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An Advanced Melanoma Drug Found
A drug, in a clinical trial, has prolonged the lives of advanced melanoma patients. The new medication will potentially add to an increasing number of different therapies for the once nearly untreatable cancer. Trametinib is the new... More of this article »
China Quiet Activists on Tiananmen Square Anniversary
Authorities in China rounded up activists in Beijing said petitioners and rights campaigners on Monday. Hundreds of the activists were marking the 23rd anniversary of the crackdown at Tiananmen Square. The detentions took place as... More of this article »
Israel Can Detain Illegal Migrants for 36 months
Up until now, any migrant detained by Israeli Defense Forces on the border between Israel and Egypt was transferred to a detention facility in Sharonim in the southern part of the city. On Sunday, Israeli authorities were given the... More of this article »
Joosten Loses Battle Against Lung Cancer
Emmy Award winner Kathryn Joosten who is known for roles on Desperate Housewives and The West Wing, lost her battle against lung cancer on Saturday said her family. Joosten was 72. The actress battled the disease for over 11 years.... More of this article »
Higher Psychiatric Risk for Premature Babies
A study that will be published Monday says that premature babies have a higher risk of developing severe disorders including bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis and other mental disorders. Scientists in Sweden and Britain found... More of this article »
Two Accused of $500 Million Fraud
Federal prosecutors, in one of the country’s largest financial-fraud cases, announced in Chicago that a former head trader and CEO from a bankrupt firm had been charged with defrauding over 70 clients out of over $500 million. Eric... More of this article »
Ex-Secret Service Agent Charged for plotting Kidnapping
A former agent with the Secret Service, currently campaigning in South Carolina for sheriff faces charges for allegedly masterminding a plot to kidnap a retired circuit judge. James Bartee is running for Oconee County sheriff and the... More of this article »
Dark Chocolate Could Protect the Heart
A new scientific study will likely make chocoholics a whole lot happier. The study suggests that people who eat dark chocolate each day for 10 years could help reduce the risk strokes and heart attacks in patients who are high-risk. Australian... More of this article »
Bus Operators Closed Over Safety Concerns
Federal Transportation authorities have shuttered 26 bus operators along the Northeast corridor following an investigation of over a year that found the companies were posing an imminent hazard to the safety of the public. The Transportation... More of this article »
Big Sizes to Be Banned In NYC
The city of New York plans to ban the sale of large soft drinks and other drinks that have high amounts of sugar, at movie theaters, restaurants and street carts. This is the biggest effort yet by the city of New York in its war against... More of this article »
Bone Test inspired by Astronaut Could Help Diagnosis
A urine test might soon reveal more about the bones of a person than X-rays, say researchers from the U.S. A new study was paid for by NASA, because of bone loss experienced by astronauts while in space. The new test could help them... More of this article »
Oil Drops to Seven-Month Low
The price of oil dropped to less than $89 per barrel on Wednesday hitting a low of seven months as sovereign debts woes in Europe pushed markets lower. The price of oil in New York dropped to $87.90 as of 12:30 pm, down close to $2.80... More of this article »
Taylor Receives 50 Years
Charles Taylor the former President of Liberia will most likely spend his remaining years in jail. A U.N. supported court sentenced the former leader to 50 years behind bars for war crimes. Taylor becomes the first former leader to... More of this article »
Air France Announces Plans To Cut Jobs And Streamline Operations (PINK: AFLYY)
Air France announced plans to reduce staff and reduce its short- and medium-distance fleet in an effort to cut costs. The airline said that services that are losing money and are deemed as having no prospect of making money would... More of this article »
Cisco Reports Income Increase In Third Quarter (NASDAQ: CSCO)
Cisco Systems reported that net income was up 22% in its fiscal third quarter, compared to the same quarter last year. Cisco reported net income of $2.2 billion, or $0.40 a share, for the quarter ended April 30. This is up from... More of this article »
Police Searching For Witnesses in Face Attack
Law enforcement in Miami are searching for additional witnesses after one of their police officers shot and killed a naked man, after the man refused to stop biting the face of another man who was also naked. The man continued chewing... More of this article »
