Large, powerful Earl nearing U.S. coast
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:34 EDT
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Large and powerful Hurricane Earl prepared to take a swipe at the Eastern Seaboard Thursday as residents from North Carolina to Massachusetts scrambled to ready themselves for its arrival. Hurricane warnings and watches stretched from North Carolina to Delaware, and covered parts of Massachusetts.
Hurricane worries Labor Day travelers
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:15:48 EDT
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The menace of Hurricane Earl comes at a bad time for any of the vacation-starved Americans who are heading to parts of the East Coast this Labor Day weekend.
Workers safe after oil platform fire
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:03:24 EDT
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An oil and gas production platform has exploded 80 miles off the central coast of Louisiana, with 13 people overboard, including one injured, the Coast Guard said Thursday morning.
Cap on BP's ruptured oil well to be removed
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:53:09 EDT
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Thad Allen, the government's point man on the oil disaster, said crews are expected to begin efforts Thursday to remove the blowout preventer on BP's ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico.
Discovery Channel HQ given 'all clear'
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:27:50 EDT
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Authorities gave an "all clear" early Thursday after sweeping the headquarters of the Discovery Channel in Silver Spring, Maryland, where police shot and killed a man who was holding three hostages.
FDA agents visit Iowa farms that recalled eggs
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:50:54 EDT
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Federal agents visited Hillandale Farms and Wright County Egg, which have recalled more than half a billion eggs in the wake of the salmonella outbreak, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Mideast peace talks to resume in Washington
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:20:34 EDT
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Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians will start Thursday as President Barack Obama urged both sides to come up with a peaceful solution to the long running Mideast conflict.
Police: Rapper T.I. and his wife arrested in Los Angeles
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:42:47 EDT
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Police arrested rapper T.I. and his wife in California after they were allegedly found in possession of a controlled substance.
Adult texters catching up to teens
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:49:39 EDT
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Grown-ups don't text as much as teens -- at least not yet. A new survey suggests they may be catching up.
Player won't be tackled by flu again
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:18:03 EDT
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It was the fifth game of the 2009 Ohio State University football season, and offensive lineman Andy Miller cheered as the Buckeyes sprinted past the Indiana Hoosiers, 33-14, the fourth win of the year. The campus was brimming with excitement, yet for Miller the occasion was bittersweet.
Oil sheen reported after platform fire
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:19:17 EDT
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An oil and gas platform caught fire today off the Louisiana coast and there are reports of a sheen in the water, Gov. Jindal says. All platform workers are safe, officials say.
Earl expected near Outer Banks tonight
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:26:48 EDT
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Hurricane Earl is forecast to be just off the North Carolina coast tonight. The storm, now a Category 3, has top sustained winds of 125 mph.
Residents in Earl's path stock up
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:42:22 EDT
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Chris Meek put his motorcycle in storage in Wilmington, North Carolina, to protect it from Hurricane Earl as the Category 4 hurricane headed toward the North Carolina coast.
BP uncapping oil well in Gulf
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:53:09 EDT
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Thad Allen, the government's point man on the oil disaster, said crews are expected to begin efforts Thursday to remove the blowout preventer on BP's ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mideast peace talks start
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:20:24 EDT
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Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians will start Thursday as President Barack Obama urged both sides to come up with a peaceful solution to the long running Mideast conflict.
Sheriff Arpaio sued by Justice Dept.
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:13:45 EDT
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Justice Department civil rights lawyers filed suit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona on Thursday after talks collapsed on a deal to provide federal investigators with requested documents.
Apple revamps web TV offerings
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:53:43 EDT
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With Wednesday's announcement that it will be revamping its web TV offerings, Apple has made its most serious push into an emerging, and increasingly crowded, field.
Hawking: God didn't create universe
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:40:28 EDT
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God did not create the universe, world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book that aims to banish a divine creator from physics.
She drops 100 pounds, gains new life
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:03:53 EDT
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I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads.
