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Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects
By BETSY BLANEY Associated Press Writer LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra - but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long.

Helmsley reportedly leaves $8B to canine care
NEW YORK (AP) - Animal welfare groups must be panting: Leona Helmsley reportedly directed that her fortune - up to $8 billion - be used for the care and welfare of dogs. The New York Times reported Wednesday that the bequest was included in a so-called mission statement for the estate of the real estate magnate, who died last August.

A low water year is a boon to safflower farmers
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Writer WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) - Having to make due with less water, California farmers are reassessing their planting of tomatoes, cotton, corn and other water-intensive crops.

Group sues over crop subsidies on US forest land
By BRETT BARROUQUERE Associated Press Writer GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has subsidized corn and soybean farming on its lands for years - and rankled environmentalists are now suing the agency for what they say is an illegal dole.

Domesticated chimp is missing in California forest
By CHRISTINA HOAG Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - A 42-year-old chimpanzee who is toilet-trained and can eat with a knife and fork is believed to be at large in a Southern California forest after escaping his cage.

 

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