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• House subcommittee gets climate, energy focus
WASHINGTON - A liberal Massachusetts Democrat will take over a House subcommittee that will play a major role in drafting legislation on global warming and other environmental issues. Rep. Edward Markey, known for his tough stances on environmental ...
• Barkley to take leave of absence after DUI bust
... events that transpired and it was obvious he understood the significance of this situation,” said David Levy, president of Turner Sports, said in a statement. “This is an important time for Charles as he deals with the legal and personal issues ...
• China issues bird flu alert after woman dies
YANJIAO, China - China issued a bird flu alert on Wednesday after a woman died of the virus, the first such death in the country in almost a year, and closed poultry markets for disinfecting in a province surrounding Beijing. The World Health ...
• Obama names intel picks, vows no torture
... respect for Blair, but "continues to feel strongly that Indonesian military officers who were responsible for the atrocities in East Timor should be held accountable. He expects to continue his dialogue with Admiral Blair on these and similar issues ...
• Disabled Girl Missing in Manassas
They are asking residents to check around their homes, including sheds, dog houses and other small places a child could hide. In addition to being developmentally disabled, Alexis has other medical issues. Anyone who sees her or has knowledge of her ...