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    msnbc.com: Life

  • Expert who foresaw '08 crash warns of tough decade

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:43 am
    Economist Nouriel Roubini, nicknamed "Dr. Doom" for his gloomy predictions ahead of the 2008 financial meltdown, says the fallout from that crisis could last the rest of this decade.

  • Outrage as bodies pile up at Cook County morgue

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Pastors and community activists call for an independent investigation after reports that bodies have been piling up for weeks.

  • Ship carrying rocket parts, hits Ky. bridge

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:33 pm
    State officials are inspecting what's left of a southwestern Kentucky bridge that collapsed after a cargo ship carrying aviation parts struck it.

  • Authorities to end camping at Occupy DC sites

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pm
    Federal park authorities in the nation's capital gave notice to Occupy protesters -- a move seen by the activists as a "slow creep" aimed at whittling down their demonstration.

  • Doubts cast over Yale QB's honor

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:58 pm
    Patrick Witt, the 22-year-old Yale quarterback who made headlines in November when he chose to lead Yale against arch rival Harvard University over an interview for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship may not have been faced with that tough choice after all.
 
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    msnbc.com: Giving

  • Recalling FDR and the March of Dimes

    25 Jan 2012 | 3:18 pm
    Cause Celeb presents a fictitious interview with Franklin Delano Roosevelt on what he might have said today about the March of Dimes and the fight against polio.

  • Report: Americans gave more to charity in 2011

    24 Jan 2012 | 5:46 pm
    Americans gave a total of nearly $347 billion to charity in 2011, a 7.5 percent increase over 2010, according to a report released by Atlas of Giving.

  • Oosterhouse builds houses for the needy

    18 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Cause Celeb talks with Carter Oosterhouse about his participation with Habitat for Humanity , an international charity that builds housing for people in need.

  • Garth Brooks wants $500K donation back

    18 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pm
    He says Oklahoma hospital agreed to name building for his late mother, but they say there were no conditions on the donation.

  • Derek, Corbett team up to help vets

    12 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm
    Cause Celeb talks with John Corbett and Bo Derek about their support for the American Hometown Heroes Initiative, a program dedicated to helping war veterans find work.
 
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    msnbc.com: Security

  • Bullet-riddled Obama image to be investigated

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:38 am
    A photograph showing a group of men with guns posing with a bullet-riddled T-shirt with an image of Barack Obama's face is to be investigated by the Secret Service, a spokesman told NBC News.

  • 'Frankenware': When a virus infects a virus

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:45 am
    What if two computer viruses got together and had a baby? It does happen, and security firm BitDefender, calls it — with apologies to Mary Shelley — "Frankenware."

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  • No, President Obama isn't actually proposing to cut defense spending

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:33 pm
    A lot of rhetoric is being thrown about in discussing the Pentagon budget. Reporter R. Jeffrey Smith from the Center for Public Integrity takes a look at what's actually been proposed by President Obama, in his explainer, "Puncturing the hot air balloons on defense spending: A reader's guide to the debate in 2012 ."

  • Panetta: Military cuts to hit 'all 50 states'

    26 Jan 2012 | 1:47 pm
    The Pentagon proposed budget cuts that would slash the size of the U.S. military by eliminating thousands of jobs and mothballing ships in an effort to reduce spending by $487 billion over a decade.
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    msnbc.com: World news

  • Expert who foresaw '08 crash warns of tough decade

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:43 am
    Economist Nouriel Roubini, nicknamed "Dr. Doom" for his gloomy predictions ahead of the 2008 financial meltdown, says the fallout from that crisis could last the rest of this decade.

  • Tibet protester tells China cops: Come get me

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:10 am
    A young man posts his photo with a leaflet demanding freedom for Tibet and telling Chinese police, come and get me. When they arrive, neighbors rise up to defend him.

  • Warm socks sent to North Korea by balloon

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:24 am
    South Korean activists sent warm socks and messages of love attached to balloons toward North Korea Saturday, according to the AFP news agency.

  • Poll ruling sparks street clashes in Senegal

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:01 am
    Protesters hurled rocks at police who retaliated with tear gas in Senegal's capital Dakar on Friday after a top legal body said President Abdoulaye Wade could seek a third term.

