Southern diet linked to higher stroke risk in blacks
A diet rich in fried foods and sugary drinks raises stroke risk, especially for Blacks in the Southeast stroke belt. The study found Blacks were five times more likely than Whites to have the high risk Southern pattern, with South residents more affected. Results presented at the American Stroke Association conference in Honolulu.
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Asteroid 2012 DA14 to Pass Closest in History
NASA scientists say asteroid 2012 DA14 will fly by Earth on February 15 at its nearest approach about 17,000 miles above the planet. Operators note it will miss satellites and pose no impact risk as it glides through a belt roughly 23,000 miles high.
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Manhunt for ex-cop Dorner after LA shootings
An armed former LAPD officer, Christopher Dorner, killed three people including a police officer and wounded others in a rampage. A massive multi-state search followed, with lockdowns, evacuations, and armed patrols across Southern California as authorities warned of further attacks based on Dorner's online manifesto and past dismissal for false statements.
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Defense Panetta admits arming Syrian rebels plan
Panetta and Dempsey acknowledged backing a CIA plan to arm the Syrian opposition, a move opposed by the White House and partly supported by the State Department. Senate questions on Benghazi touched on the episode as lawmakers pressed for details on U.S. actions and timing.
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Blizzard threat snarls Northeast with up to two feet
A nor’easter looms over the Northeast, with up to 2 feet of snow along the I-95 corridor from NYC to Boston. Cities cancel schools and airlines halt flights as forecasters warn of record snow, power outages, and heavy winds. Boston may exceed 2 feet. NYC 10 to 14 inches. Amtrak shuts Friday service.
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