By Daniel J. DeNoon Aug. 22, 2012 — West Nile virus now has killed 47 people and infected an estimated 95000 in 38 states in what is almost certain to be the worst West Nile outbreak since the virus hit the US in 1999. "The number of West Nile disease … Older Dads May Raise Risk for Autism, Schizophrenia in Kids - U.S. News & World Report
Todd Akin, GOP women and the 'Dirty Dancing' factor - Chicago Sun-Times
Todd Akin may have others obsessing over election chances and party politics. Me? I'm thinking about "Dirty Dancing" and Republican women. Stick with me, you'll see where I'm going with this. Ever since Missouri GOP senate hopeful Todd Akin made his … Fed Minutes Suggest Action Likely - Wall Street Journal
BHP may double Canada potash mine's 1st phase output
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – BHP Billiton is making plans to double the first phase of production on its proposed Saskatchewan potash mine to 4 million tonnes, even as a decision on proceeding with the project is delayed, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day the company said that no major projects, including the Jansen, Saskatchewan, potash mine, would be approved before June 2013. BHP is studying the expansion of its first phase to 4 million tonnes, which will require further engineering design work, spokesman Ruban Yogarajah said in an email comment. …
Collective bargaining talks abruptly called off for the day
TORONTO (Reuters) – Negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the union representing its players were called off for the day on Wednesday. No reason was given for the sudden cancellation but talks are scheduled to resume Thursday at the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) offices in downtown Toronto. With the current labor agreement set to expire on September 15 players and owners are entering the critical stage of bargaining if they are to avoid another lockout like the one that wiped out the entire 2004-05 NHL season. …
Syrian regime forces, rebels in major Damascus clashes, at least 35 killed
BEIRUT – Syrian regime forces shelled two central Damascus districts Wednesday before troops backed by tanks swept through to carry out house-to-house raids, killing at least 35 suspected rebels, in a major flare-up of fighting in the Syrian capital, activists said.
Mexico religious cult refuses to allow teachers in
Adherents of a religious sect in western Mexico are physically blocking school teachers from entering their walled community, setting up one of the most high-profile confrontations between religious and civil authorities in Mexico since the 1930s.
Morocco police disperse demo against 'king loyalty' ritual
Moroccan riot police forcefully dispersed a protest outside parliament Wednesday, where activists had gathered to call for the abolition of a ceremony of loyalty to the king, AFP journalists reported. 
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