  • UN weighs action on Syria

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:06 pm
    The Security Council began closed-door negotiations Friday on a new Arab-European draft resolution aimed at resolving the crisis in Syria, but Russia's envoy said he could not back the current language as it stands.
 
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    msnbc.com: Americas

  • Hacker group Anonymous targets Mexican sites

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:59 pm
    The activist hacker group Anonymous attacked three Mexican government websites on Friday in protest at a proposed bill that seeks to toughen local laws about online file-sharing.

  • US Virgin Islands tourist bus accident injures 13

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:08 pm
    A tourist bus collided with a parked vehicle in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, injuring 13 cruise ship passengers after it went down an embankment, authorities said.

  • Death toll rises in Rio buildings collapse

    26 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pm
    Six bodies were pulled from the rubble of three collapsed buildings Thursday in Rio de Janeiro. Another 16 were missing as friends and family awaited word from rescuers combing wreckage.

  • Ecuador cracks down on lesbian 'torture clinics'

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:44 pm
    Women’s rights groups are claiming victory in their efforts to get the government of Ecuador to shut down underground clinics that they say used torture techniques to try to “cure” lesbians.

  • Wounded British servicemen row across Atlantic

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pm
    A group of British servicemen, including four who lost limbs in Iraq or Afghanistan, completed an epic voyage across the Atlantic on Wednesday, landing in Barbados to enthusiastic cheers.
 
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    msnbc.com: Europe

  • Expert who foresaw '08 crash warns of tough decade

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:43 am
    Economist Nouriel Roubini, nicknamed "Dr. Doom" for his gloomy predictions ahead of the 2008 financial meltdown, says the fallout from that crisis could last the rest of this decade.

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    28 Jan 2012 | 4:43 am

  • France wants faster NATO Afghanistan exit

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm
    France and Afghanistan agree NATO should speed up by a year its timetable for handing all combat operations to Afghan forces in 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday, raising new questions about the unity of the Western military alliance.

  • Holocaust remembered across the world

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pm
    The world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday. In Great Britain there was a promise never to forget the genocide at Auschwitz during World War II.

  • Wrecked cruise ship passengers offered $14,460

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:01 am
    Passengers who were on the Costa Concordia are being offered $14,460 apiece to compensate them for their lost baggage and psychological trauma after the cruise ship ran aground and capsized off Tuscany.
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    msnbc.com: South & Central Asia

  • France wants faster NATO Afghanistan exit

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm
    France and Afghanistan agree NATO should speed up by a year its timetable for handing all combat operations to Afghan forces in 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday, raising new questions about the unity of the Western military alliance.

  • The twisty road to US-Pakistan re-engagement

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:03 pm
    Pakistan's closure of major supply routes for U.S. and NATO supplies going to Afghanistan is costing the U.S. over $100 million per day. But relations between the two nations remain stuck at a standstill. NBC's Amna Nawaz reports from Peshawar.

  • India's 'untouchable' queen faces election test

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am
    Mayawati, one of the most powerful women in the world and known as the Dalit or "untouchable" queen, is facing a strong challenge in a state election in India.

  • 'Berserk' bus driver kills 9 in busy Indian streets

    25 Jan 2012 | 2:19 am
    An on-duty bus driver went on a rampage on the crowded streets of a central Indian city Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring more than two dozen as he mowed down pedestrians and rammed other vehicles.

  • Envoy: US dead dishonored by Afghan split 'lies'

    24 Jan 2012 | 10:12 am
    The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan on Tuesday condemned rumors that the United States is planning to divide the war-torn country as "lies."
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    msnbc.com: Mideast & N. Africa

  • UN weighs action on Syria

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:06 pm
    The Security Council began closed-door negotiations Friday on a new Arab-European draft resolution aimed at resolving the crisis in Syria, but Russia's envoy said he could not back the current language as it stands.

  • Barrier proposed as Israel border?

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:51 pm
    Israel is proposing to essentially turn its West Bank separation barrier into the border with a future state of Palestine, two Palestinian officials said Friday, based on their interpretation of principles Israel presented in talks this week.

