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Toyota says it will cooperate...Afghan bombing...Obama aunt... Feb 4 2010 12:08PM
Toyota says it will fully cooperate with an
investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. It's looking into brake problems in the 2010 Prius
hybrid. It's the latest setback for Toyota, which has been battered
with two major rec
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| Coroner: Casey Johnson's death diabetes related Feb 4 2010 12:08PM
The Los Angeles County coroner says socialite
Casey Johnson's death was related to diabetes.
The coroner announced Thursday that the death of the Johnson &
Johnson heiress was caused by diabetic ketoacidosis
(kee-toh-as-i-DOH'-sis) a life-t
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| LOS ANGELES (AP) Coroner says Casey Johnson's cause of death... Feb 4 2010 11:33AM
Coroner says Casey Johnson's cause of death
related to diabetes.
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| 2 ND tribes get diabetes grants Feb 4 2010 5:43AM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s congressional delegation
says two [[kxtopic:american-indian:t[American Indian]:t]] tribes in the state are getting federal
grants for diabetes prevention and treatment.
The [[kxtopic:three-affiliated-t
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jan 27 2010 5:37PM
President Barack Obama hopes to calm economic
fears tonight through his State of the Union address.
The bulk of Obama's speech will focus on the economy. He'll
reveal some new plans for restoring job growth, while calling on
Congress to enact a
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| Higher Medicare copays may just increase medical costs... Jan 27 2010 5:02PM
A new study suggests that raising Medicare
copays to contain costs is counterproductive.
It found that raising copays leads to fewer doctor visits, and
more and longer hospital stays. Sometimes just a few dollars can
make a difference.
The
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| Pfizer pares, refocuses research after Wyeth buy Jan 27 2010 11:12AM
Drugmaker Pfizer Inc., which just bought rival
Wyeth in October, will scrap testing of roughly 100 experimental
drugs from their combined research operations to focus more
resources on its priority areas.
Pfizer says it will continue with about
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| Michelle Obama asks mayors to help reduce obesity Jan 20 2010 2:21PM
First lady Michelle Obama is asking mayors to
help reduce childhood obesity.
In a speech Wednesday to the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting
in Washington, Mrs. Obama said mayors are among the first to see
what's happening to the people they serv
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| Logistical challenge...Health care bargaining...Guilty plea... Jan 14 2010 7:08PM
The world is responding to the
needs of earthquake victims in Haiti. But getting doctors, troops
and rescue teams to the devastated nation created a bottleneck
during the day. The airport at Port-au-Prince is small and damaged
and flights were restri
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| Louisiana songwriter Bobby Charles dies at 71 Jan 14 2010 6:05PM
Bobby Charles, the Louisiana
singer-songwriter who penned such hits as Fats Domino's "Walking
to New Orleans" and "See You Later Alligator" by Bill Haley and
the Comets, has died. He was 71.
His longtime publicist Karen Johnson said Charles, who
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| J&J, charity to start testing artificial pancreas... Jan 13 2010 10:16AM
An experimental artificial pancreas will
soon be tested in diabetes patients, potentially sparing them from
its most dangerous complications and frequent blood sugar checks
and insulin injections.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation says a
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| Family of jailed Tunisian journalist take action Jan 7 2010 1:46PM
The wife of Tunisian journalist Taoufik
Ben Brik says she and seven of his siblings have begun an unlimited
hunger strike in a bid to win his release from prison.
Ben Brik is serving a six-month prison sentence for his November
conviction on ass
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Dangers of Digging Out Jan 6 2010 7:10PM
Despite dangerously cold temperatures and blowing snow, people still need to get where they're going.
The latest accumulation and snow drifts are blocking many driveways, roadways and sidewalksmaking it impossible, for some, to get out....that is unles
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| Job bias claims based on disability, religion rise Jan 6 2010 10:02AM
The number of workers claiming job
discrimination based on disability, religion and national origin
surged to new highs last year.
Overall, federal job bias complaints stayed at near-record
levels.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commissi
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| Heiress Johnson's body being flown east for burial Jan 6 2010 9:27AM
The body of socialite and Johnson & Johnson
heiress Casey Johnson will be flown east for a private family
funeral service.
Family spokesman Jesse Derris wouldn't provide details Wednesday
about where Johnson's body would be taken. Johnson's
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| Coroner: Autopsy of Casey Johnson is inconclusive Jan 5 2010 5:37PM
Authorities say an autopsy of Johnson &
Johnson heiress Casey Johnson is inconclusive and toxicology tests
have been ordered.
