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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Oldest known killer whale spotted off coast of British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15 (UPI) --Granny is back, and she's rolling deep -- 25 whales deep. "Granny" is what scientists call the matriarch of a pack of killer whales known as the "J-Pod," or the "Southern Resident Killer Whales." And Granny is estimated to be 103 years old. Thought to be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Judge refuses to drop charges against Dzhokar Tsarnaev's friends

BOSTON, May 13 (UPI) --A federal judge refused Tuesday to drop charges against three friends of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock granted the three separate trials, scheduling the first for June and the others in September. Azamat Tazhayakov and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 12, 2014

Children of heavy smokers more likely to become heavy smokers

WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) --The more a child is exposed to a parent smoking, the more likely the child is to not only smoke but also become a heavy smoker. Lead investigator Darren Mays, an assistant professor of oncology at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, said nicotine dependence... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Eating more fruit and vegetables daily may reduce stroke risk significantly

QINGDAO, China, May 9 (UPI) --People who ate the most fruits and vegetables were 21 percent less likely to have a stroke than those who ate the least amounts of produce, according to new research. Senior author Dr. Yan Qu of the Qingdao Municipal Hospital and professor at the Medical College of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Putin visits Crimea for first time since its annexation

SEVASTOPOL, Russia, May 9 (UPI) --Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea Friday for the first time since it was annexed by Russia, attending a naval parade in Sevastopol. The visit came on the date (May 9) that Russia celebrates the victorious end of World War II and Crimea honors its... Sign in to see full entry.

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