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Isis has carried out similar attacks before against religious shrines. the fresh violence comes as u.s. forces on the ground help local fighters prepare for the impending battle to take back raqqa from isis. john huddy is in our mideast bureau with more. john? >> reporter: arthel, it was a bloody and violent day in damascus after 40 people were killed and more than 120 others injured in twin bombings. the attacks happened near this cemetery in damascus, officials say ieds caused the explosion explosions. there have also been other unconfirmed reports of a suicide bomber carrying out one of the...

Hospitals throughout the u.s. are taking measures to improve patient comfort. some of the changes being made, adding cable channels like espn on tv sets and taking my show off. also adding salmon dinners to menus. that's because nearly $1 billion in federal payments to hospitals will be based on patient satisfaction. part of a new program tied to the president's health care plan. espn and salmon. okay. glad we're spending our money that way. >> how about if you just come out of a hospital better? >> yeah. no, no, that's too easy. >> "new york times" this morning, a new report indicates many of...

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