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Late-winter storm affecting travel in Dakotas

Late-winter storm affecting travel, schools in Dakotas; some areas under blizzard warnings

Monday - 03/18/2013, 09:30pm EDT

Arias prosecutor questions witness's credibility

Arias prosecutor questions defense expert witness's credibility, techniques to diagnose PTSD

Monday - 03/18/2013, 09:21pm EDT

UK study: Violence more likely among vets, troops

Study finds British soldiers, vets who had combat duty more likely to commit violent crimes

Monday - 03/18/2013, 09:10pm EDT

Judge overturns Mo. law on birth control coverage

Federal judge strikes down Mo. law on birth control coverage, cites conflict with federal law

Monday - 03/18/2013, 08:30pm EDT

FDA warns of mold in recalled specialty drugs

FDA warns of possible mold contamination as New Jersey pharmacy recalls all compounded drugs

Monday - 03/18/2013, 06:20pm EDT

London rail workers find likely plague burial pit

Construction workers find burial ground in London that may contain Black Plague victims

Monday - 03/18/2013, 05:30pm EDT

New 'manly' yogurt hits the shelves

A new Greek yogurt is being marketed specifically for the unique health and nutrition needs of men.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 09:27am EDT

Colon cancer screenings on the rise in D.C. area

The D.C. region has the highest colon cancer fatality rate in the country. But an uptick in colorectal screenings has area doctors hoping that statistic could soon change.

Monday - 03/18/2013, 05:26am EDT

Arpaio to return to work after suffering injury

Ariz. sheriff plans to return to work Monday after breaking shoulder more than 2 weeks ago

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 06:00pm EDT

Deaths in Libya from alcohol poison reaches 87

Death toll in Libya from homemade alcohol poisoning reaches 87

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 05:00pm EDT

Vet who saved many in Iraq couldn't escape demons

Dedicated Army captain helped many with trauma in Iraq _ but couldn't save himself at home

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 04:44pm EDT

Former NFLer Brian Holloway talks impacts of multiple concussions

Former NFL lineman Brian Holloway says the effects from numerous concussions he suffered in his eight-year playing career are starting to show in the form of slurred speech and forgetfulness.

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 02:47pm EDT

Va. drug database on pace to hit query milestone

Virginia prescription drug database expected to hit 1M annual queries this year

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 01:50pm EDT

High cesium level found in fish by Fukushima plant

High level of cesium found in fish off Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 04:20am EDT

Former Wash. Gov. Booth Gardner dies

Former Wash. Gov. Gardner, who spearheaded fight for state's assisted suicide law, dies at 76

Saturday - 03/16/2013, 07:56pm EDT

Shark wrestler's heroics land him in hot water

Shark wrestler fired after Welsh charity learns he took Australian vacation during sick leave

Saturday - 03/16/2013, 04:30pm EDT

Vet who saved many in Iraq couldn't escape demons

Dedicated Army captain helped many with trauma in Iraq _ but couldn't save himself at home

Saturday - 03/16/2013, 03:12pm EDT

Rabies-transplant prompts questions: How are donated organs screened?

A Maryland man has died from rabies, contracted from an organ transplant, but a local transplant network says there are many safeguards in place that make the transmission of diseases through life-saving transplants very rare.

Saturday - 03/16/2013, 07:09am EDT

Donor in rabies cases had symptoms, wasn't tested

Donor in rabies cases had symptoms, wasn't tested; 1 of 4 organ recipients has died

Friday - 03/15/2013, 10:53pm EDT
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