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January 24, 2013

Upstart party deals a blow to Netanyahu

JERUSALEM – The unexpectedly strong showing by a new centrist party in Israel’s parliamentary election has raised hopes of a revival of peace talks with Palestinians that have languished for four years under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Political newcomer Yair Lapid, the surprise kingmaker, is already being courted by a weakened Netanyahu, who needs his […]
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January 24, 2013

Women smoking – and dying – like men

The lung cancer risk for men leveled off in the 1980s, but for women it still is increasing.
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January 24, 2013

FDA to consider bid to tighten narcotic rules

Law enforcement officials want stricter prescription measures as addiction and overdose deaths soar.
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January 24, 2013

Anti-domestic violence program renewal pushed

WASHINGTON – Congressional Democrats have renewed their push to revive the key federal program that protects women against domestic violence. They sought to diminish Republican objections that blocked passage of the legislation last year by removing a provision that would increase visas for immigrant victims of domestic abuse. The Violence Against Women Act became law […]
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January 24, 2013

Forget the cloud, DNA can store stuff too

NEW YORK – It can store the information from a million CDs in a space no bigger than your little finger, and could keep it safe for centuries. Is this some new electronic gadget? Nope. It’s DNA. The genetic material has long held all the information needed to make plants and animals, and now some […]

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January 24, 2013

India urged to strengthen policies to protect women

An Indian government panel pushes for policy changes after a fatal gang rape in New Delhi last month.
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January 24, 2013

Kids’ hospital won’t go to judges

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — The intention to turn a St. Petersburg clinic treating pediatric cancer patients into one that would exclusively serve judges and staff of Russia’s highest courts spread widespread public dismay. More than 100,000 people signed a petition to President Vladimir Putin, a city native, urging him to scrap the plan to change […]
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January 24, 2013

In Focus: Clinton spars with panel over Benghazi attack

Visibly annoyed and with her voice rising in anger, she defends the administration's response in Libya.
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January 24, 2013

Nation Dispatches

NORFOLK, Va. Navy to conduct random blood-alcohol tests on sailors The Navy said Wednesday it will conduct random blood-alcohol tests on its sailors in the United States starting next month, a sign of how concerned the service’s leaders have become about the effects alcohol abuse is having on the force. The tests are part of […]
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January 24, 2013

Congress ready to put off fight on debt ceiling

A House vote signals the restriction is likely to be put off for four months, although some don't like it.