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Lutherans begin gay clergy discussion in Minn. (AP)
Aug 17th
AP – The issue of allowing people in same-sex relationships to serve as pastors is expected to dominate this week’s national convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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Leader dismisses overcrowding 'excuse' – The Australian
Aug 17th
BBC News Leader dismisses overcrowding 'excuse' The Australian AN Aboriginal community leader who has campaigned to eradicate youth suicide in indigenous communities has accused her people of contributing to the Aboriginal housing crisis by letting “everyone and everybody” into their homes. … UN investigates Australia rights BBC News UN probes human rights in Aboriginal camps ABC Online UN to examine NT intervention WA today Sydney Morning Herald
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California declares emergency as wildfires spread (AP)
Aug 14th
AP – Fire crews fanned out Friday across a parched California where wind-whipped wildfires have forced hundreds of people to flee their homes and led to an emergency declaration in Santa Cruz County.
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Busy New York skies have history of close calls (AP)
Aug 13th
AP – When a small plane collided with a sightseeing helicopter over the Hudson River last week, it was only the second time in decades that crowded skies near Manhattan led to a midair crash.
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White House uses e-mail to counter health critics (AP)
Aug 13th
AP – President Barack Obama’s push to revamp health care got a boost Thursday as a new coalition of drug makers, unions, hospitals and others launched a $12 million pro-overhaul ad campaign. Meanwhile, the administration sought to regain control of the health care debate by asking supporters to forward a chain e-mail to counter criticism that’s circulating on the Internet.
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Several wildfires scorch Calif. as thousands flee (AP)
Aug 13th
AP – Thousands of firefighters battled wildfires across California on Thursday, including a growing blaze that forced about 2,400 people to evacuate their homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Getting by on six hours of sleep? It's genetic – msnbc.com
Aug 13th
Times Online Getting by on six hours of sleep? It's genetic msnbc.com Most of us need about eight or so hours of sleep a night to perform optimally during the day. But scientists have found a mother and daughter who naturally snooze just six nightly hours, waking up bright-eyed and bushy tailed. … Scientists find rare gene behind short sleepers The Associated Press Researchers Discover Gene that Affects Sleep Voice of America Gene found that lets people get by on 6 hours of sleep USA Today TurnTo23.com
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16 Honored With Medal Of Freedom – Washington Post
Aug 12th
Telegraph.co.uk 16 Honored With Medal Of Freedom Washington Post President Barack Obama confers Medal of Freedom on Joseph Medicine Crow, the only surviving Plains Indian war chief, as fellow recipient actor Sidney Poitier looks on. The other 14 honorees include actress Chita Rivera, former Irish president Mary … Kennedy is among 16 honored by Obama Boston Globe Top civilian honor for Kennedy and 15 others Philadelphia Inquirer Obama: 16 medal recipients exemplify 'a life well lived' USA Today Systems
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