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Mammograms May Cut Breast Cancer Deaths by 28%

Jun 18, 2014 01:51 AM EDT

A new study shows that the benefits of mammograms outweigh the risks and can reduce breast cancer deaths by nearly 30 percent.

Rare Twin Tornadoes Strike Nebraska Killing One, Injuring 16

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Jun 17, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Lethal twin tornadoes struck the northeast region of Nebraska on Monday, killing one and resulting in 16 injured. It is estimated that the twisters destroyed 50% to 75% of the town of Pilger.

US Clinches 2-1 Win Against Ghana in Thrilling World Cup Match

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Jun 17, 2014 01:04 AM EDT

The U.S. national team clinched a 2-1 win against Ghana on Monday. The win was particularly bittersweet U.S. athletes and fans as Ghana had eliminated the US from the Cup four years ago.

US Doctors Speed Test Lung Cancer Drugs in Lung-MAP Study

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Jun 17, 2014 12:59 AM EDT

In a first-of-its kind nationwide experiment called Lung-MAP, US doctors will speed-test lung cancer drugs in collaboration with government, drug companies, private cancer foundations and cancer advocacy groups to allow new drugs to reach the market and offer help to terminally ill patients.

President Obama Deploying 275 Troops to Iraq

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Jun 16, 2014 10:09 PM EDT

President Barack Obama announced on Monday that 275 troops will be deployed to Iraq with the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.

ISIS Could Launch Next 9/11 Attack - US Politicians

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Jun 16, 2014 10:06 PM EDT

U.S. Republicans have started to raise concerns over the growing power of ISIS and the threat the militant group poses to U.S. national security.

F1 Champion Michael Schumacher Out of Coma, Left French Hospital

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Jun 16, 2014 06:34 AM EDT

Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has woken up from a medically induced coma and reportedly left the French hospital where he was staying in order to pursue rehabilitation elsewhere.

Starbucks Offers To Fund Employees' College Education

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Jun 16, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

Starbucks will be starting a new program which will offer U.S. employees the opportunity to obtain a degree at Arizona State University at a discounted rate.

Japanese World Cup Fans Prove to be the Best Ever by Cleaning Up Their Stadium Sections Post Match

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Jun 16, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

Japanese fans were captured in photos cleaning up their stadium sections following the Japan vs. Ivory Coast match at the FIFA World Cup.

ISIS Militants Claim Mass Execution of Iraqi Forces

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Jun 16, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

Militants posted photographs on an ISIS website on Sunday showing the supposed mass execution of Iraqi soldiers. The extremist group claims to have killed 1,700 soldiers in a mass execution.

U.S. Radio Deejay Casey Kasem Dead At 82

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Jun 16, 2014 03:26 AM EDT

Iconic DJ Casey Kasem passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The entertainer suffered from a progressive form of dementia called Lewy body disease.

Kanye West Goes on Crazy Rant at Bonnaroo

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Jun 15, 2014 05:32 AM EDT

Kanye West went on a profanity-laced rant on Friday while playing at Bonnarro Music & Arts Festival.

Paris' Love Lock Bridge Collapses Under Weight of Thousands of Padlocks

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Jun 13, 2014 10:06 PM EDT

A portion of the iconic Pont des Arts bridge in Paris collapsed under the weight of thousands of locks earlier this week, forcing authorities to close off the area. It is common practice for tourists to write names on padlocks and attach them to the bridge.

Kylie and Kendall YA Novel Receives Love from Young Fans but Bombs Online

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Jun 13, 2014 09:46 PM EDT

Kylie and Kendall Jenner are currently promoting their latest project, a book they co-wrote titled Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia. While young fans have been lining up to buy the book and get the two sisters to sign it, online reviews have been less than positive.

Woman Who Drove with Dying Man on Car Gets Prison Time

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Jun 13, 2014 09:44 PM EDT

A substance-abuse counselor who hit a pedestrian and drove for another 2 miles with the dying man on her windshield has been sentenced to 55 years to life in prison.