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Consequences of Going 'Off Meds'

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No one knows what triggered Steven Kazmierczak's campus rampage, yet one of the clues to an emerging psychiatric profile is this: His girlfriend says he recently stopped taking Prozac<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/time/topstories/~4/237989998" height="1" width="1"/>

2008-02-20 07:53:46

No one knows what triggered Steven Kazmierczak's campus rampage, yet one of the clues to an emerging psychiatric profile is this: His girlfriend says he recently stopped taking Prozac

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S.Africa's currency falls despite riches (AP)

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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/world/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080220/ap_on_bi_ge/south_africa_falling_rand"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080219/capt.joh10202191930.south_africa_falling_rand_joh102.jpg?x=93&y=130&q=85&sig=Vwnzu57xzavsSPrAi2COIw--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="A street light burns daytime outside a glass office building in Johannesburg Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Demand for electricity in the buoyant economy has outstripped supply. The government has acknowledged it failed to heed a 1998 Eskom warning that new power generation capacity would be needed. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)" border="0" /></a>AP - South Africa is sitting on gold, platinum and other minerals that are selling at record prices on world markets, yet its economy is, quite literally, underpowered.</p><br clear="all"/>

2008-02-20 08:38:27

AP - South Africa is sitting on gold, platinum and other minerals that are selling at record prices on world markets, yet its economy is, quite literally, underpowered.

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Pakistan's election winners ponder coalition (Reuters)

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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/world/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080220/wl_nm/pakistan_election_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080219/i/r933836147.jpg?x=130&y=79&q=85&sig=sEjRcNQnIHBVqUn5dhrZLg--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="Supporters of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif celebrate primary results for Pakistan's general elections in Lahore February 18, 2008. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The party of Pakistan's assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto contemplated a coalition on Wednesday that could spell the end for President Pervez Musharraf after it won most seats in a general election.</p><br clear="all"/>

2008-02-20 07:14:02

Reuters - The party of Pakistan's assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto contemplated a coalition on Wednesday that could spell the end for President Pervez Musharraf after it won most seats in a general election.

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Murder inquiry after youth killed

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A police inquiry begins after a 16-year-old boy becomes the fifth teenager to be murdered in London this year.

2008-02-20 08:00:06

A police inquiry begins after a 16-year-old boy becomes the fifth teenager to be murdered in London this year.

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Pakistan's election winners ponder coalition

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ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The party of Pakistan's assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto contemplated a coalition on Wednesday that could spell the end for President Pervez Musharraf after it won most seats in a general election. <p><a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/worldNews?a=LHdkSZ"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/worldNews?i=LHdkSZ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=iCJVobE"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=iCJVobE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=pial0Ve"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=pial0Ve" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=wjvBwxe"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=wjvBwxe" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/worldNews/~4/237977074" height="1" width="1"/>

2008-02-20 08:01:06

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The party of Pakistan's assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto contemplated a coalition on Wednesday that could spell the end for President Pervez Musharraf after it won most seats in a general election.

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US cancer deaths rose by 5,400 in 2005 (AP)

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AP - U.S. cancer deaths rose by more than 5,000 in 2005, a somewhat disappointing reversal of a two-year downward trend, the American Cancer Society said in a report issued Wednesday.

2008-02-20 07:49:31

AP - U.S. cancer deaths rose by more than 5,000 in 2005, a somewhat disappointing reversal of a two-year downward trend, the American Cancer Society said in a report issued Wednesday.

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Clear lead for PM in Armenia poll

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Prime Minister Serge Sarkisian has a clear lead in Armenia's presidential poll, but his rival cries foul.

2008-02-20 07:13:22

Prime Minister Serge Sarkisian has a clear lead in Armenia's presidential poll, but his rival cries foul.

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Stage set for cricketers auction

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Some of the world's best cricket players are due to be sold at auction in the Indian city of Mumbai.

2008-02-20 07:37:15

Some of the world's best cricket players are due to be sold at auction in the Indian city of Mumbai.

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Lacking Cure, a New Tack on a Muscle Disease

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For all of the money raised to find a cure for muscular dystrophy, the disease still confines thousands of boys in this country to wheelchairs in their early teens.

2008-02-20 08:30:54

For all of the money raised to find a cure for muscular dystrophy, the disease still confines thousands of boys in this country to wheelchairs in their early teens.

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Hospital’s Accounting Is Under Fire by a Union

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A union is trying to force nonprofit groups like hospitals to comply with standards of governing similar to those that federal law requires of private companies.

2008-02-20 07:49:22

A union is trying to force nonprofit groups like hospitals to comply with standards of governing similar to those that federal law requires of private companies.

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Gentlemen, 5 Easy Steps to Living Long and Well

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Five behaviors in elderly men are associated not only with living into extreme old age, a new study has found, but also with good health and independent functioning.

