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Fawcett's death spotlights a rare cancer
ATLANTA - In a perverse twist of medical fate, Farrah Fawcett has become the poster girl for anal cancer, a rare disease often linked to a sexually transmitted virus.
People:Farrah Fawcett Katie Couric
2009-07-02
Iran's crackdown quiets streets but not anger
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.
Nations:Iran United Arab Emirates People:Barack Obama Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Activities:2009 Iran Election Source:(AP)
2009-06-28
Jobs' liver transplant shows power of the rich
A celebrity like Apple CEO Steve Jobs scores a rare organ transplant and the world wonders: Did he game the system? The rich have plenty of advantages that others don't. But winning the "transplant lottery" involves more than the size of your wallet -- and true medical need.
Nations:U.S. People:Steve Jobs Source:(AP)
2009-06-28
US troop pullback to test new US-Iraq relationship
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US troop pullback in Iraq next week will serve as a test for the United States, which wants to move from a warlike to a diplomatic footing with Baghdad despite fears of militants and Iran.
Nations:Iraq Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AFP)
2009-06-26
RI closer to changing state name over slavery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The country's smallest state has the longest official name: "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations."
Nations:U.S. Activities:African-American Slavery Source:(AP)
2009-06-26
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