Painkillers Protect Against Skin Cancer
A new Danish study says that common painkillers might help protect people against skin cancer. Researchers say people who take anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidial painkillers on a regular basis, such as ibuprofen and aspirin were less... More of this article »
Tourism on Gulf Coast Rebounds
Two years after the BP oil spill, the Gulf Coast is hot again, and not just because of the beautiful hot sun. Tourists are flocking to the white sand beaches in the region following two years of nearly no tourism. Helping bring tourists... More of this article »
Sony Reveals New Plan To Return To Profitability (NYSE: SNE)
Sony revealed its expectations to return to profit this year. For the current financial year, which runs through next March, Sony forecast a full-year net profit of ¥30 billion and expectations of an operating profit of ¥180 billion. ... More of this article »
Woman and Unborn Baby Survive Horror
A young 22-year old and her unborn baby survived being kidnapped, shot and set on fire in Michigan, said police. The woman is nine months pregnant and she told authorities she was leaving her ex-boyfriend at the home of his new girlfriend... More of this article »
Spain Sees Borrowing Costs Increase More
The concerns over the ability of Spain to fix its ailing bank system, while simultaneously trying to fix its shaky interior regions and reduce a gaping hole in its budget has helped send the cost of borrowing by the country to record... More of this article »
Banks Wants Compensation for False Accusation and Conviction
On Thursday, the rape conviction of Brian Banks was dismissed. The former football star in high school dreamed of playing professional football until he pleaded no contest at the age of 16 to raping a childhood friend. She falsely... More of this article »
Swiss Make Plans for Possible Euro Demise
Switzerland might introduce controls on capital to fight the spike in the Swiss franc in case a collapse takes place in the euro zone. The measures are ones the nation has not put into place since the 1970s. A potential exit by Greece... More of this article »
Google’s Deal To Buy Motorola Mobility Completed (NASDAQ: GOOG)
Google announced the completion of its $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola. Chief Executive Larry Page, a founder of Google, announced the news, saying, “Motorola is a great American tech company that has driven the mobile revolution,... More of this article »
IBM Says No to Siri
The door for the time being was closed by IBM on Siri. IBM is worried Siri cannot remain quiet and that to IBM is dangerous. IBM has allowed Apple products like the iPhone 4s and other consumer smartphones that are employee owned as... More of this article »
Now Even Flying Together Costs More
This year’s summer air travel will cost travelers even more. Airlines are charging more for both window and aisle seats, with some airlines charging as much as $25 for each way. It is not as simple as just buying your ticket, reserving... More of this article »
Dish Network Goes To Court Over Ad-Skipping Feature (NASDAQ: DISH)
Opposing lawsuits were recently filed by Dish Network and three television networks over a new feature offered by Dish called Auto Hop. Auto Hop allows Dish subscribers to skip all the advertising automatically during most prime-time... More of this article »
HP To Eliminate 27,000 Jobs To Save $3.5 Billion Per Year (NYSE: HPQ)
Hewlett-Packard Co. has announced plans to cut 27,000 jobs in an effort to turn around the ailing company. This would be the largest payroll purge in HP’s 73-year history. The job cuts and other austerity measures are expected... More of this article »
Suicide of Seven-Year Old Shocks Detroit
A police report said that a 14-year old girl peeked through a keyhole of a room that was locked in her family home and saw her brother, a seven-year old, with a belt around his neck and hanging from his bunk bed. The girl immediately... More of this article »
Calcium Supplements Could Increase Heart Attack Risk
A new study says that calcium supplements increase the risk of heart attacks, German and Swiss researchers reported on Wednesday. This new finding adds to an already increasing amount of evidence that the supplements increase the risk... More of this article »
Refunds Possible For Facebook Investors
The lead investment bank for the initial public offering of Facebook, Morgan Stanley has announced it will compensate investors who had overpaid when they invested in last Friday’s IPO. A person close to the matter said Morgan Stanley... More of this article »
Former Housekeeper Sues Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone was sued on Wednesday by her housekeeper. The former live in housekeeper and nanny, has claimed a number of things in her documents that were filed in court yesterday. The harassment lawsuit was filed by Erlinda Elemen... More of this article »
