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CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hops used to brew beer may have some health benefits but researchers warn against expecting any significant effect by drinking a few cold ones. Scientists at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute have found a class of compounds called flavonids neutralize “free radicals” — rogue oxygen molecules …

PHILADELPHIA – Kentucky Derby (search) winning jockey Stewart Elliott (search) has been arrested and detained by federal immigration officials because of a guilty plea to felony assault four years ago. Elliott, a Canadian citizen who won the Derby and Preakness aboard Smarty Jones (search) last year, was taken into custody …

NEW YORK – Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC), the nation’s largest insurance brokerage, on Tuesday reported a wider-than-expected loss of $676 million for the fourth quarter as it absorbed a host of restructuring charges, regulatory fines and related expenses. The New York-based company also announced several steps aimed at …