  • Sources: No rescue planned for kidnapped American

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:34 am
    U.S. officials say they have no plans for now to try to rescue an American hostage kidnapped over the weekend by Somali pirates.

  • Blast outside hospital kills dozens in Baghdad

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 am
    BAGHDAD -- Twenty-six people were killed on Friday when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed car in southeastern Baghdad, Iraqi officials said. The attack occurred at 11:00 a.m. in the Iraqi capital's predominantly Shiite neighborhood of Zafaraniyah, police said.

  • Medics suspend Libya prison role over torture

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Doctors Without Borders has suspended its work in prisons in the Libyan city of Misrata because it said torture was so rampant that some detainees were brought for care only to make them fit for further interrogation, the group said Thursday.
 
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    msnbc.com: Business

  • Expert who foresaw '08 crash warns of tough decade

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:43 am
    Economist Nouriel Roubini, nicknamed "Dr. Doom" for his gloomy predictions ahead of the 2008 financial meltdown, says the fallout from that crisis could last the rest of this decade.

  • Unsold goods weigh on future growth

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:58 pm
    The economy perked up late last year as factories ramped up production. Unfortunately, a lot of what those factories made is still in warehouses and on store shelves. 

  • Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter!

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:55 pm
    We here at The Bottom Line strive to offer you the latest in business and economic news, and we want to hear your thoughts and ideas, too. Now we offer a new way to let your voice be heard -- a Facebook page specifically for msnbc.com business news.

  • Obama's Chrysler on eBay — yours for $1 million

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:54 pm
    President Obama is on cruise control toward his party’s nomination to run for reelection, but Tim O’Brien is hoping to capitalize on Obama’s old cruise-mobile — a 2005 Chrysler 300C

  • CEOs make huge sums when companies go bankrupt

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pm
    CEOs and other top executives of companies that go through Chapter 11 receive robust compensation in the form of salary, stock grants and other benefits.
 
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    msnbc.com: Autos

  • Obama's Chrysler on eBay — yours for $1 million

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:54 pm
    President Obama is on cruise control toward his party’s nomination to run for reelection, but Tim O’Brien is hoping to capitalize on Obama’s old cruise-mobile — a 2005 Chrysler 300C

  • Ford profit hit by commodity costs, Europe

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:58 am
    Ford Motor Co posted a lower-than-expected fourth-quarter profit Friday due to disappointing results outside North America and rising commodity costs.

  • Audi's bloody Super Bowl commercial

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
    Am I the only one who loves getting a sneak peek at Super Bowl ads? I think not. Audi has just released a 60-second commercial it plans to air during the big game in one of the prime commercial blocks: the first break after kick-off.

  • 4 things to investigate before buying a small car

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:22 am
    If you are only going to own one vehicle, do you want it to be small? Would you be better off with something bigger if you are going to be running to farmer’s markets, antique stores and tailgate parties?

  • Chevy Volt caught in Washington’s crossfire

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:10 pm
    The Volt became a political punch bag Wednesday, with Republicans accusing the Obama administration of hiding fire risks, and GM saying it was unfairly caught in political crosswinds.
 
 
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    msnbc.com: Personal finance

  • Cheapism: Shredding on the best budget snowboards

    24 Jan 2012 | 7:12 pm
    By Kara Reinhardt, Cheapism.com Recent snow in many regions of the country has resorts rejoicing and snowboarders raring to hit the slopes and terrain parks. There’s still time for beginners to take advantage of deals on lessons as part of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.

  • Consumer watchdog targets payday loans

    24 Jan 2012 | 6:52 am
    Payday loans. Everybody's doing it, even banks. So much so that the new consumer watchdog wants to take a close look at them to make sure they comply with federal law.

  • Financial infidelity: Take survey on money secrets

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:04 am
    Maybe you snuck a latte in this morning even though you and your spouse swore off the coffee shop to save money. Maybe you told your boyfriend those shoes you bought were on sale, when really you paid full price.

  • It's guys, not ladies, who splurge on lunch

    23 Jan 2012 | 6:35 am
    The next time you stop in for a morning latte or head out for a restaurant lunch, take a look around – and don’t be surprised if you see a lot of young men standing in line.

