Giffords urges Maine women to push gun reforms
Gabby Giffords on a nine state tour urged Maine women to help keep stalkers and abusers from gun ownership. She cited her 2011 Tucson shooting and pressed lawmakers to bar convicted stalkers and domestic violence offenders from guns while promoting universal background checks.
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Nurse who treated Ebola patient in Dallas faces risks and scrutiny
A Texas nurse, Pham, contracted Ebola while caring for Thomas Duncan, highlighting gaps in initial response and hospital preparedness. CDC Director Frieden announced an Ebola response team and expanded training as authorities evaluate hospital readiness and protocols.
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Turkey shifts focus to Kurdish rebels despite ISIS campaign
The United States and its allies seek a united front against ISIL while Turkey conducts airstrikes on Kurdish rebels inside its borders. Obama press seeks coalition support and warns Kobani risks, as Kurds appeal for heavy weapons and Turkish border access to reinforcement.
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Vatican hints at shift in attitude on family values document
Vatican officials signal a major shift as a working paper from the synod explores welcoming gays and divorced Catholics. Conservatives condemn the draft as unacceptable while progressives hail language that emphasizes mercy over strict rule keeping.
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Rebels seize key Yemeni port in Hodeida amid widening advance
Shiite rebels known as the Houthis captured the Red Sea port city Hodeida and the province of Damar near Sanaa, signaling momentum in efforts to establish a new state and complicating President Hadi’s grip on Yemen. Analysts warn of Iran and regional tensions as Saudi Arabia watches for further gains.
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