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| RFK Jr.'s Wife, Mary Kennedy, Kills Self Wed, 16 May 2012 22:09:25 -0400 Robert F. Kennedy's estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, has died at age 52, apparently of suicide, sources told ABC News. 
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| Judge Deals a Blow to John Edwards Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:29 -0400 John Edwards abruptly rested his case today, but his defense was dealt a blow when the federal judge said she will set a lower bar than Edwards' legal team had sought for convicting the former presidential candidate of violating the federal campaign finance law.
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| Facebook Staff Plans IPO 'Hackathon' Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:48 -0400 It’s going to be a sleepover at Facebook the night before the big IPO. This is how Facebook describes a “hackathon”: “Hackathons are a big tradition at Facebook. They serve as the foundation for some great (and not so great) ideas. It gives our employees...
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| Z-Pak Antibiotic Raises Death Risk for Some, Says Study Wed, 16 May 2012 17:06:45 -0400 By MURTAZA AKHTER Patients prescribed the antibiotic azithromycin are more likely to die than those prescribed a different antibiotic, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday. These results were especially pronounced for those who died from heart attacks,...
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| Facebook Stock: What Price is Too High? Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:21 -0400 At the same time the price and public clamor for Facebook's blockbuster IPO is rising, experts' expectations for the company's performance are in decline.
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| Exclusive: Panetta's F-22 Order Too Late to Save Pilot, Sister Says Wed, 16 May 2012 14:39:28 -0400 The new flight restrictions and rushed safety measures for the F-22 Raptor fighter jet ordered by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta may help protect other pilots, but they come far too late to save the life of one of America's best airmen, the pilot's family said.
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| In Political Exile, George Bush Finds His 'Freedom' Wed, 16 May 2012 11:07:10 -0400 George Bush may be considered so politically toxic the GOP wants him nowhere near the presidential campaign trail, but the former president says he's found his 'freedom.'
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| JPMorgan Hit With Suits Over Losses Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:38 -0400 JPMorgan Chase now faces two new lawsuits from shareholders angry over the bank’s $2 billion trading loss. The suits, filed in federal court in New York, allege JPMorgan misled investors about the bets that went bad. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has said the bank...
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| Boehner to Obama: Cuts Must Exceed Next Debt-Limit Hike Tue, 15 May 2012 11:58:30 -0400 At an address to the Peter G. Peterson Fiscal Summit later today, House Speaker John Boehner will call on President Obama to “again meet the principle of cuts greater than the hike” on any agreement to a looming debt-limit increase, which is expected during the...
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| The World of John Edwards' Mistress, Rielle Hunter Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:35 -0400 List of things that make Rielle Hunter, John Edwards mistress, such a colorful character.
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| Gene Predicts Parkinson's Progression Wed, 16 May 2012 04:21:36 -0400 In a new study from UCLA researchers have found two variants on a gene already known to be associated with Parkinson's that may be able to predict how quickly patients with the condition will deteriorate.
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| Virgin Atlantic Allows In-flight Calls Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:31 -0400 Virgin Atlantic announced it will become the first British airline to provide passengers with a service to make and receive phone calls in the air.
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| Watch: Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Wife Dead Wed, 16 May 2012 20:49:27 -0400 Famous American family endures yet another tragic death.
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| A Political Family's Troubled Life Thu, 17 May 2012 02:53:25 -0400 The death of RFK Jr.'s wife is the latest tragedy for the Kennedy family.
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| Watch: John Edwards Trial: Defense Rests Wed, 16 May 2012 19:56:06 -0400 Case will go to the jury without testimony from Rielle Hunter or Cate Edwards.
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| Watch: Arizona Wildfires Triple in Size in 24 Hours Wed, 16 May 2012 19:58:30 -0400 Firefighters battle high winds, dry air and snakes on the ground.
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| Northern AZ Wildfire Grows, Prompts Evacuations Tue, 15 May 2012 10:16:41 -0400 Wildfire in northern Ariz. grows amid high temperatures, threatens historic mining community
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| Watch: Autism Detection in Infants? Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:13 -0400 Experts suggest signs appear in children as young as 6 months.
