promise in trial
Arena Pharmaceuticals reports that lorcaserin helped about 48 percent of 3100 overweight adults lose at least 5 percent of body weight after one year, double the placebo rate. The study found no major heart issues, with higher continuation on the drug than placebo and reductions in cholesterol and other risk factors. Further large studies are planned to confirm safety.
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