WWII program enlisted for war on child obesity San Fransisco Chronicle | (02-08) 04:00 PST Washington -- A federal program that began in 1946 to remedy the shocking malnutrition among World War II recruits is being transformed into ground zero in the nation's new war against obesity. Images | View Larger Image | The national school lunch program and other food programs...
Obama hasn't ruled out NY trial for 9/11 planner The Examiner Comments WASHINGTON (Map, News) - President Barack Obama said Sunday he has not ruled out a New York federal court trial for Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, but he was taking into account the objections of the city's mayor and police commissioner. | The Obama administration has come under w...
Conservation group makes deal to buy land around Hollywood sign for $12 million Hartford Courant LOS ANGELES (AP) — A nature conservation group says it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land above the world-famous sign from being developed into luxury homes. | Trust For Public Lands president said Monday that the group ...
Obama's health summit faces long odds against success The News & Observer | WASHINGTON -- Don't count on President Barack Obama's upcoming health care summit to thaw the bitter political climate that has stalled legislation for months, analysts said Monday, not least because Republicans remain wary of the plan. | "What cou...
Toyota resale value, reputation fall from heights Newsday | February 8, 2010 DAVE CARPENTER (AP Personal Finance Writer) Quick Summary | Fail-safe for years, Toyota's resale value declines along with reputation for reliability | Photo credit: AP | Laura Benin poses with her 2009 Toyota Corolla LE outs...
Sterling falls on fears of eurozone strife The Times | Sterling tumbled to an eight-and-a-half-month low against the dollar as investors, worried about the continuing fiscal difficulties of some eurozone countries, fled to the safety of the greenback. | The pound has plummeted by nearly ten cents since...
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Tips to avoid financial strain with aging parents Syracuse | (AP) - CHICAGO - Staying on track to a comfortable retirement isn't only about taking care of your finances and your health. It might involve taking care of your parents, too. | ...
IBM unveils $360M data center at RTP The News & Observer | RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK -- Big Blue is touting its efforts to go green with its new $360 million data center. | IBM on Thursday unveils its massive collection of data processing c...
Possible new tax on sugary sodas pops up in talks Philadelphia Daily News | By CATHERINE LUCEY | Philadelphia Daily News | 215-854-4172 During a closed-door budget briefing yesterday, top administration officials told City Council members that one idea t...
Mesa Mayor defends Cactus League fee for Cubs site Business Journal Send this story to a friend | Email address of friend (insert comma between multiple addresses): Your email address: Add a brief note: | Enter words from the security image above: | Get new image | Audio verification | reCAPTCHA™ San Antonio Mi...
Mesa Mayor defends Cactus League fee for Cubs site The Business Review Send this story to a friend | Email address of friend (insert comma between multiple addresses): Your email address: Add a brief note: | Enter words from the security image above: | | | reCAPTCHA™ | Mesa Mayor Scott Smith is defending a financi...
Caterpillar backs FutureGen plant project The Business Review Send this story to a friend | Email address of friend (insert comma between multiple addresses): Your email address: Add a brief note: | Enter words from the security image above: | | | reCAPTCHA™ | Machinery heavyweight has joined the group su...
Vans could deliver revenue Ohio | Ford Motor Co.'s Transit Connect, a business vehicle used to haul goods such as food and paint, is leading a new wave of delivery vans that might help replace profits lost when Americans fell out of love with pickups. | Nissan Motor Co. will add a commercial van this year from a U.S. plant built to make Titan pickups, while Chrysler Group LLC mig...
Toyota's Once-Golden Resale Value Gets Dented WPXI CHICAGO -- Toyota owners looking to trade in their cars have little reason to sing the carmaker's old ad slogan, "I love what you do for me -- Toyota!" | Recalls and a bungled response to safety questions are putting a dent in the resale values of their cars. For years, Toyotas have been praised both for high quality and maintaining their worth. Th...