Los Angeles County coroner spokesman Craig Harvey says examiners
on Tuesday deferred the cause of death for the dau
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| Autopsy planned in LA for socialite Casey Johnson Jan 5 2010 1:25PM
An autopsy is planned for Casey Johnson, the
heiress to the Johnson & Johnson empire and daughter of the owner
of the New York Jets who was found dead in her Los Angeles home.
Los Angeles County coroner spokesman Craig Harvey says the
examin
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| Crowds gather in NYC's Times Square to mark 2010 Dec 31 2009 6:26PM
Hundreds of thousands of revelers have gathered
in chilly weather in New York City's Times Square to usher in the
new decade.
Organizers were preparing 3,000 pounds of confetti that will be
scattered along with the New Year's Eve crystal ball at
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| Studies spotlight problems in FDA device approvals Dec 30 2009 2:34AM
Two new studies find shortfalls in the Food and
Drug Administration's approval process for heart devices such as
pacemakers and stents.
Researchers from the FDA and Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center said studies submitted by device m
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| FDA panel OKs Crestor cholesterol pill's wider use Dec 15 2009 3:31PM
Federal health advisers say expanded
use of AstraZeneca's cholesterol pill Crestor can benefit patients
with healthy cholesterol levels by preventing heart attack, stroke
and death.
A Food and Drug Administration panel voted 12-4 with one
abste
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| Americans in 'good health'...Retail sales rise...Governor's... Dec 11 2009 10:02AM
A member of the Pakistani team interrogating
five Americans being held in Pakistan says they're in "good
health." And according to the U.S. Embassy there, U.S. officials
including some from the FBI have visited the men in custody.
Pakistani autho
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| FDA confirms benefits of Crestor in more patients Dec 11 2009 9:06AM
Federal scientists say AstraZeneca's
cholesterol pill Crestor lowers the risk of heart attack, death and
stroke in patients without a history of heart disease, though some
safety concerns remain.
The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed th
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| Swine flu death rate high for Native Americans Dec 10 2009 11:47AM
Health officials say American Indians and Alaska
Natives have died from swine flu at a rate four times greater than
other Americans.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday
released a study of swine flu deaths in 12 states. Th
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| Consumer advocate asks FDA to ban weight loss pill Dec 3 2009 9:13AM
A consumer advocacy group is petitioning the
government to ban the weight loss pill Meridia because a recent
study suggests it increases risk of heart attack, stroke and death.
A letter Thursday from Public Citizen calls on the Food and Drug
Adm
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| Stevie Wonder named UN Messenger of Peace Dec 2 2009 4:48PM
The U.N. chief is naming blind pop star
Stevie Wonder a United Nations Messenger of Peace to focus on
helping people with disabilities.
U.N. deputy spokeswoman Marie Okabe said his designation as a
U.N. peace envoy will be officially announced o
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| Celtics' Allen says leaving ill son was difficult Nov 29 2009 4:48PM
Ray Allen says it was a difficult decision to leave
his ailing 2-year-old son and join the Boston Celtics for the start
of their four-game road trip.
Allen was in the Celtics' starting lineup Sunday night for their
game in Miami, one day after m
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| Celtics' Allen spending time with sick son Nov 28 2009 1:46PM
Celtics guard Ray Allen is spending time
with his ill son and may miss the opener of Boston's four-game road
trip.
Allen was not at Celtics practice Saturday and coach Doc Rivers
didn't know whether he would make the trip to Miami for the game
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Diabetes Educational Center Nov 23 2009 7:23PM
One of the best ways to cope with and manage diabetes is to be well educated about it.
Trinity Health in Minot is pushing that concept with a new Diabetes Education Center in the Town and Country Shopping Center.
Now being used for records storage, th
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ext. 1901). For technical and service questions, call AP Global
Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at)
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PLANS FOR TODAY
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H1N1 Vaccine Expands Monday Nov 22 2009 11:35PM
The H1N1 vaccine is now being offered to people up to 64 years old with chronic health conditions.
First District Health Unit will hold an H1N1 vaccination clinic tomorrow from 9 am to 1 pm, or until the vaccine runs out, at the Minot Municipal Auditori
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| Overweight Pa. students unhappy about fitness class rule... Nov 20 2009 7:22PM
Some Pennsylvania university students are
upset that their college is requiring overweight students to take a
fitness class in order to graduate.
