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Page last updated at 06:33 GMT, Sunday, 22 November 2009

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid after the vote on 21 November 2009
US Senate approves health debate
The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul America's healthcare system.
Senate head's impassioned plea
Q&A: US healthcare reform
Healthcare: Who wants what?

lawn Lawnmowers 'injure thousands'
Using a ride-on lawnmower might save energy but they land thousands of people in hospital, experts warn.

chromosomes Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'
Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests.

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