Y Chromosome Evolution on a Fast Track
A Nature online study shows the Y chromosome in humans and chimps differs by about 30 percent, far more than the 2 percent difference in the rest of the genome, suggesting rapid evolution over about six million years. The finding cautions that faster Y change does not imply overall male advancement.
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Aftermath in Port au Prince as quake toll climbs
Darkened streets fill with the dead and injured after Tuesday's magnitude 7 earthquake. Crowds gather for safety, bodies line roadways, and aid remains scarce with UN vehicles passing and hospitals overwhelmed. Makeshift camps grow outside government offices and clinics, with water and supplies nearly nonexistent.
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December deficit hits record high
The federal budget deficit for December reached a record $91.85 billion, with the first three months of the budget year totaling $388.51 billion, up 16.8 percent from the year prior. President Obama faces mounting pressure as deficits are projected to hit about $1.5 trillion, with plans to cut them outlined in February’s budget.
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Safety chief warns: avoid cheap metal jewelry for kids
The Consumer Product Safety Commission chief urged parents to remove cheap metal jewelry from children after tests found hazardous levels of lead and cadmium. AP findings showed cadmium above safe levels in some items, with potential for high exposure if swallowed. The agency is actively investigating the jewelry cited in the AP report.
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