Women at Naval Academy sustain knee injuries at higher rate
A study by four academy physicians finds female midshipmen at the U S Naval Academy are nearly ten times more likely to tear knee ligaments during military training than men. Six of 1956 women versus five of 15871 men injured. overall knee injury ratio 2.44 times higher for women. Navy reviews the study but keeps training unchanged.
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Spiderman burglar conviction points to Miami case
A former Army para trooper suspected as Miami's Spiderman burglar was convicted of stealing a high rise condo contents including a laptop, jewelry and cash. Derrick James, 33, faces up to 40 years and is to be sentenced February 10 after surveillance video tied him to the Bristol Towers break in. Authorities allege a string of more than 130 burglaries, with a thief who could climb 30 stories between balconies.
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White House decked as Winter Wonderland for holidays
The White House glitters with a winter wonderland theme chosen by Hillary Rodham Clinton. Frosted birch trees, a 18 foot Blue Room tree with 2,700 lights, and sugar sculpted figures of Buddy and Socks highlight festive decor. The event features a Congressional Ball and guests as political pets star in edible gingerbread displays.
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Radiation belts become killer to orbiting astronauts and satellites
San Francisco based scientists warn Van Allen belts can intensify abruptly, accelerating electrons to near light speed and creating dangerous "killer electrons" that can penetrate a half inch of aluminum, threatening spacecraft and crew. The finding, shared at an American Geophysical Union meeting, challenges the view of belts as stable.
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