People were asked to do six 30-minute sessions that included cognitive behavioral therapy and problem-solving therapy. They were less likely to develop major depression than other people at risk.
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Indiana Primary: Trump Beats Cruz, As Democratic Race Is Too Early To Call
Ted Cruz suffered a brutal loss to Donald Trump, while the Democratic fight between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is close.
As Democrats Look To General Election, Clinton Raises More Money Than Sanders
After a string of big victories, the Democratic front-runner has regained her fundraising edge over the Vermont senator, whose supporters may realize the presidency is increasingly out of his grasp.
Ringling Bros. Circus Holds Final Shows Featuring Elephants
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Daniel Berrigan, Activist Jesuit Priest Who Opposed Vietnam War, Dies
Berrigan became emblematic of the opposition to U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He served time in jail for an audacious act of civil disobedience.
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Words Unlocked, a poetry contest for juveniles in corrections, has drawn more than 1,000 entries. Its judge, Jimmy Santiago Baca, says it was a poetry book that helped him survive his own prison term.
The Bison Is Poised To Become The U.S. National Mammal
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