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Boeing Gets $6.6 Million More for XS-1 Military Space Plane

Boeing has gotten another $6.6 million to continue developing its concept for the United States military's XS-1 robotic space plane.


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Overuse of Workout Supplements Highlights Men's Body Image Issues

Some men who use excessive amounts of workout supplements such as protein powders and bars may have eating disorders, new research suggests. Researchers found that, of the 195 men in the study, 29 percent said they were concerned about their own use of workout supplements. Moreover, 8 percent of the men said their doctor had told them to cut back on workout supplements or stop using them, and 3 percent had been hospitalized for problems with their liver or kidneys due to their use of such supplements.

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US Military Awards New Contracts for XS-1 Space Plane

This story was updated at 7:10 p.m. EDT.


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Why Does Plague Still Occur in the Western US?

Three cases of plague have occurred in the United States in recent months, and although the illness is rare, it's not uncommon to have a few cases here each year. Most recently, a girl in California became sickened with plague after visiting Yosemite National Park and the nearby Stanislaus National Forest in mid-July, according to the California Department of Public Health. There were also two deaths from plague in Colorado this summer — in early June, a 16-year-old boy in Larimer County died, and this week, an adult in Pueblo City died.

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Can Sexting Have Benefits for Couples?

Sexting is common among U.S. adults, and although the practice is often portrayed as risky or just bad behavior, it may have benefits for couples, a new study suggests. About 74 percent said they sexted when they were in a committed relationship, and 43 percent said they sexted during a causal relationship. What's more, sexting appeared to have some benefits: People who sexted more had higher levels of sexual satisfaction, the study found.

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