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Anti-government protesters throw stones during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the Ukraine's current unrest, on Wednesday. The deadly clashes have drawn sharp reactions from Washington and generated talk of possible European Union sanctions. Efrem Lukatsky/AP hide caption

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U.S., Allies Urge All Sides In Ukraine To Pull Back From Brink

The U.S. and European powers are hoping that the government and protesters can restart a political dialogue. But they have few levers of influence. Russia has plenty of leverage, but different aims.

Yuna Kim, of South Korea, won gold in Vancouver. She's leading the field after Wednesday's short program. Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Female Figure Skaters Compete For Gold — And The Sport's Future

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Convenience may be one reason why most teens haven't gotten all three HPV shots. VCU CNS/Flickr hide caption

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Parents And Teens Aren't Up To Speed On HPV Risks, Doctors Say

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If Yellowstone Could Talk, It Might Squeak. Blame The Helium

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For someone with a serious injury, it's not just a matter of getting in the door at the closest hospital, but getting in the door at the right hospital, says Dr. Arthur Kellermann, an emergency medicine specialist. micheal kennedy/iStockphoto hide caption

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Insurance, Not Injuries, May Determine Who Goes To Trauma Centers

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Anti-government protesters throw stones during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the Ukraine's current unrest, on Wednesday. The deadly clashes have drawn sharp reactions from Washington and generated talk of possible European Union sanctions. Efrem Lukatsky/AP hide caption

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U.S., Allies Urge All Sides In Ukraine To Pull Back From Brink

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Mo performs in 2011, the year he rose to prominence on Norway's version of The X Factor. Ernst Vikne/Wikimedia Commons hide caption

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Years After Tragedy, Norwegian Pop Star Returns To World Stage

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