Shauna Wright
![Other Death Risks May Be High For Prostate Cancer Patients](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/135138064.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Other Death Risks May Be High For Prostate Cancer Patients
A new study shows that when men with prostate cancer were diagnosed after developing symptoms rather than after screening tests, they had a higher risk of dying from heart problems or other cancers rather than the prostate cancer itself.
![Steven Tyler and ‘American Idol’ Try Their Luck in Sin City](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/steventyler3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Steven Tyler and ‘American Idol’ Try Their Luck in Sin City
On Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol‘, all the cattle — oops, sorry, “singers” — were split into groups to see which contestants would kill each other first. This is all going down in Las Vegas, because who would notice a bloody death amid the glitz and glamor of Vegas?
Steven Tyler is probably just happy to have an excuse to visit Sin City. Let’s see what he had to say to the contestants who’ve th
![Sleep Troubles Might Affect Your Memory As You Age](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/806131641.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sleep Troubles Might Affect Your Memory As You Age
New research reveals the amount and quality of sleep you get may actually affect your memory as you get older.
![This Day in History for February 17 – VW Beetle Breaks Record and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/vw-beetle.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for February 17 – VW Beetle Breaks Record and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1801 – The electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is broken by the House of Representatives, which elected Jefferson president (More info)
1820 – The US Senate passes the Missouri Compromise, an attempt to deal with the dangerously divisive issue of extending slavery into the western territories (More i
![Celebrity Birthdays for February 17 – Michael Jordan, Billie Joe Armstrong and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/feb17.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 17 – Michael Jordan, Billie Joe Armstrong and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Jordan
Age: 49
Occupation: Basketball Legend
Known For: Leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships, product endorsements like Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers, being the current majority owner and head of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats, and being widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time
![Your Walking Speed and Grip Strength May Predict Stroke, Dementia Risks](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/walking.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Your Walking Speed and Grip Strength May Predict Stroke, Dementia Risks
A new study finds that how fast you can walk and the strength of your hand grip may predict the odds of having a stroke or memory problems later in life.
![Ohio School Is Paying Students For Showing Up In Class](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/schoolbus.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ohio School Is Paying Students For Showing Up In Class
Teen truancy is a real problem for a lot of schools, but especially so for the Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati. It only has a 14% graduation rate and has been deemed an “academic emergency” by the state of Ohio.
So the school is trying out a novel approach: it’s paying students to show up and behave themselves.
![How Do Americans Feel About Interracial Marriage?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/interracialcouple.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Do Americans Feel About Interracial Marriage?
Just 45 years ago, interracial marriage was banned in many US states. But after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Loving v. Virginia declared such bans unconstitutional in 1967, those couples were free to marry — and a new study finds they’re doing so at an increasing rate.
![Who’s Cashing In on Jeremy Lin’s Success? — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/jeremylin1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Who’s Cashing In on Jeremy Lin’s Success? — Dollars and Sense
Unless you’ve been involved in a total media blackout, you’ve likely heard about Jeremy Lin — aka “Linsation” — the New York Knicks guard who’s such an on-court phenomenon that TV ratings of Knicks games have jumped 70 percent, causing the publicly traded stock of Madison Square Garden, where the team plays, to hit a 52-week high.
But Wall Street isn’t the only one profiting from all the hype.
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![Town Hall Meeting Ends In Sweet Marriage Proposal](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/marriage-proposal.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Town Hall Meeting Ends In Sweet Marriage Proposal
Town Hall meetings can be dull, what with the discussions of taxes and other mind-numbing subjects. But for one such meeting, hosted by New Jersey 101.5 on-air personalities Dennis and Judi, the minutes were a lot more interesting. Because the meeting actually included a surprise marriage proposal.
![Police Concerned About Suicide Attempts at the 9/11 Memorial](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/911memorial-waterfalls.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Police Concerned About Suicide Attempts at the 9/11 Memorial
The focal point of the National September 11 Memorial is a pair of sunken granite pools with three-story waterfalls that mark where the fallen World Trade Center towers once stood.
And while they’re certainly beautiful, the New York City Police Department is watching them for an entirely different reason: they’re worried that grief-stricken visitors might try to use the site to commit suicide.
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![Why Do Women Perform Better Than Men in Job Interviews?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/handshake.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Do Women Perform Better Than Men in Job Interviews?
Jobs interviews are stressful for everyone, but a new study reveals that while women are generally more on edge before meeting with a prospective employer, their interviews went better than those of their male counterparts — mainly because the ladies coped with the stress better.