Study suggests successful depression treatment lowers youths' risk of drug abuse
A new study by Duke University in the US suggests depressed adolescents who respond to treatment within twelve weeks are at a reduced risk of drug abuse later in their
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Science Fiction author Ray Bradbury dies
U.S. science fiction writer Ray Bradbury, who was 91, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to his
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg marries girlfriend Priscilla Chan
Mark Zuckerberg, the 28-year-old founder of the social networking website Facebook, has married his girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. On Saturday, Zuckerberg married the 27-year-old Chan in the garden of his residence in Palo…
Expedition 31 crew members arrive at International Space Station
The Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft, which launched on Tuesday, arrived at the International Space Station yesterday with three members of the Expedition 31 long duration
U.S. study says Type 2 diabetes in youth is hard to control
US researchers have found that overweight teens diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes will face harsh struggles trying to control it in a study released April
Wikinews Shorts: May 5, 2012
A cattle market in the Nigerian city of Potiskum was attacked by gunmen Wednesday evening, according to an unnamed government official. The official said the attack occurred after would-be robber was subdued by market…
Obama responds to criticism over medical marijuana raids
In a Rolling Stone magazine interview on Wednesday, United States President Barack Obama responded to recent backlash over his alleged policy shift on medical
Poison control centers educate public on hand sanitizer consumption
Poison control centers across the US are monitoring a recent increase in the trend of teenagers getting drunk by consuming hand sanitizer. In an effort to educate the public about the trend's detrimental effects, these…
Australian billionaire announces replica Titanic
Australian billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer has announced plans to build a fleet of luxury cruise ships, including a replica of the famous RMS
USDA says mad cow disease found in cow in California
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that a case of 'mad cow disease' (BSE) has been found in a dairy cow in central California. The disease is described as "atypical." None of the milk or…
Disposal of fracking wastewater poses potential environmental problems
A recent study by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows that the oil and gas industry are creating earthquakes. New information from the Midwest region of the United States points out that these man-made…
Texas 'roadeo' lets school bus drivers show their mettle
Bus drivers from schools all over East Texas, US showed off their skills on Saturday at a competitive driving "roadeo" held in Tyler, Texas. The annual School Bus Roadeo was held in the parking lot at Robert E. Lee High…
Texas college student found dead on campus
Authorities have confirmed that a student at Texas State Technical College-Marshall was found dead in his on-campus room around 9am CDT
UK hospital discharges footballer Fabrice Muamba
Bolton Wanderers F.C. player Fabrice Muamba has been discharged from the London Chest Hospital, having been taken there in the aftermath of experiencing a cardiac arrest during the first half of a quarter final tie…
Novartis challenges patent rejection in India
The Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis is about to challenge patent rejection in India before the Supreme Court of India. The court case is to begin on March
Wendy's surpasses the King
Despite having over 1,300 locations more than Wendy's, Burger King bumped down to the number three ranking of United States hamburger chains. In 2011, Wendy's sales came out on top with $8.5 billion with Burger King…
Japanese national team beats ACT softball team
Hawker, Australian Capital Territory — Tonight, the Japanese national team beat the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) softball team 1–0 in the first of a two game series before Japan plays a three game test series…
King George Tupou V of Tonga dies in Hong Kong hospital
George Tupou V, the king of Tonga, has died after ten days in intensive care in a Hong Kong hospital. The 63-year-old brought democracy to his nation of 115,000
FA Cup game abandoned after Fabrice Muamba collapses on pitch
The FA Cup quarter final tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Bolton Wanderers was abandoned after Bolton player Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch. Muamba collapsed around the 41 minute mark with no players around him…
Barcelona footballer Éric Abidal to undergo liver transplant
FC Barcelona defender Éric Abidal will be taken into surgery for a liver transplant in the next few weeks, his club announced
