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May 9, 2008

Obama's Campaign to Focus on One Magic Number

Obama needs only 169 more delegates for the nomination.

Blog Buzz: Hillary Ad Infinitum, Race Talk Forever, How McCain is Bearing Up

Political bloggers on Clinton and other issues.

Why Clinton Won't Quit

This is a sad and dangerous time for Hillary Clinton.

A Dust-up Over the McCain Age Issue

A comment by Obama prompts a response from a McCain adviser.

New White House Pitch: Bush as Mr. Sensitive

Creating a new image for the president.

Teen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says

A White House report sounds a warning, but cause and effect isn't clear.

West Virginia Primary Facts and Figures

Former winners and losers in West Virginia.

Myanmar's Military Dictators Obstruct International Humanitarian Assistance

Isolationist and paranoid, the repressive regime compounds the post-cyclone disaster.

The Reverend Wright Controversy Draws Attention to the United Church of Christ

The UCC leadership, embracing controversy, welcomes debate over its liberal stands.

McCain's Age and Past Health Problems Could Be An Issue in the Presidential Race

A hard life has taken its toll, but is it an issue that matters?

Antiabortion Ballot Initiative in Colorado

The mother of all wedge issues will likely be put to a vote in Colorado this November.

Cyclone Cuts Myanmar's Rice Production

The storm's devastation may increase already-high food prices globally.

Citigroup to Sell Noncore Assets

Bank also announces a revenue growth plan.

8 Ways to Fix the Global Food Crisis

Ideas range from improving aid programs to taking a break on biofuels.

How You Can Help the Hungry

One person can help feed many mouths.

Myanmar's Aid Mess, Obama Ups his Superdelegate Count, Gasoline Price Shock, and More

The U.N. suspends relief efforts to Myanmar; Obama picks up three additional superdelegates.

Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's

Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD

7 Fixes for a Market Failure

The financial system is substantially frozen.

Health Buzz: Diabetes and Arthritis and Other Health News

The birth control patch, teen drivers, and calorie counts in New York.

Platypus Genome Shows Beauty Is More than Skin Deep

New research proves platypus DNA is equally compiled of avian, reptilian and mammalian lineages.

Health Highlights: May 9, 2008

Today in History, May 9: A "Vast Wasteland", the EU, and the Pill

1868—The city of Reno, Nev., is founded as a station on the Central Pacific Railroad.

Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Signs of Depression

Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance

Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk

May 8, 2008

Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk

Nebraska Primary Facts and Figures

The Nebraska primary is May 13, 2008.

Blog Buzz: Race in the Race, Hillary’s Future, and McCain’s Preacher Probs

Stories and topics lighting up the Internets today.

A Sign That Microsoft May Still Be Eying Yahoo

Microsoft's bid for Yahoo may be officially over, but there are indications that it might be renewed.

Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk

Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death

Japanese-Americans Fight to Preserve Wartime Internment Camps

As survivors of the camps age, their cause becomes more pressing .

A Black Mark on FDR's Presidency

Roosevelt was pressured by advisors, and fear and prejudice ruled the day.

Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help

Fairness Is a Hard-Wired Emotion

The NCAA Hands Out Sanctions

The NCAA penalized teams in part on the academic eligibility and graduation rates of student-athletes.

Kids Still Read the Classic Books

Kids seem to pick the classics when it's time to read, according to a recent study.

Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases

Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams

Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics

A Fun Way to Slide Children Into Math

Number-based board games are found to help children develop number skills.

Presidential Candidates Have Little Opportunity to Talk About Education

How each candidate would attempt to improve the American school system is difficult to ascertain.

Whom the Candidates Listen to on Education

Campaign 2008.

Where Clinton, Obama, and McCain Stand on Education

Campaign 2008.

Retail Sales Beat Expectations

Many major retailers show increases in same-store sales.

Brazil's Rising Food Power in a Hungry World

A record soybean harvest highlights the nation's growing agricultural output.

Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean

TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages

Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish

Why Clinton Stands to Lose Millions

The struggling candidate must act quickly if she wants her campaign debts repaid.

In Iran, Covert Christian Converts Live With Secrecy and Fear

A draft Iranian law would mandate the death penalty for apostasy.

News Buzz: Myanmar Aid, Clinton Goes on, and More

Clinical Trials Update: May 8, 2008

Choosing the Best Industry ETFs

Here are 7 Morgan Stanley picks worth a look.

Health Buzz: Unprepared Hospitals and Other Health News

Germy keyboards, worrisome chemicals, and video-game addiction

Health Highlights: May 8, 2008

A Lawyer’s New Partners Are Cows

Other than the familiar long hours, farm life is a learning experience for a city guy.

Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer

Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children

Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women

Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings

Art Collecting Is Not Just for the Rich

It’s a hot market—and a supremely risky one.

May 7, 2008

Bush Signs Emergency Student Loan Legislation

The law raises the maximum students can borrow from the government by $2,000.

Metformin in Pregnancy: An Option for Gestational Diabetes

A study of women with problematic pregnancies finds that an old drug is safe for a newfound use.

A Reality Check as Israel Turns 60

The Arabs who bemoaned the loss of Palestine were in truth made uneasy by the Palestinian refugees.

Resources On Video Game Addiction

Here are some places for worried parents to go for guidance.

Blog Buzz: The Aftermath and the FEC

What happened, what it means, and where we're going.

Addiction to Video Games a Growing Concern

Many parents are wondering where online and video-game play become obsession.

