Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families''Obesity Cycle'(HealthDay)
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Obese mothers havechildren who are likely to be obese, but a new study concludes thatweight-loss surgery can break the cycle.

Kennedy remembered as champion of gay rights(AP)
AP – For decades, Edward Kennedy was considered the most powerful voice in the Senate for gay rights as a strong supporter of HIV/AIDS funding, hate crimes legislation and same-sex marriage.