Menem sentenced to seven years in prison in weapons case
Former President Carlos Menem of Argentina receives seven years for illegally smuggling weapons to Ecuador and Croatia in the 1990s. A 14 year ban on elective office is imposed and Senate immunity may be removed after final judgment, though he could stay free pending appeals. The ruling comes amid Argentina's corruption questions and political dynamics with President Cristina Fernandez. In Washington, Senate Republicans push border security language in immigration reform, considering mandatory equipment requirements to gain broader GOP support. The chamber defeats an amendment to create a six month controlled border before any path to citizenship.
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Iowa
San Francisco parking spot sells for 82000 dollars
A parking space in San Francisco's South Beach sold for 82000 dollars, in an enclosed garage near the Giants stadium. The unidentified buyer did not comment, while experts say such spaces can raise property values and command high rents in the dense market.
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Supreme Court curbs patent on human genes while allowing synthetic DNA
The court unanimously rules naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented but allows cDNA. Myriad Genetics loses patents on BRCA1 and BRCA2 tests, Jolie’s link to breast cancer raises public interest, while synthetic DNA patents gain ground for future medical breakthroughs. The decision frames openness for genetic information yet preserves room for innovation in synthetic sequences.
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Court ruling may open up breast cancer gene tests
Supreme Court finds patents on BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes invalid as naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented. Ruling opens market for more labs to offer testing at lower cost, potentially expanding access for women. Some gene tests involving cDNA remain patent protected.
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Lawmakers warn terrorists adapt after Snowden leaks
Two senior Republicans say terrorists are changing methods following Snowden led disclosures of NSA data gathering programs. They cited ongoing briefings, questioned China ties, and warned disclosures may endanger U.S. safety and enable foes to evade tracking measures.
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Turkish PM Holds Talks With Gezi Park Protesters
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan meets anti-government protesters in Ankara and Istanbul as police intervention looms for the Gezi Park sit-in. Istanbul's governor hosts a midnight cafe meeting to seek a peaceful end, while protesters claim no single group represents the thousands in the park.
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