2 killed in L.A. building explosion

An industrial building with a tampered gas line exploded Friday, killing a man who was hurled into the street and another who was electrocuted by a downed power line, officials said. Los Angeles - South Los Angeles - United States - California - Counties

Found on 07/30/2010, 21:27 h, Source: msnbc.com

College grants degree 60 years after rejection

A black woman who was salutatorian of her high school class gets an honorary degree from the same university that rejected her admissions application 60 years ago. High school - Honorary degree - Education - Colleges and Universities - Philippines

Found on 07/30/2010, 21:06 h, Source: msnbc.com

L.A.-area blaze battled from land and sky

A huge wildfire churned through high desert wilderness north of Los Angeles on Friday, destroying a few buildings and forcing people from about 2,000 homes. Most of the displaced residents were allowed to return as the threat eased. Los Angeles - California - Wildfire - Firefighter - United States

Found on 07/30/2010, 20:35 h, Source: msnbc.com

London airport offers FREE spray tans for passengers

Get a head-to-toe bronzed look before you board the plane? At Gatwick Airport in London, pasty travelers can get a free spray St. Tropez tan before heading off on vacation, according to the Daily Mail.

Found on 07/30/2010, 19:20 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

'Jersey Shore'-inspired 'Ron-Ron Juice' gets the party started at Miami bar

You know it's a "Jersey Shore" world when cast mate Ronnie Ortiz-Magro officially has a drink named after him.

Found on 07/30/2010, 18:58 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Dutch brewer creates strongest beer in the world

A Dutch brewer with a penchant for competition has laid claim to creating the world's strongest brew: a beer that is some 60 percent alcohol by volume.

Found on 07/30/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

How does she get that hot bod? Demi Moore's new diet plan

Even maple syrup wasnt sweet enough to keep Demi Moore on the 10-day Master Cleanse diet for more than four days.

Found on 07/30/2010, 17:36 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Wreckage of medical plane found in Lake Michigan

Underwater searchers using sonar found the wreckage of a small medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago, officials said Friday. Lake Michigan - United States - Michigan - Sonar - Recreation and Sports

Found on 07/30/2010, 16:24 h, Source: msnbc.com

Dead whale found pinned to Alaska cruise ship

A dead whale was discovered pinned to the bow of a luxury liner near Juneau, Alaska, the 3rd such incident involving the company's Alaska fleet in a decade, officials said Thursday. Alaska - Cruise ship - Juneau Alaska - United States - National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Found on 07/30/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Sweet! Bakers compete to make best pre-made cupcake

Ten amateur bakers competed to find the best-tasting cupcake made with a prepared mix.

Found on 07/30/2010, 12:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Can the female condom become an effective tool against HIV?

Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex.

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:11 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Ex-USDA official to sue blogger over video

Ousted USDA employee Shirley Sherrod said Thursday that she will sue a conservative blogger who posted an edited video that appeared to show her making racially offensive remarks. Conservatism - Tom Vilsack - Andrew Breitbart - Politics - Racism

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Arizona preparing to appeal immigration ruling

Arizona is preparing to ask an appeals court to lift a judge's ruling that put most of the state's immigration law on hold in a key first-round victory for the federal government in a fight that may go to the U.S. Supreme Court. Law - Supreme Court of the United States - Arizona - United States - Federal government of the United States

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

6,600 Arlington graves might be mixed up

The number of mislabeled graves at Arlington National Cemetery could be 6,600, the senator whose subcommittee is investigating potential contracting fraud there said Thursday. Arlington National Cemetery - United States - Virginia - Claire McCaskill - Travel and Tourism

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Second U.S. sailor's body recovered in Afghanistan

A senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials say the body of a second U.S. sailor who went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan has been recovered. Afghanistan - United States armed forces - Asia - Taliban - NATO

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Progress in Calif. fires but winds a concern

