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Harvard study claims earlier mammograms could save lives

Let the debate begin ... again. New research from Harvard University suggests mammograms before age 50 could drastically reduce the number of breast cancer deaths. The study, published Monday, followed more than 7,300 women diagnosed with breast…

Hillary Clinton Expected to Make Statement on Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton heads to the White House for a private meeting with President Obama and then a forum on combating wildlife trafficking, one of the many programs pursued by Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation.

Psychological lift to Tokyo Stock Exchange comes with Japan's 2020 Olympics win

Tokyo stock prices surged on Monday, elevated by shares in likely Olympics-related sectors, including construction, real estate, retail and advertising companies. The Japanese Nikkei Stock Average closed on a one-month high, up 344.42 points to 14, 205.23.

#INSIDENEWSHOUR

"It's anchorman, not anchorlady! And that is a scientific fact." - Ron Burgundy, wrong again. Tonight @NewsHour— gwen ifill (@gwenifill) September 9, 2013…

The Syrian conflict, comic-book style

If there was a comic strip of the recent history of Syria, this would be it. Writer Mike Duncan and artist Jason Novak illustrated the ongoing Syria situation over seven pages in their comic titled "We're About to…

FROM THE WIRE

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will urge Syria to put its chemical weapons under international control. (AP/Reuters) H/T Joshua Barajas JS…

"There's no rule that says as you get later in the season the hurricanes get weaker. That is a myth."--Dennis Feltgen, meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center. H/T Ellen…

Secretary of State John Kerry to Participate in Google + Hangout

By News Desk

On Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. EDT., Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a Google + Hangout on Syria. New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof will host the hangout, Syria: Weighing the U.S. Response, along with journalist…

NAACP president steps down with plans to start PAC for minority candidates

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's president and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous announced Sunday he plans to resign from his position at one of the country's oldest and largest civil rights organizations.

Shields and Brooks on Immigration and the NFL

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