2008-02-20 06:58:24

Five behaviors in elderly men are associated not only with living into extreme old age, a new study has found, but also with good health and independent functioning.

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Fighting Bedsores With a Team Approach

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Bedsores may seem simple, but they are a serious matter for medical professionals.

2008-02-20 07:34:49

Bedsores may seem simple, but they are a serious matter for medical professionals.

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Health Plans Put Onus on Insured

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Let the patient beware. Going outside your insurer’s network of preferred doctors or hospitals could be more hazardous to your financial health than you suspected.

2008-02-20 07:36:26

Let the patient beware. Going outside your insurer’s network of preferred doctors or hospitals could be more hazardous to your financial health than you suspected.

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Wisconsin Hands Obama a Victory, the Ninth in a Row

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Barack Obama cut into Hillary Rodham Clinton’s long-held support among women, union members and middle-aged voters in Tuesday’s primary.

2008-02-20 09:08:22

Barack Obama cut into Hillary Rodham Clinton’s long-held support among women, union members and middle-aged voters in Tuesday’s primary.

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‘Have You Ever Been in Psychotherapy, Doctor?’

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A patient of one of my psychiatric residents recently caught him off guard with a challenging question: “Have you ever been in psychotherapy yourself?”

2008-02-20 08:41:51

A patient of one of my psychiatric residents recently caught him off guard with a challenging question: “Have you ever been in psychotherapy yourself?”

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Small Donations Add Up for Obama

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Barack Obama’s success at fund-raising is tempting him to back away from accepting public financing in the general election.

2008-02-20 06:52:30

Barack Obama’s success at fund-raising is tempting him to back away from accepting public financing in the general election.

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Lowering Odds of Multiple Births

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In the complex, expensive and emotionally charged world of fertility treatment, doctors are sounding a call to arms to reverse the soaring rate of multiple births.

2008-02-20 08:30:45

In the complex, expensive and emotionally charged world of fertility treatment, doctors are sounding a call to arms to reverse the soaring rate of multiple births.

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Castro Circle Likely to Hold Power After His Resignation

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The announcement that Fidel Castro would step down opens the way for his brother Raúl or another member of his inner circle to become president.

2008-02-20 07:27:43

The announcement that Fidel Castro would step down opens the way for his brother Raúl or another member of his inner circle to become president.

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Midlife Suicide Rises, Puzzling Researchers

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The suicide rate among 45-to-54-year-olds increased nearly 20 percent from 1999 to 2004.

2008-02-20 07:05:41

The suicide rate among 45-to-54-year-olds increased nearly 20 percent from 1999 to 2004.

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On Havana’s Streets, Few Expect Much Change

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What emotion Fidel Castro’s announcement elicited was on the sly, under the eye of a heavy police presence.

2008-02-20 07:23:51

What emotion Fidel Castro’s announcement elicited was on the sly, under the eye of a heavy police presence.

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Behavior: An Absence of Free Will, a Tendency to Cheat

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If there is no such thing as free will, do you really have to put that money into the office coffee kitty when no one is looking?

2008-02-20 08:53:34

If there is no such thing as free will, do you really have to put that money into the office coffee kitty when no one is looking?

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Pakistan Victors Want Dialogue With Militants

World

The winners of the parliamentary elections said that they would take a new approach to fighting Islamic militants.

2008-02-20 07:56:59

The winners of the parliamentary elections said that they would take a new approach to fighting Islamic militants.

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Patterns: A Video Game, an M.R.I. and What Men’s Brains Do

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Why does it often seem that men enjoy playing video games more than women? Perhaps because they do.

2008-02-20 08:14:48

Why does it often seem that men enjoy playing video games more than women? Perhaps because they do.

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Lacking Cure, a New Tack on a Muscle Disease

World

For all of the money raised to find a cure for muscular dystrophy, the disease still confines thousands of boys in this country to wheelchairs in their early teens.

2008-02-20 08:10:41

For all of the money raised to find a cure for muscular dystrophy, the disease still confines thousands of boys in this country to wheelchairs in their early teens.

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Prognosis: Large Social Networks May Help Surgical Patients

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Having a large network of friends and family may help surgical patients experience less anxiety and pain before their operations and a quicker recovery afterward.

2008-02-20 07:57:18

Having a large network of friends and family may help surgical patients experience less anxiety and pain before their operations and a quicker recovery afterward.

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Tape Inquiry: Ex-Spymaster in the Middle

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The actions of a key figure in a controversy over destroyed interrogation tapes show the C.I.A.’s protective instinct.

2008-02-20 07:39:49

The actions of a key figure in a controversy over destroyed interrogation tapes show the C.I.A.’s protective instinct.

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Study Finds Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance

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A nationwide study has found that the uninsured and those covered by Medicaid are more likely than those with private insurance to receive a diagnosis of cancer in the late stages of the disease.

2008-02-20 08:26:06

A nationwide study has found that the uninsured and those covered by Medicaid are more likely than those with private insurance to receive a diagnosis of cancer in the late stages of the disease.

