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Obama sets up task force on childhood obesityCNN - 1 hour ago Michelle Obama and Cabinet members look on as President Obama signs memorandum on childhood obesity. Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama signed a memorandum Tuesday establishing a new federal task force to tackle the growing problem of childhood ... White House launches fight against childhood obesity Los Angeles Times First Lady Girds to Fight Fat Wall Street Journal Obama nominees get released from senator's holdsUSA Today - 1 hour ago As President Obama meets with Republican leaders at the White House this morning, he's already made progress on one goal of the meeting: Getting more of his appointees confirmed by the Senate. Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees Washington Post Obama: GOP and Dems Together Can Spur Job GrowthABC News - - 1 hour ago AP President Barack Obama acknowledged the deep partisan divisions gripping Congress, but he urged Republican and Democratic leaders Tuesday to cooperate on legislation that creates jobs. |
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Ukraine instability fears as Tymoshenko plan next move
BBC News - - 2 hours ago
She has not said it herself so far but Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko seems to be preparing the ground to challenge the results of Sunday's presidential election.
Yanukovich: I'm no Kremlin stooge CNN International
Iran Defies West, Begins Boosting Uranium
Voice of America - - 59 minutes ago
Photo: AP Iran says it has begun further enriching uranium, a move some Western nations say should be met with sanctions. But China continues to push for a diplomatic solution.
Sarath Fonseka's wife appeals for husband's freedom
The Guardian - 1 hour ago
Anoma Fonseka, wife of defeated presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka, cries while speaking to the media a day after her husband was taken into custody by the government in Colombo.
Opposition leaders: Sri Lankan general's arrest 'an abduction' CNN International
Sri Lanka Opposition Outraged by Ex-General's Arrest Voice of America
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John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies
Reuters - - 39 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.
Region rushes to prepare for another shot of winter weather
Washington Post - - 6 hours ago
Washington area residents begin to shovel out from a historic snowfall, coping with power outages and treacherous road conditions -- and sometimes stopping for snowball fights.
Chicago airports brace for snow storm USA Today
Up to a foot of snow forecast in northern Illinois Chicago Tribune
Poll: Tea Party candidates come in last
USA Today - 54 minutes ago
Days after Sarah Palin headlined the nation's first Tea Party convention, a Rasmussen Reports poll released today shows that a generic "Tea Party candidate" would come in third in a theoretical three-way congressional contest.
A crisis of sovereignty as well as debt
Wall Street Journal - - 30 minutes ago
The veracity of that statement might seem indisputable, as various EU countries, led by Greece, struggle to avoid being crushed by their accumulated debts.
Drivers of recalled Toyota Prius and Lexus hybrids advised to monitor brakes
Los Angeles Times - - 6 minutes ago
Take care with potholes and bumps and leave extra room to stop, US transportation officials say. If there's a noticeable change in the brake performance, contact a dealer immediately.
Coca-Cola annual profit hits $6.8 billion
Bizjournals.com - 2 hours ago
The Coca-Cola Co.'s profit rose 18 percent in 2009, benefiting from growth in markets outside of North America and Europe. The Atlanta-based beverage giant posted net income of $6.82 billion and earnings of $2.93 a share, compared with net income of ...
Coca-Cola's net income jumps 55% MarketWatch
Google slashes Nexus One early termination fee
TG Daily - - 42 minutes ago
A recent FCC inquiry has apparently prompted Google to slash its Nexus One early termination fee (ETF) from $350 to $150. Meanwhile, a $250 fee for existing T-Mobile customers upgrading to the smartphone was lowered to $50.
9 Things You Wish Google Would Announce
PC Magazine - - 5 minutes ago
Virtually everyone expects Google to announce something to do with social networking today, when the company holds a press conference at 1 PM ET.
Shuttle Endeavour gets post-launch inspection
msnbc.com - - 1 hour ago
Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour inspected their spacecraft Tuesday to search for any signs of heat shield damage as they head to the International Space Station.
