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Amazon Buys Maker Of iPhone E-Book Reader - InformationWeek April 27, 2009 at 8:39 pm mediabistro.com Amazon Buys Maker Of iPhone E-Book Reader InformationWeek Software like Lexcycle's Stanza and Amazon's Kindle iPhone application could drive adoption of electronic books and magazines further by making them available on more than just the Kindle. Amazon gobbles up Stanza, popular iPhone e-book reader app CNET News Amazon Buys Maker Of Ebook App For Iphone Wall Street Journal PC World - Washington Post - Seattle Post Intelligencer - New York Times all 49 news articles Mexico outbreak traced to 'manure lagoons' at pig farm - Times Online April 27, 2009 at 8:19 pm New York Times Mexico outbreak traced to 'manure lagoons' at pig farm Times Online The first known case of swine flu emerged a fortnight earlier than previously thought in a village where residents have long complained about the smell and flies from a nearby pig farm, it emerged last night. Video: Prepared for swine flu WLUK Schwarzenegger says California is Addressing Swine Flu Threat Voice of America Reuters - New York Times - Bloomberg - Los Angeles Times all 29,926 news articles Glaxo, Roche Meet Swine-Flu Drug Needs; Vaccine Is Months Away - Bloomberg April 27, 2009 at 8:12 pm Boston Globe Glaxo, Roche Meet Swine-Flu Drug Needs; Vaccine Is Months Away Bloomberg By Lisa Rapaport April 28 (Bloomberg) -- GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Roche sHolding AG stepped up production of antiviral drugs as concern spread that a swine-flu pandemic may develop, and vaccines to protect against the current strain remained months away ... Video: CDC: 40 US Cases of Swine Flu The Associated Press Surge to buy anti-viral drugs as panic over swine flu sweeps Britain Daily Mail The Associated Press - Bizjournals.com - New York Times - Reuters all 540 news articles RPT-SCENARIOS-What's next in Chrysler bailout? - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 8:07 pm Straits Times RPT-SCENARIOS-What's next in Chrysler bailout? Reuters DETROIT, April 27 (Reuters) - US automaker Chrysler LLC is racing to meet the month-end deadline imposed by President Barack Obama's autos task force. Marchionne's Fiat Revival Gives Advantage in Chrysler, GM Talks Bloomberg UAW Would Own 55% of Stock in Restructured Chrysler Wall Street Journal The Associated Press - New York Times - Bizjournals.com - TIME all 1,314 news articles Talladega a disaster waiting to happen unless changes are made - MiamiHerald.com April 27, 2009 at 8:02 pm Sydney Morning Herald Talladega a disaster waiting to happen unless changes are made MiamiHerald.com By Chris Symeon, Sports Network NASCAR and track officials dodged a bullet Sunday after "the big one" happened twice, and then a spectacular crash by Carl Edwards on the final lap led to enough scrap metal and battered race cars to fill up an Alabama ... NASCAR won't make changes to Talladega surface The Associated Press After Crash, Edwards Bemoans 'Unnecessary Amount of Risk' at Talladega Washington Post CBSSports.com - Rotowire - FanZone Sports -- NASCAR - SportingNews.com all 1,739 news articles Americans not losing their religion, but changing it often - CNN April 27, 2009 at 8:02 pm MiamiHerald.com Americans not losing their religion, but changing it often CNN By Richard Allen Greene (CNN) -- Ingrid Case was a devoted church-goer as a child, not only attending Sunday school, but also serving as an acolyte at her Episcopalian church in Greeley, Colorado. Changing religions not uncommon, survey says Deseret News Why so many Americans switch religions Christian Science Monitor USA Today - Washington Post - Voice of America - Catholic Online all 163 news articles Facebooks opens door wider to third party devs with new API - Ars Technica April 27, 2009 at 7:57 pm Boston Globe Facebooks opens door wider to third party devs with new API Ars Technica Facebook has announced that it has launched an Open Stream API that will allow third-party developers to make use of the scads of data that users pump into Facebook every day. Facebook Opens Stream To Devs InformationWeek Facebook gives users more flexibility San Jose Mercury News Computerworld - PC World - TIME - NetworkWorld.com all 200 news articles Miami Dolphins release quarterback John Beck - MiamiHerald.com April 27, 2009 at 7:54 pm MiamiHerald.com Miami Dolphins release quarterback John Beck MiamiHerald.com By JEFF DARLINGTON Thrown into one of the most difficult situations an NFL rookie quarterback has ever been forced to endure, John Beck never complained once. Dolphins release QB Beck Seattle Post Intelligencer QB Beck released by Dolphins The Associated Press Dolphins Insider - Sun-Sentinel.com - West Virginia MetroNews - TestisteroneSports.com all 146 news articles Jet flyover in lower Manhattan sets off panic - The Associated Press April 27, 2009 at 7:50 pm BBC News Jet flyover in lower Manhattan sets off panic The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - An airliner and supersonic fighter jet zoomed past the lower Manhattan skyline in a flash just as the work day was beginning Monday. 8th WSJ UPDATE: Airplane 'Photo Op' Angers 9/11 Witnesses Wall Street Journal White House apologizes for low-flying plane CNN Boston Globe - AVweb - Newsday - BBC News all 1,236 news articles PSA Screening Guidelines Stir Debate - WebMD April 27, 2009 at 7:41 pm CTV.ca PSA Screening Guidelines Stir Debate WebMD By Salynn Boyles April 27, 2009 -- A new recommendation that men consider prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing a decade earlier than is now the norm is being widely criticized by some of the nation's top prostate cancer experts. Avodart, Prostate Drug, Found to Reduce Cancer Risk New York Times Cholesterol drugs may cut risk of prostate cancer Reuters Telegraph.co.uk - Wall Street Journal - The Associated Press - Forbes all 539 news articles Pakistan Taleban break off talks as army assault gains momentum - Times Online April 27, 2009 at 7:39 pm ABC News Pakistan Taleban break off talks as army assault gains momentum Times Online The Taleban suspended talks with Pakistan's Government yesterday, declaring negotiations to be worthless as clashes between militants and the army forced thousands of civilians to flee their homes. Video: Women submit to Sharia law in the Swat valley France 24 Peace in peril, but Pakistan says don't 'panic' The Associated Press Wall Street Journal - Daily Times - guardian.co.uk - BBC News all 6,292 news articles FOX won't air Obama's press conference - Christian Science Monitor April 27, 2009 at 7:31 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer FOX won't air Obama's press conference Christian Science Monitor By Jimmy Orr | 04.27.09 President Obama's got yet another prime time press conference scheduled - this one for Wednesday night - and the FOX network is saying enough's enough. Fox drops Obama, but is that a big deal? Entertainment Weekly Fox sticking with schedule instead of Obama The Associated Press Seattle Post Intelligencer - New York Times - Los Angeles Times - Hollywood Reporter all 217 news articles Prankster dupes ESPN with bogus report on NHL suspension - USA Today April 27, 2009 at 7:27 pm Canoe.ca Prankster dupes ESPN with bogus report on NHL suspension USA Today By AJ Perez, USA TODAY Somebody posing as a Washington Post reporter convinced ESPN on Monday that one of the Washington Capitals' star players had been suspended for Tuesday's decisive Eastern Conference playoff Game 7 against the New York Rangers. New Jersey Devils playoff hero Mike Rupp: Least tight team will ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com New Jersey Devils and the Hurricanes both excited about Game 7 The Canadian Press The Associated Press - Newsday - NHL.com - Reuters all 2,607 news articles Fiancée Still Stands By Accused 'Craigslist Killer' - People Magazine April 27, 2009 at 7:26 pm ABC News Fiancée Still Stands By Accused 'Craigslist Killer' People Magazine By Diane Herbst As the evidence mounts, so does Megan McAllister's resolve: She remains committed to Philip Markoff, the man identified by authorities as the "Craigslist Killer. Band: Craigslist slay suspect's wedding put off The Associated Press Court Papers: 'Craigslist Killer' Suspect Can't Afford Attorney FOXNews ABC News - Boston Globe - USA Today - Boston Herald all 347 news articles New Gear from Apple and Verizon Wireless? - BusinessWeek April 27, 2009 at 7:23 pm