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Scientists to review climate body
The UN Secretary-General asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:52:52 GMT
Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:24 GMT
Israel under pressure over homes
Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:29:49 GMT
EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban
EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:57:43 GMT
Russian drivers 'used as shield'
Russia launches a criminal inquiry after claims that traffic police used civilian drivers as a "human shield" to stop criminals. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:34:35 GMT
Nigeria charges over Jos killings
Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:06 GMT
Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:33:44 GMT
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:16 GMT
Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38
Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:44:29 GMT
Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival
An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:14:29 GMT  CNN.com
'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38
Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
Police: 'Jihad Jane' tried suicide in '05
Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time.
Expert: Worries for Chrysler
2010 has been a difficult year for Chrysler, experts say, with sales off 3 percent and half of those sales to fleet customers, a fact that could hurt the company later.
CDC: Most with herpes don't know it
As much as 16 percent of the U.S. population between the ages of 14 and 49 has genital herpes, according to a government study released Tuesday.
Air traffic perfect storm for NYC
Flying in and out of New York -- which is usually no picnic -- is likely to get worse this spring and summer. A new nationwide rule on tarmac delays, possible exemptions to that rule and a runway closure may create a perfect storm for air travelers when bad weather is added to the mix.
Grads rally for fired teachers
Graduates of a Rhode Island school vilified for low performance descended upon campus Tuesday to support the school's fired teachers. They also had a message for President Obama: Don't bash our school.
IRS: $1.3 billion unclaimed for '06
Some people who didn't file a federal tax return for 2006 have more than 1 billion reasons to reconsider, but they need to do it fast, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Answers sought in bulldozer death
American Rachel Corrie was crushed by an Israeli bulldozer in 2003 as it razed homes in a Palestinian camp. On Wednesday, her parents seek answers in an Israeli court.
U.S. hikers held in Iran call home
Three U.S. hikers who were detained in Iran have spoken by phone with their relatives for the first time since authorities jailed them more than seven months ago, the hikers' families said Wednesday.
Biden: U.S. won't play Mideast favorites
The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.  NYT > U.S.
Pain Spreads as Credit Vise Grows Tighter
Lenders have become even less willing to part with their money, further crimping budgets and family spending. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:43:45 GMT
For Rivals, Finance Crisis Is Posing on-the-Fly Tests
The presidential race has turned into an audition for who could best handle a national economic emergency. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:44:12 GMT
Drug Label, Maimed Patient and Test for Court
At issue is whether plaintiffs have the right to sue when the products that hurt them had met federal standards. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:39:18 GMT
After Impasse, New California Budget Agreement
California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is now roughly three months late. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:20:47 GMT
California Bans Texting by Operators of Trains
After investigators said an engineer in last week’s collision had been texting on the job, regulators temporarily banned the use of all cellular devices by anyone at the controls of a moving train. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:01:46 GMT
Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm
Democrats believe that a long list of Republican lawmakers with legal troubles makes it impossible for Republicans to gain much ground on the issues of ethics and good government. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:09:21 GMT
Panel Proposes Broad Changes in Federal Financial Aid for College
The recommendations included a simpler application, Pell grant maximums linked to the consumer price index and federally financed college savings accounts for children in low-income families. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:09:03 GMT
Chicago Unveils Multifaceted Plan to Curb Emissions of Heat-Trapping Gases
The blueprint would change the city’s building codes to promote energy efficiency, and it calls for installing huge solar panels at municipal properties and building alternative fueling stations. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:18:44 GMT
Vast Bailout by U.S. Proposed in Bid to Stem Financial Crisis
Treasury and Fed officials were discussing with leaders in Congress a plan for the government to buy up distressed mortgages. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:34:02 GMT
A Bid to Curb Profit Gambit as Banks Fall
A backlash against short sellers has begun, with regulators in the U.S. and Britain tightening rules and authorities in New York intensifying investigations. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:53:00 GMT  ABC News: ABCNews
Insurance Frustration: Family on Brink of Losing Home Get Mortgage Relief Following ABC News Report
For homeowners who let insurance lapse, banks force more expensive policies.      