Calm, cool weather Thursday morning dampened a wildfire that destroyed 25 buildings north of Los Angeles, but crews were prepared for afternoon winds that could kick up the flames again. Los Angeles - California - Wildfire - Firefighter - United States

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Clinton's wedding: $600K in tents, $15K for toilets

What's involved for Chelsea Clinton and her fiance, Marc Mezvinsky, in throwing the so-called wedding of the century? According to estimates and reports, the $3 million to $5 million price tag includes $600,000 in tents, and portable toilets that cost $15,000. Chelsea Clinton - Investment banking - President - United States - History

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Grizzly, 2 cubs caught after Montana mauling

Montana wildlife officials have captured a female grizzly and two of her three cubs in a campground near Yellowstone National Park where a man was killed and two others were injured. Yellowstone National Park - Montana - Camping - Gallatin National Forest - United States

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Gulf cleanup to shift as oil slicks vanish

The government's point man for the Gulf spill plans to meet with coastal parish officials Thursday to talk about what's next now that the oil has stopped flowing. Oilspill - Oil - Environment - Government - Energy

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Ariz. immigration law has echoes across U.S.

Arizona and Fremont, Neb., are at the forefront of the movement by governments to get tough with illegal immigrants. But they are learning that passing a law is far from enough. Law - Immigration - Arizona - Illegal immigration - United States

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

New immigration law goes into force in Ariz.

Parts of Arizona's controversial immigration law went into effect Thursday, after a judge blocked the heart of the measure, defusing a confrontation between police and activists. Arizona - Illegal immigration - Immigration to the United States - Law - Immigration

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Gulf spill lacks societal punch of Santa Barbara

In 1969, Sen. Gaylord Nelson was so moved after seeing the devastation of an oil spill off the California coast near Santa Barbara that he called for a national teach-in on the environment. The resulting "Earth Day" the following year kick-started the modern environmental movement and shaped the way Americans thought about their air, water and soil. California - Earth Day - United States - Santa Barbara - Gaylord Nelson

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Raging Russian fires destroy homes, people flee

Raging forest fires encircled a southern Russian city and tore through provincial villages Thursday, forcing mass evacuations as Moscow suffered through a record, weeks-long heat wave and smog cloud caused by peat-bog fires. Russia - Moscow - Temperature - Wildfire - Administrative Regions

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Cruise ship strikes whale in Alaska

A Princess Cruise ship operating in Alaska has fatally struck a whale near Juneau. Alaska - Juneau Alaska - Travel - Cruise ship - Recreation

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Crews work to keep oil spill from Lake Michigan

Federal officials believe an oil spill that has contaminated a major Michigan river was larger than first estimated, and the governor is warning of a "tragedy of historic proportions" should the oil reach Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan - Oil spill - Environment - Kalamazoo River - Energy

Found on 07/29/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

New Nissans to feature breathable Vitamin C

Carmaker claims system will not only keep the skin dewy-fresh but also control odors and deactivate microbe allergens in the air.

Found on 07/29/2010, 20:29 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Granny tights are helping the fashion-conscious get a leg up this summer

A dark trend is emerging on the hosiery front. Tan tights -- aka Granny tights -- are replacing nude and beige-colored ones on fashionable legs.

Found on 07/29/2010, 20:17 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Mom and pop art: Decorate your baby's room in "Mad Men" style

Yes, your baby can look almost as cool as Don Draper. Sippy cup swapped for cigarette, of course.

Found on 07/29/2010, 19:45 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Justin Timberlake teams up with Target to launch fashion line

William Rast, the fashion line by Justin Timberlake and his childhood friend Trace Ayala, has a new partner: Target.

Found on 07/29/2010, 19:13 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Patients may soon get 'grow your own' hip and knee replacements

Patients may one day be able to "grow" new joints with the help of their own stem cells, a development that could change the way knee and hip replacements are performed.

