Monthly Archives: February 2011

Scientists: Reconstructing Afghan Buddha possible (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Political News

BERLIN – German scientists said Monday it may be possible to reconstruct one of two giant 1,500 year-old Buddha statues dynamited by the Taliban in central Afghanistan 10 years ago, which prompted a worldwide outcry and left behind only towering … Continue reading →

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Clinton: US sending aid teams to Libya’s borders (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Political News

GENEVA – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the U.S. is sending assistance teams to Libya’s borders with Egypt and Algeria. The teams will help desperate refugees trying to flee a potential civil war. Clinton says the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Huck’s full of Obama love (Politico)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Mike Huckabee is going against the grain of conservative pundits and potential 2012 rivals who are merciless in attacking the Obamas, taking a softer tack as he defends the first couple on issues like healthy eating and the president’s citizenship. … Continue reading →

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Wu details mental health issues (Politico)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Despite calls for his resignation from constituents and some Oregon newspapers, Democratic Rep. David Wu continues to insist that he will not step down. “I can do this job, and I can do it well,” Wu told The Associated Press … Continue reading →

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The Fast Fix: Why is Congress sleeping on the job? (The Newsroom)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Why are some members of Congress choosing to sleep in their offices? Get The Fix in your e-mail inbox! Click here to sign-up for the Morning Fix newsletter. Click here for the Afternoon Fix newsletter. Follow The Fix on Twitter … Continue reading →

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GOP reality check: Obama looking tougher to beat in 2012 (Politico)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Just four months after posting historic election gains, Republicans are experiencing a reality check about 2012: President Barack Obama is going to be a lot tougher to defeat than he looked late last year. Having gone from despondency in 2008 … Continue reading →

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No shutdown: Why Republicans and Democrats will work to avoid the crisis (Exclusive to Yahoo! News)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Political News

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Young, married, childless UK couples seen happiest (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Health News

LONDON (Reuters) – Young, married couples who had not started a family had the happiest relationships, according to a study of British attitudes published Monday. The initial findings of Understanding Society, a 48.9 million pound study commissioned by the government-backed … Continue reading →

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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 28, 2011 (HealthDay)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Health News

(HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: Gout with Kidney Disease This study will evaluate Febuxostat in people with gout who have hyperuricemia and moderate-to-severe renal impairment. Male candidates must be 18 or older and … Continue reading →

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Fish Oil Seems to Help Cancer Patients Preserve Muscle (HealthDay)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Health News

MONDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy may be able to avoid the accompanying muscle loss and malnutrition by taking fish oil supplements that contain omega-3 fatty acids, new research suggests. The finding is based on a … Continue reading →

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