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Men are more likely to get venture capitalist support than women, and a new study found that attractive males get even more points — from both genders.

Need Money For Your Startup? Being An Attractive Male May Help

8:47pm March 22, 2014

by Rebecca Hersher

When men and women pitch the same business idea to venture capitalists, men are awarded money more often. A new study found that appearance also factors into whether or not an idea will get funded.

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Dob Cunningham (left) and his friend Larry Johnson look over the edge of Cunningham's 800-acre ranch in Quemado, Texas.

Always Watching: A Fragile Trust Lines The U.S.-Mexico Border

2:21pm March 22, 2014

by Steve Inskeep

Border Patrol agents seem to be everywhere along the U.S. side of the Mexican border, and residents are also on guard. Yet amid distrust and heavy surveillance, there is compassion.

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A police helicopter flies overhead as officers walk on the roof of a building.

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Attack At The Navy Yard: Gunman And 12 Victims Killed

1:31pm March 21, 2014

Authorities have released a partial list of victims. The dead suspect was identified as Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old, full-time Navy reservist from New York.

Romney's Job In Idaho: Prevent GOP Voters From Veering 'Wild Right'

7:45am March 21, 2014

by Emilie Ritter Saunders

Idaho is one of a few states where failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney can still be an effective campaigner. Romney has been stumping there for Gov. Butch Otter and Rep. Mike Simpson. Both are facing May primary challenges from Tea Party candidates.

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HIV particles, yellow, infect an immune cell, blue.

Scientists Report First Cure Of HIV In A Child, Say It's A Game-Changer

4:35pm March 20, 2014

by Richard Knox

Scientists say a Mississippi child has been cured of HIV. The research findings, released Sunday, could help cure other HIV-infected newborns.

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Klebsiella pneumoniae, seen here with an electron microscope, are the most common superbugs causing highly drug-resistant infections in hospitals.

Infections With 'Nightmare Bacteria' Are On The Rise In U.S. Hospitals

4:34pm March 20, 2014

by Rob Stein

Federal health officials warned that a dangerous group of superbugs has become increasingly common in hospitals. The bacteria are said to be resistant to virtually all antibiotics.

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Ex-Aide's Emails May Taint Wisconsin Governor's Political Ambitions

1:42pm March 20, 2014

by Shawn Johnson

A court released 27,000 emails from a former aide to Scott Walker who was convicted of using her job to do illegal campaign work. The emails surface amid the GOP rising star's re-election campaign.

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Flames approach the Blakiston Ranch in California last May during the Springs fire. It eventually torched more than 24,000 acres.

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Long, Hot Winter Puts Western Fire Officials On Edge

8:16pm March 19, 2014

by Nathan Rott

As much of California remains in a state of extreme drought, worried eyes are turning toward the coming fire season — which is expected to be particularly destructive.

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U.S. Pulls Out Of ICANN — What Does That Spell For Internet Users?

7:59pm March 19, 2014

The U.S. plans to give up oversight of the nonprofit that manages Internet names and addresses. Technology reporter Gauthem Nagesh of The Wall Street Journal explains what this means for the Internet.

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Far From Home, South Sudanese Basketballer Finds Footing On Court

7:59pm March 19, 2014

In three years, Mooseheart High School's basketball team went from also-ran to champion. One of the reasons? Mangisto Deng, a 6-foot-7-inch player from South Sudan. He tells of his journey and team.

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