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DALLAS (AP) — Local and federal health officials are expressing confidence that a case of Ebola in Texas doesn't pose a threat to staff, patients or the public. The head of the Dallas County's health department says local health officials are well-equipped to handle the patient and that local infrastructure is far superior to that in West Africa, where Ebola has killed more than 3,000 people. The patient, who traveled from Liberia, is in isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, in Dallas.
WASHINGTON (AP) — It won't comment, but the Secret Service has confirmed reports that an armed security contractor with a criminal record was allowed on an elevator with the president during a trip to Atlanta. The Washington Post reports the contractor was questioned by agents after he refused to stop video recording the president with a phone camera. Word of the incident comes on the same day the Secret Service director was criticized for major lapses including this month's White House intrusion by a man armed with a knife.
BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. (AP) — State police searching for a man accused of killing a trooper said today they found two pipe bombs in the Pennsylvania woods during their manhunt that were capable of causing significant damage. State wildfire officials say bow hunters won't be allowed to go after deer in the search area until Eric Frein (freen) is captured.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Afghan officials have reached agreement on keeping some American troops in Afghanistan beyond year's end. The pact allows U.S. troops to stay in the country for 10 more years. The goal is to prevent the kind of chaos that has plagued Iraq since the withdrawal of American forces.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Caffeine-infused underwear that is supposed to cause weight loss apparently does it by lightening wallets. The Federal Trade Commission says anyone who bought the undies -- called 'shapewear' was hoodwinked, but can get their money back. The FTC says two companies have agreed to refund $1.5 million to consumers.
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