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Sunday, Dec 30, 2012 05:03 PM EST

Report says life expectancy up in B.C.; cancer still leading cause of death Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 02:01 PM PST VICTORIA - B.C.'s most-recent vital-statistics report says residents of this province continue to live longer than anywhere else in Canada, although cancer remains the leading cause of death. The 140th edition of the report by the Vital Statistics Agency contains information about births, deaths... NFL: Bears keep playoff hopes alive with win over Lions reuters.com Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 01:48 PM PST (Reuters) - The Chicago Bears held on to beat the Detroit Lions 26-24 to keep their post-season hopes alive and end the New York Giants' Super Bowl defense as the National Football League playoff picture came into sharper focus on the final Sunday. With head coach Chuck Pagano back on the sidelines for the first time in three months after undergoing cancer treatment, the Indianapolis Colts ... President surpised by top-level visitor Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 01:38 PM PST Venezuelan Vice-President Nicolas Maduro made a surprise visit to his superior Hugo Chavez at the weekend. President Chavez travelled to Havana to undergo his fourth round of cancer-related surgery on December 11. Emotional finish yahoo Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 01:35 PM PST A cancer survivor who put the Sydney to Hobart yacht race at the top of his bucket list 12 months ago, has crossed the finish line. FSU’s Manuel Wraps Difficult Season At Orange Bowl Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 01:16 PM PST When quarterback EJ Manuel takes the Orange Bowl field Tuesday for his final game at Florida State, his mother will be home in Virginia, recovering from her final round of chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Former coach, teammates, friends remember Mark Craddock Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 12:57 PM PST Picture the prototypical point guard â€" smart, court savvy, unselfish and hard-nosed â€" and you’ve drawn a picture of former Benton Rangers’ standout Mark Craddock. A 1976 Benton High School graduate, Craddock, 54, died July 4 following a battle with cancer. Following his death, his teammates, friends and legendary coach Rich Herrin, paused to talk about the impact that Craddock made during the ... Orange Bowl ends difficult season for FSU's Manuel Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 12:53 PM PST When quarterback EJ Manuel takes the Orange Bowl field Tuesday for his final game at Florida State, his mother will be home in Virginia, recovering from her final round of chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Delhi - [ Min 8.1 °C Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 12:12 PM PST An Indian researcher is part of a team that has created a biosensor for early detection of diseases such as cancer, besides assistance in seeking medicine tailored for specific biochemistries of patients. Judge acquits woman of stealing Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 11:29 AM PST A former McDonald County Prosecutor’s Office clerk accused of fraudulently obtaining donations after telling people she had cancer has been acquitted. Happy Hookers knit to help cancer patients Sun, 30 Dec, 2012 11:13 AM PST ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Cancer is often a terrifying diagnosis, but a group of women in St. Augustine is helping patients soften the blow with hand-knit scarves and hats.

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