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Associated Press An 8-month old female harbor seal, known as Pup 49, swims in a pool Wednesday at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn. The pup, rescued in July on a beach in Plymouth, Mass., was taken to Mystic for treatment, where veterinarians amputated one of her two hind flippers to prevent an infection from spreading throughout her body.
Seal pup learning to swim again after amputation
MYSTIC, Conn. — The harbor seal pup lay battered on a Massachusetts beach, the victim of a brutal attack by an older seal that left deep wounds all over her body and sapped so much of her strength ...
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Births
Johnson— Madeline Brook Johnson, daughter of Matthew and Leigh (Hampton) Johnson of Kevil, March 12, 2013, Baptist Health Paducah. Grandparents are Greg Hampton of Paducah, the late Andrea Hampton,...
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Tips for spring home decorating ‘eco-style’
As spring blossoms, so does our desire to lighten up – in life and at home. Simple eco-friendly changes to home decor can set the tone for a much fresher and brighter outlook. Here are a few tip...
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Associated Press An inflatable boat carries tourists past an iceberg Dec. 2, 2009, along the Antarctic Peninsula. In a remote, frozen, almost pristine land where the only human residents are involved in research, tourism comes with risks, for both the continent and the tourists.
Antarctica concerns grow as tourism numbers rise
ROSS ISLAND, Antarctica — Across most of Earth, a tourist attraction that sees 35,000 visitors a year can safely be labeled sleepy. But when it’s Antarctica, every footstep matters. Tourism is r...
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Airlines raise 2013 profit outlook
GENEVA — The global airline industry has forecast a modest improvement in global net profits for 2013, crediting a backdrop of rising optimism about the world’s economy — particularly in the United...
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Associated Press Suat Kilic, Turkey's youth and sports minister, discusses his country's Olympics projects Wednesday in Ankara, Turkey.
Istanbul aims for 2020 bid
ANKARA, Turkey — After four unsuccessful attempts, Istanbul is ready to pitch its bid for the 2020 Olympics by stressing Turkey’s robust economy, plans for modern venues and a two-continent backdro...
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Associated Press Stylist Brad Goreski sorts through clothes in a scene from "It's a Brad, Brad World" in Los Angeles.
Brad Goreski shares the tricks of his trade
NEW YORK — Comparing season one with season two of Brad Goreski’s reality TV show is like looking at before and after makeover photos. “It’s a Brad Brad World” began with Goreski trying to kick-...
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Associated Press A jailer's badge is on display at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia on March 12. The defunct and decayed prison, which serves as one of Philadelphia's quirkiest tourist attractions, plans to display dozens of never-before-seen artifacts for 10 days only in a "pop-up museum."
Decrepit former prison displaying shivs, more
PHILADELPHIA — A mounted wooden fish. Dog figurines. Colorful soap carvings of clowns and Santa. A wallet made of interwoven cigarette packs. It sounds like a bad garage sale — until you get to the...
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Decorate for Easter with faux eggs
Easter and April Fool’s Day may be far apart in spirit but they’re jammed together on the calendar this year. Here’s a quick and inexpensive craft project that can carry over from one to the other:...
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Rainy day pre-emptive strikes
NEW YORK — It’s not a question of if you’ll be caught in a springtime shower; it’s a question of when. The key to looking your best when it does rain is taking a relaxed attitude, experts say. O...
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