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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Red Meat Can Spur Cancer Progression

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest inflammation from a molecule introduced through consumption of red meat and dairy products could promote tumor growth. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, led by Dr. Ajit Varki, studied a non-human cellular... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Stevens falls behind in Alaska vote count

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Ballot counting in Alaska indicates U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, has fallen slightly behind Democratic challenger Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich. Leading by more than 3,200 votes in an initial count after Election Day, Stevens fell behind Begich by 814 votes after... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Friend says Simpson is overly optimistic

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A friend of O.J. Simpson says the incarcerated former football star remains optimistic despite possibly facing life in prison for a Las Vegas robbery. Clarence "C.J." Stewart, who was convicted with Simpson in October, said the former NFL great tries to avoid any news... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

Obama spotted carrying poetry book

CHICAGO, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama was carrying a book of poems while leaving the Chicago school of his daughters, witnesses say. The U.S. senator, fresh off his Election Day victory, presumably had time to enjoy some poetry while visiting his daughters' school Friday, The Daily... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 7, 2008

Police: Prayer scared off attempted robber

GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Police in Greensboro, N.C., said a woman scared off an attempted robber by praying too loudly for the suspect's comfort. Investigators said Kathy Headen, 39, was approached by a man with a handgun at about 8 p.m. Wednesday while she was taking books out of the rear... Sign in to see full entry.

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