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Slowdown Hits Towns at Outskirts of Texas Boom

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Texas as a whole is booming, but across the state’s outermost exurbs, formed by waves of new housing, building has ground almost to a halt.

2008-02-20 08:54:10

Texas as a whole is booming, but across the state’s outermost exurbs, formed by waves of new housing, building has ground almost to a halt.

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Taking Play Seriously

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What can science tell us about why kids run and jump?

2008-02-20 08:55:54

What can science tell us about why kids run and jump?

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Supply Fears Push Oil to Triple Digits

World

Crude oil vaulted through a longstanding psychological barrier amid persistent concern about whether production can keep up with rising global demand.

2008-02-20 09:05:58

Crude oil vaulted through a longstanding psychological barrier amid persistent concern about whether production can keep up with rising global demand.

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Regimens: Diet Supplement Seen as Risky for Some Users

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Probiotics, the potentially beneficial bacteria and yeasts available as diet supplements, may not be as helpful as widely believed.

2008-02-20 07:11:45

Probiotics, the potentially beneficial bacteria and yeasts available as diet supplements, may not be as helpful as widely believed.

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Judge Shuts Down Web Site Specializing in Leaks

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The contenets of the site, whose goal is to discourage “unethical behavior” by corporations and governments, can still be found on “mirror sites” around the internet.

2008-02-20 09:00:51

The contenets of the site, whose goal is to discourage “unethical behavior” by corporations and governments, can still be found on “mirror sites” around the internet.

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With These Nutrition Bars, Every Order Is Special

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Energy bars with exactly the ingredients you want? All in a day’s work at You Bar, which makes them to order.

2008-02-20 08:08:17

Energy bars with exactly the ingredients you want? All in a day’s work at You Bar, which makes them to order.

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Ending Tradition, NBC Dismisses Fall Debuts

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NBC Universal’s move to a year-round schedule of staggered program debuts could alter an American cultural cycle that dates back to the days of radio.

2008-02-20 08:23:33

NBC Universal’s move to a year-round schedule of staggered program debuts could alter an American cultural cycle that dates back to the days of radio.

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A Spoonful of Immunity?

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Restaurant menus in Los Angeles are marrying the broader commercial movement of “functional” foods.

2008-02-20 06:56:42

Restaurant menus in Los Angeles are marrying the broader commercial movement of “functional” foods.

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Reporter Held in Contempt in Anthrax Case

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The reporter, Toni Locy, now faces fines of up to $5,000 a day for refusing to reveal sources for her reporting of a 2002 anthrax case.

2008-02-20 08:19:00

The reporter, Toni Locy, now faces fines of up to $5,000 a day for refusing to reveal sources for her reporting of a 2002 anthrax case.

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A Big-Time Injury Striking Little Players’ Knees

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The number of children and young adolescents being diagnosed with A.C.L. tears has been soaring recently.

2008-02-20 09:15:44

The number of children and young adolescents being diagnosed with A.C.L. tears has been soaring recently.

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Conflict on the Menu

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New York City’s new rules for menu labels at chain restaurants have set off a food fight among the nation’s obesity experts.

2008-02-20 07:45:40

New York City’s new rules for menu labels at chain restaurants have set off a food fight among the nation’s obesity experts.

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Reading Room: How Playwrights Watch Plays

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Before I talk about "August: Osage County," and what is astonishing about this play, I want to start by stating the obvious. Playwrights don't go to the theater like other people. We don't go on our anniversaries or birthdays; we don't go because a play got a good review. (Most of us have stopped reading reviews, [...].

2008-02-20 07:01:32

Before I talk about "August: Osage County," and what is astonishing about this play, I want to start by stating the obvious. Playwrights don't go to the theater like other people. We don't go on our anniversaries or birthdays; we don't go because a play got a good review. (Most of us have stopped reading reviews, [...].

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I Love You, but You Love Meat

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In an age when many people define themselves by what they will eat and what they won’t, dietary differences can put a strain on a romantic relationship.

2008-02-20 07:11:38

In an age when many people define themselves by what they will eat and what they won’t, dietary differences can put a strain on a romantic relationship.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/business/19drug.html?ex=1361250000&en=dc8d539dbcbf3f06&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Bayer Drops Drug From a Cancer Trial

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A late-stage trial of Nexavar in patients with nonsmall-cell lung cancer after a committee said it would not meet the main goal of improving overall survival.

2008-02-20 08:51:30

A late-stage trial of Nexavar in patients with nonsmall-cell lung cancer after a committee said it would not meet the main goal of improving overall survival.

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The Washington Post world

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Raúl Castro, Leader With a Freer Hand

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MEXICO CITY, Feb. 19 -- Ra¿l Castro has long operated in the backstage of Cuban politics. But his public record, which has emerged over his 19 months as interim president, suggests he might pursue reforms to allow more political and economic latitude on the island.