Man arrested in 33 Year Disappearance
The New York Police Department announced that a man had implicated himself in 6-year old Etan Patz’s death. The youngster disappeared over 33 years ago while on the way to school. His disappearance helped start the movement for missing... More of this article »
Hewlett Packard Slashes 27,000 Jobs
On Wednesday, PC maker Hewlett-Packard announced it was cutting 27,000 jobs in a maneuver that was highly expected. HP hopes the cuts will help slim down the company and lower costs. The layoffs total 8% of the entire HP workforce... More of this article »
Tourism Returns to the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is located along a stretch of 80 miles of Mexican coastline that borders the Eastern Caribbean. Just south of Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula, the area is known for its beautiful white sand beaches and the multi-hued... More of this article »
World Markets Tumble on Wednesday
Due to worries over China and Greece, world markets plummeted on Wednesday, as European leaders are set to meet to discuss Greece. Signs from China also tested the anxiety of investors, as the world’s second largest economy looks... More of this article »
Doctor Convicted Of Treason for Helping Locate Bin Laden
A doctor from Pakistan who was instrumental in helping the United States find Osama bin Laden, received a sentence of 33 years behind bars. He was convicted of conspiracy against the government. The verdict will likely strain even... More of this article »
Skechers Agrees To Pay $40 Million To Settle Toning Shoes Claims (NYSE: SKX)
Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle complaints about its toning shoes. Federal regulators brought allegations that the company deceived consumers with claims that some of its sneakers could deliver toned legs, better... More of this article »
Three lose their lives on Mount Everest
While descending the summit of Mount Everest, three climbers died over the weekend. Eberhard Schaaf, a German climber who was 61, was climbing with an expedition known as Eco Everest, which was there to remove old garbage that has... More of this article »
Stocks Up As G8 Pledges Growth
On Monday, global stocks were up off their lows for 2012 and oil was on the rise again after four sessions of falling. World leaders from the G8 said they will support growth in the euro zone and China emphasized that priority should... More of this article »
The Avengers Continues Its Incredible Run
The Marvel Studios blockbuster The Avengers is like the Eveready Bunny, it just keeps on going and going and going. Three new movies hit the box office over the weekend and all three failed to get close to the $55.1 million the superhero... More of this article »
Common Drug Might Cure Dysentery
An arthritis drug could prove to be an effective medication against parasites that cause dysentery, said researchers. The drug auranofin, known as ridaura, reduces inflammation, thereby combating the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.... More of this article »
Top Browser is now Chrome
The top internet browser in the world is now Chrome. The browser last week topped Internet Explorer to become the world’s most used browser. The browser had gained incredible momentum over the past year and one tracking site says... More of this article »
Poverty has Increased Among Retirees
As the gap between the wealthiest working people and the poorest grows, so does the gap between the poorest retirees and wealthiest. More and more older Americans are living their retirement years stuck in poverty. A recent study by... More of this article »
Only Convicted Person in Lockerbie Bombing Dies
Abdel Baset al-Megrahi has died in Libya today at the age of 60. He was a former intelligence officer for the Libyan government and the only person to be convicted of the Lockerbie bombing of 1988 that killed 270 people. Three years... More of this article »
Twitter Blocked By Pakistan Authorities
Pakistani authorities blocked access to Twitter on Sunday. The authorities said the website refused to have posts removed that promoted a competition on Facebook that involved caricatures of Mohammed. A spokesman from the Pakistan... More of this article »
Lead Poisoning Definition Toughened
The Centers for Disease Control have toughened the standard by what is lead poisoning for children. This is the first time the standard has been reduced in over 20 years. The CDC, in an internet post announced its change, which followed... More of this article »
Seven Companies Receive FDA Approval for Generic Plavix
Plavix, the blood thinner, has gone generic. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration gave approval to have lower cost options for people who take the medication to lower their risk for heart attack and stroke. Plavix, the second-best... More of this article »