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Questions abound about Mexico's response to the crisisLos Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Did officials move slowly to contain the swine flu outbreak? The government denies it did, saying it acted as soon as the virus was identified -- in a Canadian lab because Mexico lacks the facilities.
Flu epidemic fear grips world Washington Post
Chrysler in cost-cut union dealBBC News - 49 minutes ago
Chrysler has reached an outline cost-cutting deal with its main US union as it continues efforts to restructure the business before a key deadline.
Chrysler strikes deals with unions Los Angeles Times
Chrysler and Union Agree to Deal Before Federal Deadline New York Times
‘Can You Get in Here?' Echoes Obama 100 Days of No Small PlansBloomberg - 24 minutes ago
By Michael Tackett April 27 (Bloomberg) -- In a little-noticed speech April 16, President Barack Obama took his closing line from Daniel Burnham, the master planner of Chicago, in a phrase that could be the motto of his young presidency: “Make no ...
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Pakistan Taleban talks 'halted'
BBC News - 1 hour ago
The Taleban's talks with the government in north-west Pakistan have been suspended amid army operations against militants, a Taleban negotiator says.
Radical cleric breaks off talks in Pakistan's Swat Washington Post
Pakistan peace pact in balance as Taliban attacked The Associated Press
Italian liner repels pirates
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
The cruise ship's security forces fight off the six assailants with gunfire far off the Somalia coast. Associated Press Rome -- An Italian cruise ship with 1500 people on board fended off a pirate attack far off Somalia when its private security forces ...
Somalia: Cruise Ship Repels Pirate Attack AllAfrica.com
Cruise ship fends off pirate attack with gunfire The Associated Press
German consumer confidence resists recession: GfK
AFP - 42 minutes ago
FRANKFURT (AFP) - German consumer confidence is resisting a deep recession in Europe's biggest economy, the latest survey by the GfK research institute showed.
Wash. lawmakers going to special session
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 39 minutes ago
AP OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington's Legislature ran out of time early Monday, forcing Gov. Chris Gregoire to call a special session to finish a final handful of bills.
Wash. Legislature OKs construction budget Seattle Times
Gov. Gregoire calls special session; regular session adjourns TheNewsTribune.com
State Democrats decline to endorse 3 of 6 ballot measures
Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago
The sharply split party's decision could increase voter confusion on the May 19 measures meant to ease California's budget crisis.
Democrats refuse to endorse budget package San Francisco Chronicle
Yes on Prop. 1A and 1B La Opinión
Seth Kaplan We've got the green light
Boston Globe - 3 hours ago
By Seth Kaplan WHEN IT COMES to fighting global warming, these are - to use a tired but accurate phrase - the best of times and the worst of times.
Aviva CFO: Confident Of Business Growth In US This Year
Wall Street Journal - 19 minutes ago
By Vladimir Guevarra DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)--UK insurer Aviva PLC (AV.LN) is confident its sales will grow in the US this year, Chief Financial Officer Philip Scott said Monday.
Swine flu worries hit markets but Aviva shines after results guardian.co.uk
Qualcomm to pay Broadcom $891 mln, settle litigation
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Sinead Carew NEW YORK, April 26 (Reuters) - Wireless chip supplier Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) agreed to pay smaller rival Broadcom Corp (BRCM.
Qualcomm to Pay Broadcom to Settle a Patent Dispute New York Times
Thain says BofA Merrill statements not true: report
Reuters - 21 minutes ago
(Reuters) - Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) made inaccurate statements about its role in the bonuses and losses at Merrill Lynch & Co, former Merrill Lynch & Co Chief Executive John Thain told the Wall Street Journal in an interview.
Thain Fires Back at Bank of America Wall Street Journal
Apple May Hear Verizon Now
Washington Post - 5 hours ago
At the risk of repeating myself for the millionth time, in many peoples' minds, the Achilles' heal of the iPhone is the network it's on in the US: AT&T.
Apple and Verizon consider iPhone deal USA Today
Verizon said to be pursuing Apple's iPhone (again) Computerworld
Facebook plans to give developers more access: source
Reuters - 3 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Internet social media company Facebook plans to allow outside developers access to core parts of the website so they can build new services, a person familiar with the situation said.
Microsoft is doing something half right
Computerworld - 4 hours ago
By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols April 27, 2009 (Computerworld) Ever since Bill Gates stepped down and Steve Ballmer took over his role, Microsoft has been getting one thing after another wrong.
