After 35 Years, Unlikely Navy Caregivers Receive Recognition
The USS Kirk's rescue of 20,000 to 30,000 Vietnamese refugees in the last days of the Vietnam War is now being heralded as one of the most important humanitarian missions in the history of the U.S. Navy. |
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Justice Department Appeals Stem Cell Funding Stay
The argument for lifting a stay on research funding is that even a temporary halt in the flow of money could set back work that has been years in the making. |
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5 Big Health Issues On Campus
Dropping off your wide-eyed 18-year-old on campus for the first time Here's what college health officials say students and their parents need to keep in mind for a healthy school year. |
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Jobs Unveils New Apple TV, iPod Line
Apple says it will sell a new, smaller version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. CEO Steve Jobs also announced a new line of iPods and social features for Apple's iTunes software allowing people to learn what their friends are listening to. |
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Apple Wants To Friend You
Apple gets into the social media business with Ping - where 160 million iTunes users can be friends. |
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What Exactly Is The Music Cloud And Is It Headed Our Way
The biggest obstacle to songs at your disposal anywhere remains the record labels themselves. |
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Home Buyers' Tax Credit: More Harm Than Good
More than 3 million Americans have taken advantage of a the generous tax break. But some experts say all it really did was shift the timing of some sales -- and might have set in motion events that just added to the glut of unsold homes. |
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Women's Salaries Back On Top For Younger Set
Unmarried women between the ages of 22 and 30 are making 8 percent more than men in the same demographic, according to a new analysis of government data by a private research firm. It's partly because more women are college educated. But overall, women still make less than men. |
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Slightly Premature Babies At Risk For Cerebral Palsy
Scientists have long known about the link between severely premature birth and cerebral palsy, a condition that limits mobility and movement. But a new study shows that children born just two or three weeks before term also have a higher risk of the condition. |
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Going Backwards: Time Reversal Reconsidered
Mary Poppins and a striptease artist have something in common: They failed at true reversal. But not for the reasons you think. |
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Heat Waves Are Bad For Even The Healthiest Lungs
It's been the hottest summer on record in many cities on the East Coast -- and the hot days that keep coming could be dangerous. Ozone and fine particles are the two types of pollution that trigger Code Red and Orange days. Both are formed out of exhaust from power plants, cars and other things. And when people breathe in the chemicals, it irritates their lungs. |
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Breast Removal Reduces Cancer Risk In Some Women
Women carrying the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast cancer could benefit from having double mastectomies before they develop cancer. "We found mastectomy provided huge risk reduction of subsequent breast cancer diagnosis and death," says the author of a new study. |
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A Click Away: Preventing Online Child Porn Viewing
Prosecution for child pornography has nearly tripled since 2000, but the Justice Department is still looking for a way to handle what it calls the "explosion" in trafficking. Companies are developing technology to better filter the images online, but the effectiveness of the private initiatives and how they will affect government enforcement remains to be seen. |
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Boston Globe: What Will Happen To Biometric Data From 2 Million Iraqis
The U.S. military has collected fingerprints, DNA information, and iris scans from millions of Iraqi civilians and suspected insurgents. |
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DIY: Make Your Own iPhone Bumper
Apple makes you wait two-to-four weeks for an iPhone 4 bumper. But with a little patience, you can get crafty and make one out of one of those yellow Live Strong bracelets. |
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Do Youz Knowz What I Meme
Ben Huh, CEO of the Cheezburger Network and founder of LolCats, explains the meaning-- and hilarity -- of a meme on the Internet. |
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Home Prices Rose In June Amid Expiring Incentives
Home prices were higher for the third straight month amid a burst of home-buying due to tax incentives that have since expired. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index posted a 1 percent increase in June from May and was up 4.2 percent from a year earlier. |
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How Veterinarians Help Predatory Lenders
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is probing credit cards being pushed by health care providers, including vets. After a teaser rate expires, the interest charges balloon and leave consumers with unexpectedly big bills. |
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No Deal: Buyers Will See Fewer Discounts For Cars
For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. But automakers, newly lean and profitable, are holding the line on those profit-eating promotions. |
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Sandwich Monday: The Denny's Fried Cheese Melt
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try the new Denny's Fried Cheese Melt. That's four fried mozzarella sticks stuffed into a grilled cheese sandwich. |
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