Aug 03 2011
President Approves Birth Control Without a Co-Pay
Starting next year, many health insurance plans will be required to cover contraceptive services without charging patients a co-payment.
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Aug 03 2011
9/11 Victim Family Suing for Suffering
The family of a man who died in a Sept. 11 plane crash is asking to be paid for her son's fear and suffering, but what's it worth?
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Aug 02 2011
Court Upholds Right to Patent Genes
A federal appeals court ruled that genes can be patented, overturning a lower court decision that had shocked the biotechnology industry.
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Jul 26 2011
Kate Middleton: Public Health Threat?
Her "teeny, tiny" wedding dress is on display -- but will images of the thin Duchess lead to an epidemic?
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Jul 22 2011
Frequent TV Viewers More Likely to Vote on Looks
Looks obviously influence viewers' perceptions of candidates. But some are easier to charm than others.
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Jul 21 2011
Holly Bobo and Politics of Missing Persons
Why do some missing persons cases stay in the news, while others fade away?
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Jul 17 2011
Crisis in Japan: Humor Amidst Tragedy
Despite the earthquake, tsunami and radiation crisis in Japan, the human spirit still finds a way to find humor in the chaos.
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Jul 15 2011
How to Make a Discovery News Reader Angry
This week we hit a few of the hot-button issues that really get our readers talking -- and angry.
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Jul 07 2011
Privacy and the UK Phone Hacking Scandal
The British tabloid is shutting down over a phone tapping scandal; what does it say about privacy in the modern era?
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Jul 06 2011
Caylee Anthony’s Unsolved Death Joins Long List
Many Americans expect that almost all crimes -- especially sensational murders -- will be solved. But often, as in the case of Caylee Anthony, they're not.
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