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Play of the Day: Clinton's rise and shine surprise (AP)
5/12/2008 7:51 PM
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Police: Drunk tuxedo-clad man took mower for ride (AP)
5/12/2008 8:09 PM
AP - Police say a tuxedo-clad western New York man was drunk when he took a riding lawn mower out for an early morning spin......

Paging Dr. Jones: Crystal skull stolen (AP)
5/12/2008 8:10 PM
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Iowa man charged with throwing candy at police (AP)
5/12/2008 8:10 PM
AP - A college student whose friend was being questioned in a hit and run found himself charged with assaulting an officer with a curious choice of weapons: M&Ms......

Australian pokes shark in eye to survive mauling (AP)
5/12/2008 4:12 PM
AP - An Australian swimmer says he survived a mauling by a 16-foot shark by wrestling with the beast, finally getting free by poking it in the eye. The shark, believed to be a great white, seized Jason Cull by the left leg as he was swimming at Middleton Beach in southwestern Australia on Saturday......

"Self-important and irritating" (Reuters)
5/9/2008 12:26 PM
Reuters - England is an irritating and insular country full of overweight, binge-drinking, reality TV addicts, a new guide warns tourists......

Book lifts lid on star of eerie first Dracula film (Reuters)
5/9/2008 12:26 PM
Reuters - The first screen portrayal of Dracula was so eerie, some critics asked whether the actor himself could be a vampire. But since his death, little has been done to resurrect Max Schreck's reputation -- until now......

Royal jewels, rare watches to test auction market (Reuters)
5/9/2008 12:25 PM
Reuters - Auction houses offering royal jewels and rare luxury watches in Geneva next week shrug off any suggestion that the global economic downturn will dampen what they say is still a strong market for high-end pieces......

Woman fired for giving 16-cent treat to toddler (Reuters)
5/8/2008 11:46 AM
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You want fries with that? YES!!!! (Reuters)
5/8/2008 11:47 AM
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Families make case for vaccine link to autism (AP)
5/12/2008 8:02 PM
AP - Parents claiming that childhood vaccines cause autism should not be rewarded by the courts when the scientific community has already rejected any link, government lawyers argued Monday on the first day of a hearing in federal court......

Genetically modified human embryo stirs criticism (AP)
5/12/2008 5:25 PM
AP - News that scientists have for the first time genetically altered a human embryo is drawing fire from some watchdog groups that say it's a step toward creating "designer babies.......

Nagging via text messages to help teens remember meds (AP)
5/12/2008 2:25 PM
AP - 4gt yr meds? Getting kids to remember their medicine may be a text message away. Cincinnati doctors are experimenting with texting to tackle a big problem: Tweens and teens too often do a lousy job of controlling chronic illnesses like asthma, diabetes or kidney disease......

Study: Older brains don't benefit from painkillers (AP)
5/12/2008 3:30 PM
AP - Results from a large government experiment are dimming hopes that two common painkillers can prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow mental decline in older people......

All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak (AP)
5/12/2008 9:14 PM
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Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans (HealthDay)
5/12/2008 10:47 PM
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Daily doses of statins and blood pressure medications will not be enough to prevent heart disease among the ever-growing number of Baby Boomers who are overweight or obese, a new study suggests......

Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients (HealthDay)
5/12/2008 10:47 PM
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy often suffer from heart failure, but Viagra might prevent or delay the onset of this condition, a new Canadian study finds......

Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008 (HealthDay)
5/9/2008 10:46 PM
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch......

Breastfeeding halves rheumatoid arthritis risk (Reuters)
5/13/2008 12:55 AM
Reuters - Women who breastfeed their babies longer are less likely to get rheumatoid arthritis, Swedish researchers said on Tuesday......

Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline (HealthDay)
5/12/2008 10:47 PM
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to prior studies, a new trial shows that daily use of two popular pain-relieving drugs, Celebrex and naproxen, does not prevent cognitive decline in people with a family history of Alzheimer's disease......

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HP in talks to buy EDS to compete with IBM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:33 PM
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AIG sees no need to honor ex-CEO request to delay AGM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:54 PM
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Westpac deal raises hopes of Australia bank shake-out (Reuters)
5/13/2008 2:09 AM
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Nissan down, sees sharp 08/09 decline (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:50 AM
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Staples raises Corp. Express bid (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:35 AM
Reuters - U.S. office supplies retailer Staples Inc raised its bid for Dutch peer Corporate Express to 8 euros a share on Tuesday, calling the offer the best option available to the latter's shareholders......

Survey: 1 in 10 boomers borrowing for everyday expenses (AP)
5/12/2008 11:06 PM
AP - The economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans especially hard, compelling them to borrow money for everyday living expenses and to seek help from family, friends or charities, according to a survey released Tuesday by the AARP......

HSBC rebel urges independent adviser for U.S. arm (Reuters)
5/12/2008 12:27 PM
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AnnTaylor shares jump on raised forecast (Reuters)
5/12/2008 9:03 AM
Reuters - AnnTaylor Stores Corp raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Monday, citing lower inventories and improvement at its LOFT chain, sending shares of the women's clothing retailer up 11.5 percent......

