Avery's Bucket List: Parents pen blog for baby dying of spinal muscular atrophy
CBS News
Repligen has reported positive results from Phase I study of RG3039 for the potential treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The blinded, ascending, single dose study demonstrated that RG3039 was well tolerated at all doses administered and showed Repligen has reported positive results from Phase I study of RG3039 for the potential treatment of spinal [...]
Read MoreRajon Rondo suspended one game by NBA
USA TODAY
Word on Rajon Rondo's possible suspension for Game 2 of the Boston Celtics/Atlanta Hawks first round series has yet to come down, but if David Stern's comments today should serve as any indication, you probably shouldn't Boston Celtics star point guard Rajon Rondo was ejected in the final minute of their game 1 playoff match [...]
Read MoreTitanic II, a replica of famed ship, to be built by Australian billionaire
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Would you take a trip on Titanic II's maiden voyage? Seems a little too much like tempting fate. Titanic II. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/aust ralian-billionaire-plans-build-titanic-i i-064606594.html. PTI MELBOURNE, 30 APRIL: An Australian mining magnate today unveiled plans to build Titanic II, which may make its maiden voyage from England to New York in 2016, a century after the [...]
Read MoreRajon Rondo suspended one game by NBA
USA TODAY
The Celtics barely showed up against Atlanta scoring just 74 points and now could be without point guard Rajon Rondo after he was ejected for bumping an official. The thought that San Antonio is the best team now in the playoffs was not disproved by The latest Rajon Rondo drama could be bad news for [...]
Read MoreDid the Cowboys give up too much for Morris Claiborne?
WFAA
They didn't do that with LSU CB Morris Claiborne, yet still pulled off a stunning draft on the first day of the 2012 NFL Draft. The Cowboys sent their second round pick and the No. 14 overall pick to St. Louis for the Rams' No. 6 overall pick. Dallas Cowboys are all excited, one way [...]
Read MoreThe tallest buildings in the world
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The Willis Tower in Chicago, formerly known as the Sears Tower, currently remains the record holder for the tallest building in the United States at a height of 1450 feet. One World Trade Center, the giant monolith being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks, will lay claim to the [...]
Read MoreDan Savage, Bullying and the Truth about Gays and the Bible
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On Monday, Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy interviewed Rick Tuttle, a California high school teacher who had some students walk out of an anti-bullying speech given by columnist and gay rights activist Dan Savage earlier by Breitbart News 13 hours ago post a comment Andrew Breitbart was very much aware of Dan Savage and [...]
Read MoreKentucky Derby contenders met as juveniles
Chicago Sun-
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Penny Chenery, Lucien Laurin and Ron Turcotte found the Kentucky Derby winner's circle in 1972 with a runner named Riva Ridge. They liked the place so much they decided to come back, and the big red horse named Secretariat provided In honor of the 138th Kentucky Derby coming up on Saturday, May [...]
Read MoreVontaze Burfict gets a chance with Cincinnati Bengals
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With the twelfth pick of round four (107 overall), the Kansas City Chiefs select Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict. by Doug Haller – Apr. 26, 2012 04:43 PM Vontaze Burfict experienced a rough junior season at Arizona State, and his preparation for the NFL draft hasn't gone much better. Just a few months ago, the [...]
Read MoreJimmy Kimmel turns jokes on Obama at White House Correspondents' Dinner
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Marijuana is something that real people care about. — Jimmy Kimmel (forward to 21:50 or click here) Late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel performed at the. By On Top Magazine Staff After laughing at Jimmy Kimmel's poke at Marcus Bachmann's sexuality, CNN host Don Lemon was called out to explain his laughter. In one joke, Kimmel [...]
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