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Experts: No link between Asperger's and violence
December 15, 2012 10:06 PM
NEW YORK (AP) - While an official has said that the 20-year-old gunman in the Connecticut school shooting had Asperger's syndrome, experts say there is no connection between the disorder and violence. Asperger's is a mild form of autism often characterized by social awkwardness. "There really is no clear association... more » -
Hey kids! Draw your own Google Doodle
January 26, 2011 4:46 PM
Google's holding an art contest for school kids, grades K-12, with some sweet incentives. First of all, the winner will be featured on Google's homepage. Added bonus--a $15K scholarship for the winner and a $25K technology grant for the winner's school. MORE INFORMATION more » -
Jaundice-autism study raises unanswered questions
October 11, 2010 8:43 AM
A big Danish study says autism is more common in children who had jaundice at birth. But researchers say new parents shouldn't be alarmed because there's no evidence jaundice causes autism. Researchers say it's possible that children genetically predisposed to autism might also be more vulnerable to jaundice. ... more » -
Colorado Cold Case: suspect tied to 4 murders
September 14, 2010 3:40 PM
Colorado investigators say one suspect is responsible for two unsolved homicide cases involving four people in Aurora and Lakewood. Lakewood police say the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has connected the two homicide cases from 1984 through DNA evidence. Authorities plan to announce their findings during a Tuesday news conference.... more » -
40 billionaires pledge to give away half of wealth
August 4, 2010 4:07 PM
A little over a year after Bill Gates and Warren Buffett began hatching a plan over dinner to persuade America's wealthiest people to give most of their fortunes to charity, more than three-dozen individuals and families have agreed to take part, campaign organizers announced Wednesday. In addition to Buffett... more » -
Rescue Mission needs new volunteers
July 22, 2010 12:17 PM
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, the Colorado Springs Rescue Mission has put out a call for volunteers. The Rescue Mission needs drivers, cooks, receptionists, food distribution workers, and volunteers for recovery programs. You may get more information and register online or call Eleanor... more » -
Online voter registration: deadline today
July 12, 2010 9:34 AM
If you plan to vote in Colorado's Aug. 10 primary election, today is the deadline to register to vote. CLICK HERE for online registration form. You may also register at all county Clerk and Recorder offices. more » -
Researchers link obesity and depression
March 8, 2010 1:20 PM
Dutch researchers report that obese people are more likely to become depressed, and depressed people are more likely to become obese. Obesity hikes the risk of depression by 55-percent, while depression increases the risk of obesity by 58-percent. The findings are reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry. more » -
Anemia medications linked to strokes
January 11, 2010 5:55 PM
Food and Drug Administration officials say they will review the safety of three anemia drugs after research linked one of the drugs to strokes. The medications include Johnson & Johnson's Procrit, and Amgen's Epogen and Aranesp. The clinical trial from 2004 involved diabetic and kidney disease patients taking... more » -
100,000 cancer deaths per year linked to obesity
November 6, 2009 12:10 PM
Over 100,000 cancer deaths are directly linked to being overweight or obese, according to researchers at the American Institute for Cancer Research. Experts there found over 30,000 breast cancers, and nearly half of endometrial cancers are caused by excess fat. Cases of kidney, pancreas and colon cancer are... more » -
Colorado man faces more questioning in terror probe
September 17, 2009 4:32 PM
A man identified by law enforcement as having a possible link to al-Qaida has arrived at the FBI's Denver office for a second round of questioning. Najibullah Zazi was accompanied by his attorney, Arthur Folsom, as they drove up to the building housing the FBI office Thursday. Agents questioned Zazi... more »
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