Natalie Portman gets Oscar buzz
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:48:26 EDT
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Has Queen Amidala turned to the dark side?
Shakedown by Jamaica's radical sheik
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:49:45 EDT
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Sheik Abdullah El-Faisal's teachings have been connected to the shoe bomber, suicide bombings in England and even 9/11. To get an interview with him, journalists should have plenty of cash on hand.
Mideast agreement in 1 year?
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:20:24 EDT
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Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians will start Thursday as President Obama urged both sides to come up with a peaceful solution to the long-running Mideast conflict.
Russian held in Spain for nightclub fire that killed 156
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:59:00 EDT
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Investigators have arrested a suspect from Russia in connection with a fire that killed 156 people in a nightclub in Russia in 2009, the Spanish National Police said Thursday.
Stephen Hawking: God didn't create universe
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:41:37 EDT
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God did not create the universe, world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book that aims to banish a divine creator from physics.
Petraeus: Taliban reconciliation holds promise
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:59:35 EDT
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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan Thursday to consult with political and military officials.
At least 1 dead in second day of Mozambique riots
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:41:35 EDT
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At least one person was killed Thursday as riots in the southern African nation of Mozambique continued into a second day, the director of a hospital told a local television station.
Deadly rioting in Indonesia over death of prisoner
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:54:51 EDT
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The death of a man in police custody has led to deadly riots and six deaths in Indonesia, police said on Thursday.
West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece, health officials say
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:51:03 EDT
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West Nile Virus has killed 13 people in northern Greece and sickened another 143, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
Taliban claim responsibility for Lahore blasts
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:40:43 EDT
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The death toll from a trio of suicide attacks during a Shiite processions in Lahore, Pakistan, grew to 31 Thursday, authorities said Thursday.
Actress on minerals, violence
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:50:34 EDT
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With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.
Breaking: Sheen Reported on the Water as Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:28:20 -0400
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'Discovery' Gunman's Sordid Past: He Was People Smuggler
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:41:03 -0400
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Discovery Channel gunman James Lee was once convicted of smuggling illegal immigrants across the U.S. border and was proud of his job, but later came to refer to illegal immigrants as "filth" and their children as "anchor baby filth." His brother says James Lee probably wanted the police to kill him.
Amanda Knox is Innocent: Retired FBI Agent
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:39:26 -0400
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Veteran FBI Special Agent Steve Moore says he believes imprisoned American student Amanda Knox is innocent and had no part in murdering her British roommate while the two were studying in Italy. Knox's appeal is set to begin in November.
Its Name Is Earl: Storm Closes In on Carolinas
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:03 -0400
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Hurricane Earl is bigger, stronger, faster and heading closer to North Carolina's outer banks. Residents are bracing for Earl's impact as the category 4 storm gathered strength overnight.
Israelis, Palestinians Resume Peace Talks
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:12:57 -0400
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Cautious US relaunches direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks after 2 years
Rapper T.I., Wife Arrested on Drug Charges
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:48 -0400
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Rapper T.I., wife arrested on drug charges during LA traffic stop
Flimsy Rich: Luxury Foreclosures Up Big Time
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:40 -0400
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While the pace of foreclosures has receded in the general housing market, it continues to rise in well-to-do pockets of the country, especially Southern California. In growing numbers, minor and major celebrities as well as ex-athletes are seeing their million-dollar homes revert to lender ownership, foreclosure analysts said
Dead Suspect May Be Linked to 4 Slayings
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:27:26 -0400
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Dead suspect may be linked to at least 4 slayings; police find gruesome scene at Calif. home
Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox Probe
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:21:09 -0400
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Pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan pleads guilty for its off-label promotion of Botox and will pay $600 million to settle a longstanding federal investigation into whether the company's marketing of the drug's use misled physicians.
Jon Gosselin's Alleged Extortion: Pathetic Payday or Ex-Girlfriend's Gossip?
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:28 -0400
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Just how desperate is Jon Gosselin for a buck? According to ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman, the former 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star tried to extort bewteen $50,000 and $100,000 from ex-wife Kate, by threatening to report her to Child Protective Services if she didn't cough up the cash.