2008-02-20 09:07:41

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 19 -- Ra¿l Castro has long operated in the backstage of Cuban politics. But his public record, which has emerged over his 19 months as interim president, suggests he might pursue reforms to allow more political and economic latitude on the island.

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Serbs in Kosovo Set 2 Border Posts Afire

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KOSOVSKA MITROVICA, Kosovo, Feb. 19 -- Serbs protesting Kosovo's declaration of independence torched two border posts manned by the United Nations along the northern border with Serbia on Tuesday as up to 2,000 protesters, some driving bulldozers, destroyed customs posts.

2008-02-20 07:50:01

KOSOVSKA MITROVICA, Kosovo, Feb. 19 -- Serbs protesting Kosovo's declaration of independence torched two border posts manned by the United Nations along the northern border with Serbia on Tuesday as up to 2,000 protesters, some driving bulldozers, destroyed customs posts.

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Reports of Gunman’s Use of Antidepressant Renew Debate Over Side Effects

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The revelation that Steven P. Kazmierczak stopped taking Prozac before fatally shooting five college students and himself is likely to fuel the debate over the drug’s risks and benefits.

2008-02-20 08:08:49

The revelation that Steven P. Kazmierczak stopped taking Prozac before fatally shooting five college students and himself is likely to fuel the debate over the drug’s risks and benefits.

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The Washington Post world

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African AIDS Crisis Outlives $15 Billion Bush Initiative

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World

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 19 -- Five years after President Bush vowed to "turn the tide against AIDS" in Africa, he is traveling across a continent where the government's $15 billion investment has extended the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and eased the sense of certain doom once experienced by...

2008-02-20 08:34:16

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 19 -- Five years after President Bush vowed to "turn the tide against AIDS" in Africa, he is traveling across a continent where the government's $15 billion investment has extended the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and eased the sense of certain doom once experienced by...

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The Washington Post world

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Bush Stopover In Rwanda Evokes Darfur

World

KIGALI, Rwanda, Feb. 19 -- He looked shaken, as anyone would visiting a genocide memorial with a picture of a 12-year-old girl and a plaque with her vital information.<br clear="all"><a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/wpni.rss/world;pos=ad9;tile=9;ad=rss;sz=479x40;ord=820122256142" target="_blank"><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/wpni.rss/world;pos=ad9;tile=9;ad=rss;sz=479x40;ord=820122256142" border="0" vspace="5"></a>

2008-02-20 07:22:47

KIGALI, Rwanda, Feb. 19 -- He looked shaken, as anyone would visiting a genocide memorial with a picture of a 12-year-old girl and a plaque with her vital information.

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New York Times health

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F.D.A. Seeks to Broaden Range of Use for Drugs

Health

The Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules would allow drug and device makers to provide doctors with medical journal articles about product uses that have not been approved by the F.D.A.

2008-02-20 08:12:48

The Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules would allow drug and device makers to provide doctors with medical journal articles about product uses that have not been approved by the F.D.A.

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The Washington Post world

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The Two Paths of Castro's Legacy in Latin America

World

CARTAGENA, Colombia, Feb. 19 -- Fidel Castro sparked revolution and inspired guerrilla leaders and progressive politicians in Latin America who came of age watching him defy the United States, champion socialism and oppose a string of military dictatorships.

2008-02-20 06:56:27

CARTAGENA, Colombia, Feb. 19 -- Fidel Castro sparked revolution and inspired guerrilla leaders and progressive politicians in Latin America who came of age watching him defy the United States, champion socialism and oppose a string of military dictatorships.

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New York Times health

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China Didn’t Check Drug Supplier, Files Show

Health

An ingredient in a blood thinner linked to four deaths was made at an uncertified plant in China that was not inspected.

2008-02-20 07:14:30

An ingredient in a blood thinner linked to four deaths was made at an uncertified plant in China that was not inspected.

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New York Times health

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Bush Proposes Linking the Medicare Drug Premium to Beneficiaries’ Income

Health

President Bush proposed legislation to increase drug premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries, which he said would generate $3.2 billion over five years.

2008-02-20 07:31:11

President Bush proposed legislation to increase drug premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries, which he said would generate $3.2 billion over five years.

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The Washington Post world

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Iraq Moves To Halt Use of The Disabled In Bombings

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World

BAGHDAD, Feb. 19 -- The Iraqi government has a new tactic in its fight against the insurgency: clearing the streets of the mentally disabled and homeless.

2008-02-20 09:18:09

BAGHDAD, Feb. 19 -- The Iraqi government has a new tactic in its fight against the insurgency: clearing the streets of the mentally disabled and homeless.

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The Washington Post world

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Opportunities in China Lure Scientists Home

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World

SHANGHAI -- Sheng Huizhen's life story is typical of immigrants who succeeded in America. After getting her PhD in biochemistry, she landed a job as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institutes of Health. She got a green card, bought a house in Maryland and worked her way up to visiting...

