Bill O'Reilly Lashes Out At 'Hateful' Republicans (VIDEO)

Bill O'Reilly took some Republicans to task on his Thursday show, saying that they needed to stop their "craziness," tone down their "hateful rhetoric" and pass a debt ceiling increase.

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UA Looking to Take a Bite Out of Mosquitoes

What if mosquitoes could die from eating? It's something that researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson are looking into.

A team of biochemists has discovered that mosquitoes die soon after consuming a blood meal if certain proteins are experimentally disrupted.

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Here is some potentially great news for those of us who enjoy the outdoors!

Teen Survives Near-Death Experience, Thanks Doctors

PHOENIX - At first, Mario Arreola thought he had a bad stomach ache and that rest and fruit juice would help him feel better, but as it turns out, his problem was much more serious.

You could say the 18-year-old has at least three lives.

He survived a brain tumor when he was 2 and just recently, he underwent emergency heart surgery.

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Here is a "feel good" story!

World We See Is Make-Believe, Top British Scientist Says

The human brain creates its own version of reality, and the world we see around us is mostly make-believe, according to a top British scientist.

Professor Bruce Hood will explore the limits of the human mind in a series of prestigious lectures for the Royal Institution of Great Britain, the oldest independent research body in the world, it was announced Friday.

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I am not so sure about this... what do you think?

Serotonin May Hold Key to SIDS, Researchers Say

BETHESDA, Md. -- The "happy hormone" serotonin could hold the key to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), US researchers claimed.

Scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md., said Thursday that the chemical is the key to breathing and body-temperature control -- thought to be the two main factors that can trigger SIDS, the leading cause of death in babies between the ages of one month and one year.

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This is worth your time... read on.

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Practice of Water Banking Questioned in Lawsuits - NYTimes.com

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Peter Key knew something was strange when the water levels in his tropical fish tank began to go down last summer. Then the washing machine took 40 minutes to fill, and the toilets would not flush.

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Have you heard of storing water in underground water banks?

Judge Dismissess Stem Cell Suit, Paves Way for New Research

WASHINGTON (AP) - A lawsuit that had threatened to end the Obama administration's funding of embryonic stem cell research was thrown out Wednesday, allowing the U.S. to continue supporting a search for cures to deadly diseases over protests that the work relies on destroyed human embryos.

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What do you think about stem cell research and U.S. Gov't funding for the research?

Phoenix Cooler than New York City

PHOENIX - Many east coast cities broke high temperature records on Thursday, including the Big Apple. It was the "Baked Apple" -- 104 -- the hottest day since 1977.

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Wow, New York City was hotter than Phoenix today!

Warning Issued About Eating Fish in Tonto Creek

PAYSON, Ariz. (AP) — Wildlife officials are warning people not to eat certain fish caught in a 50-mile stretch of the Tonto Creek in Gila County.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality said they recently tested samples of fish caught in the area and that they contained elevated levels of mercury.

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I think these warnings are common throughout the United States.

How to Stay Safe in the Heat

The heat wave now scorching large swaths of the United States is expected to continue through much of the weekend.

Reports state that as many as 22 people had died because of the heat as of Wednesday.

The National Weather Service reported Thursday that "the dangerous heat wave continues across much of the central and eastern United States, with excessive heat and humidity expected to expand into the Ohio Valley and East Coast states for the remainder of the week."

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Do you know what to do to stay safe in extreme heat conditions? Read on to find out how to protect yourself and preserve your good health.

What Is Hot Stone Therapy? | Day Spas Phoenix

Hot stone massage therapy is not new but it has recently become one of the “in things to do” in Day Spas worldwide- especially in the Western World, including Day Spas Phoenix.

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Have you ever heard of hot stone therapy? What a wonderful way to relax and rejuvenate!

PET scans for detecting Alzheimer's disease appear accurate - latimes.com

PET scans to diagnose Alzheimer's disease will be available someday soon, according to accumulating research showing the scans can accurately diagnose the disease.

In two studies published Monday, researchers demonstrated advances in shaping the scanning tools for routine use someday.

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There is very important research and good news in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

Do tea, coffee drinkers have lower 'superbug' risk? - latimes.com

Do tea, coffee drinkers have lower 'superbug' risk?

A barista prepares a coffee drink in in Bogota, Colombia. (Fredy Builes / Reuters)

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I drink a lot of coffee... Does that mean I have a lower risk? Read on...

Bashed potato has its defenders - latimes.com

Potatoes have taken a mashing lately, being blamed over other foods for people's long-term weight gain and possibly being limited in favor of other vegetables for school lunches.

The very crop seen as essential to feed the hungry in developing countries is maligned in U.S. nutrition circles because it's often a fast-food side dish or boat for butter, sour cream, cheese and bacon bits.

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I enjoy eating potatoes no matter how they are prepared and cooked!

Baboons: Being top baboon can be very stressful - latimes.com

Being top baboon can be very stressful

A study shows that alpha male baboons experience as much stress as the lowest-ranked members of their troop.

Two male baboons prepare to do battle. Fighting off underlings, pursuing females and maintaining one's social status appear to be more stressful for alpha male baboons than researchers had anticipated. (Jeanne Altermann / Science / July 15, 2011)

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I never thought about stress in baboons! This article reveals a lot of interesting facts and findings.

