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Program gives veterans option for non-VA medical care

When Air Force veteran Merle Voight was diagnosed with breast cancer early last year, the 49-year-old was in shock. The former nurse recalled working on the oncology floor, seeing chemotherapy patients vomit as they also lost weight and most of their hair. That image frightened her, but a Non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical care program helped turn a scary event into one of hope.

Need a winter escape? Try Bryce Canyon National Park

Winter visitors to beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park find a different place from the one they experience the rest of the year. The vividly colored formations that characterize this forested wonderland at the edge of a dramatically eroded plateau stand in sharp contrast to wintry skies, their shapes etched and outlined in frosty white.

 
Pope: Humans mostly responsible for climate change

Pope Francis said on Thursday he believed that man was primarily responsible for climate change and that he hoped this year’s Paris conference would take a courageous stand to protect the environment.

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Teen crook turns hero after saving life of officer booking him

A Florida teenager being booked on a probation violation and other felony charges helped save the life of the officer doing his paperwork when the officer fell over and grabbed his chest.

 
US Central Command Twitter account hacked, suspended

The Twitter account for U.S. Central Command was suspended Monday after it was hacked by ISIS sympathizers — but no classified information was obtained and no military networks were compromised, defense officials said.

 
At least 9 measles cases linked to Disneyland visits

Nine cases of measles have been confirmed in people who visited Disneyland or its adjacent California Adventure park in late December, state health officials said on Wednesday, urging anyone who may have been exposed to contact a doctor.

Study to assess how full-day kindergarten impacts children’s health

Does full-day kindergarten improve children’s health? That’s the big question UNLV health sciences researchers plan to examine. Researchers are partnering with the Kansas Health Institute to create a health impact assessment that will inform how possible state legislative changes to full-day kindergarten could impact children’s health.

Sixth-annual Hackathon competition hits Las Vegas

International developers, designers and tech entrepreneurs competed to win their share of $100,000 in cash and prizes by building and coding the most innovative apps.

5 apps to find the cheapest gas

Cheap gas is in abundance this winter. If you’re looking for the absolute best price, there are dozens of apps that can save you money at the pump. But each has pros and cons.