Caroline Kennedy for Obama's Vice President--Washington Whispers

Over at U.S. News & World Report, Paul Bedard has popped up a hot insiders rumor:a Kennedy on the Obama ticket."Former GOP foe Mitt Romney is the rage in Sen. John McCain's circles as the Republican moves to pick a running mate with good business and economic creds—and...

Earthquake rocks New Zealand

A moderately strong earthquake has rocked New Zealand's southern region, but there are no immediate reports of injury or damage. " Government-owned geological agency says the magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit at...

Drink now, heart attack later?

New research suggests that people who hit the sauce hard as teens and young adults have a greater chance of heart problems later on in life.If it's true, the vast majority of university and college kids are...

Ohno? Oh, Yes! Hough and Apolo Win Dancing With The Stars

I just wanted to use that headline. The Olympian defeated the pop star in a dance-floor showdown. As the, well, stars, Apolo Anton Ohno and JoeyFatone get all the props, though much credit is no doubt due to their...

Stocks narrowly mixed after Google data

"Stocks rose moderately Thursday as Wall Street balanced enthusiasm about robust consumer spending figures with disappointment in Google Inc.'s profit report, which dragged on technology stocks. The muted performance followed Wall Street's best day of the year on Wednesday,...

Bird-flu mutates in Egypt, tamiflu-resistant strain of H51 emerges

"Jan 18, 2007 – Two patients who recently died of H5N1 avian influenza in Egypt had a strain of the virus that was moderately resistant to oseltamivir (Tamiflu), the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today, but the finding has not prompted new health...

He Will Cheat On You If His.........

"Even the tiniest suspicion that her man might be unfaithful can turn some women into an investigator worthy of a guest-star role on CSI. Now, a surprising new study suggests that women with huskier mates can breathe a bit easier on this front. Here's the scoop: When...

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