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USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for competitive swimming in the United States. It is charged with selecting the United States Olympic Swimming team, and any other teams which officially represent the United States, as well as the overall organization and operation of the sport. Note: USA Swimming was originally called United States Swimming (USS). Thus, there are several terms used to described the organization at different times. All of these refer to the same organization at the same time. ...
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Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his death (AP)
Jul 04, 2009 5:12:34 AM | Yahoo

A card signed by fans is shown at the gates of the late Michael Jackson's former residence, Neverland Ranch, in Los Olivos, Calif., Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)AP - No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson's children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent.




Calif. regulators warn of pot's cancer capability (AP)
Jul 04, 2009 4:18:53 AM | Yahoo
AP - It might take Californians a puff or two to get their heads around an apparent contradiction recently enshrined in state law. The same marijuana smoke that doctors can recommend to ease cancer patients' suffering must soon come with a warning saying it causes the disease.

Mexico wins praise for swine flu response (AP)
Jul 03, 2009 11:23:54 PM | Yahoo

Pan American Health Organization Director Mirta Roses Periag speaks during the 'Lessons Learned and Preparedness of Swine Flu' summit in Cancun, Mexico, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Miguel Tovar)AP - As swine flu runs rampant in the Southern Hemisphere winter, world health experts are concerned that some hard-hit countries have been reluctant to take forceful measures to protect public health.




Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes (HealthDay)
Jul 03, 2009 10:49:15 PM | Yahoo
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Before some people develop full-blown diabetes, their blood sugar is above normal, but not high enough to qualify for a diagnosis of diabetes.