Israeli offensive tightens grip on southern Gaza after strikes
Israeli troops moved into southern Gaza and planes hit two bridges and Gaza’s power station, cutting electricity across much of the strip. Tanks and helicopter gunships targeted Rafah areas as Palestinians brace for a major assault while diplomacy fluctuates over the captive 19-year-old Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
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Nahal Oz
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Ancient granite blocks hint at prehistoric observatory
In Sa o Paulo a ring of 127 granite blocks atop a grassy Amazon hill allegedly marks an ancient observatory. Researchers note the blocks align with the sun on winter solstice, suggesting rainforest inhabitants practiced advanced astronomical knowledge long ago.
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Mood disorders after heart procedures noted in JAMA report
A JAMA report finds up to half of patients hospitalized for heart procedures develop low mood. Depression may arise from stress or brain changes during surgery, with some patients preexisting. Treatments show over half respond to initial antidepressants.
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Chesapeake Bay
Philip Merrill
Marines rely on volunteers as Iraq war stretches the force
Staff Sgt. George Scott, like many reservists, volunteers for multiple tours in Fallujah as Pentagon relies on guards and reserves to fill dwindling active forces. The piece notes about half of original 1st Battalion, 25th Regiment, 4th Marine Division serve by choice, with reservists making up a growing share of ground troops, while casualties among reservists rise.
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Army National Guard
Ellen Krenke
States brace for new welfare regulations
The Bush administration will issue new rules clarifying work participation categories under TANF. Definitions for on the job training community service and unsubsidized employment will be tightened amid GAO findings of wide state variation. Wade Horn says regulations reflect the average definition of job training and related activities.
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Surgeon General declares no safe level for secondhand smoke
Surgeon General Richard Carmona states no amount of tobacco smoke is safe for non smokers. He cites over 126 million exposed Americans and tens of thousands of deaths yearly from heart disease and cancer. The report urges completely smoke free buildings and public places and warns ventilation fails to protect nonsmokers.
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