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A Nagging Cough May Lead to Depression

More than half of patients with chronic cough have symptoms of depression, researchers report at the American Thoracic Society international conference. The New York study of individuals with chronic cough showed that more than half had reduced quality-of-life scores, which increased their risk for depression. “Cough is among the most …

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England Waives Right to Challenge Charges

FORT HOOD, Texas – Pfc. Lynndie England (search) on Tuesday surrendered her right to challenge the seven charges she faces as a result of the Abu Ghraib (search) prison abuse scandal, moving her one step closer to a new military trial. Her defense attorney, Capt. Jonathan Crisp (search), would not …

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Rumsfeld: Pentagon Nixes Aircraft Cuts

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon (search) is scrapping plans to terminate a contract for the C-130J Hercules cargo and personnel transport aircraft because of new information about the costs, according to a letter received Wednesday by U.S. lawmakers. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (search), who had previously told lawmakers he …

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