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Drug resistant H1N1 found in US and UKUSA Today - - 2 hours ago Epidemic experts say they are investigating the apparent spread of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu virus among four patients at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, and five in a hospital in Wales. Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC The Associated Press Belgian King Starts Premier Search After Van Rompuy EU ChoiceBloomberg - - 31 minutes ago Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Belgium's King Albert II sounded out party leaders as the country, torn by tensions between Dutch and French speakers, seeks a new prime minister following Herman Van Rompuy's appointment as the European Union's ... U.S. Senate leader at risk in healthcare battleReuters - - 2 hours ago WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Other than President Barack Obama, perhaps no one's political future is riding more on the US Senate battle to revamp the healthcare system than the chamber's Democratic majority leader, Harry Reid. Senate vote next step on what could be a long road for health care CNN International |
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UNICEF holds forum in Malaysia on child education
Xinhua - 29 minutes ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) and Malaysia's Bar Council held a forum titled "Education for Every Child" here on Friday as it celebrated the 20 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
Children's Rights Still Violated 20 Years After Convention Voice of America
6 world powers press Iran on nuclear issue
The Associated Press - - 2 hours ago
BRUSSELS - Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a UN plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency warned Tehran not to miss the opportunity to resolve the ...
'Russian ties are key' president hopeful Viktor Yanukovych says
Times Online - - 2 hours ago
The man leading the race to become Ukraine's next president has declared his determination to bury its pro-Western Orange Revolution and repair relations with Russia.
The Modern Iron Curtain Is Made of Gas Pipelines Wall Street Journal
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Hospital hearing requested for suspect in Fort Hood shootings
CNN - 1 hour ago
Killeen, Texas (CNN) -- Prosecutors have requested a pretrial confinement hearing for accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan in his hospital room on Saturday, Hasan's attorney told CNN on Friday.
"Going Rogue" Is Going Big
ABC News - 31 minutes ago
AP Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy her autobiography, "Going Rogue", at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in in Norwood, Ohio, on Nov. 20, 2009.
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent
Reuters - - 44 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday.
Obama dips below 50% in new poll Washington Times
Analysis: Obama's approval rating, who has it right? Examiner.com
Hershey Trust Pushing $17 Billion Bid for Cadbury, WSJ Reports
Bloomberg - - 1 hour ago
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Hershey Co.'s controlling trust wants the company to make a $17 billion bid for Cadbury Plc, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.
US HOT STOCKS: Hershey, Cadbury Active In Late Trading Wall Street Journal
UPS to hike rates; Dell shares tick higher in late trades
MarketWatch - - 49 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. slipped Friday evening after the delivery-services provider said it will raise certain rates.
Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens The Associated Press
US Stocks Close Lower As Dell Weighs On Tech Wall Street Journal
BUY OR SELL-Can Dell rebound as PC spending returns?
Reuters - - 2 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Dell Inc (DELL.O) shares fell 9 percent on Friday after the company posted weaker-than-expected quarterly profit and sales, as it lost share in the global personal computer market.
Picks of the Week: Intel, RIM, Wells Fargo BusinessWeek
DR Horton, JM Smucker, Dell are big movers The Associated Press
Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ
PC World - - 1 hour ago
Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. Some swear it'll be a hit; others are convinced it's destined for failure.
Why Google Should Cool It With Chrome OS Wired News
NASA: Birth of Astronaut's Daughter Delayed
Space.com - - 38 minutes ago
NASA has joined astronaut Randy Bresnik, who is in orbit now, in the waiting game for the birth his daughter, just one day before the spaceflyer is poised to make his first spacewalk.
Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth The Associated Press
Nook sold out for the holidays
CNET News - - 3 hours ago
If you were interested in buying the Barnes & Noble Nook as a holiday gift, strike it off your list. The e-reader is now officially sold out through 2009, according to the B&N Web site.
