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Cancer-Killing Virus Fights Liver Tumors

A genetically engineered herpes virus, designed to kill cancer cells but leave normal tissue unharmed, has shown early promise in clinical tests, scientists said on Saturday.
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Cocaine from Britain's largest ever cocaine seizure is seen on display in London

UN: Cocaine Usage On the Rise Globally, Stemming From Australia

A report released Tuesday by the United Nation's Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) showed that seizures of cocaine and amphetamine-type stimulants such as ecstasy and meth, have increased dramatically, with 592 kilograms confiscated in 2008-09 compared with 179.5 kilograms just six years prior to the federal findings.
Texas Crew Gaining Control Over Wildfire

Texas Fires Being Contained, But Damage Is High

Texas' fire fighters appear to be winning the battle to contain one of the largest fires since Texas started keeping records for disasters. Local schools opened and all 5,000 resident of Austin who were displaced should be able to see their property on Wednesday
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Miss Universe 2011: Is the Contest Racist?

Judges in Sao Paulo, Brazil will pick the winner of the 2011 Miss Universe Pageant Monday night, and there's a good chance that the winner will be Western-looking. Even if that contestant is from Asia or Latin America.
9/11 Memorial Tribute Lights

Freedom Tower - Rising, Along With U.S., New York

Those who journeyed to Lower Manhattan Sunday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (WTC) no doubt saw something that gave them cause for hope, as the nation continues its long process of healing and restoration: New York's skyline is starting to become whole again.
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Gundlach surprise final witness at L.A. trial

Star bond fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach made a surprise third appearance on the witness stand on Monday in his high-stakes trial with his former employer, Trust Company of the West.

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