Microsoft Product Improvement Is Not Innovation InformationWeek
Beatrice Arthur: A towering comedic talent from another era
Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago
Her impeccable timing and deadpan delivery were honed on the theater stage but found their greatest audience on 'Maude' and 'Golden Girls.
Bea Arthur: Your memories BBC News
Friends And Fans Remember Bea Arthur Actress Archives
Box Office Report: 'Obsessed' knocks out the competition with ...
Entertainment Weekly - 14 hours ago
What looked like a fair fight between four strong contenders for number one this weekend ended up a lopsided bruising by the Beyoncé Knowles thriller Obsessed, which raked in an estimated $28.5 million and left the competition behind in a bloody heap.
“Obsessed” Shoots to the Top TheCelebrityCafe.com
'I do' redo for two star couples: Montag/Pratt and Hayek/Pinault
USA Today - 6 hours ago
By Jean Baptiste Lacroix, WireImage By Bertrand Rindoff-Petroff, AP By Lorena Blas, USA TODAY Here come the brides, again. Two Hollywood couples now share wedding anniversaries after giving their nuptials a "second take" on Saturday.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt say ‘I deux' Boston Herald
Red Sox speed to series sweep
Boston Globe - 2 hours ago
By Amalie Benjamin The plate beckoned. Jacoby Ellsbury, creeping farther off third base as Andy Pettitte delivered his second pitch to JD Drew, saw the situation clearly.
Red Sox steal Yankees' pride in embarrassing three-game sweep in ... New York Daily News
Rocky Journey Ends Smoothly With a Call From the Jets
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By BRIAN HEYMAN FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Shonn Greene went from spending game days as a tailback for the University of Iowa to watching parts of the games at an Iowa store, from carrying the ball on occasion to carrying furniture around for $8 an hour.
In best of times, Mark Sanchez talks about worst day of his life New York Daily News
S. Jersey product thrilled with Jets deal Philadelphia Inquirer
Phillies Notebook: Moyer keeps Marlins in the park for Phillies
Philadelphia Daily News - 1 hour ago
By DAVID MURPHY MIAMI - Informed yesterday that he was the first Phillies pitcher to make it through a start this season without allowing a home run, veteran lefthander Jamie Moyer let out a mock cheer.
Ross pitches in for Florida 'pen MLB.com
Florida Marlins' Cody Ross heads to mound to shut down Phillies MiamiHerald.com
Vitamin D hope in prostate cancer
BBC News - 9 hours ago
By Emma Wilkinson Vitamin D is an effective treatment for prostate cancer in some patients, a UK study suggests. A once daily dose reduced PSA level - an indicator of severity of disease - by as much as half in 20% of patients.
Shortage of Doctors Proves Obstacle to Obama Goals
New York Times - 4 hours ago
By ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON - Obama administration officials, alarmed at doctor shortages, are looking for ways to increase the supply of physicians to meet the needs of an aging population and millions of uninsured people who would gain coverage under ...
Don't Weaken the Doctor-Patient Bond Washington Post
Take this opportunity to reform health care San Francisco Chronicle
Broken links in food-safety chain hid peanut plants' risks
USA Today - 2 hours ago
By Erik S. Lesser, EPA By Julie Schmit, USA TODAY BLAKELY, Ga. - When Food and Drug Administration inspectors visited Peanut Corp.
Local produce caught in safety push Sioux Falls Argus Leader
FSA made good, quick move AG Week
Police wounded in Istanbul siege
BBC News - 26 minutes ago
Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in clashes during a raid on a safe house of a left-wing militant group in Istanbul, officials have said.
Several hurt in Turkey police raids Aljazeera.net
After a US Raid: 2 Iraqis Dead, Protests and Regrets
New York Times - 4 hours ago
Mourners filled a home in Kut, Iraq, on Sunday after two people were killed in a raid that later drew an American apology. By STEVEN LEE MYERS BAGHDAD - American troops killed two Iraqis on Sunday during an early morning raid in southern Iraq that set ...
US Raid Tests Iraq Security Pact Wall Street Journal
In Iowa, a historic day for gay couples
USA Today - 6 hours ago
By Mary Chind, The Des Moines Register By Grant Schulte, USA TODAY DES MOINES - Shelley Wolfe and Melisa Keeton plan to be at the Polk County Recorder's office before it opens this morning.