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Donkey befriends depressed zoo rhino

Animals in Georgia’s Tbilisi Zoo are not allowed to be lonely, even if it means they end up with rather unusual companions. After the death of one rhino’s mate, she discovered friendship in an unusual place.

Some airlines taking hard line with carry-on bags

Jamming as much as possible into carry-on luggage has become routine for travelers, considering the fees many airlines charge for checking baggage. But those bags may be barred from overhead bins this summer.

Scientists make strides in ‘bionic pancreas’ for diabetics

Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University are working on a “bionic pancreas” to free some people with diabetes from the daily ordeal of managing their disease.

Electric Daisy Carnival by the numbers

With the Electric Daisy Carnival just days away, just how big an undertaking is the three-day event? Here’s a look at the numbers.

Prayer vigil set for missing Israeli teens

A prayer vigil for three Israeli teenagers kidnapped last Friday in the West Bank will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Boulevard.

Obama to implement gay rights executive order

President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation, a White House official said Monday.

 
KFC gives $30K to pit bull-attack victim asked to leave restaurant

KFC Corp. says it’s investigating allegations that a restaurant employee in Jackson, Mississippi, asked a 3-year-old to leave because her facial injuries disturbed other patrons. The company is also giving $30,000 toward Victoria Wilcher’s medical bills, a spokesman said Sunday.

‘Emotional stressors’ may play larger role in women’s heart disease

Ladies, here’s the upshot: Kick back, relax, chill out, chillax (as the kids say). Gentlemen, that’s sage advice for you, too, but it’s particularly urgent for women who should take it to heart — for the sake of their hearts.