Penn State Coach Joe Paterno hospitalized UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 15 (UPI) -- Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was hospitalized Thursday because of dehydration.

Ultrasound mammography: Good but risky PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 15 (UPI) -- A U.S. study shows adding an ultrasound screening to routine mammography may find more breast cancers, but also hikes the rate of false positive findings.

Nadal, Djokovic advance at Hamburg Masters HAMBURG, Germany, May 15 (UPI) -- Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, fighting for the world's No. 2 ranking, both won third-round matches Thursday at the $2.95 million Masters Series Hamburg.

One stabbed in Death Row duel SOMERS , Conn., May 15 (UPI) -- The second convict assault in two days in Connecticut prisons prompted a state legislator to voice concern for prisoner safety.

Man puts wife for sale on eBay LONDON, May 15 (UPI) -- A British man who said he believed his wife was cheating is under investigation for harassment after he put her up for sale on eBay.

Crude oil prices drop Thursday NEW YORK, May 15 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices receded Thursday on the New York Mercantile Exchange after the U.S. Senate passed a bill to limit speculative energy purchases.

Hospital workers called patient 'alkie' MIDDLESBROUGH, England, May 15 (UPI) -- A British woman is demanding the firings of two hospital staff members after her answering machine recorded them describing her as a black-toothed alcoholic.

Coyotes move into San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (UPI) -- Coyotes in San Francisco have become more numerous, more aggressive and less afraid of humans, experts said Thursday.

Huge 'hole' in the cosmos disappears CAMBRIDGE, England, May 15 (UPI) -- A British astronomer says a giant hole in the cosmos that shocked astrophysicists when it was discovered might not have existed at all.

Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson break up LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. film stars Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson reportedly have ended their on-again, off-again romance.

Female sex offenders often mentally ill STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 15 (UPI) -- Women who commit sexual offenses are just as likely to have mental problems or drug addictions as other violent female criminals, researchers in Sweden said.

Genes in mice act differently in humans ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 15 (UPI) -- Although mice are used in medical research since they share 85 percent of their genes with humans, a U.S. study suggests genes behave differently in mice.

Cindy McCain sells off Sudanese funds WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Cindy McCain, wife of the presumptive GOP nominee for president, has sold at least $2 million in funds from Sudanese investments, a campaign spokesman says.

Last L.A. priest abuse case settled LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- The Salesian Society agreed to pay $19.5 million to 17 child molestation victims in the final unresolved case of the Los Angeles priest sexual abuse scandal.

Medtronic recalls selected products WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Medtronic Inc. is recalling selected products featuring its Carmeda BioActive surface.

Jarrett ready for final Sprint Cup race CONCORD, N.C., May 15 (UPI) -- Veteran driver Dale Jarrett makes his final NASCAR appearance Saturday night at the Sprint Cup Showdown in Concord, N.C.

Trophic-brand kelp warning issued OTTAWA, May 15 (UPI) -- Health Canada issued a warning Thursday cautioning people not to use Trophic-brand kelp and glutamic acid due to a health risk.

Housing crunch hurting wallboard business CHICAGO, May 15 (UPI) -- Gypsum wallboard producer USG Corp. of East Chicago, Ill, has cut production by 75 percent in the wake of a construction slowdown, the company said.

Teen charged as adult with killing mother TOWSON, Md., May 15 (UPI) -- A Baltimore-area teenager has been charged with beating his mother to death with a baseball bat after what police say was an argument about school work.

U.S., Saudi Arabia to sign agreements JERUSALEM, May 15 (UPI) -- A White House spokesman said the United States and Saudi Arabia will sign a number of bilateral agreements Friday.

GM reaches agreement to end one strike LANSING, Mich., May 15 (UPI) -- General Motors Corp. said Thursday it had reached a tentative agreement with workers at its Lansing, Mich., Delta Township Assembly plant.

Taxpayers get wrong stimulus checks MELVILLE, N.Y., May 15 (UPI) -- Thousands of U.S. taxpayers' economic stimulus checks have been directly deposited into the wrong accounts by mistake, federal officials said.

Green, Mikha Singh on top at Irish Open LIMERICK, Ireland, May 15 (UPI) -- Australia's Richard Green and Jeev Mikha Singh of India share the lead after the first 18 holes of the Irish Open golf tournament in Limerick, Ireland.

