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Women in the World Speakers | From Queen Rania to Hillary Clinton, Meryl Streep, and dozens of activists from around the world, see our complete list of summit speakers and perfomers. Bios written by The Daily Beast. | Her Majes... (photo: AP / Nader Daoud)) The Daily Beast Activists Empowerment Photos Summit Women |
The first U.S. combat troops landed in South Vietnam 45 years ago today | March 8, 2010 | Today: is the 67th day of 2010. There are 298 days left in the year. | On this date | In 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclad CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimack) rammed and san... (photo: Creative Commons / Signaleer) Penn Live Photos Politics Russia Troops Vietnam |
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New York governor defends soda tax | NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York State should tax sugary soft drinks to curb obesity and recoup some of the billions of dollars it spends each year to treat people with di... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Star Drinks Obesity Photos Soda Tax |
As Iraq Tallies Vote, U.S. Says Pullout Plans Are 'on Track' | BAGHDAD — As Iraq tallied the votes from Sunday’s nationwide elections to choose a new Parliament, the top American military commander in Iraq on Monday pra... (photo: AP / Alaa al-Marjani) The New York Times Elections Iraq Military Photos US |
Blame Game Becomes Far Too Tempting | PARIS — Before the bell rings for another bout of debt and deficit travail, here are three pieces from a parlor blame game that could be called Europe vs. Elsewhe... (photo: AP / Frank Rumpenhorst) The New York Times Debt Economy Europe Greece Photos |
Akron Chevrolet dealership seeks reinstatement | The owner of Fred Martin Chevrolet is hoping he'll get a letter this week from General Motors telling him his franchise will be reinstated. | On Friday, GM, seeking to ... (photo: Public Domain / IFCAR) Ohio Auto Car Chevrolet Motor Photos |
Clinton, beverage group: School efforts working | KAREN MATTHEWS | The Associated Press | NEW YORK - The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-c... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Philadelphia Daily News Beverage Drinks Photos Schools Soda |
More on cellphone health concerns | Cell phones and radiation - protecting Apple & Blackberry users View all » | According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of Washington, DC, it is cha... (photo: WN / sweet) The Examiner Cell Cellphone Health Photos Radiation |
Why a glass a day WILL keep the doctor away... | Health benefits: Women put on less weight if they stick to red wine rather than soft drinks or other beverages | The health benefits of red wine have long been a consol... (photo: Creative Commons / Flickr upload bot) The Daily Mail Calories Doctor Health Photos Wine |
Hammerfall Crushes All at Irving Plaza | NY Hard Rock Music Examiner rates this: | Swedish power metal act Hammerfall played Irving Plaza last night, blasting the crowd with riffs, solos, and tales of honor an... (photo: Creative Commons / KaJaNa) The Examiner Hammerfall Music Photos Rock World |
Quest Diagnostics to offer new ovarian cancer test Comments NEW YORK (Map, News) - Medical lab operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. said Monday it is selling the OVA1 blood test, which aims to better assess a woman's likelihoo... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Examiner Blood Cancer Photos Test Woman |