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Children Labeled 'Bipolar' May Get A New Diagnosis Since the mid-1990s, the number of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder has increased a staggering 4,000 percent. But some psychiatrists have long argued the label has created a flood of misdiagnosis. An industry working group proposes what it says is a better definition of what these children, torn apart by their own anger, are going through.

Familiar Face Returns To Iraqi Politics: Saddam Ahead of national elections in March, residents of Anbar province say they're disillusioned with the current government and look back on the late Saddam Hussein with nostalgia. For all of his shortcomings, they say Saddam was a leader who inspired fear and respect.

Asperger's Officially Placed Inside Autism Spectrum Researchers have referred to Asperger's as high-functioning autism for years, but it's never been listed officially as a form of autism by the American Psychiatric Association. But an updated edition of a mental health disorder guide now says Asperger's really is a form of autism — and some of those with Asperger's are objecting.

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Honda issues global airbag recall Honda heaps more woe on Japan's carmakers by extending an airbag safety recall to almost half a million cars worldwide.

Lebanon warns of Israel 'threat' Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri tells the BBC he is concerned about the "escalating" threat posed by Israel.

Sweet tooth 'hints at depression' Particularly sweet-toothed children may be depressed and at higher risk of future alcohol problems, say US researchers.

Vancouver Tries To Polish 'Skid Road' For Olympics The Winter Olympics tends to be heavy on glitz and fanfare, but this year much of the pageantry is taking place unusually close to one of the bleakest neighborhoods in North America. Vancouver's "Skid Road" is just a few blocks from the site of the opening ceremony.

Mexico Suffers As U.S. Economy Struggles The lagging U.S. economy continues to take its toll on Mexican migrant workers, who are sending less money home — 16 percent less in 2009. The decrease in remittances is affecting the economies of many Mexican states, especially rural areas. In Hidalgo, abandoned houses and half-finished projects reflect the downturn.

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Honda expands airbag recall as more Toyotas probed

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co said it would recall another 440,000 cars around the world for faulty airbags as rival Toyota Motor Corp faced further probes over its largest-ever safety crisis.

Obama says world moving quickly on Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the international community was moving "fairly quickly" toward imposing broader sanctions on Iran, as the Islamic Republic defiantly expanded its nuclear program.

Second big snowstorm hits East Coast

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The second major snowstorm in less than a week hit the East Coast on Tuesday, with predictions of 12 inches or more stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, forcing schools to close and the U.S. Congress to sharply curtail legislative action.

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NYS Assembly Overrides Gov. Paterson's Veto of Ethics Legislation

The New York State Assembly overrode Gov. David Paterson's veto of ethics legislation yesterday afternoon.

Syracuse Peace Council Protest Outside Air National Guard Base

The Syracuse Peace Council is planning to picket outside the Air National Guard Base in Mattydale today.

1,500 Census Jobs Open in Utica

The local census office in Utica is ramping up its hiring and training of census workers to help with the upcoming survey.

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