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Bison officiallly designated national mammal of U.S.

Reuters -- President Barack Obama on Monday (May 9) officially designated the American bison as the national mammal of the…

Large tornado hits south of Oklahoma City, one death

  (REUTERS) A large and violent tornado hit an area south of Oklahoma City on Monday, causing at least one…

Study suggests fake sweetener link to infant size, obesity

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Pregnant women who drink artificially sweetened beverages may be more likely to have overweight infants than…

‘Second skin’ may eliminate wrinkles, eye bags

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- US scientists have developed a new, transparent polymer material that temporarily tightens sagging skin and eliminates…

World must tighten laws on breast-milk substitutes: UN report

  GENEVA Switzerland (AFP) by Nina Larson   Legislation against the promotion of breast milk substitutes must be significantly tightened if…

Mercury rising: Astronomers gear for planetary alignment

PARIS, France (AFP) Monday 5/9/2016 by Pascale MOLLARD Mariëtte Le Roux-- Astronomers on Monday were preparing for one of the highlights of the skywatchers'…

Statue of Hitler goes for $17.2 mln at NY auction

NEW YORK , United States (AFP) -- A statue of Hitler on his knees was auctioned Sunday for $17.2 million,…

Scientists using smartphone app warn of ‘global sleep crisis’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a "global…

Nasal spray may cure autism

QUEZON City, Philippines - In Norway, experts were able to develop a nasal spray that delivers hormones into the brain,…

Spain reports first case of Zika-related microcephaly

BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) - Spanish health authorities say they have detected the country's first known case of the microcephaly birth…

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