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Wrong-hand surgery leads doc to public mea culpa

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 03:50 PM PST

Dr. David Ring, a hand and arm surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital, went public with a serious medical mistake.Dr. David C. Ring, a Boston surgeon, described in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine how a series of personal and systemic mistakes led him to operate on the wrong hand of a 65-year-old woman.




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CIA faces second probe over tape destruction

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 03:15 PM PST

Officials of the National Archives signal they will reopen a probe into whether the CIA's destruction of interrogation videotapes violated federal records law.

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Top drug recalls a bitter pill for consumers

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 02:28 PM PST

With bugs in baby formula, glass flakes in intravenous drugs and foul odors emanating from Lipitor and children's Tylenol, a steady stream of high profile product recalls is undermining confidence in top drugmakers.

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Report: Prince William, Kate Middleton to wed in 2011

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 01:59 PM PST

After eight years of dating and two brief splits, Prince William and love Kate Middleton will finally tie the knot next year, multiple sources confirm to the new Us Weekly, out today.

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Risks grow for those whose lives straddle border

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 01:20 PM PST

Business owner Raymond Palacio, center, greets University of Texas at El Paso students Manuel Acosta, left, and Eder Diaz, second left, as he enters a Business Administration room for a talk with students in El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 20. Acosta, 25, and Diaz, 23, were shot and killed Tuesday, Nov. 2, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, according to Mexican and U.S. authorities.Eder Diaz and Manuel Acosta were Americans whose lives straddled the border, business students attending classes at the University of Texas at El Paso but living in Ciudad Juarez amid family and friends.




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Key BP spill evidence at risk, rig owner says

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 12:34 PM PST

The blowout preventer stack, right, and lower marine riser stack, left, from the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill, are seen at the NASA Michaud Assembly facility in New Orleans on Sept. 13.The now infamous blowout preventer from the doomed Gulf oil rig is in danger of corroding and its value as a key piece of evidence may be compromised, the owner of the rig alleges.




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Posted: 10 Nov 2010 12:34 PM PST

1 in 10 kids in U.S. has ADHD, new study says

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 02:17 PM PST

Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. children has ADHD, a sizable increase from a few years earlier that government scientists think might be explained by growing awareness and better screening.

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The write-in counting is underway in Alaska

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 12:30 PM PST

Despite the lawsuit filed by GOP nominee Joe Miller's camp, the counting of write-in ballots in the still-undecided Senate race in Alaska is now underway.Despite the lawsuit filed by GOP nominee Joe Miller's camp, the counting of write-in ballots in the still-undecided Senate race in Alaska is now underway.




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Video: FDA proposes graphic cigarette warnings

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 12:22 PM PST

Nov. 10: FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg discusses her agency's proposal to put graphic warning labels on cigarette cartons, warning of the serious health consequences of smoking. (Other)FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg discusses her agency's proposal to put graphic warning labels on cigarette cartons, warning of the serious health consequences of smoking. (Other)




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9 most subversive children’s books ever written

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 10:25 AM PST

Ever notice how many kids' books encourage 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds to stick it to the man? From "Madeline" to "Curious George," here are examples of subversive works that are sure to get little ones thinking for themselves.

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Sunburned whales? Ozone hole could be culprit

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 07:53 AM PST

This blue whale, photographed in Mexico's Gulf of California, shows blistered skin tied to excessive radiation.Scientists say some whale species off the Mexican coast are showing signs of severe sunburn that might be caused by the damaged ozone layer's decreased ability to block ultraviolet radiation.




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Newsweek: How cell phones are changing the world

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 12:18 PM PST

Cell phones now allow Masai tribesmen in Kenya to bank the proceeds from selling cattle; Iranian protesters to organize in secret; North Koreans to communicate with the outside world; Afghan villagers to alert Coalition soldiers to Taliban forces; insurgents to blow up roadside bombs in Iraq; and charities to see, in real time, when HIV drugs run out in the middle of Malawi.

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Video: Suspects sought in teen's beating death

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 10:08 AM PST

Nov. 10: Police are looking for more suspects who they believe were involved in the random attack on a Georgia teen, who was beaten to death outside a party. Douglas County D.A. David McDade discusses the case. (Other)Police are looking for more suspects who they believe were involved in the random attack on a Georgia teen, who was beaten to death outside a party. Douglas County D.A. David McDade discusses the case. (Other)




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Woman sentenced in antifreeze margarita death

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 11:10 AM PST

A woman drew a 23-year prison sentence Wednesday for killing her alcoholic boyfriend by lacing a jug of margarita cocktails with antifreeze at her apartment.

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Posted: 10 Nov 2010 11:10 AM PST

Video: Democrats clash over minority leader

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 10:58 AM PST

Nov. 10: Politico's Andy Barr discusses who will claim the Democrats number two spot in Congress. (Other)Politico's Andy Barr discusses who will claim the Democrats number two spot in Congress. (Other)




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Eight countries where the dollar goes furthest

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 08:16 AM PST

Ancient architecture, bustling cafes and thriving nightlife — all the hallmarks of a European vacation are available at a deep discount in Hungary. In an era of a declining dollar, many Americans think they can't afford a European vacation — and that they'll never get a chance to see the continent's ancient architecture, bustling cafés and thriving nightlife.




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Indonesian volcano erupts, canceling flights

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 10:06 AM PST

Mount Merapi spews massive clouds of ash behind Prambanan temple in Klaten, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Indonesia's most volatile volcano spewed clouds of ash high into the sky Wednesday, forcing international airlines to again cancel flights and President Obama to cut his trip short.




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Kinect and your kids: What works, what won't

Posted: 10 Nov 2010 04:45 AM PST

In Kinect Sports' "Show Off & Share" mode, you get to watch highlights of your performance. Here you can get a sense of how poorly the system would track a 2-year-old kid, especially in the typical set-up. The minimimum recommended height for effective play is 40 inches.Though the controller-free game system seems ideal for small kids, there is a minimum height requirement, and some other technological hurdles. Here are tips for maximizing the Kinect's family friendliness.




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