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WASHINGTON — Government health officials on Wednesday began cracking down on Internet sales of custom-mixed hormones for menopausal women, a market born when doctors deemed prescription estrogen therapy too risky for many. But the Food and Drug Administration says these alternative hormone mixes are no safer, and told seven makers …

BOGOTA, Colombia – A volcano in southwestern Colombia spewed ash Friday after a violent eruption, while authorities fought to persuade thousands of living in the mountain’s shadow to evacuate. No damages or injuries were reported in the eruption of the 14,110-foot Galeras volcano, which began at 8:06 p.m. Thursday. Although …

RALEIGH, N.C. – You can call Neil Young the new spiderman. A biologist has named a newly discovered trapdoor spider after rock star Neil Young: Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi. The musician is “worthy of that honor” because he’s been an activist for social and political issues, said East Carolina University biologist Jason …