2008-02-20 08:36:01

SHANGHAI -- Sheng Huizhen's life story is typical of immigrants who succeeded in America. After getting her PhD in biochemistry, she landed a job as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institutes of Health. She got a green card, bought a house in Maryland and worked her way up to visiting...

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New York Times health

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Chinese Factory Linked to Drug Under Inquiry in U.S.

Health

Production of the blood-thinning drug heparin was suspended this week after 350 patients reported ill effects from it.

2008-02-20 07:51:24

Production of the blood-thinning drug heparin was suspended this week after 350 patients reported ill effects from it.

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New York Times health

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Inquiry Set on Health Care Billing

Health

New York’s attorney general is looking into whether insurers overcharged patients for out-of-network doctors.

2008-02-20 07:20:15

New York’s attorney general is looking into whether insurers overcharged patients for out-of-network doctors.

3Health

New York Times health

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An Oldie Vies for Nutrient of the Decade

Health

Researchers are trying to understand how much vitamin D is necessary for optimal health. Are you taking enough?

2008-02-20 09:17:15

Researchers are trying to understand how much vitamin D is necessary for optimal health. Are you taking enough?

3Health

New York Times health

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The Claim: Honey Can Soothe a Burn

Health

Home remedies for soothing mild burns run the gamut, from aloe vera gel to butter, but how does honey fare?

2008-02-20 06:42:16

Home remedies for soothing mild burns run the gamut, from aloe vera gel to butter, but how does honey fare?

3Health

New York Times health

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/magazine/17wwln-lede-t.html?ex=1361250000&en=f9d27008b16cad16&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Miracle Workers?

Health

Why we expect doctors to do the impossible.

2008-02-20 07:22:59

Why we expect doctors to do the impossible.

3Health

New York Times health

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/18/nyregion/18bigcity.html?ex=1361250000&en=ab70d9499b7cf68b&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

In Harlem, Baby Talk and the Art of Diplomacy

Health

Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, the renowned child specialist, still gives workshops despite turning 90 in May.

2008-02-20 07:24:48

Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, the renowned child specialist, still gives workshops despite turning 90 in May.

3Health

New York Times health

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/books/review/Johnson-t.html?ex=1361250000&en=52e1f4092126a412&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Heartbreaking Work

Health

Essays on the isolation, pain and heroics that come with ministering to loved ones.

2008-02-20 08:18:23

Essays on the isolation, pain and heroics that come with ministering to loved ones.

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New York Times health

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/12/health/views/12essa.html?ex=1361250000&en=cc878b04734f9a56&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Second Opinions, Through a Patient’s Eyes

Health

Second opinions can be awkward, to say the least, for doctor and patient, and surprisingly little is known about them.

2008-02-20 07:07:31

Second opinions can be awkward, to say the least, for doctor and patient, and surprisingly little is known about them.

3Health

New York Times health

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The First Ache

Health

When does the experience of pain begin? Anti-abortion activists aren’t the only ones to argue that it may be in the womb.

2008-02-20 06:52:24

When does the experience of pain begin? Anti-abortion activists aren’t the only ones to argue that it may be in the womb.

3Health

New York Times health

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Death March

Health

A journalist follows one high-risk South African as a way to understand why AIDS continues to spread despite available treatment.

2008-02-20 09:09:19

A journalist follows one high-risk South African as a way to understand why AIDS continues to spread despite available treatment.

3Health

The Washington Post health

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Lights at Night Are Linked to Breast Cancer

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Health

Women who live in neighborhoods with large amounts of nighttime illumination are more likely to get breast cancer than those who live in areas where nocturnal darkness prevails, according to an unusual study that overlaid satellite images of Earth onto cancer registries.

2008-02-20 07:25:58

Women who live in neighborhoods with large amounts of nighttime illumination are more likely to get breast cancer than those who live in areas where nocturnal darkness prevails, according to an unusual study that overlaid satellite images of Earth onto cancer registries.

3Health

The Washington Post health

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W.Va. Yoga: Turns Out It Wasn't Such a Stretch

Health

T hey tried to make me go to yoga, I said no, no, no.

2008-02-20 08:38:17

T hey tried to make me go to yoga, I said no, no, no.

3Health

The Washington Post health

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Schools in Md., Va. Set Aside Recalled Beef

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Health

School lunchrooms across Maryland and Virginia received beef that has been recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, education officials confirmed yesterday.

2008-02-20 08:43:16

School lunchrooms across Maryland and Virginia received beef that has been recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, education officials confirmed yesterday.

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The Washington Post health

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Male Infertility: Changing Conceptions

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Health

When doctors at Shady Grove Fertility Centers told a 34-year-old construction supervisor that he had a low sperm count and that was likely why he and his wife had been unable to conceive, the news came as something of a shock.

