 Raul Castro's daughter granted US visa Thu 17 May 2012
Cuban American politicians oppose the decision, arguing that Mariela Castro is an apologist for the communist government Mariela Castro is a noted advocate of gay rights.... (photo: AP / Javier Galeano) The Guardian
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 US Is Ready for Attack on Iran If Need Be, Says Ambassador to Israel Thu 17 May 2012
The United States is militarily ready to carry out a strike on Iran to stop it from obtaining a nuclear weapon if international pressure fails, American ambassador to... (photo: US Navy / MCS3 Alex R. Forster) ABC News
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 Tourism outlook positive this year Thu 17 May 2012
GLOUCESTER — New festivals and events coupled with old standbys and an improved economy has fed a good vibe about the outlook for this year's tourism prospects.... (photo: WN / Periasamy) Daily Press
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 Tourism boost leads to healthy local economy Thu 17 May 2012
Tourism has been a driving force for economic growth and job creation in the National Capital Region in the last year, according to two studies looking into the health of... (photo: Creative Commons / P199) CBC
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 Tea review: Organic anji bai cha from ok-best-beauty Thu 17 May 2012
Despite its contradictory name, anji bai cha is made with the green tea process, and should be treated as a green tea. It was given the name, anji bai cha, meaning “anji... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Examiner
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 Go where the wildflowers grow Thu 17 May 2012
Plan a family getaway with a floral focus. Here are five places where you can pay homage to Mother Nature's colorful contributions. 1Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford,... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Houston Chronicle
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 Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer Thu 17 May 2012
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) US News
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 Dog Bite Prevention Week set for May 20 - 26, 2012 Thu 17 May 2012
Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 20 - 26, 2012. Dog bites occur 4.7 million times a year, with children... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Examiner
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 Summer camps for LA special needs kids Thu 17 May 2012
Los Angeles has great summer camp opportunities for children and adolescents with special needs such as autism, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. Make... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Examiner
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 Fla. tourism number show slight gain in 2012 Thu 17 May 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida tourism officials say numbers for the first quarter of the year are up slightly over the same period a year ago. Visit Florida, the state's... (photo: WN / Farida Azzawi) Herald Tribune
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 SA child obesity levels up there with UK and US Thu 17 May 2012
South African teens are right up there with their US and UK counterparts when it comes to being overweight, a local study has found. The study says South African... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) Independent online (SA)
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 Drinking coffee linked to lower deaths: research Thu 17 May 2012
Coffee drinkers may live longer as research has found they were less likely to die during the 14-year study period than non-coffee drinkers. Drinking coffee was found to... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Daily Telegraph
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 Whales can adjust their hearing Thu 17 May 2012
For many whales and dolphins, the world is shaped by sound; they hunt and navigate by listening for echoes. Navigating in this way requires super-sensitive hearing. And... (photo: Creative Commons / ahisgett) BBC News
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 Healthy eating can cost less Thu 17 May 2012
WASHINGTON — Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? An Agriculture Department study released Wednesday found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) my SA
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 Women´s Health Thu 17 May 2012
"It´s Your Time" is a wonderful theme for this years "National Women´s Health Week". Now is the time, to step back, take a breath, and seize the moment. Women nowadays... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Examiner
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 Gasoline, oil prices continue to drop Wed 16 May 2012
Pump prices continue to fall in the Knoxville area. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded dropped nearly a penny overnight to $3.455 on Wednesday, according... (photo: WN / RTayco) Knox News
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 Afghan shrines last resort for Afghan mentally ill Wed 16 May 2012
JALALABAD, Afghanistan - The young man sits nearly naked in a small concrete room, a thick, heavy chain fastened around his ankle and bolted to the wall. Flies swarm... (photo: US Army / Michael J. MacLeod) Herald Tribune
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 Arizona Wildfires 2012: Fire Nears Crown King As Firefighters Work To Keep Flames Contained Wed 16 May 2012
CROWN KING, Ariz. (AP) — Firefighters were working to prevent a wildfire near the historic mining town of Crown King from spreading to an area where it could quickly... (photo: AP / Matt York) Huffington Post
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 George Clooney Shares a Shoot With an Ideal Costar Wed 16 May 2012
George Clooney had the company of a gorgeous dog yesterday while doing a photo shoot in La. George and the well-trained pup... (photo: AP / Kevork Djansezian)) IMDb
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 Putin-Obama Mutual Snubs Spell ‘Reset’ Crisis – Analysts Wed 16 May 2012
The current diplomatic contretemps between Russia and the United States is a crisis for the reset policy in bilateral relations, which are still based on Cold War-era... (photo: White House / Pete Souza) Novosti
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