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NBC poll: Romney, Santorum deadlocked in Mich.

First Read: Latest NBC News/Marist polls show statistical tie in critical Michigan; Romney with comfortable lead in Arizona ahead of Tuesday’s primaries. Go to Source

Dirty surgical tools a problem in the OR

Contaminated dirty surgical instruments, such as endoscopes used for colonoscopies, have led to infection outbreaks in hospitals nationwide, according to a report by the Center for Public Integrity and NBC News. Go to Source

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49 killed, 100s hurt in Argentina train crash

A packed train slammed into the end of the line in a Buenos Aires station, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of commuters in Argentina’s worst train accident in decades. Go to Source

Boys dying to be thin: the new faces of anorexia

For boys suffering from anorexia and other eating disorders, the stigma of having a ‘girls’ disease’ often stymies their recovery. Go to Source

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8 bodies found in Costa Concordia wreck

Salvage divers discovered eight bodies on Wednesday in the submerged part of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship. Go to Source

Pet dog chases mountain lion up a tree

A dog chased a cat up a tree Tuesday morning in Los Altos. Normally that wouldn’t be a big deal, but this cat is a rather large mountain lion. Go to Source

Trend alert: Babyccinos give kids a taste of coffee culture

Like kids don’t have enough energy already, some tots are tossing down “babyccinos,” steamed milk and foam, sometimes with a shot of decaf espresso. Darling, or dangerous? (Or simply clever marketing; they sell for $2 a pop in Brooklyn!) Go to Source