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The percentage of deaths to cancer has decreased by 27% in the last 25 years

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Cancer deaths decline 27 percent over the past 25 years, Dr. Manny attributes this to better screenings and treatments

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Medical analyst Dr. Manny Alvarez says that while cancer deaths are declining, liver and endometrial cancers are on the rise.

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Controversy after female Overwatch Contenders player is revealed to be a man

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Was it sexism, or a social experiment? That's the question buzzing around the gaming world this week, after a gender-bending experiment caused big problems for a major studio. It all started when a male player pretended to be a woman, but it didn't spark the response he was hoping for.

"Overwatch Contenders" is a farm system for the popular Overwatch E-Sports league. Think of it as the minor leagues of professional video game playing, with many aspiring pros heading to worldwide competitions to show how good they are, in the hopes of being drafted onto a pro team. One of the most prominent teams, "Second Wind," was in a rush to sign a new player to their roster, so they gave an untested player named Ellie a shot, excited at the chance to bring a woman onto the team. She was already ranked fourth on the Overwatch league ladder, but shortly after the announcement of he signing, rumors began to stir about the validity of her identity -- and questions were asked about if she deserved her rank or the opportunity to play with the Contenders team. But there was one big problem: they failed to properly vet the player, and ended up creating a major controversy.

"Ellie" turned out to be a man. "She" was created by a male player named Punisher, who claimed the charade was a social experiment aimed at starting a conversation about the treatment of female gamers in e-sports. The reaction was swift and predictable - the gaming community turned on Punisher, but also heavily criticized gaming culture as well, with some claiming the incident never would have happened if "Ellie" wasn't a woman (apparently missing the point that she wasn't a woman in the first place). The gaming press has also been criticized for not doing more to expose the hoax.

A ​statement from Blizzard, which owns the Overwatch league, and team Second Wind was published after it was revealed Ellie was not who she said she was. Second Wind admits it was desperate to find a substitute player before the deadline, and was under pressure after losing a few of its players. "As soon as Ellie was announced, many questions came up regarding the legitimacy of the player," accoridng to the team. They say they "reached out to Blizzard early on to help verify their identity and calm the suspicions about our newest player, doing the best we could for the time being. More could have been done to support our players, but we had found ourselves unprepared for the attention Ellie got upon their onboarding." Both the team and the studio are now promising to step up their vetting process, so another controversy like this doesn't happen again.

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Controversy after female Overwatch Contenders player is revealed to be a man

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Was it sexism, or a social experiment? That's the question buzzing around the gaming world this week, after a gender-bending experiment caused big problems for a major studio. It all started when a male player pretended to be a woman, but it didn't spark the response he was hoping for.

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Cancer deaths down 27 percent over past 25 years.

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Cancer deaths decline 27 percent over the past 25 years, Dr. Manny attributes this to better screenings and treatments

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Medical analyst Dr. Manny Alvarez says that while cancer deaths are declining, liver and endometrial cancers are on the rise.

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Republican group in Texas votes not to kick out Muslim member

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A regularly scheduled meeting for a county Republican party in Texas got national attention Thursday night as it held a vote over whether to remove a member of the leadership team because he's Muslim.

The measure failed by a vote of 139 to 49, according to Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA.

The Republican Party chair hailed the decision to keep Shahid Shafi, a trauma surgeon and city council member who was appointed to be one of the vice chairs of the Tarrant County GOP.

"This vote reaffirms the commitment by a majority of Tarrant County Republicans to our core values and moral compass, a demonstration of our allegiance to the Texas Republican Party Platform and the Constitutions of the United States and Texas, which strictly prohibit religious and racial discrimination of any kind," Tarrant County Republican Party Chair Darl Easton said in a written statement provided to The Associated Press.

Shafi told reporters outside the meeting following the vote, "As we struggled through the last few months, it would have been easy for me to quit, but I stayed on to fight. We were fighting for religious freedom ... and today we have come out victorious."