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| Head Lag May Be Sign of Autism Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:59 -0400 Weak head and neck control in babies may be a sign of Autism Spectrum disorders and other developmental delays, new research exclusive to ABC News revealed. A simple "pull-to-sit" test for babies may help in early detection of delays, according to the findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.
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| Watch: Skechers Pays Up in Fitness Shoe Settlement Wed, 16 May 2012 20:03:50 -0400 Shoe company settles after allegations of false advertising.
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| Skechers to Pay $40 Million Over Butt Toning Claims, Ads Thu, 17 May 2012 00:22:38 -0400 Skechers advertised that its toning shoes would help people lose weight, build muscle and get in shape without going to the gym, claims that will now cost the company millions of dollars.
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| Watch: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Strikes Second Victim Wed, 16 May 2012 20:07:25 -0400 Another woman diagnosed while Georgia grad student continues to fight disease.
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| Woman With Flesh-Eating Disease Celebrates Small Victories Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42:06 -0400 Aimee Copeland, who lost her leg to a flesh-eating infection after a zip-line injury, is smiling, laughing and mouthing, 'love you.'
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| Watch: Dog Learns Sign Language Wed, 16 May 2012 20:09:29 -0400 Scientist trains pet, monitors brain activity.
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| Watch: Trayvon Martin Case: Zimmerman Medical Report Tue, 15 May 2012 18:57:23 -0400 Report shows George Zimmerman's condition after incident with unarmed teen.
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| Zimmerman Med Report Shows Broken Nose, Lacerations After Trayvon Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:40 -0400 A medical report compiled by George Zimmerman's family physician and obtained exclusively by ABC News, show that Zimmerman was diagnosed with "closed fracture" a broken nose, a pair of black eyes, two lacerations to the back of his head, and a minor back injury the day after he fatally shot 17 year old Trayvon Martin after an alleged altercation. Zimmerman faces a second degree murder charge for the February 26th shooting that left the unarmed 17 high school junior dead. Zimmerman had claimed self defense in what he described as a life and death struggle that Martin initiated by accosting him, punching him in the face, then repeatedly bashing his head into the pavement.
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| Watch: John Edwards Trial: Daughter Cate to Testify Tue, 15 May 2012 19:34:51 -0400 Cate Edwards to take the stand in her father's defense.
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| Edwards and Mistress May Both Testify Tue, 15 May 2012 21:37:18 -0400 John Edwards and his mistress Rielle Hunter might both be called to the witness stand Wednesday, delivering explosive back-to-back testimony and concluding nearly a month of court proceedings that have laid bare the steamy details of their affair and the trail of money alleged to have covered it up.
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| Watch: Alzheimer's Cure by 2025? Tue, 15 May 2012 19:46:30 -0400 Doctors announce deadline to find treatment for the disease.
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| End Alzheimer's by 2025? Not Likely Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:06 -0400 In a meeting at the National Institutes of Health, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced new steps in the government's strategy to develop treatments for the disease and provide better support for patients, families and caregivers by 2025.
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| Watch: 'Made in America' Products Selling in China Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:24 -0400 U.S. entrepreneurs capitalize on winning formula for marketing to the world.
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| Made in America, Please? Chinese Buy US Exports Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:41 -0400 U.S. companies large and small are finding that there is money to be made in China if they can get their products over there.
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| Watch: Police Imposter Kills 2 in Mississippi Tue, 15 May 2012 19:48:20 -0400 Authorities believe person dressed as a cop pulled over victims' cars.
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| Homicidal Fake Cop: Police Warn Drivers Wed, 16 May 2012 05:27:10 -0400 Mississippi authorities are urging drivers to be certain that if they are being pulled over that the officer is really a cop because they fear two people have been killed by someone posing as an officer to get motorists to stop.
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| Watch: Randy Pausch's Last Lecture: Wife's Take Tue, 15 May 2012 19:50:14 -0400 Professor's wife writes book about caring for dying husband.
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| Lessons After the Last Lecture Tue, 15 May 2012 19:50:55 -0400 Jai Pausch is dreaming new dreams and rebuilding her life, one hour at a time. Jai wrote a novel about caring for her late husband, the famed Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch and NYT bestselling author. Randy Pausch passed away in 2008 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jai's book, "Dream New Dreams: Reimagining My Life After Loss," provides an intimate portrait of the family's journey through Randy's diagnosis, treatment, and death.