  • Cheapism: Best diet plans for under $20 a month

    18 Jan 2012 | 9:48 am
    New years and resolutions to lose weight go together like ice cream and cake — er, rather salad and low-fat dressing. Not surprisingly, there are deals galore on diet plans right now.
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    msnbc.com: Politics

  • Florida GOP: Debate audience not stacked for Romney

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:05 pm
    The Republican Party of Florida is pushing back at claims by aides to Newt Gingrich that the audience at the debate in Jacksonville was full of Mitt Romney supporters.

  • Romney stresses support for immigration

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:33 pm
    At his first public appearance since aggressively defending himself as "pro-immigration" at last night's final Florida debate, Mitt Romney took to the podium again today to argue that he and the Republican party are firmly in favor of legal immigration.

  • Obama touts higher ed reforms in Michigan

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:35 pm
    The White House insists that the three-day, five-state tour upon which President Obama embarked on Wednesday was intended to sell his State of the Union message, and wasn't directed toward campaign purposes.

  • Biden predicts second Obama term, Dem majority in House

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:53 am
    Vice President Biden on Friday predicted re-election for himself and President Obama, along with a regained majority for Democrats in the House of Representatives.

  • Brewer releases copy of letter to Obama

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
    Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, R, sustained a controversy stemming from her confrontation of President Obama on an airport tarmac by releasing a copy of the letter she handed to the president on Phoenix.
 
 
 
 
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    NBCSports.com: Tennis

  • Townsend wins Australian Open girls event

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:13 am
    With Venus and Serena Williams nearing the ends of their careers, the question that's been asked over and over again in American tennis circles is: who's going to take their place?

  • Azarenka cruises to Aussie title

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:24 am
    Victoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking.

  • Townsend wins Australian Open girls event

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:13 am
    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -With Venus and Serena Williams nearing the ends of their careers, the question that's been asked over and over again in American tennis circles is: who's going to take their place?

  • Nadal not swayed by Djokovic breathing issues

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pm
    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -Like Andy Murray before him, Rafael Nadal isn't convinced Novak Djokovic has any breathing problems going into their Australian Open final on Sunday night.

  • Murray leaves Australia confident despite loss

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:35 pm
    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -Andy Murray prepared to fly out Saturday to return to his London home for the first time in nearly two months, defeated in the Australian Open semifinals but not deflated from the experience.
 
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    NBCSports.com: Soccer

  • US women qualify for Olympics

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:28 pm
    The U.S. women's soccer team booked their way to London on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament.

  • Yankee matchup

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pm
    With the two biggest stars on the U.S. national team facing each other for the first time in 6 years, Landon Donovan leads Everton past Clint Dempsey's Fulham.

  • Police open probe into 'malicious' mail at QPR

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 pm
    LONDON (AP) -Police have opened an investigation after Queens Park Rangers reportedly received a package in the mail addressed to defender Anton Ferdinand that contained a bullet.

  • Bayern Munich apologizes for hoax player signing

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 pm
    MUNICH (AP) -Bayern Munich apologized Friday for tricking fans over a "spectacular new signing'' after supporters reacted angrily to a publicity stunt in which the Bundesliga leaders sought to increase their fanbase on Facebook.

  • Arsenal relies on patched up defense in FA Cup

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 pm
    LONDON (AP) -Arsenal needs a swift turnaround against Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Sunday to get fans back on side.
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    NBCSports.com: Other sports

  • UFC on Xbox Live is officially open for business

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Even those who aren't fans of mixed martial arts might find UFC on Xbox Live the most exciting app on Microsoft's recently re-launched dashboard for the Xbox 360.

  • They can KO their critics

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pm
    The Beatdown: On Saturday, Michael Bisping can prove he's able to beat the elite, and Phil Davis can show he’s not a one-dimensional fighter.

  • Slideshow: Paralyzed teen hockey player tries to recover

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:42 pm
    As Jack Jablonski, a Minnesota high school hockey player who suffered a spinal injury during a game, tries to regain the use of his limbs, his family and friends are spreading a message they hope will prevent future injuries on the ice.

  • Ashero, Medessa win Dubai Marathon

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:48 am
    Ayele Abshero of Ethiopia won the Dubai Marathon on Friday with the fourth-fastest time ever in his first marathon, giving his country a victory over rival Kenya in an Olympic year.