Found on 07/29/2010, 18:39 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Teeny Chinese man bids for title of world's smallest man

Huang Kaiquan will never be a hoops star or take home any medals for long jumping, but he may win the title of the smallest man in the world. After all, he's only 2 feet, 6 inches tall.

Found on 07/29/2010, 18:25 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

20 most caffeinated cities in America

New York is the city that never sleeps - but it's not because people are drinking too much coffee.

Found on 07/29/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Chefs promoting healthy eating habits at schools

Come September, Sarah Fishstrom will take her culinary skills to an East Flatbush high school to teach today's snackfood-gorged teens how to eat better.

Found on 07/29/2010, 12:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Junior's celebrates anniversary with sweet deal

Just 60 cents buys a piece of cheesecake at Junior's in Brooklyn tomorrow to honor the restaurant's 60th anniversary. Diners who order a meal get a free slice.

Found on 07/29/2010, 12:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Arizona helped deport thousands without new law

Officers from a single Arizona county helped deport more than 26,000 immigrants from the U.S. through a federal-local partnership program that has been roundly criticized as fraught with problems. United States - Arizona - Law - Joe Arpaio - Sheriff

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Schwarzenegger orders worker furloughs

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is bringing back furloughs for thousands of state workers until California passes a budget. California - Arnold Schwarzenegger - United States - Politics - Candidates and Campaigns

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Shark scare rattles Mass. beach towns

A string of shark sightings over the past few weeks has rattled swimmers in Massachusetts at the height of the summer vacation season and sparked memories of the "Jaws" movie hysteria. Jaws - Massachusetts - Shark - United States - Recreation

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Idaho fires threaten homes as winds fan flames

At least three homes were damaged and dozens more evacuated Wednesday as a wind-whipped grassfire northwest of Idaho's capital city expanded to thousands of acres. Idaho - United States - Acre - Business and Economy - Organizations

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Mich. gov.: Spill cleanup resources 'inadequate'

Michigan's governor says efforts by the company responsible for a more than 800,000-gallon oil spill making its way down the Kalamazoo River are "wholly inadequate." Michigan - Oil spill - Environment - Pipeline transport - Kalamazoo River

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Galapagos removed from UNESCO endangered list

The Galapagos Islands have been removed from the UNESCO list of sites endangered by environmental threats or overuse. Galapagos Island - Galápagos Islands - South America - Ecuador - Provinces

Found on 07/29/2010, 03:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Florida declares open season on lionfish

As thousands of Floridians take to the sea to hunt for spiny lobster in a two-day mini-season, officials are encouraging them to capture or kill at will a nonnative fish. Fish - Florida - Lionfish - Shopping - Food

Found on 07/28/2010, 23:01 h, Source: msnbc.com

Report: Decade warmest on record, indicators gloomy

Not only was the past decade the warmest on record, but climate indicators being tracked globally are worsening, scientists reported Wednesday in their annual "State of the Climate." Climate change - State of the Climate - Environment - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Activism

Found on 07/28/2010, 22:34 h, Source: msnbc.com

Amish expanding westward, study says

The search by the booming North American population of Amish for affordable, fertile farmland has produced settlements in 28 states and Ontario - and has even led parties to scout recently for suitable properties in Alaska and Mexico. United States - Ontario - Alaska - Mexico - Amish

Found on 07/28/2010, 21:53 h, Source: msnbc.com

New art exhibit at High Line Park highlights amazing clangs of 59 bells

Imagine hearing bells when there arent any around. Are you going mad? A lot of people must be asking themselves that question lately while strolling the otherwise tranquil High Line Park.

Found on 07/28/2010, 21:43 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Crews work to cap new La. oil leak near Gulf

Oil, natural gas and water are still spewing from an abandoned well hit by a barge on a Louisiana waterway near the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico - Louisiana - Natural gas - Energy - Oil and Gas

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:57 h, Source: msnbc.com

Plankton, base of ocean food web, in big decline

Despite their tiny size, plant plankton found in the world's oceans are crucial to much of life on Earth. They are the foundation of the bountiful marine food web, produce half the world's oxygen and suck up harmful carbon dioxide. Food chain - Environment - Carbon dioxide - Oceanography - Plankton

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:53 h, Source: msnbc.com

Deep connection with another person leads minds to meld

If you feel a deep connection with another person, it may not be all in your mind.

