Eight die in shooting at nursing home incident
A lone gunman entered a North Carolina nursing home on Sunday morning and opened fire, killing seven residents and a nurse. Police identified the assailant as Robert W. Washington and investigated the motive and security lapses.
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Federal cigarette tax hike sparks public health debate
The 39 cent tax rises to 1.01 on cigarettes as part of a four percent year long health insurance expansion funding. Medical groups call it a strong incentive to quit and support broader health goals while experts predict a 4 to 7 percent decrease in youth smoking and overall sales.
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Fargo residents rally in church as flood fight continues
Fargo, N D residents attend Sunday services after a levee break swamped a Lutheran school. The Red River retreat slows but flood dangers persist with snow, wind, and a drone and helicopter sandbag operation backed by National Guard.
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Militon man kills three sisters in birthday family tragedy
Kerby Revelus 23 fatally stabbed his sister Samantha a Milton High School senior and decapitated 5-year-old Bianca before wounding Sarafina 9 and being shot by officers as he advanced on another sister. Police described the scene as a killing field with no clear motive.
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Kerby Revelus
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Statins may cut risk of dangerous blood clots
A large international trial shows Crestor halves venous thromboembolism risk in people with high CRP and low LDL. The result adds to earlier findings that statins reduce heart attacks and strokes, potentially persuading more on the fence to start therapy.
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Stanford University
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New England Journal of Medicine
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Paul Ridker
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
Ridker
U.S
AstraZeneca PLC
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