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Watching College Basketball's Slump Into Anonymity
This weekend, college basketball fans will be glued to TVs and computer monitors to keep tabs on the NCAA's Final Four. But as much as people love filling out brackets, the sport is being hurt by anonymous "one and done" players, says Frank Deford.
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Canadians Go To The Polls In Tight National Election
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper could be ousted by liberal Justin Trudeau, son of the iconic late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
Voters In Poland, Guatemala And Argentina Surprise Establishment Candidates
Polish and Guatemalan voters have decisively rejected their current leadership, while Argentina is headed for a run-off. Candidates from the right won in Switzerland.
A Metronome Can Help Set The CPR Beat
Good CPR requires 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute. If you go too fast or too slow it's not as effective. Researchers say using a metronome helps medical providers maintain the right pace.
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Why Are 'Hoverboards' Literally Catching Fire?
Reports of the boards burning up have focused attention on shoddy lithium-ion batteries. While most devices with the batteries are made safely, precautions can be taken in choosing and using them.
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Two Of Cuban Baseball's Brightest Stars Apparently Defect
Lourdes Gourriel Jr. and his older brother Yulieski went missing from their team hotel in Santo Domingo on Monday. Experts saw the potential defection as further sign that Cuban baseball in shambles.
In Poor, Crime-Ridden Mexican Community, Pope Critiques Inequality
The pope called out "a society of the few and for the few" during an open-air Mass in the impoverished and violent Mexico City suburb of Ecatepec on Sunday.
Bitcoin Streaks To $4,300 Mark, Continuing Meteoric Rise
The U.S. exchange rate for bitcoin rose to a record $4,300 on Monday — nearly $1,000 above its rate one week ago.
Australia's Prime Minister Is Ousted By His Own Party
Malcolm Turnbull was booted from his seat by conservatives in his party. It's the 4th time in the past decade that the country has removed its prime minister. Scott Morrison is the new prime minister.
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