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Docs: Heartbreak More Than a Metaphor

Confirming the wisdom of the poets and philosophers, doctors say the sudden death of a loved one really can cause a broken heart. In fact, they have dubbed the condition “broken heart syndrome.” In a study published just in time for Valentine’s Day (search), doctors reported how a tragic or …

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Palestinian Groups Agree to Stop Attacks

JERUSALEM – The Palestinian militant groups Hamas (search) and Islamic Jihad (search) said Saturday they will not attack Israeli targets, but they refrained from officially joining a Palestinian cease-fire with Israel agreed upon during last week’s summit in Egypt. Leaders of both groups met Saturday with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas …

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White House Wishes Pope Well

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – President Bush wished Pope John Paul II (search) a speedy recovery on Thursday after the pontiff was hospitalized for the second time this month. “On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I send our heartfelt best wishes to Pope John Paul II,” Bush said in …

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