Obama Clinton race to North Carolina primary
In North Carolina the May 6 primary awards 115 delegates as Obama aims to capitalize on black support and Clinton faces a tougher path. Voter registration soars with record turnout expected, and same-day registration may boost turnout further.
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Near extinction hint found in ancient human DNA study
A genetic study suggests humans nearly faced extinction 70,000 years ago with populations possibly dropping to about 2,000. Researchers led by Doron Behar and Saharon Rosset trace deep splits among early groups in Africa and link climate extremes to population declines before the Stone Age expansion.
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Doron Behar
Rambam Medical Center
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Saharon Rosset
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N.Y
Tel Aviv University
Meave Leakey
New Home Sales Plunge To Record Low In March
Washington reports new home sales fell 8.5 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 526,000, the slowest pace since October 1991. The March median price dropped 13.3 percent year over year, the steepest since July 1970, amid a broader housing slump following earlier existing-home declines.
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