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Oprah's Decision to Leave Her Show a Big Blow to the Windy City

The loss of the Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago could result in big changes for the windy city and people who live there say not all of them will be good.
Nov 21, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Entertainment

Joe the Plumber Advises Palin Not to Run for President in 2012

Joe the Plumber has resurfaced again. He spoke with Editor and Publisher, reacting to Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue" and to everything else.
Nov 21, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Politics - 1 comment

Fatal Stabbing on Manhattan Subway Train

An argument between a seated passenger and a straphanger ended in the death of the passsenger after he was asked to move his bag so the knife-weilding man could sit down.
Nov 21, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Crime

U.S. Plastic Surgeons Object to the Health care Bill's Bo-tax

Plastic Surgeons are fighting mad about a Senate proposal in the health reform bill that would levy a tax on most elective cosmetic procedures.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Health

Former NYC Mayor Giuliani May Run For a U.S. Senate Seat

Turns out that former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani may not be running for Governor after all. Instead reports are that he'll enter the race to be a U.S. Senator from New York on the GOP ticket.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Politics - 3 comments

Kellogg's Forecasts Shortages of its Eggo Waffles

Uh-oh...the kids are soon likely to say, "Leggo my eggos". That's because Kellogg's is predicting a nationwide shortage of its frozen waffles until at least next summer.
Nov 19, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Food

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie unveil snake-themed jewelry collection

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just added jewelery makers to their bios. But like everything else with this duo, there's a twist to the collection.
Nov 18, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Entertainment

U.S. Army Suicides Expected to Hit a New High This Year

Suicides among U.S. soldiers this year topped last year's record-breaking numbers. The majority are killing themselves while still on duty, the rest before leaving home, or after coming home.
Nov 17, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in World - 1 comment

U.S. Hunger Reaches A 14-Year High

More Americans are going hungrier than they have in the past 14 years. The actual figure of those living in households without consistent access to food now comes to 49-million people.
Nov 17, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Food

Signs U.S. Won't Support Any Palestinian-UN Deal for Statehood

Some U.S. officials now traveling in the Middle East say the Palestinian plan to pursue statehood in the UN will not get crucial U.S. support.
Nov 17, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Politics - 1 comment

President Obama's China Visit Tightly Controlled

Barack Obama is making his way through China, speaking out about freedom of speech and other issues as Chinese authorities keep a close watch.
Nov 16, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in World

Mexican Drug Lord Shows Up on Forbes Billionaire List

Is he a criminal or one of the world's richest men? Joaquin Guzman Loera is listed as number 41 on Forbes list of the world's most powerful people. He's also a drug lord and Mexico's most-wanted man.
Nov 15, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Business - 1 comment

Palestinians Going Directly to UN to Get Statehood Endorsement

Palestinians have decided to go directly to the United Nations to put the question of their statehood before the Security Council. They say the peace process with Israel is dead.
Nov 15, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in World

Those Pesky Bank Overdraft Fees Are Finally Going Away

Finally, a change in bank practices that consumers will really benefit from - as of next summer, they will no longer be allowed to charge customers overdraft fees on their accounts.
Nov 15, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Business

China's Young Can't Wait to Meet U.S. President Obama

The young people of China are excited to be able to meet the new American President they've heard to much from and about. Barack Obama has charmed a good portion of them, but there are still some naysayers.
Nov 15, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in World

Balloon-Boy Parents Plead Guilty

Guilty--the parents of a 6-year old Colorado boy who falsely claimed he was lost up high in a balloon, have decided to plead guitly to the crimes they committed.
Nov 13, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Crime

U.S. Moving to Seize Properties Tied to Iran

U.S. Federal Prosecutors are after an Iranian foundation that they claim is sending money, services and goods to Iran through its American network. Federal laws ban trade with Iran.
Nov 13, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in World - 1 comment

New Thinking on Which Exercises Build Bone

It used to be thought that any exercise at all would be good for you, and build bone. But now, it turns out only a few very specific types of exercises actually increase the density of our bones.
Nov 13, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Health - 1 comment

AMA Urges the FEDS to Stop Calling Marijuana Dangerous

Finally, there could be a break in the way the government perceives medical marijuana. Right now it's classified as a dangerous drug with no accepted medical use.
Nov 12, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Health - 4 comments

Non-Stop Sneezing Plagues Virginia Girl

Lauren Johnson sneezes as many as 16 times each minute. She is banned from school because of her problem and is forced to stay home with her mother except when she goes to see specialists. So far, she hasn't found any answers.
Nov 12, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Health - 1 comment
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