The new Lincoln University mandate has also been catching the
attention of health experts and legal
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| 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 Nov 20 2009 3:52PM
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ext. 1901). or Phil Holm, ext. 7636. For technical and service
questions, call AP Global Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or
e-mail apcustomersupport (at) ap.org.
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| Health care sparring...Hasan hearing...Spy plea Nov 20 2009 3:03PM
Ahead of tomorrow night's vote that will
determine whether a health overhaul plan moves ahead, Republicans
and Democrats have been sparring over the plan on the Senate floor.
Republicans displayed the Senate bill and the House bill each
about 2,00
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| U. of Neb. board votes down stemcell rule changes Nov 20 2009 1:25PM
The University of Nebraska's governing
board has voted down a proposal to restrict the school's rules
governing embryonic stem-cell research beyond what the federal
government allows.
The eight-member Board of Regents voted 4-4 Friday, defeating
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| 1:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 Nov 20 2009 12:57PM
For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450,
ext. 1901). For technical and service questions, call AP Global
Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at)
ap.org.
PLANS FOR TODAY
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10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450,
ext. 1901). For technical and service questions, call AP Global
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 20 2009 8:18AM
The Senate has a test vote on a health care
reform bill scheduled for tomorrow night.
Majority Leader Harry Reid is making no promises as he tries to
round up support. With Republicans united in their opposition,
Democrats need the vote of every
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| 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 Nov 19 2009 3:45PM
For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450,
ext. 1901). For technical and service questions, call AP Global
Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at)
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PLANS FOR THIS EVENING
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For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450,
ext. 1901). For technical and service questions, call AP Global
Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at)
ap.org.
PLANS FOR THIS AFTERNO
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| Gov't survey shows Southeast and Appalachia have highest obesity... Nov 19 2009 11:54AM
The government's first obesity survey conducted
on a county level is confirming past studies that show the rates
are highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that 80
percent of counties in the
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Native American Week Nov 18 2009 7:23PM
November is Native American Cultural Awareness month and throughout this week, several Minot State students are hosting a celebration close to home.
"Native American Cultural Awareness Week" is an opportunity to recognize various aspects and challenges w
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Understanding Diabetes Nov 11 2009 12:57PM
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| URGENT Nov 9 2009 11:47AM
The world's biggest drugmaker is closing six of
its 20 research facilities, reorganizing others, and cutting the
jobs of roughly 15 percent of its scientists and support staff.
The moves are part of Pfizer Inc.'s massive reorganization after
buy
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| H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Nov. 9, 2 - 7 p.m. Nov 6 2009 12:00AM
In accordance with the CDC and ND Department of Health H1N1 vaccination recommendations, Bismarck Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) will add vaccinations for Children with Chronic Medical Conditions age 4 to 18 years of age.
Chronic med
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| Founder of San Diego ComicCon dies at 76 Nov 4 2009 1:32PM
Sheldon Dorf, who founded the world famous
Comic-Con International comic book convention, has died. He was 76.
A longtime friend, Greg Koudoulian, says the Ocean Beach
resident died at a San Diego hospital on Tuesday from kidney
failure. He had
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| Merck, now No. 2 drugmaker, set for future buys Nov 4 2009 7:42AM
The new Merck & Co. becomes the
world's second-biggest drugmaker overnight, and it's boasting a fat
wallet to fund future deals.
That's after the maker of vaccines and cholesterol and [[kxtopic:diabetes:t[Diabetes]:t]]
drugs bought Schering-
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| Diabetes more serious than most realize Nov 3 2009 1:04PM
Ignorance can kill.
Survey results just released by the American Diabetes
Association show Americans don't realize diabetes can kill. Less
than half of the respondents chose diabetes when asked whether
diabetes, breast cancer or AIDS causes the
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| Merck to complete $41B purchase of ScheringPlough Nov 3 2009 11:12AM
Merck & Co. is set to complete
its $41 billion acquisition of Schering-Plough Corp. later Tuesday,
creating the world's second-largest drugmaker, behind Pfizer Inc.
The companies expect the deal will close after the end of market
trading Tue
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| Merck completes $41B purchase of ScheringPlough Nov 3 2009 11:05AM
New Jersey drugmakers Merck &
Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. have made their longtime partnership
permanent.
The companies say Merck's $41 billion purchase of
Schering-Plough is now complete. It creates the world's
second-biggest drugmaker,
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| Phillies win...Obama on jobless rate...Polanski case... Nov 3 2009 12:07AM
The Phillies have avoided elimination from
the World Series with an 8-6 win over the Yankees. Chase Utley hit
two home runs to raise his Series total to a record-tying five.
