Japan reports 13th mad cow case amid feed ban talks
Japan confirmed its 13th bovine spongiform encephalopathy case after a slaughtered eight year old Holstein in Nara tested positive. The meat was not sold and the processing center will be disinfected. Officials link outbreak to meat and bone meal and note ongoing U S beef import discussions and a prior ban.
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Family sues over playground ban for autistic son in Maine
The Rankowski family sues Falmouth school officials claiming their home-schooled son Jan Rankowski, 9, with Asperger's syndrome, was barred from the town playground. Officials say a psychologist evaluation was sought after complaints. parents blame exclusion for shaping social learning and say Jan previously showed improvement in special education.
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Carter says U S presence in Iraq fuels bloodshed
Former President Carter told the Associated Press that the ongoing US troop presence in Iraq fuels hostage takings and violence. He linked the move to a push for a permanent base, urged focus on Iraq and terrorism, and commented on a Georgian hostages case as context. He also criticized Bush over honesty on Iraq and Afghanistan and urged Kerry to address the issues.
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