Shuttle Crew Inspects Heat Shields InformationWeek
Astronaut tweets photos of Earth from space Computerworld
Michael Jackson - 'That's How He Peed'
TMZ.com (blog) - 32 minutes ago
It seems Michael Jackson's longtime doctor, Arnold Klein, was telling the truth about Michael's propensity to pee in bottles ... based on the LA County Coroner's autopsy report and a strange item found by the foot of the bed.
Jackson Family Not Satisfied With Charge Against Conrad Murray Actress Archives
Christopher Nolan Asked To Lead 'Superman' Reboot: Report
MTV.com - - 41 minutes ago
Could the savior of Gotham City also come to the rescue of Metropolis? The inside word, according to a Deadline Hollywood report, is that "Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan has been conscripted to oversee development of a revamped ...
Christopher Nolan Prepping Superman Reboot ScreenCrave.com
24 Feature Film Headed to the Big Screen
ScreenCrave.com - - 26 minutes ago
We all know that our television sets are too small to contain the amazing spectacle that is Jack Bauer. It sounds like that “24” TV movie we got two years ago was just a warm up for bigger things to come.
Clock Is Ticking on Possible '24' Movie New York Times (blog)
24 Movie Script in the Works Seattle Post Intelligencer
Power Rankings: New Orleans edition
ESPN - - 34 minutes ago
You've intercepted another edition of the Page 2 Power Rankings! Our formula combines the results of two surveys: a human poll concocted by ESPN Page 2's Gregory Hardy and a scientifically calibrated poll generated by computer analysis.
Brooklyn Decker "Burst Into Tears" Seeing SI Swimsuit Cover
Us Magazine - 1 hour ago
How did Brooklyn Decker react when she learned that she landed her first-ever Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover? "I burst into tears like a child," she said on Monday's Today show.
Andy Roddick's wife graces SI swimsuit cover Chicago Tribune
Olympic Preview: Canada team to beat in Vancouver
Sports Network - - 46 minutes ago
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - This could be the last time the NHL stops its season for the Olympics. So, it would be wise to watch the action in Vancouver closely, because it could be your final shot to see hockey's ...
Vancouver's Warmth Welcomes Arrivals New York Times
Both Parents' Ages Linked to Autism Risk
New York Times - - 19 hours ago
Older mothers are more likely than younger ones to have a child with autism, and older fathers significantly contribute to the risk of the disorder when their partners are under 30, researchers are reporting.
Thirdhand smoke forms indoor carcinogens, Lawrence Berkeley lab...
San Jose Mercury News - - 7 hours ago
A common indoor air chemical reacts with residues of tobacco smoke clinging to clothing, skin and surfaces to form potent carcinogens, researchers at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory reported in a study published Monday.
US seek new safeguards for medical imaging devices
Reuters - - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US health officials on Tuesday said they want manufacturers of CT, nuclear and other medical imaging machines to incorporate new safeguards to help reduce patients' exposure to unnecessary radiation.
FDA to launch initiative to reduce radiation exposure ModernHealthcare.com
When to Worry if a Child Has Too Few Words
New York Times - - 20 hours ago
There is nothing simple about speech, and there is nothing simple about speech delay - starting with the challenge of diagnosing it.
What Exactly Is 'Cloud Computing'?
Wall Street Journal - - Feb 8, 2010
For a lot of small-business owners, "cloud computing" is the latest IT buzzword to leave them scratching their heads. To demystify things, here's a primer for companies looking to wade into cloud services for the first time.
Former shot-caller is now spilling gang's secrets
Los Angeles Times - 12 hours ago
Showing no emotion, a former leader of the Avenues clique testifies about murder, extortion and drug deals. Ailing and in custody, he is vilified by his family, which once terrified a neighborhood.
Slimmer Doesn't Always Mean Fitter
New York Times - - Feb 2, 2010
IN his new book, “Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance,” Matt Fitzgerald, a sports nutritionist, writes about an amazing running experience.
Havana hot spot still dazzles after 70 years
CNN - - Feb 2, 2010
The gambling is gone, but cabaret singers and scantily dressed dancers still are big draws at the Tropicana. Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Clad in a gold sequined bikini and topped with a feathered headdress, a curvy cabaret dancer ...