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Shafi was appointed to the role by the county GOP chairman in July and his appointment was overwhelmingly ratified by the group's precinct chairs, but Jeremy Bradford, the group's executive director, told ABC News that there was a vocal vote of dissent placed by Dorrie O'Brien.

Bradford said that O'Brien later put forward the motion to have him removed from his position.

"She has publicly said it is based on his faith and the fact that he's a Muslim," Bradford told ABC News.

"We don't think he's suitable as a practicing Muslim to be vice chair because he'd be the representative for ALL Republicans in Tarrant County, and not ALL Republicans in Tarrant County think Islam is safe or acceptable in the U.S., in Tarrant County, and in the TCGOP," O'Brien recently posted on Facebook, according to the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. "There are big questions surrounding exactly where Dr. Shafi's loyalties lie."

O'Brien and Shafi did not return ABC News' requests for comment.

The vote that will determine whether or not to remove Shafi will be held Thursday evening at the group's executive committee meeting, and "the vote will depend on who shows up."

"I don't have a whip count," Bradford said.

As for Shafi, Bradford described him as "a known commodity" who has been a part of the county GOP for 10 years.

"He's a good person," Bradford said of Shafi. "He has a heart for reaching out to parts of our community that aren't typically part of the Republican fold."

A number of high profile Texas Republicans have supported Shafi publicly, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Texas land commissioner George P. Bush, who have condemned the religious discrimination that they see at hand in this case.

Discrimination against Dr. Shafi b/c he's Muslim is wrong. The Constitution prohibits any religious test for public office & the First Amendment protects religious liberty for every faith. The Party of Lincoln should welcome everybody & celebrate Liberty. https://t.co/Z16lst3SJN
- Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 7, 2018

I again urge my friends in the Tarrant County Republican Party to do the right thing and vote to support Shahid Shafi as vice chairman of the party. Religious litmus tests are wrong--whether they occur in my party or whether its Democratic Senators who have questioned https://t.co/3dpWgxl6kz
- George P. Bush (@georgepbush) January 9, 2019

Shafi spoke to CNN in December, stressing that their party "has very specific rules that prohibit religious discrimination. Our country has specific rules and our constitution prohibits it."

"So when this controversy arose because of a small number of people at the fringes of our party, it's been really very -- they're doing a disservice to our party," Shafi said to CNN.

Bradford also stressed the impact that the situation has had on the group and their goals.

"Honestly it's frustrating," Bradford said of the attention that the vote has received. "We would very much like to be focused on raising money and getting ready for the presidential election cycle. This has been a major distraction for our party."

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Republican group in Texas votes not to kick out Muslim member

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A regularly scheduled meeting for a county Republican party in Texas got national attention Thursday night as it held a vote over whether to remove a member of the leadership team because he's Muslim. The measure failed by a vote of 139 to 49, according to Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA.

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Sorority hazing led to Northwestern student's suicide, lawsuit claims

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A Northwestern University sophomore killed herself because of severe hazing she endured while pledging to the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in the fall of 2016, according to a federal lawsuit filed by her mother this week.

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A bus driver stops to pick up a barefoot toddler

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A Milwaukee bus driver went above the call of duty when she stopped to save an unlikely would-be passenger: a toddler.

Irena Ivic was driving on a freeway overpass when she spotted a barefoot toddler, Milwaukee County Transit System spokesman Matt Sliker said. The child, wearing a red onesie and a diaper, was quickly walking to an intersection.

"I'm just grateful I was in the right place at the right time," Ivic said at a commendation ceremony held in her honor on Thursday.

Ivic stopped the bus and ran out to scoop up the toddler, as seen in a video released by the transit system. She carried the child to the bus, where passengers gathered in disbelief.

"Oh my God. Oh my God. I am shaking," Ivic said in the video as she sat down in the driver's seat with the toddler.

