Obama says commander in chief must support gay troops
President Obama rebukes Republican rivals over silence during boos at a gay soldier’s question. He advocates repeal of the ban on openly gay service members and urges equal treatment, while stopping short of backing gay marriage.
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Long road from farm to fork worsens food outbreaks
An AP report traces the spread of tainted cantaloupe from Colorado fields through packing houses distributors and retailers to consumers, highlighting how long journeys and complex chains enable large outbreaks. Experts note limited producers and widespread distribution complicate source tracking while calls grow for better traceability.
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Occupy Wall Street protesters vow long haul in NYC
Wire reports describe a growing, organized Occupy movement in Manhattan and nationwide with thousands involved in Zuccotti Park as teachers and others join the protest. The story notes a third week of demonstrations and broader discontent with the financial industry. It also references court filings about Minnesota women accused of financing terrorism and aiding travel to Somalia.
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Two Somali women to stand trial in Minnesota terror case
Ali age 35 and co defendant Hawa Mohamed Hassan 64 are set to stand trial Monday on multiple terror charges. Prosecutors describe them as part of a deadly pipeline routing money and fighters from the United States to Somalia in a long running Minnesota investigation into al Shabab recruitment and financing. Investigators say at least 21 men left Minnesota to join the group, with these women the first to go to trial.
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Ophelia Surges North Toward Newfoundland Coast
Forecasters warn Ophelia, now a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds, will move north-northeast toward Newfoundland. The center places its center about 680 miles southwest of Cape Race and notes a tropical storm watch for the Avalon Peninsula. Ophelia is expected to weaken but remain near hurricane strength near land Monday. Philippe remains in the central Atlantic with no land impact anticipated.
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Biden brother hospitalized after powder scare in Florida
Francis Biden was kept overnight at a Florida hospital after opening a suspicious powdery substance in a mailed envelope to his Ocean Ridge home. Biden, his girlfriend, and neighbors were evacuated, and he was released Sunday morning. the FBI will handle further questions.
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