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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – The Kyrgyz parliament on Monday accepted the resignation of ousted President Askar Akayev (search), clearing the way for new presidential elections this summer and giving a stamp of legitimacy to the country’s interim leadership. The legislators voted 38-2 to “suspend Askar Akayev’s presidential powers in connection with …

BOSTON – Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (search) — a Republican and abortion opponent — is vowing to veto a bill that will give scientists more freedom to conduct embryonic stem cell research in the state. The bill could be ready for him as early as this week. State lawmakers say …

Warning that the path to obesity can start during toddler-hood, pediatric experts say parents should make sure 3- and 4-year-olds get an hour of active play each day along with five fruits and vegetables. “We think that may be a vulnerable period to start excess weight gain,” said Dr. Stephen …