Americans die younger by two years than peers in Europe and Japan
A JAMA study shows the average American may die up to two years earlier than peers in 12 developed countries due to gun violence, drug overdoses, and fatal road injuries. The report notes policy gaps, such as higher alcohol limits and fewer infrastructure safeguards, contribute to the gap.
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New York
Europe
Japan
U.S
America
Journal of the American Medical Association
Austria
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Rebecca Cunningham
University of Michigan
JAMA
National Center For Health Statistics
Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Cunningham
National Institutes of Health
U.K
National Vital Statistics System
World Health Organization Mortality Database
Mardi Gras in New Orleans Celebrates Colorful Costumes and Parades
Crowds capture photos of elaborate outfits as Mardi Gras kicks off with the Krewe of Zulu parade led by the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club. Rex parades follow, with the signature Mardi Gras colors and end-of-day street party on Bourbon Street. Families enjoy the celebration despite the raucous reputation, with beads and coconuts as prized throws.
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Caroline Thomas
New Orleans
The
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club
New
Orleans
Rex
French Quarter
Bourbon Street
Bourbon
Naomi Shows
Covington
Fatal head on train crash in Germany blamed on human error
Ten dead and dozens injured after two commuter trains collided near Bad Aibling in Bavaria on a single-track line. Investigators focus on automatic braking system and driver visibility on the curve as authorities note the crash was caused by human error. One person is missing and may be among the wreckage. 18 seriously hurt and 63 with minor injuries. Prosecutors and police describe limited survival chances for the missing rider.
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Munich
Germany
Dpa
Bad Aibling
Alexander Dobrindt
Deutsche Bahn
ISIS intends U.S. strikes, officials warn lawmakers
U S intelligence chiefs say ISIS aims to strike the United States this year with a small group of trained extremists able to overcome logistics. They warn ISIS may direct and inspire attacks worldwide while North Korea expands its nuclear program and cyber threats loom from Russia, China and others.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Congressional
National Intelligence
James Clapper
Clapper
Vincent Stewart
Defense Intelligence Agency
Europe
al-Qaida
China
Russia
North Korea
Pyongyang
Yongbyon
Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees
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Bloomberg News
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Harvey
North Side
Skull & Bone Gang
Gator
West Palm Beach
Fla
Joshua James
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Palm Beach County
Nicholas Guerin
James
Guerin
Linda
ISIS
Deb Riechmann
Richard Lardner
Associated Press
Beijing
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