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:45 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Sharp jump in Gulf beach closures, warnings

Gulf Coast beaches have been closed or slapped with warnings nearly 10 times more often this year than last because of the BP oil disaster, according to a report that also rated beaches nationwide. Gulf Coast of the United States - BP - Gulf Coast - United States - Mississippi

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:32 h, Source: msnbc.com

Poor, kitties! Cats are the most hoarded animals: study

Cats are No. 1 at least when it comes to hoarding them.

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:26 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Biggest rat ever found in East Timor

The fattest subway rats would squeal in horror.

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:20 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Infants' health at risk if moms don't lose baby weight before getting pregnant again

Another baby? Not until youre back to your prepregnancy weight, medical experts advise.

Found on 07/28/2010, 19:19 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Shot to treat genital herpes may be just around the corner

The potential vaccine is now in an early stage human trial, and the preliminary results look promising. Although it would not prevent herpes, it would decrease transmission of the disease.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:57 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Aww! Rare zedonk - a cross between a donkey and zebra - born in GA

A zedonk, an unusual cross between a donkey and a zebra, is attracting attention at the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega after being born there about a week ago. The animal, which has a zebra father and donkey mother, has black stripes prominently displayed on her legs and face.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:16 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Young brothers found shot dead in Calif. ravine

Two young brothers have been found shot to death in a ravine near a Southern California ranch. Southern California - California - United States - Business and Economy - Chino Hills

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Hundreds flee 2 fires; 40 homes destroyed

Two wildfires that erupted and spread quickly in Southern California have destroyed dozens of homes and forced evacuations in remote areas of the state's Kern County. United States - California - Sequoia National Forest - Travel and Tourism - Parks

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Sheer oops: Biel flashes black panties at premiere

At the London premiere of "A-Team" , Jessica Biel donned a sheer red dress that showed photographers a little more than she bargained for.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Find your passion, live your dreams!

The word passion" conjures up all sorts of images and feelings. If we determine what we are truly passionate about then life would be very simple.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Mercury Retrograde August 21 Sept. 13

Take cover, its Mercury retrograde time again! Thinking Planet, Mercury the messenger goes retrograde (out of phase) three to four times a year for around 3 weeks each time.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

LEO- CELEBRITY ANGEL

Charlize Theron is a Leo, born on August 7, 1975 in Benoni, Transvaal Province, South Africa. She is a South African actress, film producer, director and ex- fashion model.

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

LEO RISE TO FAME - Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez a Leo, was born July 24, 1969 in The Bronx, New York. She is an American singer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, model, entrepreneur, television producer, record producer, and songwriter, all of which are perfect vocations for a Leo who loves the limelight!

Found on 07/28/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Women with big or gross feet turn to 'Cinderella procedure' to squeeze into stilettos

Squeezing into stilettos just got a little simpler for anyone whose tootsies dont quite measure up.

Found on 07/28/2010, 16:56 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

WWF: 10-feet-long catfish threatened by dams

Four of the world's largest freshwater fish species - including a catfish 10 feet long - face extinction if dams are built on the Mekong River, the WWF warned Tuesday. Fish - Mekong - Species - World Wide Fund for Nature - Mekong River

Found on 07/28/2010, 09:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Cops, activists prepare ahead of Ariz. law

Arizona's new immigration law takes effect Thursday, creating a potentially volatile mix of police, illegal immigrants and thousands of activists. Arizona - Illegal immigration - Immigration to the United States - Law - Immigration

Found on 07/28/2010, 09:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Neb. city council votes to delay immigration law

A voter-approved ban on hiring and renting property to illegal immigrants was suspended Tuesday by the Fremont City Council, less than two days before it was set to take effect in the eastern Nebraska city. Immigration - Illegal immigration - United States - Nebraska - Law

Found on 07/28/2010, 09:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Massapequa bike path provides happy trails on L.I.

