Panel Recommends Ban on 2 Popular PainkillersNew York Times - - 2 hours ago
ADELPHI, Md. - A federal advisory panel voted narrowly on Tuesday to recommend a ban on Percocet and Vicodin, two of the most popular prescription painkillers in the world, because of their effects on the liver.
Video: FDA Panel Calls for Smaller Doses of Painkillers
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US panel recommends restrictions on painkillers MarketWatch
Farrah's Funeral: 'Goodbye Sweet Girl'People Magazine - - 3 hours ago
A tearful Ryan and Redmond O'Neal joined Farrah Fawcett's closest friends and family for the actress's private funeral Tuesday afternoon at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson gets more bizarre after deathWashington Post - 3 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bizarre in life, Michael Jackson's complex personal affairs are taking even stranger twists in death, with sketchy reports on Tuesday of plans for an elaborate public memorial and questions over the parentage of his children.
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Ousted Honduras president builds support for return
Los Angeles Times - - 2 hours ago
Manuel Zelaya addresses the UN General Assembly, but in Honduras, the de facto leaders say he will be arrested if he comes back. Crowds in Tegucigalpa rally on both sides.
Deposed Honduran prez accused of drug ties The Associated Press
The Take Have We Forgotten Iraq?
Washington Post - - 2 hours ago
The celebrations in Iraq marking the pullback of US combat forces from Baghdad and other cities stand in stark contrast to the reaction in the United States.
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Iraq Marks Withdrawal of US Troops From Cities New York Times
Girl survives Yemen plane crash
BBC News - 1 hour ago
Details have emerged about the rescue of the only person known to have survived the crash of a Yemeni-operated plane off the Comoros islands.
Video: Yemeni Airline Crashes With 153 on Board
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Franken Wins Senate Battle
Washington Post - - 3 hours ago
The Minnesota Supreme Court yesterday declared comedian-turned-politician Al Franken the winner of the state's US Senate race, ending an eight-month-long election saga and giving Democrats a 60-seat majority that theoretically would ...
Video: Norm Coleman Concedes Minnesota Senate Race
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Sanford Acknowledges Other Flirtations
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
CHARLESTON, SC - Gov. Mark Sanford said Tuesday that he had visited with his Argentine mistress more times than he initially disclosed and that he had had inappropriate flirtations with several other women as well.
S. Carolina GOP Has Been Wary of Bauer Washington Post
SC gov's future uncertain as more details revealed The Times and Democrat
EPA Grants California Fuel Emissions Waiver Request
Reuters - - 41 minutes ago
By David Levitan The Environmental Protection Agency has granted California's waiver request that will allow the state to enforce strict greenhouse gas emissions standards on cars beginning with the present ...
Reversing Bush, Obama allows California's greenhouse gas rules to... San Jose Mercury News
EPA Grants California the Right to Enforce Emissions New York Times
Small Loss Caps Strong Quarter
Wall Street Journal - - 5 hours ago
Stocks capped off a strong quarter with a modest slide after a shaky report on consumer confidence aggravated investors' fears of weak corporate profits and a prolonged recession.
Video: June 30: Huge 2Q Gains for Standard and Poor's
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Cities Grow at Suburbs' Expense During Recession
Wall Street Journal - - 39 minutes ago
US cities that for years lost residents to the suburbs are holding onto their populations with a mix of people trapped in homes they can't sell and those who prefer urban digs over more distant McMansions, according to Census data ...
New Orleans: Fastest growing city CNNMoney.com
Census: Columbus growth picks up the pace Bizjournals.com
Surveys show China manufacturing extending recovery
Reuters - - 45 minutes ago
BEIJING, July 1 (Reuters) - China's manufacturing sector extended a steady if unspectacular recovery in June, surveys released on Wednesday showed, adding to evidence across Asia that the regional economy is ...
China Manufacturing Ticks Up Wall Street Journal
China's 'Green Dam' unleashes flood of business complaints
CNN International - - 49 minutes ago
HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- China's last-minute decision to postpone a controversial content-filtering application on computers sold there is the latest example of the trouble that Western technology companies face doing business in the ...
China to delay requiring Green Dam Youth Escort filtering software Los Angeles Times
Firefox 3.5: Excellent for fans, but competition getting tougher
CNET News - - 6 hours ago
Firefox 3.5 brings the world's second-most popular browser up to speed with current browsing technology and trends, and perhaps nudges it just a bit ahead of the competition.