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| Watch: Obama on 'The View': Barbara Walters' Preview Tue, 15 May 2012 16:24:39 -0400 President answers questions about JP Morgan Chase and gay marriage.
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| Watch: How JPMorgan Jolts Taxpayers Mon, 14 May 2012 22:45:16 -0400 Bank's $2 billion trading loss; Congress talking oversight.
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| Watch: Newark Airport Security Breach Caught on Tape Mon, 14 May 2012 20:02:50 -0400 TSA report finds poor handling of security breaches at airport.
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| NJ Airport: Security Supervisor Used Dead Man's ID Mon, 14 May 2012 20:02:19 -0400 Officials: Longtime security supervisor at NJ airport illegal immigrant, used dead NY man's ID
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| Watch: John Edwards Trial: Rielle Hunter in Court? Mon, 14 May 2012 20:16:04 -0400 Former presidential candidate's defense team could call Hunter to testify.
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| Edwards Feared Wife's 'Volcanic' Temper Mon, 14 May 2012 20:05:48 -0400 When Elizabeth Edwards first learned of a National Enquirer expose revealing her husband's affair, her reaction was "volcanic" and she fretted that John Edwards' infidelities would "humiliate" her and end his campaign, a campaign pollster testified today.
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| Watch: Arizona Wildfires: Risks Across the Country Mon, 14 May 2012 20:07:15 -0400 Combination of high temperatures and dry conditions raises fire risk.
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| Northern AZ Wildfire Grows, Prompts Evacuations Mon, 14 May 2012 21:37:46 -0400 Wildfire in northern Ariz. grows amid high temperatures, threatens historic mining community
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| Watch: Texting While Walking Accidents Mon, 14 May 2012 22:46:07 -0400 Distracted pedestrians lead to law enforcement crackdowns.
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| Watch: 'Modern Family' Actress Gets Kidney Transplant Mon, 14 May 2012 20:13:46 -0400 Sarah Hyland opens up about pain and exhaustion from kidney disease.
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| Google Graph Makes Search Smarter Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:03 -0400 Google's new Knowledge Graph is a new search tool that will begin rolling out starting today, and it it's meant to help you find search results faster. When you search now for popular or well-known people, places and things you'll get a box to the left of the results explaining more about that term.
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| A Java Fountain of Youth? Wed, 16 May 2012 17:57:57 -0400 A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that coffee drinkers are less likely to die from several common health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, accidents and infections than non-coffee drinkers.
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| Woman Moves Robotic Arm With Mind Wed, 16 May 2012 14:45:49 -0400 Cathy Hutchinson, who is paralyzed from a stroke, used a mind-controlled robotic arm to drink from a bottle. It is a system called BrainGate, which used a tiny implanted sensor in the brain to send signals to the muscles, bypassing damaged nerves.
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| Watch: Diane Sawyer Impressions: Jaycee Dugard Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:44:09 -0400 Diane Sawyer's thoughts after a day and a half of interviewing Jaycee Dugard.
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 17, 2012 is:
maffick • \MAF-ik\ • verb
: to celebrate with boisterous rejoicing and hilarious behavior
Examples:
Fans mafficked for hours outside the stadium, celebrating the team's dramatic victory in the division championship.
"In half an hour, after the mildest of mafficking, the last visitors of the exhibition's last day had gone out of the gates and the staff began their final acts of closing up shop." — From an article in The Guardian (London), October 1, 2011
Did you know?
"Maffick" is an alteration of Mafeking Night, the British celebration of the lifting of the siege of a British military outpost during the South African War at the town of Mafikeng (also spelled Mafeking) on May 17, 1900. The South African War was fought between the British and the Afrikaners, who were Dutch and Huguenot settlers originally called Boers, over the right to govern frontier territories. Though the war did not end until 1902, the lifting of the siege of Mafikeng was a significant victory for the British because they held out against a larger Afrikaner force for 217 days until reinforcements could arrive. The rejoicing in British cities on news of the rescue produced "maffick," a word that was popular for a while, especially in journalistic writing, but is now relatively uncommon.