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Archive for September, 2011
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Smoking still high in U.S. mining, food service
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsCigarette smoking remains stubbornly high among workers in the mining, food services and construction industries despite dramatic overall declines in the United States in recent decades, a federal study released... -
Republican Gingrich proposes updated Contract with America
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsRepublican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich, looking to energize his 2012 campaign, produced a new version of the “Contract with America,” the 1994 plan that gave Republicans congressional election wins.Gingrich laid... -
Claire Danes switches gears for “Homeland” TV drama
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsSince her role as a brooding teen-ager on the critically acclaimed 1990s TV drama, “My So-Called Life,” actress Claire Danes has played everything from Shakespeare’s Juliet to autistic animal scientist... -
Facebook under pressure over privacy
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsFacebook faces regulatory scrutiny in Ireland, site of its European headquarters, over its handling of personal information, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The newspaper said the Irish data protection... -
Amazon’s $199 Fire sparks supply, margin questions
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsThe rock-bottom price of the new Kindle Fire tablet computer is raising questions about Amazon.com Inc’s ability to keep up with demand and the device’s effect on the company’s already... -
Boeing workers busted in drug sweep at plant
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsFederal agents arrested dozens of current and former Boeing workers on Thursday on charges of illegally dealing in painkillers and anti-anxiety drugs at a plant that makes military aircraft models... -
CIA drone kills U.S.-born al Qaeda cleric in Yemen
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsAnwar al-Awlaki, a U.S.-born cleric linked to al Qaeda, was killed in a CIA drone strike in Yemen on Friday, U.S. officials said, removing a “global terrorist” high on a... -
Republican Perry renews criticism of Fed policy
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsRepublican presidential candidate Rick Perry on Thursday lashed out anew at the Federal Reserve, accusing the U.S. central bank of pursuing policies that could reduce consumer spending power and fuel... -
U.S. health benefits recommendations coming October 7
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsA key recommendation for medical coverage standards under President Barack Obama‘s healthcare overhaul will be released on October 7, according to the organization preparing the report. The Department of Health... -
Elton John brings “million dollar piano” to Vegas
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsSinger Elton John opened his new Las Vegas act at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, tickling the ivories on his new “million dollar piano” nicknamed Blossom that lit up to reflect... -
U.S. court vacates ruling on gays in military
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsA court ruling that had struck down as unconstitutional the now-defunct law banning gays from serving openly in the U.S. military must be vacated as moot, a federal appeals court... -
Pakistan says U.S. pressure on militants must end
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsThe United States must stop blaming Islamabad for regional instability, Pakistan‘s prime minister told a gathering of the country’s political leaders on Thursday, as Washington stepped up pressure on the... -
Kindle Fire may force Android tablet makers to cut prices
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsAsian technology companies came under pressure on Thursday to slash prices of their tablet computers after Amazon.com launched its Kindle Fire at a mass market-friendly $199.From Samsung Electronics to Sony... -
Fox’s “New Girl” invited to stay for full TV season
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsIt looks like Fox television’s “New Girl” will be around for awhile. The TV comedy starring Zooey Deschanel got the first full season order of the new TV season on... -
Fidel Castro lashes out at Obama, U.S. policy
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsFormer Cuban President Fidel Castro lashed out at U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday for suggesting bilateral relations could improve if Cuba became more democratic, and he said the communist...