Bicycling enthusiasts looking to get in shape for next year's Tour de France can find one of the best trails in the U.S. a short train ride away.

Found on 07/27/2010, 23:49 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Autistic man dies after being left in hot van

A 20-year-old autistic man died after being left in a van where temperatures reached 150 degrees following a trip to a theme park, police said. Police - Travel and Tourism - Amusement park - Death - Murder

Found on 07/27/2010, 23:45 h, Source: msnbc.com

Oil spewing from well near La. marsh

Adding insult to the Gulf's injury, an oil platform hit by a tug boat is now spewing oil and natural gas near a Louisiana marsh area, officials said Tuesday. Louisiana - United States - Wellhead - Oil - Energy

Found on 07/27/2010, 23:29 h, Source: msnbc.com

Kansas medical board files complaint on abortions

A Kansas doctor who provided second opinions for a late-term abortion provider who was gunned down last year could face disciplinary action from a state medical regulatory board. Kansas - Abortion - Late-term abortion - Health - Reproductive Health

Found on 07/27/2010, 23:16 h, Source: msnbc.com

Forest Service closes caves to fight bat fungus

Thousands of caves and abandoned mines on federal land in five states will be off limits to explorers for the next year to help prevent humans from inadvertently spreading a disease that's fatal to bats. Mining - United States Forest Service - Bat - United States - Human

Found on 07/27/2010, 23:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

18 states, D.C. named education grant finalists 

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia were named finalists Tuesday in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition, giving them a chance to receive a share of $3 billion. Education reform - Washington DC - Race to the Top - Education - United States

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:55 h, Source: msnbc.com

Fate unclear for 12 Haitian kids airlifted to U.S.

Six months after a chaotic airlift to the United States, 12 Haitian children remain in a Roman Catholic institution near Pittsburgh, their fate in limbo while U.S. and Haitian authorities struggle to determine which nation should be their future home. Haiti - United States - Caribbean - Catholic Church - Pittsburgh

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:38 h, Source: msnbc.com

Pipeline leak pollutes major Michigan river

Crews were working Tuesday to contain and clean up more than 800,000 gallons of oil in southern Michigan that could be one of the largest oil spills in Midwest history. Michigan - Oilspill - Midwestern United States - United States - Energy

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:30 h, Source: msnbc.com

Fire nears 1,200 structures; 6 homes destroyed

A fire in the Sequoia National Forest destroyed six homes and is threatening some 1,200 structures, officials said Tuesday. United States - California - Sequoia National Forest - Travel and Tourism - Parks

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:29 h, Source: msnbc.com

The Daily Checkup: How parents can treat kids with Sickle Cell Anemia

The specialist: Dr. Anne Hurlet on Sickle Cell Anemia

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:27 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

GM sets $41,000 price for electric Chevy Volt

General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. ChevroletVolt - General Motors - ElectricVehicle - ChevyVolt - Chevrolet

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:10 h, Source: msnbc.com

NTSB: Failure of train signal led to Metro crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a faulty electronic circuit caused the 2009 Metro crash in Washington that killed nine people and injured 52 others. National Transportation Safety Board - Transportation - Metrorail - Aviation - Accident

Found on 07/27/2010, 22:03 h, Source: msnbc.com

Obama says he still supports climate legislation

Despite setbacks on Capitol Hill, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he still supports the need for broad climate legislation. Barack Obama - President of the United States - President - United States - History

Found on 07/27/2010, 20:54 h, Source: msnbc.com

Old age DOES bring wisdom, new study reveals

Older and wiser? The human brain actually peaks between the 40s and 60s, research shows.