Miley Cyrus 'Deeply Saddened' By Death Of Tour Bus Driver
MTV.com - - 2 hours ago
Miley Cyrus issued a statement on Friday afternoon (November 20) about the death of Bill Douglas, the driver who died in an early morning accident in Virginia while driving one of Cyrus' tour buses.
Video: Raw Video: Death in Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
One dead, nine injured in a Miley Cyrus tour bus crash Entertainment Weekly
'New Moon' Has Fans Jumping From Team Edward To Team Jacob
MTV.com - - 35 minutes ago
Some fans are switching teams altogether - so does that mean no one is on Team Edward anymore? "I'm still Team Edward," Stephanie told MTV News early Friday after catching a midnight screening of "New Moon" ...
Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations
The Associated Press - - 21 minutes ago
CHICAGO - For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.
Video: Emotional Oprah Announces the End of Her Show
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Oprah Winfrey: is she irreplaceable in daytime? Entertainment Weekly
Will Tito Ortiz bring out his UFC 84 t-shirt for today's weigh-in?
Yahoo! Sports - - 50 minutes ago
It's still hard to believe an accord was reached between the warring factions from UFC 84. Tito Ortiz is back making money from and for the UFC and president Dana White.
Tito Ortiz Returns at UFC 106 Saturday Night HispanicBusiness.com
The Hot Pass: Deal puts Johnson on path to history
FOXSports.com - - 1 hour ago
Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for foxsports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net.
Johnson takes pole at Homestead The Associated Press
Johnson off to fast start at Homestead with pole win SportingNews.com
Magic vs. Celtics: Keys To The Game
ESPN - - 2 hours ago
By The Elias Sports Bureau • The Magic visit the TD Garden for the first time since winning Game 7 of last season's Eastern Conference semifinals.
NBA PM: KG Talks Injury And Rehab HoopsWorld
Game to pay attention to: Magic vs. Celtics Yahoo! Sports
Cancer screenings under scrutiny
CNN - 18 minutes ago
By Madison Park, CNN Two guidelines have been issued to reduce screening for breast and cervical cancer this week. (CNN) -- It's been a confusing week for women.
Video: New Advice on Women's Cancer Tests
The Associated Press
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Fox News Poll: Worries About Safety of Swine Flu Vaccine Persist
FOXNews - - 4 hours ago
The H1N1 flu vaccine has been rolling out more slowly than many public health officials had hoped. But a recent Fox News poll suggests that even when the vaccine becomes more widely available, concern over its safety may prevent many at-risk Americans ...
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Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of US
U.S. News & World Report - - 2 hours ago
FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Some areas of the United States are seeing declines in H1N1 swine flu activity, a federal health official said Friday, and while the disease remains widespread in 43 states, that's down from the 46 ...
Signs That Swine Flu Has Peaked in US New York Times
A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges
New York Times - - Nov 16, 2009
If I have one serious regret about my age, it is that my permanent teeth developed before New York, my hometown, got fluoridated water.
Feds Crack Down on Call Center Scheme
CBS News - - 8 hours ago
Companies that help people with hearing problems use the phone are subsidized with government money. But, as Armen Keteyian reports, some of this money may be winding up in the pockets of swindlers.
The man behind the netbook craze
CNN - - 9 hours ago
A few years ago rivals mocked Jonney Shih, chairman of Asustek, and his purse-size laptop computers. Millions of netbooks later, Shih is having the last laugh.
Jeffrey Flier: Health 'Reform' Gets a Failing Grade
Wall Street Journal - - Nov 18, 2009
The changes proposed by Congress will require more draconian measures down the road. Just look at Massachusetts. By JEFFREY S. FLIER As the dean of Harvard Medical School I am frequently asked to comment on the health-reform debate.
Foreclosures will keep rising through 2010, report says
Los Angeles Times - 17 hours ago
Mortgage Bankers Assn. says delinquencies and home repossessions have hit a new high. Blaming job losses for most of the pain, it sees a continued surge in foreclosures through all of next year.