Cliff Lee won again and Philadelphia cut its deficit to 3-2. Game 6
will b
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| Last NYC Marathoner finishes in 28 hrs, 45 minutes Nov 2 2009 10:31PM
It took Zoe Koplowitz 28 hours and 45 minutes to
finish this year's New York City Marathon.
The 61-year-old Koplowitz had her trademark purple crutches
wrapped around each forearm as she crossed the finish line in
Manhattan's Central Park at 11:
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Flu Shots Postponed Oct 28 2009 7:25PM
Those hoping to receive the H1N1 vaccine today in Minot were told they'd have to wait a little longer.
According to First District Health Unit, an overnight malfunction of a refrigerator caused several vials of the flu vaccine to freeze, making the injec
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Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled Oct 26 2009 7:45PM
There are some flu shot clinics in the region this week.
In Minot, First District Health Unit will be offering H1N1 vaccinations on Wednesday at the Minot Auditorium.
Health officials will limit the shots to children 6 months to 4 years and pregnant wom
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 26 2009 4:12AM
University of Connecticut cornerback Jasper Howard
is to be buried in Florida Monday after a funeral in his home town
of Miami.
Howard was fatally stabbed during an altercation outside a dance
on Connecticut's campus early last Sunday. UConn pla
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| 1 in 5 kids get little vitamin D, study says Oct 26 2009 12:42AM
A recent analysis suggests at least one in five
U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don't get enough vitamin D and the main
author says the number is between 80 and 90 percent for minority
kids.
A vitamin D deficiency could put kids at risk for a variety
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Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled Oct 24 2009 7:44PM
Another H1N1 flu shot clinic has been scheduled in Minot.
First District Health Unit will be offering vaccinations against the new strain of flu on Wednesday next week at the Minot Auditorium.
The scope of the vaccinations has been widened a bit from e
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Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled Oct 23 2009 7:36PM
Another H1N1 flu shot clinic has been scheduled in Minot.
First District Health Unit will be offering vaccinations against the new strain of flu on Wednesday next week at the Minot Auditorium.
The scope of the vaccinations has been widened a bit from ea
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Milk Program Oct 22 2009 7:04PM
It's getting kids excited about drinking all their vitamins and minerals.
Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin explains how one new program is promoting physical activity and the dairy industry one milk carton at a time.
(Char Herr / Midwest Dairy Assn.) "50 perce
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| Guidance To People Who Think They Have Influenza Oct 21 2009 12:00AM
The North Dakota Department of Health is providing guidance to people who think they may have influenza, according to State Health Officer Terry Dwelle, M.D.
?As we get more cases of influenza in the state, our clinics are filling
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Uninsured In ND Oct 16 2009 11:15PM
One reason for the big push to overhaul our nation's healthcare system is to cover more people.
Donnell Preskey will share who those uninsured people are in North Dakota.
Who are the uninsured in North Dakota??? They make up 8% of our populat
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Uninsured in ND Oct 16 2009 10:59PM
One reason for the big push to overhaul our nation's healthcare system is to cover more people...
Donnell Preskey finds out who those uninsured people are in North Dakota here's one woman's story...
Who are the uninsured in North Dakota???
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| Swine flu and kids: Heed warning signs, MDs say Oct 12 2009 4:34PM
Doctors are urging parents to be on the lookout
for warning signs that a case of swine flu has become
life-threatening.
Swine flu has probably infected hundreds of thousands of
youngsters nationwide. Deaths among children are rare, but at least
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| Pre-Diabetes - What is it? Oct 12 2009 12:00AM
(No movement & poor food choices = overweight = pre-diabetes = type 2 Diabetes)
Children with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 85th percentile and adults with BMI over 30 are at highest risk of developing pre-diabetes, because they
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| SD DOT gives 6 grants for safe school routes Oct 10 2009 6:12PM
The South Dakota Transportation Department
has given nearly $715,000 to six cities in a program that
encourages students to walk and bike to school along safe routes.
The grants are going to Parker, Hartford, Sioux Falls,
Brookings, Harrisburg a
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| Update on the latest in religion news: Oct 9 2009 2:41AM
An evangelical group is urging Congress to
approve reforms to immigration laws.