2008-02-20 08:00:47

When doctors at Shady Grove Fertility Centers told a 34-year-old construction supervisor that he had a low sperm count and that was likely why he and his wife had been unable to conceive, the news came as something of a shock.

3Health

Yahoo Elections

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Obama, McCain Continue Winning Streaks in Wisconsin (Bloomberg)

U.S.

Bloomberg - Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Senator Barack Obama won Wisconsin's Democratic presidential primary, extending his streak of victories over rival Hillary Clinton.

2008-02-20 08:35:49

Bloomberg - Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Senator Barack Obama won Wisconsin's Democratic presidential primary, extending his streak of victories over rival Hillary Clinton.

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BBC - Front Page

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Maoists demand Nepal presidency

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Maoist leader Prachanda says he expects to be Nepal's first president after its monarchy is abolished.

2008-02-20 08:33:30

Maoist leader Prachanda says he expects to be Nepal's first president after its monarchy is abolished.

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The week in video-game news (AP)

Sci/Tech

AP - News from the virtual world:

2008-02-20 07:12:20

AP - News from the virtual world:

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Toshiba Gives Up On HD DVD, Ends High-Def Format War (TechWeb)

Sci/Tech

TechWeb - Toshiba plans to stop shipping HD DVD players and recorders by the end of March, and end production of disk drives for PCs and videogames in the same timeframe.

2008-02-20 07:45:41

TechWeb - Toshiba plans to stop shipping HD DVD players and recorders by the end of March, and end production of disk drives for PCs and videogames in the same timeframe.

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BBC - Front Page

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Plan to boost dying children care

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Ministers say services for dying children in England will be transformed by the first-ever palliative care strategy.

2008-02-20 08:18:18

Ministers say services for dying children in England will be transformed by the first-ever palliative care strategy.

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Washington Post Nation

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Effort to Shoot Down Satellite Could Inform Military Strategy

U.S.

The Bush administration's attempt to shoot down an out-of-control spy satellite as early as this evening will help the military advance its anti-missile and anti-satellite planning and technology, according to space weapons experts and analysts. Both fields are of high interest to the military and...

2008-02-20 07:31:48

The Bush administration's attempt to shoot down an out-of-control spy satellite as early as this evening will help the military advance its anti-missile and anti-satellite planning and technology, according to space weapons experts and analysts. Both fields are of high interest to the military and...

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Washington Post Nation

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Their Deepest, Darkest Discovery

U.S.

Black is getting blacker. Researchers in New York reported this month that they have created a paper-thin material that absorbs 99.955 percent of the light that hits it, making it by far the darkest substance ever made -- about 30 times as dark as the government's current standard for blackest...

2008-02-20 08:41:07

Black is getting blacker. Researchers in New York reported this month that they have created a paper-thin material that absorbs 99.955 percent of the light that hits it, making it by far the darkest substance ever made -- about 30 times as dark as the government's current standard for blackest...

12U.S.

Washington Post Nation

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Tepid Response From Cubans in U.S.

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U.S.

MIAMI, Feb. 19 -- As the news spread Tuesday morning that Fidel Castro was ceding power, the Versailles Restaurant was the scene of a predictable ruckus.

2008-02-20 07:09:36

MIAMI, Feb. 19 -- As the news spread Tuesday morning that Fidel Castro was ceding power, the Versailles Restaurant was the scene of a predictable ruckus.

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Washington Post Nation

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Postal Service Tries HBO Tie-In

U.S.

In its latest attempt to stem the decline in first-class mail, the U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with HBO to promote letter writing -- and a television miniseries about one of the most prolific letter writers in American history.

2008-02-20 07:34:09

In its latest attempt to stem the decline in first-class mail, the U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with HBO to promote letter writing -- and a television miniseries about one of the most prolific letter writers in American history.

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Washington Post Nation

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/18/AR2008021801942.html?nav=rss_nation

Medication Under a Microscope

U.S.

A series of surprising findings about some of the most widely accepted assumptions in medicine has renewed debate about how aggressively doctors use drugs to prevent and treat some of the nation's leading health problems.<br clear="all"><a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/wpni.rss/nation;pos=ad9;tile=9;ad=rss;sz=479x40;ord=820125132884" target="_blank"><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/wpni.rss/nation;pos=ad9;tile=9;ad=rss;sz=479x40;ord=820125132884" border="0" vspace="5"></a>

2008-02-20 09:13:55

A series of surprising findings about some of the most widely accepted assumptions in medicine has renewed debate about how aggressively doctors use drugs to prevent and treat some of the nation's leading health problems.