The Associated Press New Gear from Apple and Verizon Wireless? BusinessWeek By Spencer E. Ante and Arik Hesseldahl Verizon Wireless is warming to the idea of an Apple (AAPL) partnership. Verizon Wireless is in talks with Apple to distribute two new iPhone-like devices that may be unveiled as early as midyear, BusinessWeek has ... Verizon 1st-qtr profit, revenue beat expectations The Associated Press Verizon's Wireline Disconnect Wall Street Journal NetworkWorld.com - PC World - Washington Post - Computerworld all 772 news articles GM: The Vultures Circle - BusinessWeek April 27, 2009 at 7:23 pm MiamiHerald.com GM: The Vultures Circle BusinessWeek By David Welch General Motors (GM) is moving faster to remake itself with decisions to ax Pontiac, thin its huge herd of car dealers, and cut more plants and workers. Video: GM Outlines Plans to Save Company The Associated Press GM Bondholders Blast Debt Exchange Offer, Call It Unfair Wall Street Journal Reuters - Forbes - guardian.co.uk - TheStreet.com all 423 news articles Op-Ed Columnist Cheney for President - New York Times April 27, 2009 at 7:21 pm FOXNews Op-Ed Columnist Cheney for President New York Times By ROSS DOUTHAT Watching Dick Cheney defend the Bush administration's interrogation policies, it's been hard to escape the impression that both the Republican Party and the country would be better off today if Cheney, rather than John McCain, ... Video: Barack Obama: The First 100 Days The Associated Press Obama Aims To Change World Perceptions Of US NPR CBS News - Huffington Post - FOXNews - TIME all 768 news articles 'Wolverine' Mexico release delayed by swine flu - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 7:11 pm AFP 'Wolverine' Mexico release delayed by swine flu Reuters LOS ANGELES, April 27 (Reuters) - A mutant superhero is no match for the swine flu that has killed up to 149 people in Mexico. Hollywood movie studio 20th Century Fox said on Monday it was scrapping plans to release "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," the ... 'Wolverine's' Mexico premiere postponed by flu msnbc.com First the Bootleg, Now Swine Flu—Wolverine's Unlucky Streak Continues E! Online OK! Magazine - MyStateline.com - AZ Central.com all 265 news articles Smithfield, Tyson Decline Amid Swine-Flu Outbreak - Bloomberg April 27, 2009 at 7:10 pm MSN Indonesia Smithfield, Tyson Decline Amid Swine-Flu Outbreak Bloomberg By Choy Leng Yeong April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Smithfield Foods Inc., the world's largest pork processor, and Tyson Foods Inc. fell in New York trading on speculation that the swine-influenza outbreak will decrease consumption of pork. Video: Russia to combat swine flu RT Smithfield shares drop on worries about swine flu The Associated Press Wall Street Journal - Reuters - Bizjournals.com - The Morning News all 321 news articles Democrats close to 2010 US budget final passage - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 7:02 pm Reuters Democrats close to 2010 US budget final passage Reuters By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Democrats in the US Congress are steering toward passage this week a $3.4 trillion budget plan that sets the stage for a sweeping overhaul of US healthcare later this year, a major priority for ... Democrats seek quick pact on budget msnbc.com US Congressional Budget To Extend Current Estate-Tax Law Wall Street Journal Boston Globe - The Hill - FOXNews - Sand Mountain Reporter all 136 news articles Obama Vows Big Outlays for Research - New York Times April 27, 2009 at 6:52 pm United Press International Obama Vows Big Outlays for Research New York Times By ANDREW C. REVKIN In a speech on Monday at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, President Obama presented a vision of a new era in research financing comparable to the Sputnik-period space race, in which intensified scientific inquiry, ... Obama Annonces New Initiatives and Investment in Science Azom.com Obama and science: The 3% solution USA Today Los Angeles Times - Bizjournals.com - Christian Science Monitor - The Associated Press all 493 news articles Karzai backs down over 'abhorrent' marital rape law - Times Online April 27, 2009 at 6:47 pm Voice of America Karzai backs