The National Association of Evangelicals has passed a resolution
that recommends changes to the law that would help undocumented
immigrants eventually gain legal sta
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| More taxes than thought...Obama ratings are up...Sentence in prayer... Oct 6 2009 5:51PM
Congressional tax experts say Senate health
care legislation would impose $29 billion more in taxes on health
care industries than originally thought. The experts say drug
companies, medical device manufacturers and insurers would pay $121
billion ov
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| Parents in prayer death get probation, some jail Oct 6 2009 5:23PM
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin couple to
10 years probation and 30 days a year in jail for the next six
years for praying instead of seeking medical care for their dying
11-year-old daughter.
Marathon County Circuit Judge Vincent Howard sente
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| Heating fuels forecast due...Gloomy holiday retail prediction... Oct 6 2009 5:01AM
A double digit price drop is expected this
winter for people who heat with natural gas or propane. Consumers
using other energy sources won't pay as much as last winter either.
The Energy Information Administration releases its forecast for
winter
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| Wis. parents to be sentenced in prayer death case Oct 6 2009 3:16AM
A Wisconsin couple convicted of reckless
homicide for praying instead of seeking medical care for their
dying 11-year-old daughter are set to be sentenced.
Dale and Leilani Neumann face up to 25 years in prison each when
sentenced Tuesday. They
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| BristolMyers gets EU approval for diabetes drug Oct 5 2009 10:44AM
Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. says its new
diabetes drugs, Onglyza, has been approved for sale in the European
Union's 27 countries.
That means Onglyza will compete with Merck's blockbuster
diabetes drug Januvia both in the EU and in the Un
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| Update on the latest in religion news: Oct 5 2009 2:41AM
A Roman Catholic cardinal has issued a plea
for the rights of the unborn at a Mass attended by Vice President
Joe Biden, six members of the Supreme Court and hundreds of
attorneys.
Five of the six Catholics on the high court Chief Justice
John
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| Conn. gets $25 million from Zyprexa lawsuit Sep 29 2009 1:11PM
Connecticut officials say Eli Lilly & Co.
has agreed to a $25 million settlement with the state over claims
the drugmaker marketed its anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa for
unapproved uses and harmed patients.
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal
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| Red Lakers raise diabetes awareness at TC marathon Sep 29 2009 5:15AM
Red Lake Chairman Floyd Jourdain Jr. will be
running in the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday to raise awareness
about diabetes in Indian Country.
Jourdain and six others are part of the "Native Thunder
Distance Runners" group.
They'll donate
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| ExPanamanian president who replaced Noriega dies Sep 28 2009 8:46PM
The former Panamanian president who took over
after the U.S. invasion that toppled dictator Gen. Manuel Noriega
has died at 73.
Friends and colleagues say Guillermo Endara died Monday at his
home in Panama City. No cause of death was revealed, b
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 28 2009 2:13AM
South Dakota's third-largest fair drew 1 1/2
percent more visitors this year compared to 2008.
The Brown County Fair's 2009 count of 246,684 visitors topped
last year's mark of 243,000 and 220,000 in 2007.
Revenue numbers aren't yet prepare
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| SD measure would ease stem cell research limits Sep 27 2009 12:15PM
Former state Treasurer David Volk of Sioux
Falls, a cancer survivor, says a proposed ballot issue to ease
restrictions on stem cell research will strike a chord with South
Dakotans because nearly everyone has had a serious disease or knows
someone wh
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| Murdered Yale student remembered as 'great achiever'... Sep 26 2009 4:13PM
Friends and family members have
been remembering a slain Yale doctoral student as a brilliant,
kindhearted woman who was "naturally good."
Annie Le (lay) is being eulogized and buried in California today
near where she grew up in the Sierra Nevada
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| South African antiapartheid activist dies at 51 Sep 21 2009 10:16AM
South Africa's governing party says Frans
"Ting-Ting" Masango, an anti-apartheid activist once sentenced to
death for treason, has died.
The 51-year-old African National Congress lawmaker died Friday
in Pretoria after battling diabetes.
Ma
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 21 2009 4:12AM
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO
commander in Afghanistan, says in a confidential report that
without additional forces, the war against insurgents will end in
failure, The Washington Post reported Monday.
McChrystal's grim assessm
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| Report: 35 millionplus worldwide have dementia Sep 21 2009 12:14AM
A new report suggests more than 35 million
people around the world are living with Alzheimer's disease or
other types of dementia.
The World Alzheimer Report is the most in-depth attempt yet to
assess the brain-destroying illness and it's an om
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