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Reuters Business

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Market off as oil jumps above $100

Business

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Tuesday as crude oil prices rose to a record above $100 a barrel, erasing an earlier rally on concern that higher energy costs could fan inflation and crimp consumer spending and profits. <p><a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/businessNews?a=jMCItJ"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/businessNews?i=jMCItJ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/businessNews?a=EltcYPE"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/businessNews?i=EltcYPE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/businessNews?a=5f3YvTe"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/businessNews?i=5f3YvTe" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/businessNews?a=gMfJvme"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/businessNews?i=gMfJvme" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/businessNews/~4/237994706" height="1" width="1"/>

2008-02-20 08:41:22

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Tuesday as crude oil prices rose to a record above $100 a barrel, erasing an earlier rally on concern that higher energy costs could fan inflation and crimp consumer spending and profits.

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Confessions of a Cobol programmer

Sci/Tech

Yes, Cobol is dying -- just not yet. In that gap, some wily coders see opportunity for a career, or at least a secure job. <p><a href="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~a/Computerworld/News?a=CYsPoa"><img src="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~a/Computerworld/News?i=CYsPoa" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?a=HQe3JwE"><img src="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?i=HQe3JwE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?a=RzsJKnE"><img src="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?i=RzsJKnE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?a=fPGu1Ae"><img src="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?i=fPGu1Ae" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?a=WxizgDE"><img src="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~f/Computerworld/News?i=WxizgDE" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.computerworld.com/~r/Computerworld/News/~4/237981952" height="1" width="1"/>

2008-02-20 09:10:38

Yes, Cobol is dying -- just not yet. In that gap, some wily coders see opportunity for a career, or at least a secure job.

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New York Times Business

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/20/business/worldbusiness/20rtairbusweb.html?ex=1361250000&en=84b510160cecb6d2&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Airbus Expects 2008 Orders to Decline by Half

Business

Airbus, the European plane maker, said on Wednesday that it expected orders for new aircraft to halve to around 700 this year after a record order intake in 2007.

2008-02-20 07:21:28

Airbus, the European plane maker, said on Wednesday that it expected orders for new aircraft to halve to around 700 this year after a record order intake in 2007.

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New York Times Business

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/20/realestate/commercial/20cinema.html?ex=1361250000&en=e53d90a94c04edba&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Aiming to Stem Attendance Losses, More Cinemas Try a Full-Frills Model

Business

Cinema operators are increasingly taking steps to entice adults out of their living rooms and back to the theaters. Some even have waiters to deliver food to seats.

2008-02-20 07:25:09

Cinema operators are increasingly taking steps to entice adults out of their living rooms and back to the theaters. Some even have waiters to deliver food to seats.

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New York Times Business

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/20/realestate/commercial/20ranch.html?ex=1361250000&en=ca4d85ac02ee1429&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Warehouses Nibble on Edge of Giant California Ranch

Business

New development on the Tejon Ranch has environmentalists concerned about the health of a fragile landscape, where several distinct ecological regions converge.

2008-02-20 07:58:57

New development on the Tejon Ranch has environmentalists concerned about the health of a fragile landscape, where several distinct ecological regions converge.

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New York Times Business

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/20/business/20refco.html?ex=1361250000&en=187b03805015324d&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Ex-Refco Chief Faces Civil Fraud Charges

Business

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges against Phillip R. Bennett, former chief executive of the commodities broker Refco Inc.

2008-02-20 07:50:07

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges against Phillip R. Bennett, former chief executive of the commodities broker Refco Inc.

0Business

New York Times Business

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/20/business/20consumer.html?ex=1361250000&en=739ff32dbf5f1c5f&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Sears Case Cited by Critics of Safety Panel

Business

Consumer groups are criticizing the government’s handling of problems with Sears kitchen ranges in an effort to pressure legislators to toughen safety laws.

2008-02-20 07:36:56

Consumer groups are criticizing the government’s handling of problems with Sears kitchen ranges in an effort to pressure legislators to toughen safety laws.

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New York Times Business

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Wiretap Case Split Into Two Trials

Business

A lawyer accused of paying the private detective Anthony Pellicano to tap telephone calls on behalf of financier Kirk Kerkorian will have his trial separated from Mr. Pellicano’s.

2008-02-20 09:14:45

A lawyer accused of paying the private detective Anthony Pellicano to tap telephone calls on behalf of financier Kirk Kerkorian will have his trial separated from Mr. Pellicano’s.

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New York Times Business

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/20/business/20navy.html?ex=1361250000&en=a10b77d10e79015f&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Old Navy President Departing Her Post

Business

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The apparel company Gap Inc. said on Tuesday that the president of its Old Navy division, Dawn Robertson, was leaving, effective immediately.

2008-02-20 09:25:38

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The apparel company Gap Inc. said on Tuesday that the president of its Old Navy division, Dawn Robertson, was leaving, effective immediately.

0Business

New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/19carb.html?ex=1361250000&en=aee28c5b1efac3c2&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Scientists Would Turn Greenhouse Gas Into Gasoline

Sci/Tech

Two scientists are introducing a concept, which they have patriotically named Green Freedom, for removing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it back into gasoline.

