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Researchers say Tasmanian devils are breeding earlier because of an epidemic of cancerThe little devils just can't wait. Faced with an epidemic of cancer that cuts their lives short, Tasmanian devils have begun breeding at younger ages, according to researchers at the University of Tasmania in Australia.
Wis. woman accused of placing dead rat in restaurant food, demanding $500,000 in hush moneyA woman accused of planting a dead rat in restaurant food and demanding $500,000 to keep quiet was charged Monday with one felony count of extortion. Debbie R. Miller, 41, of Appleton also faces misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.
Barry Bonds' agent says 'prospects look bleak' for home run king's return in 2008Don't expect to see Barry Bonds showing up in a pennant race. Bonds has not received a single offer, agent Jeff Borris said Monday. He dismissed recent reports of interest from Arizona, the New York Mets and Boston.
Kyle Busch wins drag race with Carl Edwards to take wreck-filled race at Daytona under cautionKyle Busch raced side-by-side with Carl Edwards in the closing laps at Daytona International Speedway, each driver running wide open toward the win.
Red Sox postseason ace Schilling faces season-ending surgery that could end his careerEven if he never pitches again, Curt Schilling has left his mark on the Boston Red Sox by helping them win two World Series titles. And that's a distinct possibility now that he faces shoulder surgery.