A passenger on the bus took off her winter coat and draped it around the little girl, who was cold to the touch. The temperatures were freezing that day, on December 22, according to the transit system.

Ivic sat talking to the coat-swaddled child, stroking her hair. The little one soon fell asleep in her arms, as seen in the video.

The 19-month-old had been cold and scared but was otherwise unharmed, police said.

The child went missing after officials believe her mother had a mental health crisis, the transit system statement said. "Authorities eventually reunited the baby with its father," Sliker said.

This is the ninth time a lost or missing child has been found by a Milwaukee County Transit System driver in recent years, according to the statement.

"I absolutely love kids. I used to be a teacher and I have children of my own, so I'm so happy I was able to help this sweet, innocent baby," Ivic said.

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A Milwaukee bus driver went above the call of duty when she stopped to save an unlikely would-be passenger: a toddler. Irena Ivic was driving on a freeway overpass when she spotted a barefoot toddler, Milwaukee County Transit System spokesman Matt Sliker said.

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China Broadcasts pictures of the other side of the moon

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl chugs beer, and falls off stage during recent concert

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Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl tried to be cool on stage at a recent concert only for the moment to be immediately undercut by a spill off the stage.

In a video posted to Instagram by a concert attendee, Grohl can be seen walking to the side of the stage while continuing to play the guitar. He gets the attention of someone standing off camera who hands him a Bud Light.

Grohl tries to position the beer on a speaker so that he can attempt to drink it while his hands are occupied on his guitar. However, he spills a little bit of the drink all over said speaker before throwing caution to the wind, picking up the can and chugging it down.

Fans cheered at the very rock-n-roll move, but found themselves worried soon after. Grohl took a few steps back up to continue playing with his bandmates when he lost his balance and fell off the stage. Fortunately, security guards were in position and able to stand him right back up and get him back on the stage where he continued playing as if nothing happened. The rocker appeared fine and even did a light jog back to his normal position to finish out the show.

Although the beer-chugging incident happened without any real injury, diehard fans know to keep a close eye on Grohl when it comes to stage falls.

In 2015, he was performing with the band in Sweden when he fell off a 12ft stage and broke his leg in front of a massive crowd. He would later tell The Sun in 2017 that he didn't just snap the bone, but tore and dislocated all the ligaments. To his credit, the rocker powered through the pain and gave his word that he would return to finish out the concert. After going backstage and being attended to by medical professionals, he somehow went back out and finished the show while sitting in a chair.

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Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl tried to be cool on stage at a recent concert only for the moment to be immediately undercut by a spill off the stage. In a video posted to Instagram by a concert attendee, Grohl can be seen walking to the side of the stage while continuing to play the guitar.

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A bus driver saved a toddler that was barefoot in the freezing cold.

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A Milwaukee bus driver went above the call of duty when she stopped to save an unlikely would-be passenger: a toddler.

Irena Ivic was driving on a freeway overpass when she spotted a barefoot toddler, Milwaukee County Transit System spokesman Matt Sliker said. The child, wearing a red onesie and a diaper, was quickly walking to an intersection.

"I'm just grateful I was in the right place at the right time," Ivic said at a commendation ceremony held in her honor on Thursday.

Ivic stopped the bus and ran out to scoop up the toddler, as seen in a video released by the transit system. She carried the child to the bus, where passengers gathered in disbelief.

"Oh my God. Oh my God. I am shaking," Ivic said in the video as she sat down in the driver's seat with the toddler.

A passenger on the bus took off her winter coat and draped it around the little girl, who was cold to the touch. The temperatures were freezing that day, on December 22, according to the transit system.

Ivic sat talking to the coat-swaddled child, stroking her hair. The little one soon fell asleep in her arms, as seen in the video.

The 19-month-old had been cold and scared but was otherwise unharmed, police said.

The child went missing after officials believe her mother had a mental health crisis, the transit system statement said. "Authorities eventually reunited the baby with its father," Sliker said.