Obama Holds On to His Jewish Supporters

Obama currently does better among Jewish voters than presumed McCain, according to a Gallup Poll.

Indiana and North Carolina Reinforce Demographic Patterns for Clinton and Obama

Clinton performed better than Obama among Republican voters.

Political Obstacles Slow Disaster Aid for Myanmar

The nation's military dictators are wary of admitting foreigners to help with relief efforts.

Productivity Steps Up

A 2.2 percent first-quarter increase is a welcome surprise.

Today in History, May 7

Joan of Arc, Inaugural Balls, and the Lusitania.

How to Limit Your Exposure to Phthalates

Various small measures can reduce your phthalate load.

Is Your Keyboard Making You Sick?

Probably not, experts say. But it sure is dirty.

News Buzz: Myanmar Aid, Clinton Campaign Money, and More

Each day, news of the extent of destruction in Myanmar from Saturday's Cyclone Nargis gets worse.

More Problems With Plastics

Like BPA, chemicals called phthalates raise some concerns.

Health Buzz: Why to Stop Smoking Now and Other Health News

A Boom Year for Brazil

Citigroup strategist still sees upside in a record-setting market.

6 Ways to Earn More on Your Savings

Boosting your returns while interest rates are low.

Barack Obama Wins North Carolina, Hillary Clinton squeaks by in Indiana

Clinton wins a tight contest in Indiana. Obama takes North Carolina by a large margin.

May 6, 2008

U.S. Eases Sanctions to Permit Disaster Aid to Myanmar

The U.S. government is relaxing financial sanctions against cyclone-ravaged Myanmar.

The GOP Buzz Over Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal

Conservatives are buzzing this week about whether one of the party's young up-and-comers.

The Huffington-McCain Grudge Match

Arianna Huffington's statement that John McCain did not vote for Bush in 2000 has kicked up a fuss

McCain's Judicial Speech Could Help With Conservatives

In a shift, McCain aligns more with the right and advocates for judicial restraint.

A Political Scandal Casts a Shadow Over Israel's 60th Birthday Party

A bribery investigation threatens to bring down Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

Blog Buzz: Arianna, McCain, and Bush, Gas Tax and Political Hot Air, and More

Huffington Says McCain Was 'Hijacked by the Right'

In her new book, Right Is Wrong, Arianna Huffington is critical of McCain and the Republican Party.

Fannie Mae Reports Big Loss in First Quarter

Housing price declines plague mortgage loan corporation.

One Year On, the French Turn Against President Sarkozy

Amid economic woes, his flashy lifestyle and new celebrity wife add to his political troubles.

Polls Show Clinton and Obama Locked in Tight Races

Indiana and North Carolina voters cast ballots today in the critical primaries.

Russia Gets A New President on Wednesday

Russia is scheduled to inaugurate its third democratically elected president on Wednesday.

News Buzz: Myanmar's Disaster, U.S. Troops Out of Iraq, and More

Six Secrets of Internet Home Buying

How to get the most out of your online real estate search.

5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Business Partners

With more online avenues, finding a fellow entrepreneur can be easy—and profitable

Health Buzz: Ibuprofen and Alzheimer's and Other Health News

Small Wonders

In the world of nanotechnology, good things come in really small packages.

Friend or Foam

For some, starting a business is all about natural beauty.

The Going Rate

How can I play one bank against another to get a lower interest rate on my business loan?

Gas and Integrity Fuel Clinton-Obama Duel

Hillary Clinton hit the gas - and Barack Obama - as the two raced across North Carolina and Indiana.

Shining Stars

Business is booming for the fastest-growing businesses in America. What can you learn from them?

Pizza Fusion

A focus on the environment brings in the dough for these pizza entrepreneurs.

Today in History, May 6: The Sack of Rome, the Babe, and Freud

May 5, 2008

Jim Nantz on Sports, His Father, and Alzheimer's

His new book, "Always by My Side", is arriving this week.

The Death Penalty May Resume on Tuesday

William Earl Lynd, 53, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Service Sector Grows

Index improves after a three-month slide.

Why Conservatives Say They Are Happier Than Liberals

Q&A with Arthur Brooks, whose new book says the liberal agenda takes a personal toll.

New London Mayor Looks to NYC's Bloomberg

Johnson is eying New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg as something of a role model.

Ballmer Balks. Now What for Microsoft?

It could aim its billions at other targets, including AOL.

The Biggest Threat to American Freedom

A new reports says it's racial disparities, not counterterrorism.

Reasons to Be Glad Yahoo Spurned Microsoft

A more focused, humbler Microsoft is better competition for Google.

Another Record High for Crude Oil Prices

Oil futures have surpassed the once unthinkable price of $120 a barrel.

The U.S. Blames Iran for Training Iraqi Extremists Who Kill Americans

U.S. military officials blame Iran for providing weapons and training for Iraqi Shiite extremists.

Smart Money-Saving Tips You Need Now

How to tighten your budget without feeling deprived.

News Buzz: Myanmar's Cyclone Death Toll, Tuesday's Primaries, and More

Myanmar's foreign minister said the death toll from tropical cyclone Nargis could be as high as 10,000.

How to Survive Your Internship

A recruiting expert takes on some of interns' biggest headaches.

5 Ways to Invest That Stimulus Check

These mutual funds will let you in for $250 or $500.

Health Buzz: Gourmet's Meat Recall and Other Health News

Today in History, May 5

Patents, Teaching Evolution, and Cinco de Mayo

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