down over 'abhorrent' marital rape law Times Online President Karzai bowed to international pressure yesterday by promising to amend a new law condoning marital rape and child marriage that provoked violent clashes in the Afghan capital. Video: Afghan civilian deaths help Taliban - 27 Apr 09 Al Jazeera Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan to meet monthly Reuters Daily Times - BBC News - Voice of America - ABC Online all 524 news articles Obama Promises Massive Commitment To Scientific Research - InformationWeek April 27, 2009 at 6:29 pm CNET News Obama Promises Massive Commitment To Scientific Research InformationWeek Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Microsoft strategy officer Craig Mundie among those named to help the administration shape its science policy. Obama taps Google boss for science panel Bizjournals.com Google's Schmidt Joins Obama's Tech Team Reuters The Industry Standard - TG Daily - MIT News - PC World all 69 news articles US Stocks Dn; Swine-Flu Worries Weigh But Effects Muted - Wall Street Journal April 27, 2009 at 5:18 pm Boston Globe US Stocks Dn; Swine-Flu Worries Weigh But Effects Muted Wall Street Journal By Rob Curran Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--US stocks fell Monday as a swine-flu scare weighed on the transportation and hospitality sectors and as the technology sector snapped its recent winning streak. Video: Swine Flu Impact On Stocks - Bloomberg Bloomberg CANADA STOCKS-Resources lead slide on TSX as flu fears swirl Reuters The Associated Press - BusinessWeek - Bloomberg - Bizjournals.com all 1,202 news articles 'Golden Girls' Star Bea Arthur Dies at 86 - BuddyTV April 27, 2009 at 5:16 pm New York Times 'Golden Girls' Star Bea Arthur Dies at 86 BuddyTV Bea Arthur, star of Maude and The Golden Girls, is dead at 86. Arthur died in her sleep early Saturday morning at her home in Los Angeles. Video: Golden Memories CBS Clip du jour: Bea Arthur sings with Rock Hudson Entertainment Weekly MTV.com - People Magazine - New York Times - Los Angeles Times all 1,281 news articles Facebook seeks to export its network across the Web - Washington Post April 27, 2009 at 1:46 pm SanFranciscoSentinel.com Facebook seeks to export its network across the Web Washington Post SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook regularly attracts more than 200 million people to its website, but the company is now looking for ways to permeate the lives of its users without the need to check-in to the Facebook site. The latest from Facebook: 'Open Stream API' CNET News Facebook Unveils New Tools for Developers TMCnet ZDNet - CNN - The Industry Standard - SmartBrief all 107 news articles Thomas named Vezina finalist - Boston Herald April 27, 2009 at 1:43 pm The Canadian Press Thomas named Vezina finalist Boston Herald By Steve Conroy A few years ago, Tim Thomas [stats] just wanted some NHL team to give him a chance. Today, the 35-year-old Bruins [team stats] netminder was recognized as one of the best goalies in the league. Blue Jackets rookie Mason leads list of Vezina Trophy nominees MiamiHerald.com Mason, Thomas, Backstrom finalists for Vezina The Associated Press The Detroit News - Dallas Morning News - United Press International - The Canadian Press all 191 news articles Verizon and the iPhone: wishful thinking? - Macworld April 27, 2009 at 1:42 pm Ars Technica Verizon and the iPhone: wishful thinking? Macworld We're back with another installment of Cooking with Unsubstantiated Rumors. This week, take a pinch of Verizon Wireless, add a dollop of Apple's iPhone, and you end up with a tantalizing souffle of the country's most popular smart phone with the ... Can you hear me now? Verizon rumored to have CDMA iPhone next year Ars Technica Verizon's Wireless Unit Paces Its Growth InformationWeek PC Magazine - Wall Street Journal - The Associated Press - NetworkWorld.com all 674 news articles Effort Erodes Truce With Taliban - Wall Street Journal April 27, 2009 at 1:41 pm Times Online Effort Erodes Truce With Taliban Wall Street Journal The Taliban controlling Pakistan's Swat Valley declared a peace deal with the government there "worthless" Monday amid a second day of clashes with troops in a neighboring district seen as a