  • American boat struck by debris in Volvo Ocean Race

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:36 am
    SANYA, China (AP) -American boat Puma received a warning of the dangers ahead after being hit by unidentified debris near the Malacca Strait, the most hazardous stretch of water the boats will face in the Volvo Ocean Race.
 
 
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    TODAY.com: Television

  • Readers bid farewell to 'Kotter's' Juan Epstein

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:58 pm
    Forget the usual goofy reality TV stories that often top our list of most popular posts in The Clicker for the week. No, this time, readers said goodbye to a bit of their TV past.

  • Arquette to guest on 'Cougar Town' finale

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    ABC confirms that the 40-year-old actor will appear alongside wife Courteney Cox (with whom he's been separated from since 2010) on the comedy's season three finale.

  • Are you ready to say so long to 'Chuck'?

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:18 am
    Over the past five seasons, what spy show "Chuck" lacked in ratings, it more than made up for in loyal fans. But on Friday night, those fans will have to say goodbye to the series.

  • Handler wants more ladies in late night

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:35 am
    As the only woman currently making waves on late-night TV, Handler is a lucky lady. Her unique position gets attention. But despite the perks, she doesn't want it to stay unique.

  • Lawless: New 'Spartacus' can lead 100 in undies

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:34 am
    Actress Lucy Lawless, who plays Lucretia on the Starz drama, dishes about how Liam McIntyre has filled Andy Whitfield's big sandals as the new Spartacus.
 
 
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    msnbc.com: Health

  • Weight-loss Challenge: It's the home stretch!

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:38 pm
    With a few more days to go and a few more pounds to lose in the challenge, readers share their motivation and what's working for them.

  • Co-nursing: Are four breasts better than two?

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm
    Did you ever wish, during those bleary nighttime feedings, for an extra set of boobs to shoulder the burden? Dorea Vierling-Claassen got that wish, when her wife, Angela Vierling-Claassen, agreed to co-nurse.

  • After teen hockey injuries, can rough sport become safer?

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pm
    Two tragic spine injuries in Minnesota high school hockey games in the last month have sparked debate among parents, officials, and fans over how the rough sport can be made safer.

  • FDA detains some OJ from Brazil for fungicide

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:25 pm
    U.S. health regulators said on Friday that they had detained three shipments of Brazilian orange juice, and six from Canada, that tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim.

  • Have your mayo and cut calories, too

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:38 am
    Condiments are a source of “hidden” calories because people often forget to account for them when tracking their food intake. Click for more and to join Joy Bauer's 25,000 pound Weight-loss Challenge.
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    msnbc.com: Cold and flu

  • Bird flu mutation studies must go on, says scientist

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pm
    A scientist researching a potentially highly lethal airborne version of the H5N1 bird flu virus said on Wednesday he must be allowed to pursue his studies if deadly pandemics are to be prevented.

  • Deadly bird flu suspected in ailing Chinese man

    30 Dec 2011 | 11:52 am
    China has reported a suspected human case of the H5N1 virus, or bird flu, in a southern city bordering Hong Kong, officials said on Friday. Preliminary lab tests were positive for the virus, which kills 60 percent of those it infects.

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  • WHO 'deeply concerned' by deadly flu research

    30 Dec 2011 | 9:21 am
    The World Health Organization issued a stern warning on Friday to scientists who have engineered a highly pathogenic form of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, saying their work carries significant risks and must be tightly controlled.

  • Should scientists create deadly viruses?

    27 Dec 2011 | 4:15 pm
    News that scientists made a deadly virus even more contagious causes a kerfuffle when government officials asked that the details not be published in a science journal. But should they even be creating such a lethal recipe in the first place? Bioethicist Art Caplan weighs in.
 
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    msnbc.com: Women's health

  • France arrests breast implant boss amid scare

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 am
    The former head of a French company at the center of a breast implant scandal affecting tens of thousands of women worldwide has been arrested in southeast France.

  • Feds: Religious employers must cover the pill

    20 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pm
    Many church-affiliated institutions will have to cover free birth control for employees, the Obama administration announced Friday in an election-year move that outraged religious groups, fueling a national debate about the reach of government.

