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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Strong quake, more aftershocks rock Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile, March 11 (UPI) -- A 7.2-magnitude earthquake and two strong aftershocks rumbled Thursday near Libertador O'Higgins, Chile, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake and aftershocks struck the administrative division just as Chile prepared to inaugurate Sebastian Pinera as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A glass of wine may help keep weight down

BOSTON, March 9 (UPI) -- Women who are normal weight and consume no more than two drinks a day may gain less weight than those who do not drink, U.S. researchers say. Dr. Lu Wang of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and colleagues studied 19,220 U.S. women age 39 or older who had a body mass... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Sebelius says healthcare reform will pass

WASHINGTON, March 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius predicted Sunday congressional Democrats would round up enough votes to pass healthcare reform. "I think we'll have the votes to pass comprehensive health reform," Sebelius said on NBC's "Meet the Press." She... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 5, 2010

Airports adapting to TSA screening plan

WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- At least 11 major U.S. airports received body scanners as part of a passenger screening plan by the Transportation Security Administration, officials say. USA Today said Friday the body scanners sent to airports such as Boston Logan International Airport and Los Angeles... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

USDA accused of risking public health

WASHINGTON, March 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture risked the public health by not taking action on reports of unsafe slaughterhouse practices, a veterinarian says. Dean Wyatt of the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says he and other inspectors who cited violations ended up... Sign in to see full entry.

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