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GWU students to collect old cellphones for charity

George Washington University students are beginning an effort to collect old cellphones from Metro riders in the Washington area to help fund health projects abroad.

Tags: Metro, Hope Phones

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Spot a colorful bee, collect some cash

It's the annual "Marking of the Bees" at George Washington University, and for those who aren't terrified of the creatures, a chance encounter with one could mean a free gift card.

Tags: john aaron, bees, marking of the bees,

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New ultrasound technology helps identify breast cancer

An FDA advisory panel has endorsed the use of a new screening tool for breast cancer. It is a 3-D automated breast ultrasound system which -- when combined with conventional mammograms -- has been proven to boost cancer detection rates for women with dense breasts.

Tags: ultrasound, Paula Wolfson, breast cancer, Dr. Jocelyn Rapelyea, mammograms, Automated Breast Ultrasound System -

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Lawyers say IMF protests in D.C. were recorded

Tags: Pershing Park, International Monetary Fund, World Bank,

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No gunman found on G.W. campus, authorities say

"We get alerts once a week, but we've never been evacuated like that. It was scary when it happened," one student who was evacuated from the university's Gelman Library tells WTOP.

Tags: Secret Service, Gelman Library

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85 George Washington University students infected by stomach virus

The stomach virus spread in the last 24 hours, though similarities have not been established among the victims.

Tags: Norovirus,

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College cupid: Local schools are great for finding love

Late-night study sessions and the soft light of a desk lamp can set the mood for romance, and some schools do it better than others.

Tags: American University, Catholic University, Christendom College, College of William and Mary, Georgetown University, Liberty University, Stevenson College,

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Bernanke to deliver 4 college lectures on Fed

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will take a brief step back into his former life as a college professor.

Tags: Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke

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Winston Churchill library to be created in DC

Tags: Winston Churchill, D.C.

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Alabama-Birmingham beats George Washington 56-49

Cameron Moore scored 19 points, grabbed a school-record 24 rebounds as Alabama-Birmingham took control with a 17-1 first half run and held on for a 56-49 win over George Washington on Wednesday night.

Tags: basketball

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