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HP in talks to buy EDS to compete with IBM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:33 PM
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AIG sees no need to honor ex-CEO request to delay AGM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:54 PM
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Westpac deal raises hopes of Australia bank shake-out (Reuters)
5/13/2008 2:09 AM
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Nissan down, sees sharp 08/09 decline (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:50 AM
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Staples raises Corp. Express bid (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:35 AM
Reuters - U.S. office supplies retailer Staples Inc raised its bid for Dutch peer Corporate Express to 8 euros a share on Tuesday, calling the offer the best option available to the latter's shareholders......

Survey: 1 in 10 boomers borrowing for everyday expenses (AP)
5/12/2008 11:06 PM
AP - The economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans especially hard, compelling them to borrow money for everyday living expenses and to seek help from family, friends or charities, according to a survey released Tuesday by the AARP......

HSBC rebel urges independent adviser for U.S. arm (Reuters)
5/12/2008 12:27 PM
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AnnTaylor shares jump on raised forecast (Reuters)
5/12/2008 9:03 AM
Reuters - AnnTaylor Stores Corp raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Monday, citing lower inventories and improvement at its LOFT chain, sending shares of the women's clothing retailer up 11.5 percent......

Yahoo! News: Business

HP in talks to buy EDS to compete with IBM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:33 PM
......

AIG sees no need to honor ex-CEO request to delay AGM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:54 PM
......

Westpac deal raises hopes of Australia bank shake-out (Reuters)
5/13/2008 2:09 AM
......

Nissan down, sees sharp 08/09 decline (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:50 AM
......

Staples raises Corp. Express bid (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:35 AM
Reuters - U.S. office supplies retailer Staples Inc raised its bid for Dutch peer Corporate Express to 8 euros a share on Tuesday, calling the offer the best option available to the latter's shareholders......

Survey: 1 in 10 boomers borrowing for everyday expenses (AP)
5/12/2008 11:06 PM
AP - The economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans especially hard, compelling them to borrow money for everyday living expenses and to seek help from family, friends or charities, according to a survey released Tuesday by the AARP......

HSBC rebel urges independent adviser for U.S. arm (Reuters)
5/12/2008 12:27 PM
......

AnnTaylor shares jump on raised forecast (Reuters)
5/12/2008 9:03 AM
Reuters - AnnTaylor Stores Corp raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Monday, citing lower inventories and improvement at its LOFT chain, sending shares of the women's clothing retailer up 11.5 percent......

Yahoo! News: Business

HP in talks to buy EDS to compete with IBM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:33 PM
......

AIG sees no need to honor ex-CEO request to delay AGM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:54 PM
......

Westpac deal raises hopes of Australia bank shake-out (Reuters)
5/13/2008 2:09 AM
......

Nissan down, sees sharp 08/09 decline (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:50 AM
......

Staples raises Corp. Express bid (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:35 AM
Reuters - U.S. office supplies retailer Staples Inc raised its bid for Dutch peer Corporate Express to 8 euros a share on Tuesday, calling the offer the best option available to the latter's shareholders......

Survey: 1 in 10 boomers borrowing for everyday expenses (AP)
5/12/2008 11:06 PM
AP - The economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans especially hard, compelling them to borrow money for everyday living expenses and to seek help from family, friends or charities, according to a survey released Tuesday by the AARP......

HSBC rebel urges independent adviser for U.S. arm (Reuters)
5/12/2008 12:27 PM
......

AnnTaylor shares jump on raised forecast (Reuters)
5/12/2008 9:03 AM
Reuters - AnnTaylor Stores Corp raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Monday, citing lower inventories and improvement at its LOFT chain, sending shares of the women's clothing retailer up 11.5 percent......

Yahoo! News: Business

HP in talks to buy EDS to compete with IBM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:33 PM
......

AIG sees no need to honor ex-CEO request to delay AGM (Reuters)
5/12/2008 7:54 PM
......

Westpac deal raises hopes of Australia bank shake-out (Reuters)
5/13/2008 2:09 AM
......

Nissan down, sees sharp 08/09 decline (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:50 AM
......

Staples raises Corp. Express bid (Reuters)
5/13/2008 1:35 AM
Reuters - U.S. office supplies retailer Staples Inc raised its bid for Dutch peer Corporate Express to 8 euros a share on Tuesday, calling the offer the best option available to the latter's shareholders......

Survey: 1 in 10 boomers borrowing for everyday expenses (AP)
5/12/2008 11:06 PM
AP - The economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans especially hard, compelling them to borrow money for everyday living expenses and to seek help from family, friends or charities, according to a survey released Tuesday by the AARP......

HSBC rebel urges independent adviser for U.S. arm (Reuters)
5/12/2008 12:27 PM
......

AnnTaylor shares jump on raised forecast (Reuters)
5/12/2008 9:03 AM
Reuters - AnnTaylor Stores Corp raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Monday, citing lower inventories and improvement at its LOFT chain, sending shares of the women's clothing retailer up 11.5 percent......