possible route for militants to Afghanistan. Pakistan army assault strains Taliban peace deal guardian.co.uk Military Offensive in Pakistan Threatens Swat Peace Deal Voice of America BBC News - CNN International - TIME - Aljazeera.net all 6,216 news articles U.S. will 'lead the way' on int'l climate plan, Secretary Clinton says - New York Times April 27, 2009 at 1:38 pm The Associated Press U.S. will 'lead the way' on int'l climate plan, Secretary Clinton says New York Times By LISA FRIEDMAN, Greenwire Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called on leaders of the world's largest economies today to rein in greenhouse gas emissions and pledged that the United States will "lead the way. Clinton says US no longer AWOL on climate change CNN Obama embraces dramatic global warming change Kansas City Star The Associated Press - guardian.co.uk - Reuters - Wall Street Journal all 469 news articles "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" a true terror - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm Fresh News "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" a true terror Reuters By Kirk Honeycutt LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" has been subjected to many indignities, from high school pageants to tired Hollywood remakes. Garner and McConaughey Embody 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' Hollywood Today Newsmagazine Matthew mcconaughey's Musical Family In Malibu Celebuzz Los Angeles Times - Canada.com - Just Jared - New York Daily News all 113 news articles WHO may raise pandemic threat level over swine flu - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm guardian.co.uk WHO may raise pandemic threat level over swine flu Reuters By Jonathan Lynn GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization could raise its pandemic alert level to phase 4 or even to phase 5 -- indicating a deadly swine flu was spreading significantly among humans, a WHO spokesman said on Monday. Video: Mexico swine flu: epidemic scare empties streets France 24 Deadliest pandemics of the 20th century CNN New York Times - Los Angeles Times - Bloomberg - MiamiHerald.com all 24,507 news articles GM to cut 21000 US factory jobs, shed Pontiac - The Associated Press April 27, 2009 at 1:31 pm CBC.ca GM to cut 21000 US factory jobs, shed Pontiac The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Corp. could be majority owned by the federal government under a massive restructuring plan laid out Monday that will cut 21000 US factory jobs by next year and phase out the storied Pontiac brand. Video: GM to Cut 21,000 US Factory Jobs, Shed Pontiac The Associated Press GM speeding shake-up; Pontiac going away Bizjournals.com Wall Street Journal - Bloomberg - Washington Post - Los Angeles Times all 1,620 news articles Mexico hit by 6.0 magnitude quake - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 1:28 pm CityNews Mexico hit by 6.0 magnitude quake Reuters MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico was hit by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake Monday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of deaths or damage in the capital, Mexico City. Strong earthquake felt in Mexico City The Associated Press Earthquake hits Mexico City BBC News Telegraph.co.uk - Aljazeera.net - CNN International - MarketWatch all 519 news articles Glaxo drug cuts risk of prostate cancer - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 1:25 pm BBC News Glaxo drug cuts risk of prostate cancer Reuters LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (GSK.L) drug Avodart reduces the risk of prostate cancer, results of a large clinical study showed on Monday. glaxosmithkline Primary Endpoint Met In REDUCE Study Wall Street Journal Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test Forbes WebMD - New York Times - Los Angeles Times - New York Daily News all 468 news articles Time low in global warming fight: Prince Charles - AFP April 27, 2009 at 1:10 pm BBC News Time low in global warming fight: Prince Charles AFP ROME (AFP) - Time is quickly running out in the battle against global warming, and history will judge the world's response to the crisis, Prince Charles of Britain told Italian lawmakers Monday. A