Nevada Test Site: Tourists revisit the Cold War at Nevada Test Site - latimes.com

Hometown U.S.A.: Mercury, Nev.

Tourists revisit the Cold War at Nevada Test Site

Nevada's former atomic bomb testing site is open nowadays to visitors, who sign up by the thousands each year months in advance to tour the radioactive ghost town

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Would you like to visit Mercury, Nevada?

Woman Gropes TSA Agent's Breast at Security Checkpoint

PHOENIX - We hear a lot of complaints about security screeners groping airline passengers.

But now, a Colorado woman is accused of putting her hands on a TSA agent at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.

Court records show 61-year-old Yukari Mihamae grabbed the left breast of the female agent Thursday at the Terminal 4 checkpoint.

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Say it wasn't so!

Study Suggests Children as Young as Three Understand Body Stereotypes

Kids as young as three already have stereotypical beliefs about body size, according to preliminary data from an Australian study cited by the Herald Sun Thursday.

A La Trobe University study suggests that some children have preconceived ideas about how big or small they should be by the time they turn five.

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This is a good read.

After 8 Decades, Tiny Toad Resurfaces in Asia - NYTimes.com

Indraneil DasAn adult female Borneo rainbow toad, also known as the Sambas stream toad (Ansonia latidisca), which is about only two inches long.

Fieldiana ZoologyBefore the rediscovery of the Borneo rainbow toad this summer, this sketch was the only image of the mysterious creature.

The Borneo rainbow toad, with its long spindly legs, looks a bit like an Abstract Expressionist canvas splattered in bright green, purple and red. But when this amphibian was last seen, in 1924, the painter Jackson Pollock was just 12, and the only image of the mysterious creature was a black-and-white sketch.

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These toads have not been seen for 8 decades. Wow!

Legionnaires' Disease Sickens 6 Aria Vegas Hotel Guests - AOL Travel News

Six cases of Legionnaires' Disease have been reported among guests of the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, reports the Associated Press.

Tests of the water in several hotel guest rooms between June 21 and July 4 revealed elevated levels of the bacteria Legionella.

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It may be a good idea to bring your own water.

7 Fascinating Facts About Meditation

Over the last decade, interest in the science of meditation has skyrocketed. We now know more than ever before about just how meditation affects our minds and bodies. Increased research has led to a plethora of fascinating discoveries: Take, for instance, the fact that meditation can prevent heart disease. Or that it reduces stress.

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Meditation is good for everyone!

With Time Running Out, NFL and Union Renew Talks

With time running short to keep the NFL's preseason intact, owners and players got into another long round of labor talks Thursday, trying to break the impasse that has kept the league shut down for four months.

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It seems like both sides are greedy.

Gilbert Hospital Uses Fast-Acting Scorpion Anti-Venin

GILBERT, Ariz. - A new anti-venin for scorpion stings is about to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but a hospital in Gilbert has used it for years.

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How can this be?

Medal of Honor Awarded to Ranger Leroy Petry - ABC News

At a White House ceremony this afternoon, Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, an Army Ranger, became only the second living recipient of the Medal of Honor for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Petry lost his right hand while throwing a live grenade away from his fellow soldiers.

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Here is a true American Hero!

Scientists Find What Causes Sunburn Pain

Here's a scientific discovery that might take the sting out of your next summer sunburn: Researchers at Kings College in London have identified the specific molecule produced in the skin that makes that red burn so tender and sore.

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Find out exactly what causes sunburn pain.

Feds Plan to Kill Trout to Save Other Fish

The federal Bureau of Reclamation wants to catch and kill trout in the Grand Canyon if the numbers of endangered native fish in the Colorado River decline.

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Here is sad news for trout fishermen!

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Where To Buy Beading Beads

Do you remember the days when the internet was in its infancy and it was difficult to find honest, reputable websites to buy products online?

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Here are some good considerations to keep in mind when shopping online.

Sara Gaynes: Do You Run The Right Way?

Do You Run The Right Way?

How old were you when you learned to run? Do you even remember learning to run? Are you "good" at it?

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Asthma Sufferers Hit Hard by Dusty Air

Updated: Friday, 08 Jul 2011, 12:36 PM MST
Published : Thursday, 07 Jul 2011, 5:44 PM MST

MESA - All the dust in the air from this week's dust storm is causing serious problems for people with asthma and other respiratory issues.

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You Say Tomato, I Say Anti-Aging Superfood

Tomatoes have long been hailed for their health-boosting properties but now it seems they may also help ward off the dreaded aging process.

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Besides the health benefits of tomatoes, they also taste really good!

Do You Have The Summertime Blues?

This could be bad news for people living in Arizona: it's possible to get depressed by sunny weather.

Seasonal Affective Disorder usually affects people in the winter, when it's cold and the sun rarely comes out.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect people in sunny weather.

Syria Death Toll Rises, Assad Sacks Governor

Syrian forces killed 28 civilians during Friday's massive anti-regime rallies and in shelling of villages in the northwestern province of Idlib, human rights activists said Saturday.

State television meanwhile reported that president Bashar al Assad sacked the governor of Hama, a day after half a million protesters flooded the central city demanding the ouster of their embattled leader.

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There is lots of unrest in Syria!