  • Breast implant scandal shows officials in dark on risks

    30 Dec 2011 | 1:54 pm
    Long before the latest global breast implant scare, American health officials were toying with the idea of building a registry that would track patients with implants. The registry would give a better idea of the number of complications over time, such as rupture or infection.

  • Estrogen helps nighttime hot flashes, not sleep

    29 Dec 2011 | 2:40 pm
    Women who wake up at least three times during the night from bothersome hot flashes wake up less when they take estrogen, but the quality of their sleep remains the same, according to a new study.

  • Why women report worse health than men

    29 Dec 2011 | 12:51 pm
    When asked to rate their own health, women, on average, consistently report being in worse health than men do, and a new study from researchers in Spain says this is because women have a higher rate of chronic diseases.
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    msnbc.com: Children's health

  • USDA mandates healthier school lunches

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:33 pm
    Millions of schoolchildren in the United States will see more fruit and vegetables and less fat on their lunch plates under new federal standards.

  • Microwave popcorn bag chemicals ruin vaccine efficacy

    24 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pm
    By Rachael RettnerMyHealthNewsDaily A group of compounds used in a variety of products, including water-resistant clothing and microwave popcorn, may prevent childhood vaccinations from working properly, a new study says.

  • Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma

    24 Jan 2012 | 5:04 pm
    An acid reflux drug often used for hard-to-treat asthma doesn't help children with the breathing disease and may cause side effects, a study in 300 children found.

  • Calif. cuts whooping cough deaths to zero

    24 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm
    For the first time in two decades, no one in California died from whooping cough last year, a public health victory that followed the deaths of 10 babies in 2010.

  • Kids seek tans, use less sunscreen as they age

    24 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pm
    As kids go from elementary to junior high school ages, the desire to tan gets stronger while the habit of using sun protection gets tossed out the window, according to a survey that tracked kids' attitudes about the sun over three years.
 
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    msnbc.com: Health care

  • Man with locked-in syndrome wants right to die

    23 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am
    Former rugby player Tony Nicklinson had a high-flying job as a corporate manager in Dubai, where he went skydiving and bridge-climbing in his free time.

  • Complication in first triple limb transplant

    22 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    A Turkish doctor whose 25-member team performed the world's first triple limb transplant — two arms and a leg — says the leg has been removed due to tissue incompatibility.

  • FDA fines Red Cross $9.6 million for blood lapses

    16 Jan 2012 | 6:17 pm
    Food and Drug Administration officials have fined the American Red Cross nearly $9.6 million for sloppy and unsafe blood management practices, the second multi-million-dollar penalty levied against the agency in the last two years.

  • Officials: Heart doc falsified red wine study

    11 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pm
    A University of Connecticut researcher known for his work on red wine's benefits to cardiovascular health falsified his data in more than 100 instances and nearly a dozen scientific journals are being warned,  officials said Wednesday.

  • America hits the brakes on health care spending

    9 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pm
    U.S. healthcare spending barely rose in 2010 from record-low recession levels, as high unemployment and the loss of private health insurance forced many Americans to delay or forego medical treatment, government officials said on Monday.
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    msnbc.com: Fitness

  • Marathoners' cardiac arrest risk quite low

    11 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    According to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rare

  • Get back to fightin' weight with Cage Fitness

    9 Jan 2012 | 11:46 am
    Cage Fitness and other mixed martial arts-inspired workouts mimic the structure of a championship MMA bout -- minus the injury.

  • Barefoot running: bad or beneficial?

    9 Dec 2011 | 4:03 pm
    Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result.

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  • 91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?'

    6 Dec 2011 | 2:47 pm
    Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.
 
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    msnbc.com: Cancer

  • US clears Pfizer drug for advanced kidney cancer

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:14 pm
    Patients with hard-to-treat kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body gained a new drug option Friday, after U.S. government regulators approved a twice-a-day pill from Pfizer for the disease.

  • FDA OKs drug to eliminate chemotherapy side effect

    17 Jan 2012 | 4:49 pm
    The Food and Drug Administration says it approved a drug to reduce dangerous levels of a certain chemotherapy drug in cancer patients with failing kidneys.

