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Alleged Colorado Theater Shooter Could Face Medicated Interviews

Mon, 2013-03-11 14:17

The judge in the case said if James Holmes pleads not guilty by reason of insanity, he could be interviewed using a truth serum. Holmes is expected to enter a plea in a hearing on Tuesday.

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Sleep Less, Eat More, Gain Weight

Mon, 2013-03-11 13:18

Less sleep equals more eating, according to a rigorous new study. People who slept just five hours a night burned more energy but also ate more — so much more that they gained almost 2 pounds in less than a week.

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China Calls For Rules, U.S. Calls For End Of Cyberattacks

Mon, 2013-03-11 13:17

In separate events, high ranking officials from both sides called for rules regarding hacking. China also continued to defend itself against accusations that it was behind the hacking of dozens of American companies.

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Owens Valley Salty As Los Angeles Water Battle Flows Into Court

Mon, 2013-03-11 12:47

Almost 100 years ago, a water-supply diversion from Owens River helped quench Los Angeles' thirst some 200 miles away. L.A. thrived, but it drained the Owens Lake and created a salt flat that now pollutes the air. A century later, the finger-pointing continues, and this week, the city's water department is back in court over its cleanup plan.

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Ben Carson Says No Apology Needed After Controversial Speech

Mon, 2013-03-11 12:41

Dr. Ben Carson, a well-known surgeon, made a splash last month when he criticized President Obama's policies in a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast. "It's a shame that we've reached a level in our country where we think that you don't have the right to put your opinion out there," he tells NPR.

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Obama Team Stops Saying 'Global War On Terror' But Doesn't Stop Waging It

Mon, 2013-03-11 12:38

When President Obama took office, he changed the rhetoric from the Bush years. But he never abandoned the idea of global war — a concept with profound legal implications.

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Judge Overturns New York City Ban On Big Sugary Sodas

Mon, 2013-03-11 12:34

A state Supreme Court justice said the regulations overstepped the authority granted to the New York City Board of Health. And the judge noted that the regulations wouldn't have applied equally across food retailers.

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In Trendy World Of Fast Fashion, Styles Aren't Made To Last

Mon, 2013-03-11 12:09

Chains like H&M and Forever 21 turn out new styles so quickly that they've been dubbed "fast fashion" retailers. While the stores reap big profits, many say the business model has hidden costs, like encouraging poor labor practices and churning out cheaply made products that quickly end up in landfills.

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Four-Legged Warriors Show Signs Of PTSD

Mon, 2013-03-11 11:51

Post-traumatic stress disorder has been a problem for many military members returning from combat zones. Now the military is looking more closely at whether its canine members suffer from PTSD in the same ways.

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Former Sen. Larry Craig Argues His Bathroom Antics Were Part Of His Work

Mon, 2013-03-11 11:30

Craig is making the argument to justify using campaign funds to mount a legal defense. Craig was arrested at a Minneapolis airport for allegedly sexually soliciting an undercover officer.

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VIDEO: Helmet-cam Records Mountain Climber's Wild Slide; He's OK

Mon, 2013-03-11 11:13

The video is not for the squeamish. But climber Mark Roberts' bumpy trip down an ice-covered cliff in Wales thankfully ended with him bruised and battered, but alive. His camera captured the whole ride.

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In Noma's Norovirus Episode, Ignored Emails Get Some Blame

Mon, 2013-03-11 10:21

While its true that noroviruses are "perhaps the perfect human pathogens," as The Journal of Infectious Diseases reports, it also seems that Noma could have spared some of its diners from the pathogens if the staff had read emails from health inspectors.

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Falkland Islanders Go To Polls, Will Decide Whether They Want To Join Argentina

Mon, 2013-03-11 09:46

Like in 1986, citizens are expected to stick with the British. But there's little doubt that the ongoing dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom will continue long after the referendum is settled.

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May You Tweet In Peace: Social Media Beyond The Grave

Mon, 2013-03-11 09:40

Social media has definitely ingrained itself into our lives, but now it's seeping into our afterlives as well. A few companies are building services to maintain your online presence once you're six feet under. One's slogan is: "When your heart stops beating, you'll keep tweeting."

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May You Tweet In Peace: Social Media Beyond The Grave

Mon, 2013-03-11 09:40

Social media has definitely ingrained itself into our lives, but now it's seeping into our afterlives as well. A few companies are building services to maintain your online presence once you're six feet under. One's slogan is: "When your heart stops beating, you'll keep tweeting."

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Tibetan Customs Include Horse Races ... And Paramilitary Police?

Mon, 2013-03-11 08:34

Inside China, Tibetan "customs" include the Nagqu horse festival, complete with state-sponsored repression. At least that's what's on display in an exhibit at the National Museum Of China.

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International Convention Moves To Limit Shark 'Finning' Trade

Mon, 2013-03-11 08:21

The CITES convention agrees in principle to limit the trade in five types of shark and two types of manta ray in a crackdown on the trade in shark meat and fins.

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Harvard Offers 'Partial Apology' For Email Search Of Resident Deans' Accounts

Mon, 2013-03-11 08:20

Looking to find the source of a leaked email about a cheating scandal, administrators examined 16 employees' work-related emails. Only one of those individuals was told about the search. Many faculty members are angry. Administrators are apologizing for "insufficient" communication.

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President Obama's Older Half Brother Loses Election In Kenya

Mon, 2013-03-11 08:13

Malik Obama suffered a crushing loss in his bid to become governor of Siaya, near the Obama ancestral home. Obama ran on a familiar platform of change.

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Dr. Ben Carson: Healthcare Is 'Upside Down'

Mon, 2013-03-11 08:00

Dr. Ben Carson is known for blazing trails in the neurological field - including breakthrough work separating conjoined twins. Now he's making waves for his political views. Host Michel Martin talks with Dr. Carson about the current state of healthcare in America and his upcoming speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

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