2008-02-20 08:38:36

Two scientists are introducing a concept, which they have patriotically named Green Freedom, for removing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it back into gasoline.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/19scope.html?ex=1361250000&en=73c03ff3b9821dbe&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Long Nights, 90 Below. What More Could Astronomers Want?

Sci/Tech

The whitest place on Earth could be the coolest place on the planet for astronomy.

2008-02-20 09:16:22

The whitest place on Earth could be the coolest place on the planet for astronomy.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/world/europe/19arctic.html?ex=1361250000&en=d848378734af1b24&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Russia’s Claim Under Polar Ice Irks American

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A Russian dive that was the basis of a claim to nearly half of the Arctic seabed had American origins.

2008-02-20 08:51:58

A Russian dive that was the basis of a claim to nearly half of the Arctic seabed had American origins.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/space/19shuttle.html?ex=1361250000&en=b1908dfba9452b34&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Satellite Shooting Is Next as Shuttle Heads Home

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The shuttle Atlantis has cleared the way for a Defense Department effort to shoot down a failed spy satellite.

2008-02-20 09:42:08

The shuttle Atlantis has cleared the way for a Defense Department effort to shoot down a failed spy satellite.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/us/19woodstove.html?ex=1361250000&en=8c9935bbb2778c29&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

With Oil Prices Rising, Wood Makes a Comeback

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With oil prices rising people are turning to wood heat, raising concerns about the environmental impact of some older devices that are being used.

2008-02-20 09:35:35

With oil prices rising people are turning to wood heat, raising concerns about the environmental impact of some older devices that are being used.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/19ROCKET.html?ex=1361250000&en=6dbda7b5d35cba70&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

NASA Insists It Can Fix Flaw in Rocket Design

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Vibrations in NASA’s new rocket may cause severe, perhaps fatal, injuries.

2008-02-20 07:26:55

Vibrations in NASA’s new rocket may cause severe, perhaps fatal, injuries.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/18frog.html?ex=1361250000&en=7f9b7596ed095b27&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Paleontologists Reconstruct a Monster Frog

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Beelzebufo may be the largest frog that ever lived, weighing more than 10 pounds.

2008-02-20 09:27:23

Beelzebufo may be the largest frog that ever lived, weighing more than 10 pounds.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/health/19sore.html?ex=1361250000&en=4957f37e46897a00&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Fighting Bedsores With a Team Approach

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Bedsores may seem simple, but they are a serious matter for medical professionals.

2008-02-20 07:10:52

Bedsores may seem simple, but they are a serious matter for medical professionals.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/health/19mind.html?ex=1361250000&en=80923c4a9967d0b7&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

‘Have You Ever Been in Psychotherapy, Doctor?’

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A patient of one of my psychiatric residents recently caught him off guard with a challenging question: “Have you ever been in psychotherapy yourself?”

2008-02-20 07:58:33

A patient of one of my psychiatric residents recently caught him off guard with a challenging question: “Have you ever been in psychotherapy yourself?”

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/health/19agin.html?ex=1361250000&en=a2306138936e95a8&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Gentlemen, 5 Easy Steps to Living Long and Well

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Five behaviors in elderly men are associated not only with living into extreme old age, a new study has found, but also with good health and independent functioning.

2008-02-20 08:28:45

Five behaviors in elderly men are associated not only with living into extreme old age, a new study has found, but also with good health and independent functioning.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/19qna.html?ex=1361250000&en=05b2eb318e375273&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Magnetic Personalities

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Why won’t a magnet stick to stainless steel?

2008-02-20 08:36:44

Why won’t a magnet stick to stainless steel?

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/19obsink.html?ex=1361250000&en=0d77829920451971&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Support for a Theory as to Why Land Sinks Along the Gulf Coast

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Understanding why land sinks may help to prevent rising water levels along the Gulf Coast.

2008-02-20 07:45:59

Understanding why land sinks may help to prevent rising water levels along the Gulf Coast.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/19objava.html?ex=1361250000&en=1f73f5c0ca449e5c&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Scientists Finding Ways to Perfect a Cup of Joe, Without the Attitude

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A new machine may be able to judge the sensory qualities of a cup of espresso.

2008-02-20 08:41:33

A new machine may be able to judge the sensory qualities of a cup of espresso.

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/science/19objudo.html?ex=1361250000&en=0acb3eed6fcad7d9&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

The Color of Victory? Rethinking the Power of a Blue Judo Uniform

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Can the color of an athlete’s uniform affect success?

2008-02-20 07:31:40

Can the color of an athlete’s uniform affect success?

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New York Times Science

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/health/19prog.html?ex=1361250000&en=183dc3056ec5fcae&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Prognosis: Large Social Networks May Help Surgical Patients

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Having a large network of friends and family may help surgical patients experience less anxiety and pain before their operations and a quicker recovery afterward.

2008-02-20 07:15:25

Having a large network of friends and family may help surgical patients experience less anxiety and pain before their operations and a quicker recovery afterward.

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