Found on 07/27/2010, 20:42 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Curvy Couture: Saks to carry Chanel, D&G, Cavalli in plus sizes

For the first time, you don't have to be tiny to get that little black Chanel dress.

Found on 07/27/2010, 19:49 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Imaging worker suspected in Utah list

Another employee in the Utah Department of Workforce Services has been identified as the second state worker under suspicion in the distribution of a list of 1,300 purported illegal immigrants. Utah - United States - Illegal immigration - Government - Business and Economy

Found on 07/27/2010, 19:44 h, Source: msnbc.com

Photography worth millions found at yard sale

Rick Norsigian made one of the best yard sale deals ever.

Found on 07/27/2010, 19:18 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Having a bad day? It may all be in your head

Convinced your day will go from bad to worse? Watch out, your fears could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Found on 07/27/2010, 18:59 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Blago bling includes the King

Apparently, Blago has a thing for the King.

Found on 07/27/2010, 18:55 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Angelina Jolie flaunts sexy back in thigh-high slit dress at 'Salt' premiere

Angelina Jolie stunned crowds on Monday as she transformed herself from busy mom to sex symbol for the latest premiere of her new film.

Found on 07/27/2010, 18:34 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie buy $40 million Italian villa: report

Hollywood's hottest couple is movin' on up - to a $40 million villa in Italy.

Found on 07/27/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Hungry black bear crashes car in pursuit of peanut butter sandwich

A rambling black bear attracted by the scent of a peanut butter sandwich managed to crash a car in his pursuit tasty snack.

Found on 07/27/2010, 18:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Tornado kills 2, injures 1 in northeast Montana

Authorities say two people were killed and another was injured when a tornado touched down at a ranch in the far northeast corner of Montana. Montana - Tornado - United States - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences

Found on 07/27/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Poll: A few cracks in Obama's Hispanic support

President Barack Obama's once solid support among Hispanics is showing a few cracks, a troubling sign for Democrats desperate to get this critical constituency excited about helping the party hold onto Congress this fall. Barack Obama - United States - Democratic Party - President - President of the United States

Found on 07/27/2010, 15:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Mom's race against time to find cure for son's rare disease

Brooklyn toddler Jonah Weishaar has been diagnosed with an exceedingly rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from processing certain sugars.

Found on 07/27/2010, 12:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Plucked from civet feces, rare coffee brew runs $30 per cup

At $30 a cup, "Kopi Luwak" is made from beans collected from the droppings of a small, cat-like mammal called a civet.

Found on 07/27/2010, 12:00 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

Immigrant groups criticize fingerprint initiative

The federal government is rapidly expanding a program to identify illegal immigrants using fingerprints from arrests, drawing opposition from local authorities and advocates. Illegal immigration - United States - Federal government of the United States - Local government - Government

Found on 07/26/2010, 23:04 h, Source: msnbc.com

The Good Stuff: NYC kitchen vet takes American classics out for a fresh spin

Spike Mendelsohn knows about the good stuff.

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:40 h, Source: NYDailyNews.com

New bridge arrives in NYC after float down Hudson

A prefabricated 350-foot-long bridge that will replace a 109-year-old span across the Harlem River arrived Monday aboard two barges that were pushed and pulled by tugboats. Harlem River - Bridge - Tugboat - Barge - Technology

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

D.C.-area storms leave 4 dead

It could take days to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people in and around Washington after a storm downed power lines and trees and left four people dead, officials said Monday. Electricity - Electric power transmission - Energy - Utilities - Business and Economy

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com

Life's a beach for some homeless in Hawaii

Every morning, Tony Williams wakes to the sound of waves crashing on Hawaii's famed Waikiki beaches and has a spectacular view of the Pacific. But he's not paying a cent for his priceless vista. Hawaii - Waikiki - Oahu - Honolulu - United States

Found on 07/26/2010, 21:00 h, Source: msnbc.com