5 reasons Todd Akin might actually still win in Missouri
Nearly the entire Republican Party is urging Akin to bow out of his Senate race — but it’s hardly a sure thing that Akin would lose to his Democratic opponent
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Colon gets 50-game suspension for positive drug test
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Make it two 50-game suspensions in exactly one week — both starters for contending teams from the Bay Area, both for testosterone.
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U.S. health officials brace for spike in West Nile cases
Health officials nationwide are bracing for a sharp escalation in West Nile virus cases as the disease peaks over the next six weeks.
Man indicted in shooting at conservative group office
A Virginia man was indicted on federal and local charges for last week’s shooting of an unarmed security guard at a Christian lobbying group in Washington, federal authorities said on Wednesday.
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Telescope Innovator Shines His Genius On New Fields
Astronomer Roger Angel completely revolutionized the large telescopes that scientists use to look at the stars. Now he wants to use his mirror technology to make solar energy cheaper and more efficient.
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Can Chinese eye exercises help prevent myopia?
For 49 years, the Chinese Education Ministry has required students to exercise their eyes in the name of the Communist Revolution and to combat myopia , or short-sightedness. Few questioned the practice until recently. NBC News reports from Beijing.
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Browns’ Haden kicked out of practice for rough play
Head Coach Pat Shurmur upset with corner for tackle of rookie wideout in end zone.
AFP wins Asian environmental journalism award
Agence France-Presse on Thursday was among the first winners of a new series of awards honouring high-quality reporting about Asia's fast-changing environment.
Sales Of Existing Homes Rose In July, Another Sign Of Stronger Market
They were up 2.3 percent from June and a healthy 10 percent vs. July 2011. Prices are also on the rise.
Economy
Ellen Degeres Back For ‘Finding Nemo 2′, ‘Despicable Me’ Spinoff Get Release Date
Today is a great day for the animation world. We have new information about the upcoming sequel to “Finding Nemo” and spinoff of “Despicable Me” that should have fans of both films jumping for joy. First up, “Nemo.” The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Ellen Degeneres, who voiced the fan-favorite fish Dory in the first [...]
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