Flood Worries Rise as Iowa Watered Towns Face Evacuations
Residents report pig feces and diesel odors in Oakville floodwaters while Des Moines County urges avoidance. The Red Cross warns its disaster fund is exhausted as floodwaters threaten Iowa City and northeast Missouri towns prepare for Mississippi crest. Canton's emergency center coordinates relief as La Grange evacuates and Alexandria ends sandbagging efforts.
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California Embraces Same-Sex Marriages In Landmark Ruling
Dozens of gay couples wed on Monday as California began issuing licenses after the May 15 court ruling. In San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom officiated for Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, pioneers of gay rights, as hundreds more sought licenses over the next days. A conservative group sought to halt license issuance, arguing hearings were not held and laws must be amended.
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UAE royal linked to torture in leaked tapes
An adviser to a UAE royal claims he safeguarded financial and investment tapes showing Sheik Issa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan torturing people with a cattle prod and a spiked plank. The tapes, viewed as still frames by AP, may inform a federal lawsuit and risk embarrassing the UAE.
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Detroit mayor seeks court blocks ouster over misconduct saga
Kilpatrick administration lawyer says the mayor will sue in Wayne County Circuit Court to challenge the Detroit City Council's authority to remove him. The action could delay forfeiture hearings set to begin July 7 while Gov. Granholm's involvement remains unchanged.
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Surgeon General targets reduced preterm births in national push
The Surgeon General opens a two day conference to craft a national strategy to prevent premature births. Nearly one in eight babies are born preterm, with late preemies born weeks early, and risk factors include maternal health and awareness. Acting Surgeon General Steven Galson urges redoubled efforts and clearer guidance for expectant mothers.
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Steven Galson
Early births yield smaller brains and higher risks
Six weeks before birth brain growth surges as connections form for balance and learning. In 2006 about 13 percent of births were preterm with 32 to 37 weeks at risk from late preterm to very early cases. Factors include unknown triggers for labor and potential overuse of Caesarean sections.
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