Super tasters thinner than nontasters say researchers
Researchers at Rutgers University and others report that people highly sensitive to bitter compounds in foods like broccoli tend to be thinner. In a study of about 50 women in their 40s, super tasters averaged a BMI of 23.5, middle tasters 26.6, and nontasters nearly 30, suggesting taste sensitivity may influence dietary patterns and body weight.
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Davenport Diocese to pay 9 million to abuse victims
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport agreed to pay 9 million to settle 37 abuse claims by priests. The deal, funded by insurance and diocese funds, could avert bankruptcy and ends potential trials over handling abuse cases dating back decades. Bishop William Franklin called for healing and noted staff cuts and property sales may follow.
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Iowa
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Ariz
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Kidney donor jailed for not paying child support
Rob Smitty, 32, who donated a kidney to a man he met online, was jailed in Cleveland Tennessee for failing to pay $8,100 in child support owed to his ex-wife. He surrendered with his attorney after surgery and faces bail or partial payment before release. The transplant, arranged via MatchingDonors.com, followed assurances neither party profited, avoiding legal issues.
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Tenn
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Colorado
Ex-minister guilty in case from Oprah show
A former minister, Ted Eugene Hendrix, 66, pleaded guilty to taking indecent liberties with a child after his adult daughters accused him on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He was sentenced to 36 years in prison. his trial had been delayed after he collapsed. He was arrested in March following a daughter's report to authorities. He did not appear on the show last week.
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N.C
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