Alleged Florida wildfire arsonist caught PALM BAY , Fla., May 15 (UPI) -- Florida law officers tightened security against potentially angry residents as they questioned an alleged arsonist who may have burned 22 homes.

New way to inhibit HIV target is created ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've created what's believed to be the first new mechanism in more than 20 years for treating the human immunodeficiency virus.

Mom's depression linked to kid's injuries BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 15 (UPI) -- Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer injuries than other children, a U.S. study said.

Urgent efforts needed to save white oaks PORTLAND, Ore., May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say aggressive efforts are needed if communities of Oregon white oak trees, now in decline, are to be saved in the Pacific Northwest.

Bank of England warns of tough times ahead LONDON, May 15 (UPI) -- The Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, warns Britain is facing tough economic times ahead.

Why patients may delay knee surgery KENT, Ohio, May 15 (UPI) -- Patients usually postpone but ultimately undergo knee replacement surgery, U.S. researchers found.

Calif. Supreme Court upholds gay marriage SACRAMENTO, May 15 (UPI) -- The California Supreme Court Thursday upheld 4-3 same-sex marriage, saying the city and county of San Francisco may issue marriage licenses to gay couples.

Michigan lawmakers adopt Great Lakes pact LANSING, Mich., May 15 (UPI) -- The Michigan House and Senate, without a single dissenter, has voted to join the international Great Lakes water pact.

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Man with HIV jailed for spitting on cop DALLAS, May 15 (UPI) -- A man who tested positive for HIV was given a 35-year jail sentence for allegedly spitting into a Dallas police officer's eye and mouth, authorities said.

Scientists closer to understand pain BALTIMORE, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. neuroscientists say they are moving closer to understanding pain sensitivity and specifically why it's variable instead of constant.

Yahoo! investor Icahn starts proxy fight SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 15 (UPI) -- Billionaire Carl Icahn has nominated an entire slate of candidates to unseat Yahoo! Inc.'s 10-member board of directors, the activist investor said Wednesday.

Canadian researchers: 'Make pot legal' CAMROSE, Alberta, May 15 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers say there are no "typical" pot smokers and many moderate users of marijuana are "responsible" so the drug should be legalized.

Dutch set new solar cell efficiency mark EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, May 15 (UPI) -- Dutch scientists say they've achieved a new efficiency record for solar cells by the use of an ultra-thin aluminum oxide layer at the front of each cell.

Pit bulls attack 3-year-old girl FORT WORTH, Texas, May 15 (UPI) -- Two pit bulls allegedly went on a rampage in a Fort Worth, Texas, mobile home park, hospitalizing a 3-year-old and her aunt, authorities said.

News anchor's husband sues TV station ALBUQUERQUE, May 15 (UPI) -- Former Albuquerque news reporter Erika Ruiz's husband is suing KRQE-TV for allegedly probing his past in an attempt to end the couple's engagement.

Alzheimer's brain tangles found in chimps ATLANTA, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered the first conclusive evidence of Alzheimer's-like neurofibrillary brain tangles in non-human primates.

7 die in Sadr City fight BAGHDAD, May 15 (UPI) -- Seven people were killed and 19 others wounded overnight Thursday in fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City district, Iraq government authorities said.

Rasberry ants invade Texas homes HOUSTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Billions of Rasberry ants are invading homes in Houston as spring warms up, leaving many residents seriously annoyed and seeking help.

U.S. industrial production slowed in April WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. industrial production slowed in April after a marginal rise in March, the U.S. Federal Reserve said Thursday.

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McCain predicts Iraq war won by 2013 COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., predicted Thursday the Iraq war will be won by 2013 but said he thinks the Taliban threat in Afghanistan will still be active.

Scientists are wary of lunar dust HOUSTON, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. National Space Biomedical Research Institute scientists say they are studying the possible negative effects lunar dust may have on visiting astronauts.

Quake death toll could hit 50,000 BEIJING, May 15 (UPI) -- Chinese officials Thursday said the death toll from Monday's massive earthquake could top 50,000.

Braun signs long-term deal with Brewers MILWAUKEE, May 15 (UPI) -- Outfielder Ryan Braun, last year's National League rookie of the year, has signed a record eight-year contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Bayer withdraws Trasylol from U.S. market WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corp. is removing its entire stock of the drug Trasylol from the U.S. market.

May manufacturing flat in New York NEW YORK, May 15 (UPI) -- Manufacturing activity in New York state declined slightly in May, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Thursday.