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22:00 May 16 2008
U.S. lists polar bear as threatened species
"This listing will not stop global climate change or prevent any sea ice from melting," Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne said while announcing the decision Wednesday.

 
Mystery: optimists live longer, enjoy better health
Among the findings of various studies: Highly optimistic people have significantly lower death rates. Optimistic coronary bypass patients are half as likely as pessimists to require re-hospitalization.

 
Billionair investor launches proxy contest for Yahoo
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn plans to overthrow Yahoo's entire board aiming to push it back into takeover talks with Microsoft, according to media reports Thursday.
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