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Conflict hits close to homeTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 10:07PMSince the ongoing conflict between Gaza and Israel heated up on Dec. 27 when Israel began an air assault of Gaza, students in Raleigh have felt the impact of the fighting.

Babies survive dip in hot oilTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 4:12PMWas it hot or not? That’s the burning question after recent incidents of babies being dunked in boiling water and bubbling oil. While God-fearing people call it a miracle, rationalists give a scientific explanation.

U of I names new ob-gyn department chairTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:51PMThe University of Iowa has named a University of New Mexico doctor to lead the U of I’s department of obstetrics and gynecology.

Local People: Rock River Valley residents earn honorsTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:44PM Local residents are receiving recognition for their achievements, scholastic and otherwise.

Bees on drugs aid addiction studyTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:30PMResearchers find that bees react to cocaine just as humans do; becoming highly enthusiastic about things that might not otherwise excite them. Buzz has a whole new meaning now that scientists are giving bees cocaine.