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Wilko Johnson Dying of Cancer; Rocker 'Happy' With Only Months to Live
Wilko Johnson, the guitarist for cult classic band Dr. Feelgood in the 1970s, is dying of pancreatic cancer. Unlike many who would discouraged by the debilitating disease, however, he claims to be "intensely alive"— so much so that he is considering touring with his music.
Diabetics Twice as Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s
People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's, according to a new study in Japan
Troy Davis Execution: Prison Workers Urged to Refuse Death Order
Troy Davis Supporters are asking the prison workers who are scheduled to administer his lethal injection tomorrow at 7p.m. to abandon their posts, and go on strike.
$500,000 Genius Grant Awarded by MacArthur Foundation to 22 Americans
Twenty-two Americans were awarded a no-strings-attached genius grant for $500,000. Among the list of recipients are a 38-year-old Harvard Professor, a 67-year old-silversmith and a 29-year-old cellist.
6-Ton Satellite Falling to Earth: Crash Will Occur This Week
A 30-foot, 12,500 pound satellite is currently on a crash course with Earth by this weekend, and NASA officials are unsure of where it will hit. The inactive Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, will be the largest piece of space junk to fall to earth in over 30 years.
'Lion King 3D' Reigns at Box Office With $23.9M
Disney’s “The Lion King 3-D” finished at the top of the box office in its opening weekend grossing $29.3 million.