Greece weighs potential legal action against U.S. banks
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou suggested legal action against U.S. investment banks over the debt crisis, while Athens blames international banks for rising borrowing costs. He urged due process before judging possible action.
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BP tubes oil spill into tanker after weeks of failure
BP engineers finally connected a mile long tube to a 21 inch pipe below the sea to funnel crude into a tanker, aiming to curb the Gulf spill that has flowed for weeks. Researchers warn the oil may have entered the Loop Current risking transport to the Florida Keys and Atlantic coast.
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Louisiana
Florida
Associated Press
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William Hogarth
University of South Florida
College of Marine Science
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Bangkok battles rage as Red Shirt protests turn violent
In Bangkok the Red Shirt protests spark urban warfare with soldiers patrolling empty boulevards. A dentist near Ratchaprariparam watched a body on the pavement as gunfire and explosions echo through the capital. Security forces say 30 killed and over 220 wounded since the crackdown began.
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Study links pesticides to higher ADHD risk in children
A U S study reported in Pediatrics finds detectable pesticide residues in 94 percent of children and associates higher exposure with increased ADHD risk. Lead author Maryse Bouchard notes widespread exposure, while experts urge more research and suggest reducing intake of pesticide residues, including via organic produce.
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World Health Organization
International Agency For Research On Cancer
Chicago
U.S
Virginia Rauh
Columbia University
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Cash strapped states cut deep into kids programs nationwide
States face a $174.1 billion budget gap this year and plan $89 billion in cuts next year. Arizona suspends blind students self care and job program, South Carolina closes five group homes and paroled youth job program, Hawaii slashes child abuse prevention. Advocates warn gains may reverse as obesity, prenatal care, and preschool inspections face reductions and delays rise.
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National Conference of State Legislatures
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National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
Karen McLeod
Children and Family Services Association N.C
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