Senate confirms Goss to head CIA
The Senate approved Rep Porter Goss of Florida to head the CIA by a 77 17 vote amid Democratic concerns over Republican ties. Goss, 65, previously served as CIA and Army intelligence officer and would be only the second congressman to lead the agency. He faces scrutiny over prewar Iraq assessments and past performance.
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British hostage pleads for life in Baghdad video
Kenneth Bigley appeals to Prime Minister Blair as militants publish videos of captives and claim to kill Italian aid workers. Amid fierce fighting in Baghdad and elsewhere, 17 Iraqis die and 100 injured as U.S. and Iraqi forces press operations while custody of two female scientists becomes a disputed issue. Simona Pari and Simona Torretta are cited as seized workers for La Ponte Per.
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School teaches kids weight control in California
Mal Mahedy a 16 year old at the Academy of the Sierras in Reedley California fronts a stringent program to combat adolescent obesity. The yearlong therapeutic boarding school enforces early rising strict diet like no personal electronics and a cafeteria free of chips while offering counseling and college prep. The founder says the campus renovation cost five million dollars and the program aims beyond weight loss to lasting lifestyle changes for teens dealing with obesity and related health risks.
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Overweight children the Sierra Nevada
A facility with 25 staff handles 70 students and plans renovations to seat up to 150.
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Singer Cat Stevens Placed on No-Fly List
U S officials say Yusuf Islam formerly Cat Stevens was barred from flying to the United States over alleged terrorist ties. The London based singer was diverted from United Airlines Flight 919 to Bangor Maine before returning to London. His brother and business manager David Gordon disputes the claim noting Islam condemns terrorism and donates to victims.
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