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Child Abuse Rises in U.S. Along With Recession

A new study reveals that from 2004 to 2009, a total of 422 children, under the age of five, were admitted in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington hospitals, diagnosed with abusive head injuries. Majority of them had to be admitted to the intensive care unit and 16 percent died of the injuries.

China centre stage in long-running US campaign show

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It could almost be scripted. A U.S. politician threatens to take China on if he makes the White House. The official Chinese press level a barrage of criticism laced with sarcasm. Beijing's Foreign Ministry steps in offering a milder diplomatic response.
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US shows flag in Tripoli, pledges support

The United States gave Libya's new rulers a very visible show of support on Wednesday when a senior envoy visited the capital and praised their efforts to assert control of armed groups three weeks after Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown.
Small amounts of exercise can lower risk for Erectile Dysfunction and coronary heart disease

Erectile Dysfunction Related to Cardiovascular Diseases: Study

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or male impotence is a serious concern for most of the middle-aged men. The ED situation not only affects their confidence level and conjugal life but also increases the chances of cardiovascular diseases (CD), reveals a meta-analysis published online Monday in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
Serena Williams of the U.S. returns to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Williams and Wozniacki Set for Dream US Open Semi

The U.S. Open semi-final between Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday is a mouth-watering clash of former and current world number ones and a chance to restore the natural order of tennis.
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Is Kate Middleton Not Pregnant? (Photos)

Dutchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton is expecting “Royal Twins,” the buzz was all around, confirmed by Star Magazine, US Weekly and several other media outlets.
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US Offers Loan Aid to Put Solar on Military Bases

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has offered $344 million in loan aid for a solar power program at military bases that could double the number of the country's residential rooftop solar arrays.
Astronaut Shortage

U.S. Running Short on Astronauts: Study

Human spaceflight is evolving but the United States does not currently have enough astronauts to meet the demands according to the National Research Council.

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