Maryland teen touts open access cancer screening method
Vanessa Miller reports a 16 year old from Maryland inspired by a family friend’s death created a rapid inexpensive cancer screening using Google Wikipedia and YouTube. The work is linked to a broader push for open access in science stressing free online research.
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Iowa City
Maryland
Google
Wikipedia
YouTube
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Chris Diaz
University of Iowa
Public Library of Science
BioMed Central
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Snowy Day Snarls Interstate Traffic Across Iowa
Snow blanketed the region with 2 to 3 inches slowing travel Sunday across interstates and side streets. Drivers faced slick roads as winter conditions disrupted a broad area on page 2A.
Unrest grows in Ukraine protests target Soviet symbol
Ukrainian protesters angry at Moscow influence rid the streets of a Soviet symbol on Sunday. Pushing back against Russia backed governance, demonstrators rallied in the capital and other cities seeking independence from Moscow's sway.
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Ukraine
Russia
Soviet Union
Community: Breaking Down Barriers for an Openly Lesbian Senior
A senior citizen publicly identifies as lesbian and discusses the challenges of aging openly. The feature examines social barriers, community support, and personal resilience within older LGBTQ+ communities.
Johnson edges Woods in Northwestern Mutual Challenge
Zach Johnson proves his competitive drive by defeating Tiger Woods in a Sunday match at the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge in Cedar Rapids. Johnson's victory highlights his resilient form as he outplays Woods in a high profile outing.
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Tiger Cedar Rapids
Zach Johnson
Tiger Woods
Northwestern Mutual
Coalition against nutrition based limits on food stamps
An unusual alliance of food producers and officials opposes restricting food stamp purchases by nutrition. A Columbus mother of three describes hardship from the policy while noting the public would favor limits on unhealthy items. U S Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack calls separating foods a nightmare. The piece appears on page 10A.
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Washington
Nicole Blakey
Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Agriculture
Tom Vilsack
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Courts scoff at integrity grade for Iowa judges
The Center for Public Integrity scored Iowa judges poorly on financial disclosure standards, but state leaders dismiss the report as insignificant. The center cited examples of judges with stock ties to litigated companies, while Iowa officials defend current rules and fairness.
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Center For Public Integrity
Supreme Court
Lowa
Guy Cook
Iowa State Bar Association
Des Moines
Cook
Chip Baltimore
Iowa House
Tense drift marks China Japan ties in maritime clash
Biden urged both nations to create effective communication channels to prevent escalation as disputes over maritime territory deepen. Abe and Xi have spoken briefly once, and foreign ministers have not met in 14 months with coast guard and military contact at zero.
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Tokyo
Joe Biden
Japan
China
Shinzo Abe
Xi Jinping
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