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Police in Washington state said a 78-year-old woman allegedly attacked her husband, causing broken ribs, a fractured wrist and a shattered pelvis. Snohomish County deputy prosecutor Valerie Shapiro said the Lynnwood woman, whose name was not released, told police she struck her 84-year-old husband with a bowl and metal pipe because she believes he was unfaithful several times over the course of their marriage, the Everett (Wash.) Herald reported Tuesday. Shapiro said police also confiscated...

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- International Women's Day is celebrated globally but has special importance in Latin and South America. Every year Latin Women look forward to this special day that honors them in their many dimensions. Numerous events are held in Latin America throughout March to pay tribute to women for their varied beauty and charm, plus their accomplishments in the many arenas of society in which they excel. In Latin America, women are increasingly taking...

By John Tierney / New York Times Media GroupWhen men and women take personality tests, some of the old Mars- Venus stereotypes keep reappearing. On average, women are more cooperative, nurturing, cautious and emotionally responsive. Men tend to be more competitive, assertive, reckless and emotionally flat. Clear differences appear in early childhood and never disappear. What's not clear is the origin of these differences. Evolutionary psychologists contend that these are innate traits...