Loggers and others who use heavy machinery top the list, but cabbies lead those at risk from assault.
January 2015
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Ancient skull backs theory of exodus from Africa
The partial fossil found in an Israeli cave fits the period when migrants apparently were headed for Europe.
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Activity observed at North Korea nuclear reactor
North Korea may be attempting to restart its main nuclear bomb fuel reactor after a five-month shutdown, a U.S. research institute says.
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Raul Castro demands U.S. concessions
The Cuban president makes the resumption of relations conditional on some major U.S. actions.
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Nobel-winning laser co-inventor dies at 99
Charles Hard Townes got his inspiration for the laser’s predecessor, the maser, while sitting on a park bench in Washington, waiting for a restaurant to open for breakfast.
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Outbreak of measles at risk of expanding
A measles outbreak in Arizona that originated at California’s Disney parks is at risk of increasing dramatically in size as health officials keep tabs on 1,000 people, including nearly 200 children.
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Big gains on mobile ads boost Facebook profits
The social network reported profit of $701 million in the three months ended Dec. 31, up $178 million from a year earlier.
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Fed keeps benchmark interest rate near zero
Officials see the economy expanding at a ‘solid pace,’ ‘strong’ job gains and declining inflation.
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Millions may face health insurance penalties
The Health Care Act for the first time last year required most Americans obtain health insurance.
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McDonald’s CEO out amid falling customer traffic
The company has been struggling to compete as the industry adapts to changing consumer tastes.