Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20 Plus 4 More Stories

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The Two-Way Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20 Security forces are now in control, hours after militants stormed the campus. The four attackers reportedly died in the attack. Read this story All Tech Considered Batteries With A Less Fiery Future Overheated lithium-ion batteries have been a problem for airplanes, cars and even "hoverboards." A chemical engineer at Stanford University thinks she has a solution to the problem. Read this story Parallels In Russia, Epiphany Comes With A Shockingly Cold Swim To celebrate the feast of Epiphany marking the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, thousands of Russian Orthodox faithful take a dip in icy waters. How does it feel? "Absolutely good," one man says. Read this story Shots - Health News Opioid Abuse Takes A Toll On Workers And Their Employers Many employers who test for drugs don't screen employees for opioids. Yet opioid abuse is linked to problems with workplace productivity and safety. Read this story Goats and Soda Zika Virus Likely Affected Her Baby, And She Feels Brazil Doesn't Care The government is trying to wipe out Zika virus, which has been linked to a severe birth defect. But is it doing enough to help families whose children have been affected? Read this story

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