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Friday, October 20, 2006

Study Suggests Possible Link Between TV Viewing and Autism in Children

Friday, October 20, 2006 By Daniel DeNoon Too much TV time for toddlers may trigger autism, according to a study by Cornell business professors. Over the past few decades, there's been an amazing increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism. Some experts think this is due to broader... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Census Bureau: U.S. Population Hits 300 Million

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 WASHINGTON — The nation's population officially hit 300 million at 7:46 a.m. EDT Tuesday, when the Census Bureau's population clock rolled over to the big number. But there weren't any wild celebrations, fireworks or any other government-sponsored hoopla to mark the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 16, 2006

Suspect in Slain Vt. Student's Death to Be in Court Monday

Sunday, October 15, 2006 MONTPELIER, Vt. — The case of a University of Vermont student found dead six days after vanishing shifts to a northern Vermont courtroom Monday, where a suspect in her disappearance makes his first appearance on unrelated charges. Brian L. Rooney, 36, will be arraigned in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

National champs take court for Midnight Madness

10/14/2006 12:54 AM ET GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Their national championship rings are stashed away, some in safes, others in drawers, a few back home with family members. Their commemorative hats and T-shirts are long gone, too. The Florida Gators are ready to move on. A new season. A new team. A... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Evening news at pre-Couric rankings again

Wed Oct 11, 5:02 AM ET After a month of hoopla and intense competition spurred by the arrival of Katie Couric, the evening news race has settled back into a familiar pattern: NBC first, ABC second and CBS in third place. "NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams" won last week's derby with 8.5 million... Sign in to see full entry.

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