  • Cancer drug gets stronger label warning

    13 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm

  • 1 in 10 smokers hides it from the doctor

    6 Jan 2012 | 12:12 pm
    by Rachael RettnerMyHealthNewsDaily About one in 10 smokers say they don't reveal to their doctors that they light up, according to a new survey. This could equate to more than 6 million smokers in the United States, the researchers said.

  • Deaths from most cancers drop, report says

    4 Jan 2012 | 3:54 pm
    Cancer death rates have continued to decline in both men and women in recent years, according to a new report. Between 2004 and 2008, cancer death rates decreased by 1.8 percent per year in men, and by 1.6 percent per year in women.
 
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    msnbc.com: Technology & Science

  • Where in the cosmos? All over the place!

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:22 pm
    Our "Where in the Cosmos" riddle features a large-scale, 3-D map of the universe that's being used to figure out how galaxies have clumped together over the course of billions of years.

  • Deep-sea fish recordings reveal grunts and quacks

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:58 pm
    Ecologists may have captured the first deep-sea fish sounds, hidden among the sounds of dolphins and humpback, fin and pilot whales, they report in a new study.

  • Twitter censorship policy leads to boycott

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:47 pm
    Anger over Twitter's new policy to censor messages on a country-by-country basis is resulting in protests by some Twitter users who say they will refuse to tweet on Saturday.

  • Robotic Russian supply ship docks at space station

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:32 pm
    A robotic Russian cargo ship pulled up to the International Space Station Friday (Jan. 27), delivering tons of fresh fruit, clothing and other vital supplies for the orbiting lab's six-man crew.

  • Teens send 'Lego Man' above the clouds

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pm
    Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: It's very cool that two Canadian teens have become celebrities for sending a flag-toting toy into the stratosphere – just don't say they put a "Lego Man in Space."
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  • Where in the cosmos? All over the place!

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:22 pm
    Our "Where in the Cosmos" riddle features a large-scale, 3-D map of the universe that's being used to figure out how galaxies have clumped together over the course of billions of years.

  • Robotic Russian supply ship docks at space station

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:32 pm
    A robotic Russian cargo ship pulled up to the International Space Station Friday (Jan. 27), delivering tons of fresh fruit, clothing and other vital supplies for the orbiting lab's six-man crew.

  • Teens send 'Lego Man' above the clouds

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pm
    Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: It's very cool that two Canadian teens have become celebrities for sending a flag-toting toy into the stratosphere – just don't say they put a "Lego Man in Space."

  • Romney promises to launch space study

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:13 pm
    In sharp contrast to Newt Gingrich's visit to the heart of America's space program, Mitt Romney on Friday delivers remarks devoid of multibillion-dollar promises, but also of mission specifics.

  • Last man on moon is backing Romney

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pm
    The last man on the moon, the first space shuttle pilot and six other space leaders signed an open letter Friday supporting the candidacy of GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
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  • Deep-sea fish recordings reveal grunts and quacks

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:58 pm
    Ecologists may have captured the first deep-sea fish sounds, hidden among the sounds of dolphins and humpback, fin and pilot whales, they report in a new study.

  • Would your city want a nuclear waste site?

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:48 pm
    If the price is right, would your town want a nuclear waste site? A panel of experts said today that finding a volunteer community is the best way to pick a place for a waste repository that could outlast human civilization.

  • Insects top list of newly discovered species

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:41 pm
    An annual inventory of newly discovered species lists more than 19,000 –  half of them insects. A total of 9,738 insect species were first identified in 2009, the most recent year of data compilation. And that's not even counting spiders.

  • Pesticide may worsen honeybee virus

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:06 pm
    A common pesticide used by beekeepers to kill honeybee-infecting mites temporarily leaves the bees more susceptible to a debilitating virus, new research suggests.

  • Camera-nabbing leopards caught on video

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:18 pm
    Snow leopards are one of the most elusive cats on Earth, so conservationists were surprised ... and a bit amused ... to watch snow leopard cubs make off with a remote camera in Tajikistan.
 
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  • Twitter censorship policy leads to boycott

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:47 pm
    Anger over Twitter's new policy to censor messages on a country-by-country basis is resulting in protests by some Twitter users who say they will refuse to tweet on Saturday.

