Washington warns Iraq to accept renewed security pact
The United States cautions Iraq to accept a newly negotiated security pact or risk losing the legal basis for U.S. military operations when the existing framework expires December 31. Dana Perino says Iraqis know the stakes and that there would be consequences if Americans cannot operate. Pentagon spokesman Morrell notes a fallback in extending the U.N. mandate, but the administration prefers a bilateral U.S.–Iraqi agreement.
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White House
Dana Perino
Pentagon
Geoff Morrell
U.N. Security Council
Cousin with ricin knowledge avoids prison in Utah case
In Salt Lake City a judge gave 54 year old Thomas Tholen two years probation and a $500 fine after he pleaded guilty to failing to report a crime linked to his cousin Roger Bergendorff who faced federal charges for possessing a toxin. Bergendorff, 57, awaits sentencing in Las Vegas.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Thomas Tholen
Roger Bergendorff
Las Vegas
Bergendorff
John Huber
U.S
Survivors found alive after Alaska boat distress
Four crew members of the Katmai fish processing boat were rescued about 100 miles west of Adak after the vessel sent an alert in icy waters off the Aleutian Islands. Two bodies recovered. Coast Guard continues search for the remaining five. Survivors flown to Adak by helicopter.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Coast Guard
Kodiak Island
Levi Read
Adak Island
Read
Adak
Commandos Rescue Hostage Jason Strazius in Kabul Night Raid
U S Special Forces conducted a nighttime operation near Kabul freeing Jason Strazius an American abducted in mid August working for the Army Corps of Engineers This rescue marks the first known operation of its kind by American forces in Afghanistan Officials say the hostage was held by insurgents near the capital and faced ransom pressures from captors The mission relieved concerns over the hostage who aided locals and appeared unlikely to pay ransom based on officials statements
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Kabul
Afghanistan
U.S
Army Corps of Engineers
Associated Press
Families skip medicine as economy strains health care
Chicago reports show more families forgo doctor visits and postpone tests like mammograms and Pap smears due to cost. Individuals from Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana describe skipping care, leading to deferred treatment and worse outcomes, while doctors warn of sicker patients and higher future costs.
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Chicago
Julie Shelley
West Milton
Ohio
Hendricks
Indianapolis
Racchelle Miles
Eric Schackow
Americans cut back on care amid rising health risks
A Kaiser poll shows 36 percent postponed needed care in October, up from 29 percent in April, with fewer prescriptions filled and 11 percent reducing meds. Elective surgeries and tests declined 1–2 percent, while ER visits rise as uninsured patients surge.
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Kaiser Family Foundation
Dick Clarke
The
Healthcare Financial Management Association
U.S
American Hospital Association
Clarke
California Proposition 8 sparks debate over school lessons
In San Francisco a ballot measure to ban same sex marriage drives concerns that schools would be forced to teach about gay marriage. Supporters warn of mandated instruction to children while opponents say teaching tolerance already exists and would not change. Local districts decide how to present material.
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San Francisco
California
Jack O'Connell
State Supreme Court
Food allergies rise among U.S. children says CDC study
A federal CDC survey finds about 3 million American kids have food allergies in 2007, up from 1997. One in 26 children were affected last year, with peanut allergies increasing and more parents seeking doctor visits.
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Atlanta
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Amy Branum
CDC
Anne Munoz-Furlong
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Munoz-Furlong
U.S
Food allergy study notes rising child cases in 2007
A CDC study reports about 3 million children under 18 had a food or digestive allergy in 2007. Data show variations by age group and race with hospital discharge averages for diagnosed children rising from 1998 to 2006.
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Donnell
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Dominique
Donald III
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