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The University of Maryland, College Park is Maryland's flagship public university. Its campus is located in Prince George's County, near the intersection of Interstate 95 and the Capital Beltway. Notable alumni include Steny Hoyer, Sergey Brin and Kevin Plank.
The University of Maryland, College Park is Maryland's flagship public university. Its campus is located in Prince George's County, near the intersection of Interstate 95 and the Capital Beltway. Notable alumni include Steny Hoyer, Sergey Brin and Kevin Plank.
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Bariatric surgery to cure Type 2 diabetes better understood
BALTIMORE — Days after undergoing gastric bypass surgery, Brenda Maker’s diabetes was gone — her body producing enough of the hormone insulin to turn sugar into fuel. It’s a phenomenon seen in recent years by doctors who...Tags: Heart Disease, Pancreas, Diabetes, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses
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What to do about protecting distracted pedestrians
WASHINGTON (AP) — A young man talking on a cellphone meanders along the edge of a lonely train platform at night. Suddenly he stumbles, loses his balance and pitches over the side, landing head first on the tracks. Fortunately there were no trains...
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Paterno honored by Pittman
The final of three days of memorial services were held on Thursday to honor the life of legendary football coach Joe Paterno, who passed away on Sunday. Charles Pittman of South Bend played for Paterno in the late 1960's, and was asked to speak at...Tags: The Pennsylvania State University, Joe Paterno, Human Interest, Yale University
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Brother Paige settling in at Holy Cross
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND - One of the newest residents in Pulte Hall at Holy Cross Hall is also one of the most recognized faces on campus. It’s Brother John R. Paige, the Holy Cross brother who in January became the college’s fourth president. Paige...Tags: Travel, Basketball, College Basketball, High Schools, Commuting
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Could gene tests tell if kids can be sports stars?
CHICAGO (AP) — Was your kid born to be an elite athlete? Marketers of genetic tests claim the answer is in mail-order kits costing less than $200. Some customers say the test results help them steer their children to appropriate sports. But...Tags: University of Chicago, Genes and Chromosomes, Health Organizations, Education, Companies and Corporations
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Coley named new Ivy Tech chancellor
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND — Thomas G. Coley, a longtime community college administrator in the Midwest, was named Thursday as the next chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College’s north-central region. He will begin the job June 1. Coley has served as...Tags: Social Sciences, Science, Chris Murphy, Elections, Science and Technology
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