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No Party for Paris: Vegas Hot Spots Shut Doors
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:59:18 -0400
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Hollywood's preeminent party queen needs to find a new place to play. Paris Hilton has been banned from two Las Vegas hot spots following her arrest last week for alleged possession of cocaine. Wednesday, a Wynn Resorts spokesperson told The Associated Press that Hilton is no longer welcome at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Meanwhile, Hilton's boyfriend, Cy Waits, has been 'separated' from his new managerial position at Tryst Nightclub at Wynn and the XS The Nightclub at Encore.
I Heart Boobies: Edgy Bracelets Irritate Schools
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:54:57 -0400
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A 1-inch thick rubber bracelet has caused quite a stir in schools across the country, despite the positive message its wearers believe it sends.
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:36:09 -0400
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In an exclusive interview with "This Week's" Christiane Amanpour, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said he was worried about Princess Diana after her marriage with Prince Charles ended.
Catty vs. Classy: 'Real Housewives' Losers
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:25:56 -0400
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This week, Bravo unveiled the ladies of the upcoming 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' featuring Camille Grammer, the soon-to-be ex-wife of actor Kelsey Grammer. A preview clip of the series reveals a casino queen who travels everywhere with her tiny dog Giggy, a British restaurateur with a live-in, gay, personal trainer, and so much collagen that the casts' lips could probably serve as life preservers.
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Female Athletes: Too Fit to Get Pregnant
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:05:36 -0400
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About 12 percent of all infertility cases are women in sports; long-distance runners and ballet dancers are the most vulnerable.
Arizona Family Grows Garden in Backyard Pool
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:54:06 -0400
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Arizona family raises chicken, fish and grows vegetables in pool.
WATCH: Officer Flips Driver During DWI Stop?
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:28:02 -0400
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A Texas man files a complaint after being knocked unconscious by a DPS officer.
WATCH: Coach Strands Injured Player on Bench
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:28:10 -0400
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The Texas high school football player had a broken knee.
WATCH: NFL Cheerleader Wins $11M Lawsuit
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:14:20 -0400
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Sarah Jones sued thedirty.com after they claimed she had venereal diseases.
WATCH: Can a $2 Pill Save Your Life?
Posted: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:38:46 -0400
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U.K. study signals benefits of treating heart failure with angina medication Ivabradine.
George's Must-Reads: When the 'Outsiders' Are In
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:04:41 -0400
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Tony Blair: 'A Journey: My Political Life'
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:49:08 -0400
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In A Journey: My Political Life, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair admitted he shed tears for victims of the Iraq war, said Britain's late Princess Diana was extraordinarily captivating, and praised former U.S. President Bill Clinton. He also opened up about using alcohol as a prop.
College Application: Sample Essay, Tips
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:09:36 -0400
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When it comes to applying to a college or university, many students fear the personal essay above all. Get college application and admissions tips for your college essay from expert Bari Norman and read a sample of a student's personal essay before and after Norman's edits.
Tips To Max Out College Financial Aid
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:48:27 -0400
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Even in this economy, students can find help to pay for college.
Download: Childhood Vaccination Checklist
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:20:05 -0400
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Get Fit: Home Exercise Equipment
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:28 -0400
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Do you workout? Are you getting the results you want? Maintaining a physical fitness regimen isn't easy. The demands of work and family life are a challenge, and expensive gym memberships may seem like a luxury in these hard times. Have you considered working out at home? The Wall Street Journal's Wendy Bounds appeared on Good Morning America this morning to talk about some new fitness equipment that can make a workout at home more fun and effective.
Eyes on Clinton as She Leads Mideast Peace Talks
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:34:21 -0400
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As President Obama pushes a new round of Mideast peac talks, opinions are split on whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has skills to necessary for negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.
The Conversation: Child Poet a YouTube Star
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:57 -0400
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Samuel Chelpka recites poems flawlessly -- and he's only three-years-old.
