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Gene Project to Map Human Prehistory

WASHINGTON – Researchers are aiming to learn more about how the Earth was populated by collecting and analyzing genetic samples from 100,000 people around the globe. The five-year Genographic Project (search), being announced Wednesday, will use sophisticated laboratory and computer analysis of DNA to figure out the patterns in which …

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Pakistani Hostage Freed, Government Says

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A Pakistan embassy official who was kidnapped in Iraq two weeks ago was freed Sunday, the chief Pakistani government spokesman said. Malik Mohammed Javed (search) was abducted April 9 after he left his residence in Baghdad to attend prayers at a mosque. The Pakistani government said after …

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Crude Gains Almost $2, Settles Above $52

NEW YORK – Crude prices rallied almost $2 to above $52 a barrel Tuesday, as traders bought contracts to cover earlier commitments made when prices were falling. Light, sweet crude for May delivery rose $1.92 to settle at $52.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (search). On Monday, …

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