happy alliance: royal divorcees swap gifts with the Pope Times Online Prince Charles takes his climate campaign to pope Reuters UK Telegraph.co.uk - The Associated Press - Space Daily - Catholic News Service all 192 news articles Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan to meet monthly - Reuters April 27, 2009 at 1:06 pm guardian.co.uk Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan to meet monthly Reuters By Golnar Motevalli KABUL (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan will meet once a month as part of efforts to fight terrorism and stabilise Afghanistan, the three nations said on Monday. Video: Afghan civilian deaths help Taliban - 27 Apr 09 Al Jazeera Brown urges firmer Pakistan links BBC News CNN - Times Online - guardian.co.uk - Xinhua all 531 news articles Hands On with Windows 7's 'Play To' Feature - PC Magazine April 27, 2009 at 1:04 pm TechShout! Hands On with Windows 7's 'Play To' Feature PC Magazine by Jeremy A. Kaplan The Digital Living Network Alliance created DLNA technology, Microsoft included it in Windows 7, and it's turned into a standout feature: DLNA adds a contextual "Play to" menu item to PCs connected on the same network (seemingly ... Will Windows XP Mode Put Compatibility Before Security? eWeek Windows 7 cuts down UAC prompts, WMP12 gets better multimedia support Afterdawn.com ZDNet - InformationWeek - The Industry Standard - ZDNet Blogs all 72 news articles Iowa same-sex marriages begin; dozens apply for licenses - DesMoinesRegister.com April 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm New York Daily News Iowa same-sex marriages begin; dozens apply for licenses DesMoinesRegister.com Iowa's new era of gay marriage started this morning with hugs and kisses on one side, and peacefully offered petitions on the other. Same-sex couples across Iowa apply to marry The Associated Press Iowa's same-sex marriage law in effect United Press International Omaha World-Herald - Minneapolis Star Tribune - USA Today - Quad City Times all 1,017 news articles Edwards' last-lap crash similar to Allison's wreck - The Associated Press April 27, 2009 at 12:51 pm Sydney Morning Herald Edwards' last-lap crash similar to Allison's wreck The Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - The driver whose spectacular crash was responsible for restrictor-plate racing at Talladega Superspeedway doesn't agree with Carl Edwards that NASCAR needs to change the rules to prevent a death at that track. Keselowski had no plans of dipping below the yellow Nascar Big wreck mars Keselowski's victory at Talladega Washington Post College News - WTVR - The Virginian-Pilot - The Week Magazine all 1,417 news articles Creed news you may (or may not?) have been dreading: They're reuniting - Entertainment Weekly April 27, 2009 at 12:50 pm Idolator Creed news you may (or may not?) have been dreading: They're reuniting Entertainment Weekly Almost six years after his impossibly popular band Creed broke up, lead singer Scott Stapp has decided it's time to reunite the old gang, according to a story on People. Reunited Creed to play Detroit on Aug. 25 Detroit Free Press Creed's Scott Stapp Calls Reunion "A Renewing and a Rebirth" Rolling Stone People Magazine - Pollstar - Idolator - Gibson all 13 news articles Senate week ahead - msnbc.com April 27, 2009 at 12:46 pm Kansas.com Senate week ahead msnbc.com On Wednesday, the Senate is expected to mark President Obama's first 100 days in office by passing a budget that outlines most of his spending and political priorities. Checks and balances Politico Obama Stands Firm On Health Reform Advocate.com FOXNews - The Hill - California Healthline - Wall Street Journal all 59 news articles Quality Road out of KentuckyDerby - ESPN April 27, 2009 at 12:31 pm TSN.ca Quality Road out of KentuckyDerby ESPN By David Grening Daily Racing Form's Mike Watchmaker and Jay Privman look at this year's Kentucky Derby contenders. ELMONT, NY - Quality Road's bid to make Saturday's Kentucky Derby ended Monday morning when the colt's right front foot was simply too ... Injury knocks Quality Road out of Kentucky Derby The Associated Press Quality Road won't run in Kentucky Derby Sports Network Louisville Courier-Journal - New York Times - New