Massa Media Blitz: Says Groping Was 'Tickling'
Former Democratic Rep. Eric Massa of New York, who quit abruptly last week and promised not to go quietly, took to the airwaves Tuesday night in two cable network interviews to explain his behavior and the allegations that he sexually harassed two male aides. But the more Massa tries to explain himself, the stranger his story gets.
Politics: Top Ten Races to Watch in 2010
Election Day 2010 is 8 months away, but here's an update on 10 contests
Halderman 'Happy' About Letterman Plea
David Letterman blackmailer Robert Halderman was "delighted, happy, relieved" to take a plea deal and avoid a trial, close friend and former colleague Dr. Bob Arnot said today.
Salinger's Last Rights: To Publish From Grave?
JD Salinger's literary executives could release new books, but would they still be relevant?
Toddler Dead: Does Wii Gun Look Too Real?
Three-year-old Tenn. toddler shoots herself after mixing up real gun with video game controller.
Fosamax Scares Women With Osteopenia
Doctors are critical of bone-loss drugs being used for women with osteopenia, suggesting that pharmaceutical companies have 'medicalized old age.'
Black Market Butt Injections: New Cases in N.J.
New Jersey doctors uncovered a black market of cosmetic butt enhancement injections when half a dozen women showed up at hospitals with skin infections and abscesses.
Sex Into Your 60s? It's the Norm, Study Says
Thirty-somethings can expect to enjoy at least another 30 years of sex, researchers have found. At age 30, men will be sexually active for another 35 years, while women will be active for another 30. And the findings are even better for older adults.
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Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri
The nation's top health official challenged insurers on Wednesday to join President Barack Obama's push to overhaul the medical system, arguing that if the effort fails it will hurt them as well as other Americans. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:05 +0000
Midnight knitter pulls the wool over NJ shore town
Someone is spinning quite a yarn over one New Jersey shore town. An unknown person dubbed The Midnight Knitter by West Cape May residents is covering tree branches and lamp poles with little sweaters under cover of darkness. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:44 +0000
Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing
The point of a caricature depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a dog was to show that artistic freedom allows mockery of all religions, including the most sacred symbols of Islam, the Swedish artist who created it said Wednesday. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:04:55 +0000
'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Calif. at 38
Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38. Haim died early Wednesday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Los Angeles County coroner's Lt. Cheryl MacWillie said. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:04:36 +0000
Unlicensed dentist charged in Ore. shooting death
A Russian-speaking immigrant who police say may have been practicing dentistry without a license for years in Oregon has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a man believed to be a patient. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:28:13 +0000
Sex offender with letter carrier job reassigned
A Southern California letter carrier who is a registered sex offender has been reassigned after concerns were raised that he was delivering mail in an area with many children. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:27:25 +0000
Royal Gold declares second-quarter dividend
Royal Gold Inc., which buys and manages precious metal royalty interests, said Wednesday it will pay a second-quarter dividend of 9 cents per share. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:26:42 +0000
CVS Caremark declares quarterly dividend
Store and mail-order pharmacy operator CVS Caremark Corp. said Wednesday it would pay a quarterly dividend of 8.75 cents per share on May 4 to shareholders of record as of April 23. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:24:45 +0000
Granderson gets 2 hits as Yankees top Tigers 9-8
Curtis Granderson, playing against Detroit for the first time since being traded to New York, singled in his first two at-bats, and Greg Golson hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to lift the Yankees to a 9-8 win over the Tigers on Wednesday. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:24:31 +0000
Kansas City Southern sees 1Q sales up 20 percent
Railroad operator Kansas City Southern said Wednesday it expects first-quarter sales to grow by more than 20 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:23:48 +0000  The Weather Channel: Your Local Weather Outlook--Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Current Weather Conditions In Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
 Mostly Cloudy, and 56 ° F. For more details?
