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US Ryan Reser listens to his national anthem, after winning the gold medal of the men under 73 kg judo competition at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro (File)
Judoka Reser Aims High at First Olympics  Audio Clip Available
Four-time US national champion will compete in men's 73-kilogram category at Summer Games
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore outlines his vision for the future of U.S. energy needs at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., 17 Jul 2008
Former Vice President Gore Issues US 10 Year Electricity Challenge  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Al Gore challenges US to produce all of its electricity through wind power, solar power and other environmentally friendly sources within 10 years
The company's U.S. sales are down 16 percent this year alone.  GM predicts sales of fourteen million vehicles in the U.S. this year.  That's down from seventeen million, three years ago.
General Motors Slashes Jobs, Suspends Dividends to Survive  Video clip available
Company Plan aims for $10-billion in cash improvements by 2009
Senator Barack Obama speaking at Purdue University, 16 Jul 2008
Obama Leads McCain in 3 New Polls  Audio Clip Available
Polls give Senator Obama lead over Senator McCain of between six and nine points
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson (file photo)
US Group Targets Neglected Tropical Diseases  Audio Clip Available
Washington-based global health network urges Congress to fully fund initiative, and encourages other developed nations to join effort
Mike Krzyzewski (file photo)
USA Men's Basketball Hopes to Re-Establish International Dominance  Audio Clip Available
Team USA looking to get long-term commitments from players and respect for international game
Older children and teens spend more time on the computer than they do being active
Study Shows Children's Activity Declines As They Grow Older  Video clip available
Decline in activity increases likelihood of obesity
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Kids Dig Up the Past at Archeology Camp  Audio Clip Available
Working with archeologists, youngsters uncover the history of the legendary town of Deadwood
Hospitals and blood banks look for donors with the lowest risk for HIV, hepatitis and other blood borne diseases
Donating Blood Could Be Risky For Teens  Video clip available
Teenagers have greater chances of minor and serious complications
The Global Fund for Women is helping women in 167 countries help themselves, their families and their communities
Global Fund for Women 'Waters' Grassroots in 167 countries  Audio Clip Available
San Francisco-based organization helps women help themselves, their communities, and ultimately, the world
Tatu Msangi, AIDS Activist, with daughter
160 Groups Lobby for Lifting of US Entry Ban Against Foreigners with HIV  Audio Clip Available
Provision eliminating 1987 ban stalled in US Senate as part of PEPFAR reauthorization
Regardless of religion, faith or practice, the positive effects of spirituality are now being proven in medical studies
Many Medical Schools Now Include Classes On Healing Power Of Spirituality  Video clip available
Making connection between a person's spiritual life and health and well-being
The rising price of gas Americans consume driving to the workplace is consuming more of their paychecks
Many US Employers Now Offering Four-day Week  Video clip available
High cost of gas drives many workers to seek help from the boss
Diana, Mark, Jean and Steve Lopez, the first family of Taekwondo.
Making The Olympics A Family Affair  Video clip available
America's Lopez family hopes to win a trio of Taekwondo gold medals in Beijing


 


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George Schaller, the world's preeminent field biologist, is considered the most powerful voice for conservation in more than a century
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