Monday, February 8, 2010

Rep. John Murtha Dies at 77

Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John Murtha died Monday.

New Federal Climate Change Agency Forming

The Obama administration is proposing a new agency to study and report on the changing climate.

Obama Could Dump Biden for Clinton in 2012

Democratic strategists say Obama doesn’t need Biden for foreign policy issues anymore.

Is It Safe to Get Pap Smears Less Often?

The guidelines for screening for cervical cancer changed recently.

    Lager or Ale? Consider Beer's Silicon Content

    Silicon, found in beer, helps bone mineral density. But what kind to drink?

      Health Buzz: Soft Drinks and Cancer

      Need diet advice? What to look for in an expert, plus helping kids deal with social cruelty.

        What a 9.7 Percent Unemployment Rate Means

        January’s mixed-news jobs report has economists shaking their heads.

        Health Funds Get Boost From "Relief Rally"

        Health funds have had a relatively strong showing so far this year.

        Design Awards Enable Aging in Place

        Winners offer enhanced accessibility, energy conservation, and smart technology features.

        Applying for Financial Aid Gets Easier in 2010

        Volunteers will help students and parents apply for aid, and form will be easier.

        5 Ways to Go Green in a Dorm

        Besides turning the lights off, there are dorm contests, smarter shopping, and even data tracking.

        America's Best High Schools

        Which high schools rank among the best in the nation? Search for the top-rated schools near you.

        Cary: Memo to Sarah Palin: Prepare Next Time

        She should know core values like the back of her hand.

        Roff: GOP Should Beware Obama's Healthcare Invite

        It will be carefully staged to make the president look moderate.

        Schlesinger: Palin Rips Rush, Beck Next?

        Palin spokeswoman: Rush was "crude and demeaning."

        A Venus Flytrap for Nuclear Waste

        A new material permanently traps the radioactive ion cesium, and not other harmless ions like sodium.

        Deadly Fish Virus Now Found in All Great Lakes

        First discovered in the Northeast, the virus has been found for the first time in Lake Superior.

        Neurons May Function More Solo than Thought

        Surprising observations of neuron firing patterns raise new questions about how the brain works.

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        Nixon Manipulated From the Grave

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        Memo to Sarah Palin: Prepare Next Time

        Mary Kate Cary: She should know core values like the back of her hand.

        Lager or Ale? Consider Beer's Silicon Content

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        Top Political Nonfiction

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        How to Build Your Own Retirement Village

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        Financial Planners Offer Investment Advice

        Planning to Retire: Short term bonds and large cap stocks are among the most recommended investments

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