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International aid is beginning to reach Myanmar, but the task facing both the military government and foreign aid groups is enormous. Access to some of the most affected areas remains limited. The situation is aggravated by the refusal of Myanmar's military rulers to allow in large numbers of foreigners to help.

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Three dozens Chinese climbers, including several ethnic Tibetans, are ascending Mt. Everest with the Olympic Torch. The flame's assault up the world's highest mountain is seen as one of the highlights of the torch's relay in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics on Aug. 8. Recent heavy snows on the mountain delayed the final ascent.

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Instead of halting foreclosures outright, Minnesota lawmakers consider a bill that would let homeowners delay the possibility of foreclosure for one year — but only if they keep paying at least 65 percent of their monthly mortgage payment.

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High food prices are stressing the Food Stamp program. Nearly one in 10 Americans are expected to use food stamps next year. That's 28 million people — the highest ever enrolled in the program.

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