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Sunday, November 8, 2009

House approves sweeping healthcare reform

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. House Saturday night narrowly passed a sweeping overhaul of the healthcare system that backers say would provide coverage to almost all Americans. The measure passed 220-215 about 11:15 p.m. after a day of intense lobbying, including a visit to the U.S. Capitol... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Lawyer: Fla. shooting suspect mentally ill

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- A Florida judge ordered the man accused of a deadly shooting spree in an Orlando office building held without bail at a brief jailhouse hearing Saturday. Jason Rodriguez was advised he is being held on a charge of first-degree murder, the Orlando Sentinel reported. One... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 6, 2009

Casey: Fort Hood attack 'kick in the gut'

FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. military bases worldwide went silent Friday to honor the victims of a bloody shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, a day earlier. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates directed the observance at the Defense Department for the 13 people who died and the 30 others... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 2, 2009

Salt, diet drinks may reduce kidney use

BOSTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- People who eat a diet high in salt or artificially sweetened drinks have an increased risk of kidney function decline, U.S. researchers said. Dr. Julie Lin and Dr. Gary Curhan of Brigham and Women's Hospital studied more than 3,000 women participating in the Nurses' Health... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

World Trade Center memorial burned

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- A 26-year-old man is suspected of torching a New York chapel containing the remains of victims of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attack, officials said. Brian Schroeder apparently was drunk Saturday when he started the fire at Memorial Park, city officials alleged. None of... Sign in to see full entry.

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