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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Man Boarded Airplane for Wedding, Honeymoon Despite TB Diagnosis

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 ATLANTA — A man with a form of tuberculosis so dangerous he is under the first U.S. government-ordered quarantine since 1963 told a newspaper he took one trans-Atlantic flight for his wedding and honeymoon and another because he feared for his life. Health officials have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Republican Hopeful Romney Vows to Donate White House Salary to Charity

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 DOVER, N.H. — Republican Mitt Romney, conceding that his business career helped him make more money than he expected, said Tuesday he would likely decline a salary as president and instead donate the money — and more — to charity. During a question-and-answer session with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 28, 2007

Marquise Hill Missing

Posted May 28, 2007 New England Patriots defensive lineman Marquise Hill is missing after a boating accident in New Orleans. The US Coast Guard continues to search today. In what appears to be a holiday accident, Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill is missing after a jet-ski incident in Lake... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

Caution: Some soft drinks may seriously harm your health

Expert links additive to cell damage By Martin Hickman, Consumer Affairs Correspondent Published: 27 May 2007 A new health scare erupted over soft drinks last night amid evidence they may cause serious cell damage. Research from a British university suggests a common preservative found in drinks... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 25, 2007

American, Sherpa Save Nepalese Woman Left to Die on Mount Everest

Friday, May 25, 2007 A stricken climber left to die on Mount Everest was saved by an American guide and a sherpa who found her by accident as they returned from the summit. The dramatic rescue of the Nepalese woman has reopened a passionate debate about mountaineering ethics, a year after the... Sign in to see full entry.

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