This is the ninth time a lost or missing child has been found by a Milwaukee County Transit System driver in recent years, according to the statement.

"I absolutely love kids. I used to be a teacher and I have children of my own, so I'm so happy I was able to help this sweet, innocent baby," Ivic said.

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A Milwaukee bus driver went above the call of duty when she stopped to save an unlikely would-be passenger: a toddler. Irena Ivic was driving on a freeway overpass when she spotted a barefoot toddler, Milwaukee County Transit System spokesman Matt Sliker said.

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California police officer fatally shot; suspected shooter found dead

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A police officer in Davis, Calif., was fatally shot Thursday night while responding to a traffic accident, prompting a massive manhunt for the gunman, authorities said.

Natalie Corona, 22, was pronounced dead at UC Davis Medical Center. She was responding to a three-car crash at around 6:45 p.m.

"She was a rising star in the department," Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel said at a press conference. "She just worked like you can't believe."

Corona, who began as a community service officer in 2016, had graduated from the police academy in July. She had just completed her field training before Christmas and had been out on her own for a couple of weeks, Pytel said.
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Firefighters performed life-saving measures at the scene and Corona was rushed to a nearby hospital, Pytel said. It was unclear whether she was targeted or caught up in crossfire.

The ongoing investigation was turned over to the Sacramento Sheriff's Department.

The suspect was described as a white male in his 20s with an average build, FOX40 Sacramento reported. He was reportedly wearing a baseball hat, black jacket, blue or tan jeans and black tactical boots.
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State, local and federal law enforcement agencies from across the region have responded, the Sacramento Bee reported. Police blocked off intersections and combed the area for the suspect.

Police earlier issued a "shelter in place" order and asked residents to stay away from the downtown Davis area as they searched for the suspect, FOX40 reported. The order was lifted shortly before midnight local time.

Davis is located about 15 miles west of Sacramento.
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California police officer fatally shot; manhunt underway

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A police officer in Davis, Calif., was fatally shot Thursday night while responding to a traffic accident, prompting a massive manhunt for the gunman, authorities said. Natalie Corona, 22, was pronounced dead at UC Davis Medical Center. She was responding to a three-car crash at around 6:45 p.m.

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Surgeon must pay fine for removing a kidney

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Miami airport to close terminal as gov shutdown continues.

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Miami International Airport is closing a terminal this weekend due to the government shutdown because security screeners have been calling in sick at twice the airport's normal rate.

Friday marks the first day screeners will miss a paycheck, and airport spokesman Greg Chin said there's a concern there won't be enough workers to handle all 11 checkpoints during normal hours over the weekend.

Chin said Terminal G will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, reopen for flights Sunday morning and close again at 1 p.m. that day. The terminal serves United Airlines along with smaller carriers. Its closure means restaurants and shops that depend on departing flights also will close.

Chin told The Miami Herald that some passengers have complained about longer waits, but there've been no abnormal security delays.

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Las Vegas police investigating a rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo have sent a warrant to authorities in Italy requesting a sample of the Portuguese football superstar's DNA.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's DNA sought by Las Vegas police investigating rape case

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Las Vegas police investigating a rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo have sent a warrant to authorities in Italy requesting a sample of the Portuguese football superstar's DNA, a police spokeswoman said Thursday.

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Costco sells out of 26 lb. bucket of mac and cheese, said to have a 20 year shelf life

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Costco's "doomsday" product line is apparently taking off.

The wholesaler made news this week for selling out of its 26-pound bucket of macaroni and cheese that has a shelf life of up to 20 years.

The product, according to the company's website, has been on the market for several years but only recently became "out of stock."

Under its details, the cheese and pasta are packaged in separate bulk "Metalite pouches" with oxygen absorbers, "to protect the quality and ensure a long shelf life."

Over the last few years, as reported by FOX Business, Costco has been rolling out several product s for doomsday-type scenarios.

