Bush pays tribute to Tony Snow
President Bush honoured Tony Snow a friend and former spokesman who died of colon cancer at 53. The White House tribute described Snow as family, noting his grace, humor, and positive spirit during his 16 month tenure as press secretary.
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First Guantanamo Bay trial set for next week
A federal judge ruled that Osama bin Laden’s former driver can be tried next week at Guantanamo Bay Cuba, rejecting the defendant’s bid to halt the historic first trial in the post 9 11 military system. The ruling comes after a pending Supreme Court decision looms over the terror trial process.
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Israelis Bury Soldiers After Lebanon Exchange
Thousands mourn Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev as their coffins return from Lebanon in a prisoner swap with Hezbollah. In Lebanon five militants gain freedom and visit the grave of Imad Mughniyeh, amid regional tensions and debates over prisoner exchanges.
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Obesity rates rise to 25.6 percent nationwide in 2007
The CDC reports more than a quarter of Americans self report obesity with Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee above 30 percent. Colorado lowest at 18.7 percent. The 2007 rate rose from 23.9 percent in 2005, based on telephone surveys of 350000 adults.
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FDA clears tomatoes as safe again after outbreak
The FDA lifts the salmonella warning on tomatoes while noting the outbreak may slow. The agency urges elderly and immunocompromised individuals to avoid fresh jalapenos and serranos and any dishes containing them. About 1,220 people sick in 42 states since April 10, with latest on July 4. tomato industry losses exceed 100 million.
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Obama raises record June fundraising total in campaign push
Obama collected 52 million in June in a month his campaign outraised McCain by more than 21 percent. The Democratic party also surged, nearly quintupled May totals, setting a tough baseline for future fundraising pace and suggesting monthly needs near 100 million to maintain growth.
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