Firefox 3.5 downloads surpass 2M within hours Computerworld
Pirate Bay to be acquired by Global Gaming Factory
Los Angeles Times - - 2 hours ago
The popular site for illegal music and movie downloads is going legit, but consumers and studios might not play along. By Ben Fritz The world's most popular source for illegal music and movie downloading is going legit, but it's far from certain ...
Swedish Software Firm Buys Filesharing Site Pirate Bay Wall Street Journal
A flurry of activity seen at Neverland Ranch
The Associated Press - 21 minutes ago
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (AP) - A flurry of vehicles, heavy construction equipment and workers have been spotted going in and out of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
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Michael Jackson going back to Neverland Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Public Enemies
Entertainment Weekly - - 10 minutes ago
The massive financial rip-off masterminded by Bernard Madoff, an extended crime spree that harmed thousands, is proof enough that public enemies still walk among us.
Review: 'Public Enemies' Los Angeles Times
Jackson Tribute Lifts Ratings for BET Awards
New York Times - - 5 hours ago
Sunday night's “BET Awards '09,” which was dedicated to Michael Jackson and featured Jamie Foxx, above, delivered the cable channel's largest audience on record.
BET Awards, Jon & Kate make cable competitive The Associated Press
O's stage historic comeback vs. Red Sox
MLB.com - - 1 hour ago
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles toggled between one storyline and another on Tuesday night, when they fell far behind early and came back late to save their evening and their morale.
Orioles rally for stunning 11-10 win over Red Sox The Associated Press
AL Capsules SI.com
Astros blow late lead, lose to Padres 4-3
Houston Chronicle - - 42 minutes ago
Lenny Ignelzi AP Astros starter Mike Hampton got a no-decision in his return from the DL, pitching six strong innings. Sorry, your version of Flash doesn't support this video.
Eckstein gets big hit in Padres' win over Astros The Associated Press
Recap: San Diego vs. Houston MiamiHerald.com
Rockies' Jason Marquis beats Dodgers with 2-hitter
The Associated Press - 41 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jason Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the National League, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Marquis pitches complete game at LA Denver Post
Thailand's total number of A/H1N1 patients rises to 1473
Xinhua - 1 hour ago
BANGKOK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Public Health Ministry on Wednesday announced 59 more patients, who are confirmed to have infected with the A/H1N1 flu virus, bringing the country's total number to 1473.
Swine Flu Claims First Victim in Spain Wall Street Journal
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Wal-Mart Backs Drive to Make Companies Pay for Health Coverage
Wall Street Journal - - 39 minutes ago
WASHINGTON -- In a major break with most other large companies, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Tuesday told the White House that it supports requiring employers to provide health insurance to workers, a centerpiece of President ...
Wal-Mart Says It Backs a Mandate on Insurance New York Times
Wal-Mart backs parts of Obama health plan Minneapolis Star Tribune
Efforts to Overhaul Health Care Take Familiar Path
Wall Street Journal - - 6 hours ago
WASHINGTON -- House and Senate lawmakers working on a major overhaul of the health-care system have reached a familiar juncture in their effort to reshape one of the largest sectors of the economy.
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No deal as state budget deadline nears
San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour ago
With only hours to go before a midnight deadline, California's historic fiscal crisis remained unresolved Tuesday as lawmakers were trying to negotiate an agreement to prevent the $24.3 billion deficit from growing.
California, other states face tough budget choices The Associated Press
State stands to forfeit $3 billion in possible cuts Los Angeles Times
Obama Presents Bill to Create Consumer-Finance Watchdog
Washington Post - - 1 hour ago
The Obama administration sent a detailed proposal to Congress yesterday for creating an agency to oversee nearly all facets of consumer lending, but the breadth of its powers is setting the stage for a fierce clash on ...
Obama sends consumer-protection bill to Congress Los Angeles Times
Plan Unveiled for Protection of Consumers Wall Street Journal
New Look at Election Spending Looms in September
Wall Street Journal - - 5 hours ago
WASHINGTON -- The most important case of the Supreme Court's just-ended term may be a test of restrictions on corporate and union campaign spending that the justices decided not to decide -- at least not yet.
Accountability: Supreme Court's welcome ruling Houston Chronicle