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Jackson treated for 'mood disorder' Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is under intensive medical treatment for a "mood disorder," his office said more than a month after the Chicago Democrat quietly went on a medical leave of absence. No details about where Jackson is being treated were included in the statement, which was released amid mounting pressure that he reveal his exact medical condition. His office said reports about the 47-year-old being treated for "alcohol or substance abuse" weren't true.

FAMU president resigns amid scandal Florida A&M University President James Ammons resigned amid a growing scandal over the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion and resulting criticism over management at Florida's only public, historically black university. Champion's parents, meanwhile, filed a lawsuit blaming the university for their son's death.

Arcing power lines caused deadly wildfire A Utah wildfire that destroyed 52 homes and killed one man was caused by arcing between power lines that were built too closely together and sent a surge to the ground that ignited dry grass, Deputy Utah Fire Marshal Troy Mills said.

Bill raises fears of Net censorship Parliament passed a hastily introduced bill that would allow the government to impose limits on the Internet, prompting fears it could prove a first step toward censorship of a previously unbridled forum. The law, presented as a way to protect children by eliminating websites devoted to child pornography, pedophilia, illegal drug use and suicide, won broad support in the Duma, the lower house. Bloggers, media groups and human rights defenders worried that it could be loosely interpreted by the courts, which are seen as serving the interests of the authorities rather than observing the legal code.

American wins pardon from king he insulted An American imprisoned for insulting King Bhumibol Adulyadej was released after being granted a royal pardon. Joe Gordon, 56, is likely to return to the United States, his lawyer said.