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Yesterday at 8:39 PM  Two Lee County fourth graders have made it their mission to end cancer.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Albany State University professors conducted research in New Orleans at the Williams Research Center and Tulane University’s Hogan Jazz Archive, Manuscript Department, and Amistad Research Center on May 8 – 10.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Congressman Sanford Bishop made a stop at Albany State University Monday morning to speak about the importance of research.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The annual Multiple Sclerosis Walk was held in downtown Albany Saturday morning.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Physicists say they are now confident they have discovered the long-sought Higgs boson

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; As people stopped by the Hilton Garden Inn to sign up for the Snickers Marathon, FOX 31 caught up with three race participants who have a very unique story.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Study suggests parents can improve kids' behavior by switching to less violent TV shows

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Peanut Commission held their annual Research Report Day Wednesday at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Faith-based organizations around Southwest Georgia have received mini-grants to help in the "Prevention Strategies That Work" campaign to help those they serve make healthier choices.

Monday, February 11, 2013  What treatment helps traumatized kids heal? Analysis says research offers no solid answers

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  As part of a 10 year, $8.4 million initiative funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Albany State University Research Infrastructure in Minority Institutions project builds capacity through facilities renovations, biomedical analysis instrumentation, student STEM training and junior investigators’ research.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The White House called it a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security."

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Report: Employers plan modest increase in hiring for new college grads in coming year

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The American Cancer Society is looking for healthy adults to participate in a study that could possibly help find a cure for cancer.