Mr. Bush should announce that the United States believes that the missile threat now justifies the immediate, emergency deployment of anti-missile capabilities.

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As part of the CRI, the CDC and state public health personnel assess local emergency-management plans, protocols and capabilities for 72 Metropolitan Statistical Areas and four non-MSA large cities.

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While car manufacturers tout heightened safety capabilities made possible via Wi-Fi, such as emergency calls automatically placed as the airbags deploy, carmakers fail to mention increased security risks that go along with wireless access to automotive systems.

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Germany: The government has offered a wide range of assistance, including evacuation by air, medical services, transportation services, water treatment capabilities, assistance in searching for victims, vaccination teams and supplies, and emergency shelter.

CNN: Offers of aid from around the world