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Stocks rise following drop in jobless claims

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:14:53 GMT

(AP Photo/Richard Drew) In this Nov. 23, 2009 photo, Specialist Christopher Culhane works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks are narrowly mixed Wednesday, Nov.

Where to find real tips on how to lose weight | excelsiorbiz.com

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:11:23 GMT

If like me you have been on lots of diets and are still looking for the one that is correct for you it may possibly be time to revolutionize your approach to weight loss. Most diets that guarantee fast weight loss simply don’t work and there are a number of reasons for this.

Why Russia wants the loonie, a look at the 'bubble' threat

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT

Plus, are two EnCanas better than one? Dubai World seeks a debt standstill. And, a bullish view of the TSX

FDA grants full approval to J&J's HIV drug

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:03:16 GMT

A division of Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that federal regulators granted full approval to an HIV drug designed to treat patients who have stopped responding to other treatments.

MRS Leads the Mammography Industry in High Risk Alerts

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:47:00 GMT

The importance of relying on more than one high risk model has been outlined by the National Cancer Institute. They say that the Gail model alone significantly underestimates breast cancer risk for women with genetic susceptibility. That's why MRS is leading the way in high risk evaluation.

Black Friday deals for popular retail stores

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:24 GMT

The race at the register is on as shoppers hunt for the best prices. Here's a selection of Black Friday deals for stores including Best Buy, Kmart, Macy's, Toys R Us and Walmart.

Data show rise in consumer spending, drop in jobless claims

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:43:58 GMT

A new round of economic data released Wednesday offers evidence that the economic expansion has continued through the latter part of the year but raises questions about the strength of the industrial sector in the months ahead.

Obama Plans to Unveil Afghan War Strategy in Dec. 1 Speech at Wes...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:37:56 GMT

President [bn:PRSN=1] Barack Obama [] will lay out his strategy for the war in Afghanistan on Dec. 1 in a nationwide address from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Weather delays Philadelphia flights at ILM - StarNewsOnline.com

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:22:47 GMT

Southeastern N.C. | Weather in the Northeast delayed air travelers at Wilmington International Airport on the busiest travel day of the year Wednesday, while road construction on Interstate 40 delayed motorists.Cloudy

Bank's Sentance says economy growing - Yahoo! News UK

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:18:00 GMT

The nation's economy probably began growing again in the second half of the year and has a good chance of getting back on the path to low inflation growth next year, Bank of

Ky. court says state must readopt lethal injection

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:16:20 GMT

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state improperly adopted the same three-drug lethal injection protocol that was upheld in the nation's highest court and is used by dozens of other states. The ruling does not challenge the technique of...