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A US military base in Utah sent live anthrax samples to 51 labs in 17 states, Washington, D.C. and three foreign nations, more than previously disclosed, and the number may rise, the Pentagon said on June 3. 

Live anthrax samples were shipped to three laboratories in Canada by a U.S. military lab, USA Today reported on June 1, following disclosures last week that samples of the bacteria were mistakenly sent to 11 U.S. states and two other countries.

As many as 22 people in South Korea and four US lab workers may have been exposed to anthrax after the American military accidentally shipped out at least one live sample, officials said.
 
The four lab employees were undergoing medical treatment as a precaution after the military sent the sample inside the country to a commercial lab in Maryland, US officials said May 27.

Robert Redford has added the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Chaplin Award to his list of honors for his work in front and behind the camera, and the Hollywood star said he still enjoys making movies after more than 50 years in the industry. 

Turkish center Ömer A??k and his New Orleans Pelicans broke the San Antonio Spurs? 11-game winning streak on April 15, punching their playoff ticket on the last day of the regular season.

Anthony Davis scored 31 points, pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked three shots to lead the Pelicans to a 108-103 win over the reigning NBA champions, who were storming into the post-season.

?Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,? a moving drama about a teenager who befriends a classmate with cancer, won the top prize at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 31.

Sundance winners regularly go on to critical and awards success at Hollywood?s main prize-giving ceremonies. Last year?s top winner, ?Whiplash,? is nominated for best picture at this year?s Oscars.

Turkish center Enes Kanter has posted a career-high 29 points for the Utah Jazz in an effort that could not stop hi,s side from losing to his fellow countryman Ömer Aşık's New Orleans Pelicans.

Kanter added seven rebounds and one assist to his points as the Pelicans overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 119-111 victory Dec. 16.

Voters in South Carolina elected the first African-American to the U.S. Senate from the South since the years immediately following the Civil War.

And in the western state of Utah, Mia Love became first black Republican woman elected to the House of Representatives.

Turkish center Enes Kanter posted 17 points and 9 rebounds fort he Utah Jazz against the Los Angeles Clippers Nov. 3, but his performance could not stop a 107-101 loss.

Chris Paul stole defensive rebounds from his own big men, the Clippers got 39 points from their bench, and it was all too much for the young Jazz.

Spring starts in Earth's northern hemisphere

BELGRADE -- The spring equinox, the official start of the spring season in the northern hemisphere, this year falls on March 20.

At the same time, fall is beginning in Earth's southern hemisphere.