Search spreads for teen missing in San Diego park
San Diego County investigators press on as 1,500 officers dogs and volunteers search Rancho Bernardo Community Park for Chelsea King a 17-year-old who vanished after a run near Lake Hodges. John Gardner III 30 is in custody without bail awaiting murder and rape inquiry.
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Mercy killings study sparks debate on child cancer deaths
Chicago reports a small study suggesting some doctors may have given high morphine doses at parents’ request to ease dying children’s pain. Lead author Dr. Joanne Wolfe notes most physicians doubt intentional mercy killing, attributing deaths to pain management.
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Tsunami destroys Chilean coastal towns amid 8.8 quake
In Talcahuano and nearby towns, the tsunami swept through seaside homes killing and displacing residents. Marion Gatica, her family, and others faced collapsing buildings, with many missing or trapped under debris as firefighters searched the ruins and officials lamented delays in warning activations.
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Navy
Pelluhue
Afghan complaints reveal hurdles in Marjah war effort
Afghan residents at Marjah voiced grievances about damaged homes and killed relatives during a major southern offensive. The gathering, led by Vice President Karim Khalili, drew 300 elders as NATO soldiers endured fresh losses in separate attacks while authorities pledge support for rebuilding the Taliban stronghold.
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Budget impasse idles 2000 workers in election year dispute
Washington awaits a quick resolution as 2000 federal transportation workers are sent home and Medicare payments to doctors are delayed. The dispute halts 41 highway projects with inspectors off duty while Democrats accuse Republicans of obstruction. White House pressures Sen. Jim Bunning over a 10 billion extension. Most unemployment benefits stay intact unless delay lasts.
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