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  • July 2008

    • For TB Clues, Researchers Turn to Bones

      Reuters  |  Jul 14, 08 6:50 PM CDT

      For TB Clues, Researchers Turn to Bones

      (Newser) - Scientists are analyzing bones found in the ancient city of Jericho, in what's now the West Bank, for clues to fighting tuberculosis. The German, Israeli, and Palestinian researchers hope the 6,000-year-old DNA they're studying will reveal how the disease evolves and how to combat it. More »

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      DNA  • disease  • tuberculosis  • Jericho  • skeleton  • bones  • TB

  • October 2007

    • Israel Foils Plot to Kill Olmert

      AFP  |  Oct 22, 07 3:39 AM CDT

      Israel Foils Plot to Kill Olmert

      (Newser) - Israel thwarted a plot by Fatah militants to attack a convoy carrying Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to the West Bank town of Jericho in August, AFP reports. Plotters  reportedly included members of an elite group directly under the command of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Three men were arrested by Palestinian police and later released. More »

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      Israel  • Ehud Olmert  • Mahmoud Abbas  • Fatah  • peace conference  • Jericho

  • September 2007

    • New TV Season Disappoints

      Variety  |  Sep 20, 07 4:56 PM CDT

      New TV Season Disappoints

      (Newser) - The fall TV season isn't wowing audiences so far, Variety reports. Four fresh shows hit the small screen last night, but none made a big splash. Fox's "Back to You" was tops among 18- to 49-year-olds and attracted 9.4 million viewers overall. But it won by a slim margin, and none of the newbies lived up to last fall's hits. More »

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      television  • CBS  • Fox  • ABC  • Nielsen Ratings  • audiences  • Jericho  • Kid Nation  • CW network

  • August 2007

    • Olmert, Abbas Talk on Palestinian Soil

      New York Times  |  Aug 6, 07 5:11 PM CDT

      Olmert, Abbas Talk on Palestinian Soil

      (Newser) - Ehud Olmert and Mahmoud Abbas met in the West Bank city of Jericho today, the first time an Israeli head of state has been to the Palestinian territories in 7 years. The meeting was an attempt by both parties to bolster the moderate Fatah party’s standing and to bring momentum to the two-state peace process, the Times reports. More »

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      Israel  • Hamas  • Palestine  • Ehud Olmert  • Mahmoud Abbas  • Gaza  • West Bank  • Fatah  • peace process  • Jericho

  • June 2007

    • CBS Considers Uncanceling Cult Show

      Hollywood Reporter  |  Jun 6, 07 12:59 PM CDT

      CBS Considers Uncanceling Cult Show

      (Newser) - CBS is reconsidering its decision to cancel the postapocalyptic drama "Jericho" thanks to sustained and vociferous protests from the show's fans. Viewers called, wrote, emailed, and sent 50,000 pounds of peanuts to the network, a reference to a character exclaiming "Nuts!" when asked if the town would surrender in the season finale of the show, which stars Skeet Ulrich. More »

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      television  • CBS  • entertainment  • Jericho

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