Reuters - Consumption of foods containing acrylamide does not increase the risk of lung cancer in men, and in women, it may actually reduce the risk.
Archive for April, 2009
Acrylamide in food does not up lung cancer risk (Reuters)
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Obesity becoming U.S. civil rights issue for some (Reuters)
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Reuters - Kate Harding has spent most of her life on one diet or another, losing weight but always gaining it back. Determined to improve her quality of life, she joined a fast-growing group of anti-dieting activists promoting overweight people’s civil rights.
Hidden Salt in Diet Haunts Many With Heart Failure (HealthDay)
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009HealthDay - SATURDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) — Eating a low-salt diet is
one of the most important lifestyle changes people with heart failure can
make, but only a third adhere to the recommendation, a new study has
found.
After 100 days, Obama's approval ratings remain sky-high - CNN
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
 Times Online |
After 100 days, Obama's approval ratings remain sky-high
CNN
By Ed Henry (CNN) — Behind closed doors in recent days, senior White House aides have been saying that measuring President Obama's first 100 days is the journalistic equivalent of a Hallmark holiday.
Video: Specter Shocks Capitol Hill, Becomes a Dem The Associated Press
Arlen Specter's move to Democratic party is a symbolic plus for Obama New York Daily News
Christian Science Monitor - Dallas Morning News - New York Times - USA Today
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Dozens killed as Pakistan troops battle Taliban - guardian.co.uk
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
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Dozens killed as Pakistan troops battle Taliban
guardian.co.uk
AP foreign, Wednesday April 29 2009 Associated Press Writer= ISLAMABAD (AP) — Government troops sought to drive stubborn Taliban militants from a district near the Pakistani capital after unleashing airstrikes that killed more than 50 enemy fighters, …
Video: Taliban On The Defense CBS
Pakistan says 50 Taliban killed in Buner operation Reuters
Bloomberg - Aljazeera.net - The Associated Press - CNN International
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Swine flu kills first victim in US - Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
 ABC News |
Swine flu kills first victim in US
Los Angeles Times
The CDC says a 23-month-old child in Texas has died. 'My heart goes out to the family,' acting director says. By Mark Silva Reporting from Washington — The swine flu outbreak has claimed its first victim in the United States, according to the Centers …
Video: Health officials investigate Swine Flu WIVB
Questions and Answers About Swine Flu Washington Post
Bloomberg - BBC News - New York Times - Voice of America
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Sri Lankan monks protest British FM's visit - Xinhua
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
 TVNZ |
Sri Lankan monks protest British FM's visit
Xinhua
COLOMBO, April 29 (Xinhua) — A group of Sri Lankan Buddhist monks protested against Britain here Wednesday as Foreign Minister David Miliband is making a 24-hour visit to the island.
Sri Lanka Says Calls for Cease-Fire Are ‘Illogical' Bloomberg
Miliband urges Sri Lanka to call truce with Tamil Tigers guardian.co.uk
Hindu - Aljazeera.net - The Associated Press - Radio Australia
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Taliban threatens attacks over US surge - CNN International
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
 Today's Zaman |
Taliban threatens attacks over US surge
CNN International
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) — A Taliban leader has instructed fighters in Afghanistan to target US and other coalition troops in response to the United States sending more troops into the war.
US military: 32 militants killed in S Afghanistan Xinhua
US: 32 militants killed in southern Afghanistan The Associated Press
Reuters - Times of India - AFP - Jerusalem Post
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Sebelius is thrust into swine flu crisis - Los Angeles Times
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
 ABC News |
Sebelius is thrust into swine flu crisis
Los Angeles Times
Within hours after winning Senate confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary, the former Kansas governor gets to work leading the response to the global health emergency.
Video: Obama: Sebelius Sworn in Quickly As HHS Sec'y The Associated Press
Sebelius Confirmed as HHS Secretary CQPolitics.com
New York Times - Kansas City Star - Washington Post - Chicago Tribune
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White House will probe presidential plane PR stunt - The Associated Press
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
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White House will probe presidential plane PR stunt
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - The taxpayer bill for Monday's presidential plane flight over Manhattan was $328835. The political cost to the Obama White House will be harder to calculate.
Video: Obama Calls New York City Flyover a 'Mistake' The Associated Press
Official May Be Fired for Authorizing NY Flyover Washington Post
New York Times - New York Daily News - Los Angeles Times - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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