In March, the company made headlines for rolling out three emergency food kits on its website, ranging from $1,000 up to $6,000, all of which are designed to feed a family of four for a year.

The retailer first offered emergency food kits over six years ago. One reviewer, who purchased its first version called Thrive for $3,999.99, three years ago said her family used their tax return to purchase it.

"The food shipped two days after I placed the order and arrived three days after that. Very impressive. All 63 boxes fit nicely under the 15 stairs going to the basement. Make sure you note which boxes contain items with a shorter shelf life so you can keep them more accessible," the reviewer wrote.
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While a spokesperson for Costco did respond to FOX Business' request for additional information on the kits or give any details surrounding the popularity of the items, a representative did tell Detroit's Free Press in 2017 that the idea for the kits "came about making a great starter kit for a family who wanted to prepare for any kind of disaster. This is a great value with shipping included."

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Costco sells out of 26 lb. mac & cheese tub with 20-year shelf life

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Costco's "doomsday" product line is apparently taking off. The wholesaler made news this week for selling out of its 26-pound bucket of macaroni and cheese that has a shelf life of up to 20 years. The product, according to the company's website, has been on the market for several years but only recently became "out of stock."

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Jayme Closs, a thirteen year old girl has been found, after her parents were discovered dead.

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Missing teen Jayme Closs found alive: Live updates

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Authorities will give an update this morning on Jayme Closs, the missing 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who was found alive 87 days after she went missing. Follow here for the latest.

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Woman shows up to court with drugs on drug possession charges.

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An Ohio woman showed up to court for a hearing on drug charges Monday with a backpack filled with drugs in tow, officials said.

Elizabeth Darlene Wilson, 31, of Minerva, was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of drugs and one count of possession of dangerous drugs, according to News 5 Cleveland. And that was before she walked inside Minerva Mayor's Court.
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Wilson came to the court with a backpack filled with .53 grams of meth, MDMA, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine pills, a pipe with meth residue on it, a paperclip with meth residue, 11 gabapentin pills, marijuana and a separate pipe with marijuana residue, the station reported, citing court records.

The mobile stash led to additional charges of possession of drug abuse instruments, possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance, according to News 5 Cleveland.

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Ohio woman charged with drug possession shows up to court with more drugs, court docs say

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An Ohio woman showed up to court for a hearing on drug charges Monday with a backpack filled with drugs in tow, officials said. Elizabeth Darlene Wilson, 31, of Minerva, was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of drugs and one count of possession of dangerous drugs, according to News 5 Cleveland.

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Bus driver saves baby walking alone on overpass on sidewalk in Wisconsin

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Heart-stopping video captured a bus driver rescuing a baby girl that she spotted alone on a freeway overpass last month.

Milwaukee County bus driver Irena Ivic spotted the child running on the side of the road just before 8 a.m. on December 22. The girl, who was less than 1 year old, was barefoot and wearing only a onesie and diaper.

"Oh my God, I was so upset and I couldn't believe that somebody can, left the child on the street," Ivic said Thursday. "Baby was so scared and cried, and she didn't know what to do, where to go."

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Ivic stopped her bus, ran across the busy street and picked up the crying child then brought her on board her bus. A passenger on the bus took off her jacket to help keep the girl warm as Ivic comforted the girl, who quickly fell asleep in her arms.

"If I find myself in same situation, I will, of course, again help. Always," Ivic said.

Firefighters, police officers and transit security officers arrived on the scene a short time later. Besides being cold and scared, authorities said the girl was unharmed.

Police said the girl had been left outside by her mother, who relatives said suffered a mental health crisis at the time. Authorities eventually reunited the girl with her father. The family told WISN Thursday she is doing well.

Authorities said this is the ninth lost or missing child found by Milwaukee County Transit System drivers in recent years.

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Milwaukee County bus driver Irena Ivic spotted the child running on the side of the road just before 8 a.m. on December 22. The child, who was less than 1 year old, was barefoot and wearing just a onesie and diaper.