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TODAY Investigates: Dirty surgical instruments a problem in the OR

A new report suggests doctors across the country are using surgical tools contaminated with blood and other debris and because the FDA doesn’t require hospitals to report it, many incidents are unknown. NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. … Continue reading

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2Love Today and Janis Spindel, America’s Top Matchmaker, Announce Humans Outperform Online Dating Matching Algorithms

Janis Spindel, founder of 2Love Today, conducted a survey amongst 7,500 single women in her private database. It concluded that women would rather rely on the expertise of a Matchmaker making expert suggestions, rather than solely on computer generated matching. … Continue reading

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Washington, D.C. breaks ground today for brand new National Museum of African American History and Culture

This morning, Washington, D.C. held a groundbreaking ceremony for their brand new National Museum of African American History and Culture that will be the Smithsonian Institution’s 19th museum. The event, attended by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, … Continue reading

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Today and Thursday’s Sports Calendar

Thursday. Class 4A regionals, No. 12 Assumption at No. 5 DeRidder, 6 p.m. Thursday. No. 15 Neville at No. 2 Vandebilt Catholic, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Class 3A regionals, No. 14 Rayville at No. 3 St. James, 7 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL … Continue reading

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Chico's The Man For Bullish Options Speculators

Blame Iran And China For Rising Gas Prices John Dobosz Forbes Staff Green Mountain Launches Expensive Brewer, Competition Circles Trefis Team Contributor Yamana Gold, Pan American Silver Rally Into Earnings, Gold Fields Looks Fertile David Penn Contributor Apple Kicks Google … Continue reading

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Today in History 02.22.12

Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2012. There are 313 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 22, 1732 (New Style date), the first president of the United States, George Washington, was … Continue reading

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Today in History

Today in History Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2012. There are 313 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 22, 1732 (New Style date), the first president of the United States, … Continue reading

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US dismay at IAEA Iranian visit

22 February 2012 Last updated at 17:09 ET The US has increased sanctions on Iran in the past six months The White House has said it is disappointed that UN nuclear inspectors were barred from a site in Iran, calling … Continue reading

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Karzai urges calm over Koran row

22 February 2012 Last updated at 17:18 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The protests over the Koran burning appear to be spreading Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called on Afghans “not to resort to violence” … Continue reading

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Argentina train crash ‘kills 49′

22 February 2012 Last updated at 16:50 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The BBC’s Vladimir Hernandez: “This is one of the busiest parts of the rail system” Some 49 people have been killed and at … Continue reading

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