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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Thousands on National Mall for 50th anniversary of March on Washington

By DANIELLE HAYNES, UPI.com Thousands flocked to the National Mall Saturday before the 50th anniversary of the historic Aug. 28, 1963, March on Washington featuring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech. Speakers at Saturday's event included Attorney General Eric Holder, who... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Military panel finds Hasan guilty of murder in Fort Hood shooting

FORT HOOD, Texas, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- A military jury Friday convicted Army Maj. Nidal Hasan of premeditated murder and premeditated attempted murder in the 2009 Fort Hood, Texas, massacre. The jury of 13 officers found Hasan guilty during the second day of deliberations. Hasan was found guilty of 13... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Egyptian court orders Mubarak released from custody

CAIRO, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A Cairo criminal court ordered the release of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Wednesday but ordered he remain in custody for 24 hours pending appeal. The court said the delay in Mubarak's release would give the prosecution a chance to consider whether it wants to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Celery, artichokes, oregano kill human pancreatic cancer cells

URBANA, Ill., Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Celery, artichokes and herbs, such as Mexican oregano, contain apigenin and luteolin, flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells, U.S. researchers say. Elvira de Mejia, a professor of food chemistry and food toxicology at the University of Illinois, and Jodee... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

France, Germany call for immediate end to Egyptian clashes

BRUSSELS, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The leaders of France and Germany on Friday called for an immediate end to the violence in Egypt and a return to dialogue between the opposing sides. France's President Francois Hollande and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel also urged Egyptians to return to democracy as... Sign in to see full entry.

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