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(8 stories) Skatalites' drummer Knibb dies in Jamaica at 80

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Skatalites' drummer Knibb dies in Jamaica at 80
Skatalites' drummer Knibb dies in Jamaica at 80 (WSVN-TV Miami Beach)
Lloyd Knibb, an influential Jamaican drummer who played with The Skatalites and helped develop the ska beat, has died, his wife said Friday.

New president to take power in struggling Haiti (Salon)
Charismatic pop star-turned-president Michel Martelly takes over Haiti on Saturday promising to rebuild its earthquake-devastated capital, develop the long-neglected countryside and build a modern army.

FDA clears first new hepatitis C drug in 20 years (Marin Independent Journal)
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a highly anticipated hepatitis C drug from Merck that is the first new treatment for the virus in 20 years.

Tobacco industry loses legal bid (Carnoustie Today)
The tobacco industry has lost a legal challenge to the ban on cigarette vending machines in Scotland.

Researchers Find New Avenue to HIV Hope--Via Monkeys
Researchers Find New Avenue to HIV Hope--Via Monkeys (EDGE)
Researchers have found promising new leads in the fight against AIDS, both involving monkeys.

Oprah Has Changed How We Live In Many Ways (KTVU)
From "aha!" moments to "teachable moments," in 25 years the Oprah Winfrey Show has not just become a part of our popular vernacular, it's shaped our culture.

FDA weighs new dose info for kids' pain relievers (KARE-TV Minneapolis)
Federal health officials are considering adding dosing instructions for children younger than 2 years old to Children's Tylenol and similar products, a change favored by drugmakers and many doctors.

Friends' Matthew Perry in rehab
Friends' Matthew Perry in rehab (Irish Independent)
Javascript is needed to use most of these tools: Matthew Perry has gone back into rehab Friday May 13 2011 Matthew Perry has revealed he is returning to rehab to "focus on my sobriety". The former Friends star, who has struggled with prescription pills and alcohol abuse in the past, is choosing to go back to a treatment centre as part of his ...

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