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Now there’s yet another reason for women to get plenty of calcium and vitamin D. The bone-building nutrients may prevent PMS. PMS — premenstrual syndrome — is a collection of symptoms that come between ovulation and a woman’s menstrual period. Symptoms include depression, irritability, fatigue, abdominal cramps, breast tenderness, and …

WASHINGTON – Fifth grader Ronnie Cowsert of Florida looked a little heartsick Wednesday after he misspelled the word for liver disease. And sixth grader Marlee Labroo of Quincy, Ill., gave the spelling bee judge a sad smile when he corrected her stab at “hartebeest,” a type of antelope. Labroo and …

TULKAREM, West Bank – Israel freed 398 jailed militants Thursday, fulfilling a months-old pledge that officials hope will bolster Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas (search) and his moderate allies as they contest with radical groups for support among Palestinians. The release, which came just hours after an agreement for the Israeli …