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Swine flu claims first U.S. resident

  Texas officials say a woman with underlying chronic health conditions died earlier this week.  Story  |    Video

Opinion: World's flu response is hardly hype 
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Caring for elderly has rewards — a longer life

Study: Aiding ailing family member may reduce death risk. Full story

Nation’s first face transplant patient goes public

  Woman who suffered a shotgun blast to the face five years ago steps forward.  Full story

  Video:  Doctor and patient describe the process
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Up to 500,000 Pakistanis expected to flee Taliban stronghold

Exodus begins after extremists declare end of deal. Story  |    Video  |  Analysis

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    Two decades after America Online began,  and with the dial-up Internet service possibly for sale, AOL  evokes good— and not-so-good — memories for one former customer. Full story

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