Nighttime teen crashes linked to phone use study
A Texas Transportation Institute report finds the share of nighttime fatal crashes involving drivers age 16 to 19 rose 10 percent from 1999 to 2008, with distraction from talking and texting cited as a likely cause.
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House passes Cash for Caulkers energy rebate bill
The House approved the Home Star bill 246 161 to fund a two year $5.7 billion program offering up to 3000 rebates for insulation windows and doors and up to 8000 for comprehensive energy improvements. Supporters say it would create jobs while reducing energy costs and emissions. Critics warn of a high price while debt grows.
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Conservatives Lead Biggest Yet Fail to Secure Majority
Britain’s exit polls show the Conservatives winning 305 seats, Labour 255, and Liberal Democrats 61 with no party holding a majority. Analysts warn of a protracted post election period as Brown weighs his mandate amid calls for reform and coalition talks.
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Holder defends Miranda rights for terror suspects
Attorney General Eric Holder defended reading terrorism suspects their Miranda rights before a Senate panel. He argued rights did not deter intelligence gathering and cited Faisal Shahzad’s interrogation after the Times Square attack as an example of continued leads and admissible statements.
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One Night Sleep Loss Triggers Insulin Resistance
Dutch researchers report that a single night of four hours sleep can reduce insulin sensitivity in healthy adults, suggesting sleep duration directly affects glucose metabolism and heart risk. Lead author Dr. Esther Donga of Leiden University Medical Center notes insulin response varies with prior sleep. Published June in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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