EMS air safety eyed after accident rounds up fatalities
An Arkansas EMS helicopter crash plus other recent incidents lift year to date deaths in medical air transport. Multiple crashes across Arizona Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas kill several crew and patients, underscoring safety concerns and record highs in NTSB data. A separate TB diagnostic advance promises results in under two hours, aiding treatment and disease control.
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Illegal immigrant population in U S falls 8 percent since 2007
A Pew Hispanic Center study based on 2009 census data shows the number of illegal immigrants in the United States declined by about eight percent since 2007. The drop reflects weak economy, violence in source countries, and stronger U S enforcement constraining cross-border entry, with Caribbean Central American and South American arrivals most affected.
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Obama chairs first direct Israeli Palestinian talks at White House
President Obama opens negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas in Washington alongside Jordan Egypt and others. Abbas calls for settlement freeze and Gaza blockade end while Netanyahu seeks lasting peace amid ongoing violence and Hamas claims attacks near Hebron.
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Gunman in Discovery Center Hostage Crisis Killed by Police
James J. Lee shot dead after four hour standoff at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring Maryland. He had an explosive device strapped to his body and held three hostages including two employees and a security guard. No one else was hurt. Police say two device laden boxes and backpacks may have explosives while investigators recover evidence and review surveillance footage. Lee had a history of protests against Discovery and had warned of bombs during calls to NBC News.
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End of Iraq combat mission still sees U S forces in action
U S troops in Hawija keep fighting and detaining insurgents as Obama declares end of combat in Iraq. Gen Lloyd Austin warns of a tough road ahead amid Iraqi political stalemate and lingering insurgency while Biden presides over a change of command at al Faw palace outside Baghdad.
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