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Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders spar on abortion and debates
Eric DuVallNEW YORK, April 2 (UPI) -- Actress Rosario Dawson, who supports Sen. Bernie Sanders, hit Hillary Clinton, telling her "shame on you" for attacking Sanders' record on abortion.
Denver Broncos acquire quarterback Mark Sanchez from Eagles
The Sports Xchange The Denver Broncos, with Peyton Manning retiring and heir-apparent starter Brock Osweiler signing with the Houston Texans this week, acquired veteran quarterback Mark Sanchez from the Philadelphia...
Hillary Clinton praises Nancy Reagan's advocacy on HIV/AIDS in '80s
Eric DuVallSIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 11 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton praised former first lady Nancy Reagan, saying she spoke bravely about HIV and AIDS in the 1980s.
Minnesota Vikings release WR Mike Wallace, re-sign LB Audie Cole
The Sports Xchange Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer likes his young receivers enough that the team decided to release veteran wide receiver Mike Wallace on Tuesday.
Women in cardiac arrest may be less likely to receive help
HealthDay News Women are less likely than men to be helped by bystanders if they suffer cardiac arrest, a new study finds.
New York Yankees sign boy without hands, lower legs to one-day contract
The Sports Xchange The New York Yankees signed Landis Sims to a one-day contract.
Kansas enters postseason at No. 1
The Sports Xchange The Kansas Jayhawks remained a near-unanimous No. 1 for the second straight week in the men's college basketball poll released Monday.
Time to rethink your vegetable oil?
Risk of heart disease and diabetes may be lowered by a diet higher in a lipid found in grapeseed and other oils, but not in olive oil, a new study...
HIV/AIDS long-term costs high, and unaffordable to most-affected countries
There will be a significant shortfall in the funding needed for HIV control in sub-Saharan Africa in the coming years and those countries with the highest HIV burden will be...
UK diagnoses children's kidney cancer at a later stage than Germany
The UK diagnoses Wilms' tumors -- the most common children's kidney cancer -- when they are larger and more advanced compared with those diagnosed in Germany, according to a new...
Blood test may give early warning of skin cancer relapse
A blood test may be able to sound early warning bells that patients with advanced melanoma skin cancer are relapsing, according to a study. Researchers found that they could see...
Rift valley fever vaccine heads for human trials
Vaccine proved to be safe in at-risk livestock species and eliminated the virus from the blood, researchers say.
UPI Almanac for Monday, March 7, 2016
By United Press International On March 7, 1965, Alabama State Troopers, under orders for Gov. George Wallace, attacked civil-rights demonstrators marching from Selma to Montgomery.
Police use Taser while arresting Los Angeles Rams' Tre Mason
The Sports Xchange Police announced that they twice used a stun gun while arresting Los Angeles Rams running back Tre Mason following a Saturday night traffic stop.
Washington Nationals C Wilson Ramos back after laser eye surgery
The Sports Xchange Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos returned to the team on Sunday after being way to undergo Lasik eye surgery.
Lovie Smith to be named Illinois' coach
The Sports Xchange Longtime NFL head coach Lovie Smith reportedly will be hired as the head coach at the University of Illinois, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.
MLB drops suspension against Los Angeles Dodgers' Chase Utley
The Sports Xchange Major League Baseball has dropped the two-game suspension against Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley.
Ontario boosts access for trans people seeking gender confirmation surgery
There are potentially more than 800 health-care professional across the province who can now assess patients for sex-reassignment surgery, a change Ontario adopted March 1 to trim the more than...
Omalizumab decreases colds in inner-city children with asthma
Treatment with omalizumab significantly decreases the number of colds in inner-city children with allergic asthma, researchers report. Omalizumab, sold under the brand name Xolair, is an injectable antibody that can...
Asthma symptoms linked to increased stress, anxiety levels in teens
Common asthma symptoms like waking up in the middle of the night and shortness of breath are associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety in teens with asthma. In...
Assisted dying much more complex when it comes to mentally ill: experts
One of the most contentious issues sparked by Canada's upcoming right-to-die legislation is whether people with mental illness should be eligible to seek a doctor's help to end their lives,...
Bio-cremation: why burn a body when you can dissolve it?
Up until recently, most Canadians have had limited options after death: be buried or be burned. But Dale Hilton says there is a better way, called bio-cremation. He says that...
Health Canada to drop required pesticide safety test using beagles
In a decision that could stop hundreds of beagles from being killed every year, Health Canada is planning to end its requirement for mandatory one-year pesticide safety tests using dogs...
Lead-free food a daily challenge in Flint
The United States is known for trends like fat-free and gluten-free diets, but residents in Flint, Michigan are struggling with a much more serious concern: how to keep food lead-free.
Indiana Pacers waive F Chase Budinger
The Sports Xchange The Indiana Pacers requested waivers Saturday on forward Chase Budinger.
Jacksonville Jaguars safety kidnapped by gunmen, released
Alex ButlerFAYETTEVILLE, N.C., March 5 (UPI) -- Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Earl Wolff was allegedly abducted by several gunmen in February and later released, according to the Fayetteville Observer.
Single-bundle ACL reconstruction offers positive results for patients
Single and double-bundle techniques may provide similar outcomes in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, as noted in new research. The study shows patients in both groups demonstrate similar performance during recovery.
Fatigue contributing factor in kid's pitching injuries
Shoulder and elbow injuries in adolescent pitchers are becoming more and more prevalent each year. Researchers highlight how fatigue can affect pitching mechanics and potentially result in injuries.