Reverse Gender Gap? Some Women Earn More
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:40:27 -0400
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A growing number of women across the country are upending the conventional wisdom about a gender gap in pay. Unmarried women without children under age 30 earn 8 percent more on average than their male counterparts, according to a new study of Census data from Reach Advisors, a market research firm.
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:58:19 -0400
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In an exclusive interview with "This Week's" Christiane Amanpour, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said it was difficult for him to convince the Queen of England to acknowledge Princess Diana following her sudden death in 1997, the year Blair became prime minister.
Alcohol and Health: Why the Sober Die Sooner
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:15:43 -0400
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While the debate over the possible health benefits of alcohol continues to rage, new research sheds light on why, and to what extent those who drink, live longer than their sober peers.
Botox Maker to Plead Guilty, Pay $600 Million
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:03:14 -0400
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Allergan pleads guilty to charge it led docs to use Botox for unapproved uses.
Apple Goes 'Wild' Over New iPods
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:38:13 -0400
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Apple's New iPods Unveiled by CEO Steve Jobs
The Conversation: Selling the Fountain of Youth
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:50:48 -0400
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With baby boomers now reaching retirement age, more Americans are pursing the goal of looking and feeling young with measures far more drastic than the beauty creams and cosmetic procedures of the past. Author Arlene Weintraub's new book, "Selling the Fountain of Youth," tracks the explosion of the anti-aging business in the past two decades into an $88 billion industry.
Can You Identify a False Confession?
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:07:59 -0400
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Wayne and Sharmon Stock were found viciously murdered in their Nebraska farmhouse, apparently killed on Easter Sunday, 2006. The tiny town of Murdock, Nebr., where many hadn't locked their doors for years, was in utter disbelief. But soon there would be two bewilderingly different first-hand accounts of the murder. Two videotaped confessions -- by completely different people. One would turn out to be totally innocent. Can you tell which is which? Watch 20/20 Friday at 10 p.m. ET for the answer.
Tanzanian With Albinism Gets New Arms
Posted: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:35:20 -0400
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Persons with albinism, like 28-year-old single mother Mariamu Staford, are being hunted down and murdered; their bodies sold on the black market and used in witchdoctor potions, all because of a superstitious belief that the limbs of albinos possess special powers. Nearly 60 albinos have been murdered in the last three years. Both of Staford's arms were chopped off in the vicious attack, which left her unable to feed or clothe herself, or care for her young son. Staford comes to the United States with help from ABC News and gets fitted for a custom set of prosthetic limbs.
Africans With Albinism Hunted in Tanzania
Posted: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:34:25 -0400
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In Tanzania, a tourist mecca known for safaris and visits to Mount Kilimanjaro, people with albinism who have faced discrimination are now being hunted down like animals. Since 2007, 54 Tanzanians with albinism, including children, have been murdered by gangs of men who hack off arms, legs or genitals. Observers say even more cases of attacks have gone unreported. 'Primetime' traveled to Tanzania to investigate.
WATCH: Tanzanian With Albinism Visits Capitol Hill
Posted: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:38:48 -0400
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After gruesome attack, Mariamu Staford helps raise awareness on albino killings.
How to Help Tanzanians with Albinism
Posted: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:43:02 -0400
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Learn about organizations working to help protect albinos in Tanzania.
Piece of Brain Removed to Stop Single Mom's Seizures
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:13:18 -0400
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Surgery to Remove Piece of Brain Is Hoped to Cure Single Mother's Epileptic Seizures
WATCH: Easier Treatment for Head Lice
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:31:32 -0400
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A new treatment called NatrOVA will kill the lice and the eggs at once.
WATCH: Web Extra: Dr. Besser on Household Lice
Posted: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:34:53 -0500
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GMA's Medical Expert tells you how to avoid spreading lice at home.
Baby Gets New Life After Facial Reconstruction
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:12:16 -0400
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Surgical team operates on newborn's forehead.
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