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Suspect Held After Minn. Officer Killed During Traffic Stop
ABC News - 31 Jul 2014 04:59
West St. Paul, Minnesota, authorities are searching for Brian Fitch Sr., who is wanted in the shooting death of a police officer.
Campaign targets modern slavery
BBC - 31 Jul 2014 01:03
The government launches the first nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of people working in slavery in the UK.
Stars who lost their mojo
Fox News - 31 Jul 2014 15:42
Age, suspect lifestyle choices, and Dunkin' Donuts have turned some stars from really pretty to pretty gritty.
Moscow Fights Back After Sanctions; Battle Rages Near Ukraine Crash Site
IBTimes - 31 Jul 2014 18:30
(Reuters) - Russia fought back on Wednesday over new U.S. and EU sanctions imposed over Ukraine even as G7 leaders warned of further steps, while Ukraine's government accused pro-Russian rebels of placing land mines near...
Alarm rings on low uptake of existing prevention options for anal STIs and HIV
OpEdNews - 31 Jul 2014 16:42
Despite overall progress in HIV prevention, rates of HIV infection among key affected populations such as men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people remain alarmingly high. For example, recent data indicates ...
Libya: Tripoli Sees Temporary Ceasefire While 75 Bodies Are Found In Benghazi
IBTimes - 31 Jul 2014 18:30
A temporary cease-fire on Wednesday by rival Libyan militia, who are fighting to gain control of Tripoli International Airport, allowed firefighters to control a huge blaze that had broken out at a fuel depot when it was...
Europe adds Putin cronies, aide and bank to sanctions blacklist
The Guardian - 31 Jul 2014 01:06
Expanded list of those subject to EU asset freezes and travel bans is unprecedented in its reach into president's inner circle The EU has added three longstanding "cronies" of Vladimir Putin, an important presidential ai...
Blood Test Predicts Suicide Risk, Study Suggests
Discovery News - 31 Jul 2014 00:00
A new gene linked to suicide risk, and researchers say the finding could lead to a blood test that predicts a person's risk of attempting suicide.
The Most Shocking Mistakes Hospitals Don't Want You to Know About
Time - 31 Jul 2014 23:13
They include foreign objects left in the body, air embolisms and giving patients the wrong blood type
Passenger killed when plane crashes in San Diego parking lot
Fox News - 31 Jul 2014 09:00
A small plane crashed in a San Diego shopping center parking lot Wednesday, killing an 80-year-old woman who was the lone passenger and injuring the pilot, authorities said.
Belly fat clearest sign of diabetes risk
The Guardian - 31 Jul 2014 01:05
Public Health England states categorically for first time that excess weight is biggest risk factor for type 2 diabetes Men who measure more than 102cm (40 inches) around the middle and not below the belly are five times...
Nato unprepared for potential threats from Russia, say MPs
The Guardian - 31 Jul 2014 01:01
Cross-party report issued as group of former Russian and European defence ministers warn of risk of accidental war Nato is ill-prepared to confront new threats posed by Russia, and members of the western military allianc...
What Would Happen If Ebola Landed in the US
ABC News - 31 Jul 2014 00:22
Why the CDC is confident can contain an outbreak.
New Monica Lewinsky Essay in Vanity Fair Hints at a Comeback
Time - 31 Jul 2014 23:15
She wants internet redemption after the Clinton scandal
DNews: Do Women Really Talk More than Men?
Discovery News - 31 Jul 2014 19:05
The stereotype that women talk more than men has been declared old and busted by a new study that examined just which gender was doing all of the blabbing. Trace has the study's conclusion, which you may find worth talki...
VIDEO: Gaza families 'can't outrun this war'
BBC - 31 Jul 2014 08:09
The BBC's Martin Patience reports from Gaza, where Palestinians continue to seek shelter in a UN-run school despite a shelling which killed 16 people.
Mom: 2-year-old not too young for international pageant
USA Today - 31 Jul 2014 09:28
Critics bash her decision to enter toddler in competition.
House passes Veterans Affairs overhaul, Senate poised to give final approval
Fox News - 31 Jul 2014 09:00
The House approved a $17 billion package Wednesday aimed at fixing the scandal-scarred Department of Veterans Affairs, boosting the chances that Congress can finalize the bipartisan legislation before lawmakers leave for...
3 People Killed, Deputies Wounded in NC Shootout
ABC News - 31 Jul 2014 01:26
North Carolina sheriff: 3 killed, several deputies wounded in shootout at mobile home park
Argentina Heads Into Default as Debt Talks End
ABC News - 31 Jul 2014 01:19
Argentina heads into second default in 13 years as talks with US creditors break down
House Republicans vote to sue Obama over healthcare law
Reuters - 31 Jul 2014 00:51
WASHINGTON
Vegas Casino Heist Suspect Restrained In Court
Sky News - 31 Jul 2014 00:02
The "combative" armed robbery suspect is wheeled into court after being arrested in a hotel room with four prostitutes.