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Researchers use Google to track health outbreaks

by Gina Harkins | Aug 25, 2011 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Google may hold the first clues of the start of a pandemic or bioterror outbreak because people now turn to online searches before consulting a doctor when symptoms first show up. Researchers are looking at Google trends to see spikes in health-related...

Asked and Told: Experts sound off on the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

by Gina Harkins | Aug 25, 2011 | National Security

Institute of Peace: Taxpayer saver or waster?

by Gina Harkins | Aug 25, 2011 | National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON – The United States Institute of Peace has been a target for elimination from all federal funding by some in Congress, but institute officials say their organization ends up saving the government money. The institute is a small organization created by...

Biking to remember: Motorcyclists make 9/11 site run

by Gina Harkins | Aug 23, 2011 | National Security

WASHINGTON – America’s 9/11 Foundation’s 11th annual 9/11 ride brought nearly 3,000 riders to the Pentagon early Saturday morning to pay tribute to the victims and first responders.

Marine poolee awarded plaque for tackling fleeing suspect

by Gina Harkins | Aug 10, 2011 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Eighteen-year-old Marine poolee Dylan Knights had a house call from a local sheriff on Friday – but for good reason.  The Dansville, N.Y., high school graduate helped the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department catch a suspect who officers had chased by...
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