Study: Midwest has the worst drunken driving rates

A study has shown that the upper Midwest United States has the worst drunk driving rate in teh country. Must be something about those Northern climates..."The upper Midwest has the worst drunken driving rates in the country, according to a government report that says 15...

Chefs seek healthy balance between kitchen and waistlines

"MESA, Ariz. -- It's 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday, and Stephen Stromberg is carefully arranging his gear _ goggles, black swim cap and running shoes. Wearing a tri suit, Stromberg sucks down a Power Gel for fuel for the 750-meter swim and 3K run that lie ahead, then trots over to...

Elton, Duran Duran, Bryan to be in Diana's concert

"BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- British Princes William and Harry announced a pop concert marking the 10th anniversary of the death of their mother, Princess Diana, will feature a slew of the the late princess' favorite acts, including Elton John, Duran Duran and Bryan...

10 Best-paid executives: They're all men

"And they're making about 2 to 3 times what the 10 top-earning women executives do. Corporate women made impressive strides in 2006, taking charge at a slew of giant companies, and bringing in big paychecks to boot. The top-earning woman executive is Safra Catz, president and...

The Politics of the Bomb

"North Korea's nuclear test shifts the debate back to national security, still perceived as Bush's strength. But having the world afire on your watch has its drawbacks. The first of a slew of e-mailed Capitol Hill statements about North Korea's reported nuclear test came at...

Microsoft announces HD-DVD pricing

"AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS of negative press for Sony, Microsoft has announced a slew of products that will ensure Sony remain left in the doldrums. Coming from the Tokyo game show, Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 will be able to support 1080p resolutions via a dashboard...

Alaskan fishermen pull up slew of squid (AP)

" ANCHORAGE, Alaska - They're pink, slippery and decidedly not cute, especially if you are a pollock fisherman in the Bering Sea pulling up a slew of unusable squid this summer. The problem took on alarming proportions in early July when fishermen netted more than 500 tons...