Friday, February 20, 2015

'Superbug' Outbreak Warning at LA Hospital


A hospital in Los Angeles has told nearly 180 patients that they may have been exposed to a drug-resistant 'super bug' during endoscopy procedures.

Seven people have already been infected by the bacteria, called CRE, and two have died. 

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick. 

IN: The possible exposures... 
OUT: SOC 
DUR: 41 seconds
POT: 29 seconds

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Convicted mafioso to be extradited to Italy

A British judge has ruled a convicted Mafia boss who has been living in London for 20 years must be extradited to Italy.

Domenico Rancadore was arrested in August 2013, when he was found living in Uxbridge under the name Marc Skinner.

Elena Casas reports from London.


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UK police search for schoolgirls possibly traveling to Syria

Police in the UK say three missing schoolgirls from London are feared to be traveling to Syria - to an area controlled by Islamic State…

Two 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old had told their families they were going out for the day on Tuesday - but instead flew to Turkey.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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Ukrainians Are Marking Euromaidan Anniversary

INTRO: Ukrainians are marking the first anniversary of the deadly clashes between protesters and police, which resulted in deaths of more than 100 people in Kiev last year. The "Euromaidan revolution", when huge crowds demanded closer economic ties with the EU, also resulted in ousting of the country's former president Victor Yanukovich. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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England Cricket defeat by New Zealand


England have been defeated by New Zealand in the pool rounds of the Cricket World Cup.


New Zealand out performed England by eight wickets.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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UK parliamentary report calls European policy on Ukraine crisis "catastrophic"

A parliamentary report in the UK says Europe "catastrophically" misread the mood of the Kremlin in the run up to the crisis in Ukraine.

The House of Lords committee says Europe sleepwalked into the crisis.

Elena Casas reports from London.



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Eurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Greece

Finance ministers from the single currency eurozone are meeting in Brussels for crunch talks over Greece's bailout.

It's the third time they've met in a month with the Greek bailout programme expiring on February 28th but still no agreements having been reached

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Crucial Greece bail-out talks

Crucial last-ditch talks are underway in Brussels between EU finances ministers to try to solve the crisis over Greece's bail-out deal…

Greece wants a six-month bridging loan to allow it to further negotiate a more long-term plan - but that proposal has already been rejected by Germany.

The existing bailout deal expires at the end of February - with Greece on the brink of running out of money.

Eurozone expert and author Hugo Dixon explains just what could happen to Greece if no deal is agreed…

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Eurozone expert and author Hugo Dixon says these are tense negotiations...

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Unknown Dr. Seuss work to be published this summer

A previously undiscovered story by the children's author Dr. Seuss is to be published in the United States later this year.


The manuscript for "What Pet Should I Get?" was found in a box in the author's home, and half a million copies will soon be rolling off the presses.


From Washington, Simon Marks….an enormous Dr. Seuss fan….reports.


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OUT:  "…won't be rotten"

DUR:  26 seconds


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Dozens Exposed to Superbug at Los Angeles Hospital


Nearly 180 people at a Los Angeles hospital may have been exposed to a deadly superbug resistant to antibiotics.
The bacteria may have been a “contributing factor” in the deaths of two patients and seven other patients are undergoing treatment.

Rachel Silverman reports from California.

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Walmart announces hourly rate hike to at least $9

The largest private employer in the U.S, Walmart, has announced that all workers will now make at least $9 an hour.

The discount retail chain has come under fire for, in many cases, barely paying the legal minimum wage.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Vice CEO Treats Guests to 300-Thousand Dollar Dinner

Reports of a lavish dinner in Las Vegas paid for by the CEO of the provocative news and entertainment group Vice indicate the media company may not be his only vice. 
The CEO reportedly paid for the 300 thousand dollar tab with a portion of his earnings at the blackjack table during the International Consumer Electronics Show last month. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 

IN: “The dinner”
OUT: SOC
DUR:  34 seconds




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Actor Alan Howard dies aged 77

British actor Alan Howard has died aged 77.


The Shakespearian actor who was appointed a CBE in 1998 had played almost every Shakespearean King for the Royal Shakespeare Company, he was also the voice of the ring in two of the Lord of The Rings films.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…



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Argentinians demand answers in Prosecutor Alberto Nisman's death


Hundreds of thousands of people have rallied in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, demanding a full investigation into the death of Prosecutor Alberto Nisman. 

One month has passed since Mr. Nisman's death, and questions remain over whether he killed himself or was murdered.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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OUT: SOC
TIME: 39 Seconds


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UN Condemns Attacks On Tanzanian Albinos

The UN Human Rights Chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein is calling on
Tanzanian authorities to better protect albino people in the country,
after a child was murdered for the use of his body parts in
witchcraft. The UN links a recent uptick in attacks to the looming
general and presidential elections set for October, as campaigners in
the country try to sway influential sorcerers with body parts.
Patrice Howard reports from New York.

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Obama Announces Digital Counter-Terrorism Hub in UAE

The United States is establishing a digital hub in the United Arab Emirates to counter online terrorist propaganda.

President Barack Obama invited other nations attending a terrorism summit in Washington to contribute.

From the US capital, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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British teenager found guilty of planning to behead of British soldier


A 19 year old British man has been found guilty by a London court of planning to behead a soldier. 

Brusthom Ziamani (pro: Brust-home) was armed with a 12 inch knife, a hammer and an Islamic flag when he was arrested in August of last year.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Kerry says military force alone will not defeat extremism (clips)

United States Secretary of State, John Kerry has opened the final day of the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism saying that military force alone is not enough to defeat terrorism.

The conference, convened by President Obama, has taken on a fresh significance in the wake of the recent shootings in Paris and Denmark.

Speaking in front of ministers from 60 countries and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, John Kerry called for the creation of an international action plan to tackle extremism

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Speaking in front of ministers from 60 countries and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, John Kerry said much of the work had to be done at community level.

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US Rabbi on trial in husband kidnapping scheme

A court has heard how a US rabbi plotted to kidnap men who refused to
give their wives a divorce.

69-year-old Rabbi Mendel Epstein allegedly charged $50,000 for each
abduction, and then forced a divorce agreement using cattle prods.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Shelling is reported in eastern Ukraine

INTRO: Artillery fire is reported from several places in eastern Ukraine - three days after the official ceasefire came into force. Ukrainian military accused the rebels are shelling positions near the port city of Mariupol and artillery fire could be heard in Donetsk. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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