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STOP SYRIA SHELLING STRIKES. Activists Demand Global Action.
As the international uproar over the fourth massacre in Syria in two weeks, continued clashes in various Syrian locales, including Damascus neighborhoods close to the center of the capital.

US TROOPS DYING. Suicide Is Leading Cause of Death.
Suicides among US military have increased even as the withdrawal from Iraq, additional mental health efforts become available and financial counseling services increase.

9/11 HEALTH FUND. Covers Cancer Cases.
The decision is welcomed by thousands who have claims that their cancers are caused by exposure to debris clouds as a result of the attacks.

ILL HAVE ANOTHER. Not Now, Not Ever.
Literally hours before dashing from the Belmont Stakes starting gate I'll Have Another was pulled from the opportunity to to be joined by 11 other 3-year-old colts who have achieved that exclusive Triple Crown. First horse in 76 years to retire to the breeding where he will surely have another, another and yet another...etc.

RAT ON BOARD. Crazed Commuters.
Seven severe minutes with a dirty rat on an A Train terrorizing straphangers during the agonizingly long nonstop Manhattan ride. The Duke would not approve - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnurVNkg62Q