York Daily News - New York Post all 690 news articles Bea Arthur Remembered By 'Golden Girls' Co-Stars - MTV.com April 27, 2009 at 12:14 pm The Age Bea Arthur Remembered By 'Golden Girls' Co-Stars MTV.com By Gil Kaufman She was known for her husky voice and brash, outspoken attitude on TV, but actress Bea Arthur, who died Saturday at her Los Angeles home from cancer at the age of 86, was actually a very shy, sensitive woman, according to former "Golden ... Video: Golden Memories CBS Clip du jour: Bea Arthur sings with Rock Hudson Entertainment Weekly People Magazine - Los Angeles Times - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Seattle Post Intelligencer all 1,220 news articles Conde Nast Shutters Portfolio. Why It Failed - BusinessWeek April 27, 2009 at 11:55 am AdAge.com Conde Nast Shutters Portfolio. Why It Failed BusinessWeek Conde Nast Portfolio, the very big and glossy bet on a monthly business magazine made by the very big and glossy magazine company touted in its title, was shuttered today. Condé Nast to shut Portfolio magazine MarketWatch Conde Nast to Close Portfolio Magazine Wall Street Journal Bizjournals.com - guardian.co.uk - The Associated Press - BNET all 213 news articles First 100 Days: Social Policy Takes a Left Turn Under Obama - FOXNews April 27, 2009 at 11:51 am Daily Nation First 100 Days: Social Policy Takes a Left Turn Under Obama FOXNews During his first 100 days as president, Barack Obama's reversal of contentious social regulations has garnered little attention -- leaving many to wonder how much social issues matter to Americans amid two wars and an economic crisis. Obama promises major investment in science The Associated Press Obama says he has his eye on swine flu threat Los Angeles Times Reuters - Foreign Policy - Foreign Policy In Focus - Huffington Post all 692 news articles Mounting Calls for Punishment in Firestorm Over CIA "Torture" Memos - U.S. News & World Report April 27, 2009 at 11:39 am Financial Times Mounting Calls for Punishment in Firestorm Over CIA "Torture" Memos U.S. News & World Report By Alex Kingsbury The word torture has tripped awkwardly off tongues throughout Washington ever since the Obama administration's release of legal memos justifying the CIA's use of brutal interrogation measures. Nancy Pelosi on Torture | Today 1:25 pm Women on the Web Release of secret papers by Obama is a mistake Buffalo News Huffington Post - Salem-News.Com - BBC News - Minnesota Public Radio all 406 news articles F-16s Buzz Lady Liberty, Put City on Edge - msnbc.com April 27, 2009 at 11:38 am MiamiHerald.com F-16s Buzz Lady Liberty, Put City on Edge msnbc.com By Brian Thompson An Air Force One lookalike and two F-16s circled the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor this morning, halting work on nearby construction sites and giving thousands of people in downtown Manhattan and New Jersey quite the scare. Air Force One Photo Opp Triggers Panic in Manhattan ABC News Statue of Liberty flyby startles New Yorkers Reuters The Associated Press - Bloomberg - New York Times - WTOP all 384 news articles Qualcomm Gains After Sales Forecast Beats Analysts' Estimates - Bloomberg April 27, 2009 at 11:37 am Reuters Qualcomm Gains After Sales Forecast Beats Analysts' Estimates Bloomberg By Katie Hoffmann and Ian King April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Qualcomm Inc., the world's biggest maker of mobile-phone chips, gained as much as 7.8 percent in Nasdaq trading after saying sales will exceed its targets this year, helped by demand for higher-end ... Qualcomm swings to loss on settlement charge; shares gain MarketWatch Qualcomm posts 2nd-qtr loss on legal settlement The Associated Press SlashGear - Wireless Week - Washington Post - Afterdawn.com all 498 news articles ADHD Medications Help Kids in School - WebMD April 27, 2009 at 10:41 am ABC News ADHD Medications Help Kids in School WebMD By Salynn Boyles April 27, 2009 -- Kids with ADHD usually struggle in the classroom, but new research offers support that medication can help them achieve in school. Meds Help Kids With ADHD in Classroom Forbes ADHD Drugs Help Affected Kids in School ABC News Reuters - UC Berkeley - HealthKnowItAll - The Associated Press all 208 news articles