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Daily HeadlinesApril 26, 2018

George Dorsey and Dorothy Dorsey Malcolm, brother and sister victims of the July 25th lynchings in Walton County were buried side by side in the Mt. Perry Cemetery.

Lynching Memorial Will Show That Women Were Victims, Too

Not all victims of lynching were African-American men, says political scientist Evelyn Simien. A new memorial to the victims – including women and children – opened April 26 in Alabama. Read more.

Infographic by the American Institute for Cancer Research highlights the top 10 cancer prevention recommendations (Image courtesy of the AICR).

Achieving a Healthier You After Breast Cancer

To prevent cancer, 'We must return to basics and follow a daily prescription of a healthy diet and exercise,' says UConn Health's Dr. Susan Tannenbaum. Read more.

Student-athlete Nabeel Khan ‘19 (ENG) listens to a lecture on heat transfer in Laurel Hall. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Nabeel Khan

'Being a Husky means being a part of, embracing, and carrying on the traditions of UConn Nation,' says golfer Nabeel Khan '19 (ENG). Read more.

UConn in the News

Mashable

Weed makes some people clean but scientists don’t really know why

AccuWeather News

Republicans more persuasive than actual scientists when it comes to correcting misinformation about climate change

Phys.org

Startup advances carbon-zero fuels through UConn partnership

Associated Press

Women were victims of lynchings, too

National Science Foundation

Spider silk key to new bone-fixing composite

Athletic Business

Why California Needs to License and Regulate Athletic Trainers

Education Week

U.S. 4th Graders Surprise on New Exam of Online Reading

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