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:55 GMT
Your Local Doppler Radar
This map shows the location and intensity of precipitation in your area. The color of the precipitation corresponds to the rate at which it is falling. This map is updated every 15 minutes. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:55 GMT
Pollen Trend for Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Steady. View complete PollenCast? Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:55 GMT
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Watch what the experts at The Weather Channel® have to say about the weather trends in your area. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:55 GMT
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Your Weekend Forecast For Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Chance of Precipitation: Fri: 40% / Sat: 40% / Sun: 30%. For complete forecast details... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:55 GMT
Your 10-Day Forecast for Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Tonight: Low 44°F.---- Thu: T-Showers & High 55°F / Low 37°F.---- Fri: Showers & High 52°F / Low 39°F.---- Sat & Beyond.... For more details? Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:55 GMT  NatureNews - Most recent articles - nature.com science feeds
Einstein passes cosmic test
General relativity fits survey observations but there's still room for its rivals.
Outcry over scientists' dismissal
Following years of acrimony, two high-profile researchers in Mexico have been expelled from their institute.
Nuclear weapons physics: Welcome to the Atomic Weapons Establishment
With the launch of a powerful laser facility, Britain's most secretive lab is opening up to academics. Geoff Brumfiel secures a preview.
Bioengineering: What to make with DNA origami
Chemists looking to create complex self-assembling nanostructures are turning to DNA. Katharine Sanderson looks at the science beneath the fold.
Pristine DNA discovered in fossilized eggshells
Finding could advance sequencing studies of ancient animals.
A rescue plan for UK physics funding
Research council faces restructuring to resolve financial woes.  ESPN.com
Sources: Cleveland Browns looking to trade Brady Quinn, add another quarterback; Jake Delhomme to visit
 One day after the Browns released Derek Anderson, there is mounting evidence around the league that Brady Quinn could be next.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:26 PST
Longtime Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra announces retirement
 Longtime Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra announced his retirement Wednesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:44:18 PST
Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Cooke will not be suspended for hit to head of Boston Bruins' Marc Savard
 Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke has escaped suspension for a hit that knocked out center Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:31:51 PST
No Terrell Owens in Cincy? Cincinnati Bengals add WR Antonio Bryant
 Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to four-year deal with Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Patrick Brougham, told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:47:49 PST
Torii Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors'
 Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said that black Latin players are impostors when it comes to the number of African-American players.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:38 PST
Marion Jones signs contract with WNBA's Tulsa Shock
 Former sprinter Marion Jones has signed on to play with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using performance-enhancing drugs.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:24 PST
NHL GMs set framework for rule on hits to head
 NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:37:08 PST
Chicago Cubs respond to Milton Bradley's remarks
 Chicago Cubs respond to Milton Bradley's remarks.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:57:09 PST
Cleveland Cavaliers eye Friday LeBron James return, wait on Antawn Jamison
 LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers lineup on Friday, while Antawn Jamison is a game-time decision.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:53:24 PST
Don Mattingly confirms talks about succeeding Joe Torre
 Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly confirmed that there have been talks about him succeeding Joe Torre.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:21:05 PST
 Quotes of the Day
Kin Hubbard
"Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation."
Zsa Zsa Gabor
"I know nothing about sex because I was always married."
H. L. Mencken
"The capacity of human beings to bore one another seems to be vastly greater than that of any other animal."
Robert Heinlein
"Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards."
George Bernard Shaw
"Reading made Don Quixote a gentleman. Believing what he read made him mad."
Jilly Cooper
"The male is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness, can be trained to do most things."
Mark Twain
"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society."
G. K. Chesterton
"There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and the tired man who wants a book to read."
Eve Babitz
"By the time I'd grown up, I naturally supposed that I'd be grown up." |
