Fianna Fail Edges Toward Narrow Win in Irish Vote
An exit poll by MRBI among 1 239 electors shows Fianna Fail at 44 percent with ally Progressive Democrats at four percent while Bruton s Rainbow coalition led by Fine Gael stands at 27 percent and Labour Democratic Left at 11 percent. The outcome of forming a government remains uncertain as counts begin and turnout is projected around 70 percent of Ireland s 3.6 million population.
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Genes Set the Pace for Elderly Cognitive Power
A joint study by American British and Swedish researchers finds genetic differences largely explain why octogenarians vary in cognitive tasks. Despite education boosting intelligence, inherited genes largely determine spatial, verbal and memory performance in the elderly.
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Gerald McClearn
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Taunts spark fatal shootout at Omni Plastics plant
Santa Fe Springs police said AG inspector Daniel Marsden opened fire at Omni Plastics after reportedly hearing taunts about his sexuality. He killed two coworkers and wounded three others before driving to Los Angeles and fatally shooting himself. An Omni employee recalled Marsden saying I am gay.
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