  • Jobs told Google to stop poaching workers

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pm
    Apple's Steve Jobs directly asked former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt in 2007 to stop trying to recruit an Apple engineer, according to a court filing. The email from Jobs to Schmidt was disclosed on Friday in the course of civil litigation against Apple, Google and five other tech companies.

  • The face behind the 'Honey Badger' voice

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:49 pm
    The man who narrates the wildly popular video-gone-viral, "Honey Badger," has a few choice words about the creature itself, which pretty much destroys anything in its path and eats anything it wants (including, ugh, a cobra).

  • How to easily circumvent Twitter's censorship

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pm
    On Thursday, Twitter announced plans to restrict tweets in certain countries. By Friday, some clever folks already figured out an incredibly simple way to circumvent the service's censorship.

  • Activists and bloggers fear Twitter censorship

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pm
    Bloggers and activists from China, the Middle East and Latin America said Friday they were afraid that new Twitter policies could allow governments to censor messages, stifling free expression.
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  • It's an entire theme park, driven by the Kinect

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pm
    It's been a little over a year, and Microsoft's motion sensing add-on for the Xbox 360 has not lit the world of video games on fire. But it is catching on in a theme park.

  • Is Capcom trolling fans with 'Street Fighter X Tekken'?

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:52 pm
    Capcom just revealed two brand new exclusive characters for the Sony versions of the upcoming crossover fighter, raising the total number of PS3- and PSVita-specific faces to five.

  • Nintendo news, as re-told via Taiwanese CGI

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:11 pm
    New Media Animation, the Taiwanese-based news crew that presents headlines via somewhat crudely assembled, yet still very much impressive due to their timeliness (as well as charming) CGI vignettes, has filed another video game-centered report.

  • UFC on Xbox Live is officially open for business

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Even those who aren't fans of mixed martial arts might find UFC on Xbox Live the most exciting app on Microsoft's recently re-launched dashboard for the Xbox 360.

  • Now Nimblebit's being called out

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 pm
    As reported Wednesday, the three-person team that comprises iOS developer Nimblebit decided to call out much larger and powerful game maker Zynga over game similarities. And now some critics say Nimblebit does the same thing.
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    msnbc.com: Wireless

  • Newly found Android malware infects millions: report

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Android malware has infected possibly one to five million downloads — "the highest distribution of any malware identified so far this year," a major security company reports.

  • Find out if your phone is bigger than his

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:40 pm
    Admit it ladies (and gents), size does matter — when it comes to phones, that is. And now, there is a site that lets you see how yours measures up to others.

  • Apple world’s top smartphone vendor at end of 2011

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:07 am
    Apple became the world's No. 1 seller/maker of smartphones in 2011's final quarter, shipping 37 million iPhones and overtaking Samsung for the top spot, according to a recent report.

  • Super Bowl ad drop-kicks Siri

    26 Jan 2012 | 1:01 pm
    We all know Siri can do a lot of impressive things — apparently even order up bags of Doritos and party wear that appears on the spot — and a few other things — as shown in this Super Bowl commercial from the chip-maker.

  • Mastering the etiquette of texting (while walking)

    26 Jan 2012 | 12:57 pm
    "Hang on! I need to let them know we're on our way," muttered a colleague as she stopped walking, pressed her back against a wall, and started tapping out a text message. I stared at her, confused. Why couldn't she keep walking while sending the text message?
 
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  • Do Google and Facebook respect Data Privacy

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:21 pm
    Data Privacy Day arrives on Saturday at a tricky time for Google and Facebook. Both of the Web giants recently revised their often-disputed privacy policies, and in the process drew stinging criticism from lawmakers and security experts.

  • Hacker group Anonymous targets Mexican sites

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:59 pm
    The activist hacker group Anonymous attacked three Mexican government websites on Friday in protest at a proposed bill that seeks to toughen local laws about online file-sharing.

  • Newly found Android malware infects millions: report

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Android malware has infected possibly one to five million downloads — "the highest distribution of any malware identified so far this year," a major security company reports.

  • Facebook Timeline poll: 'Overwhelming negative'

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pm
    Sophos Security polled more than 4,000 Facebook users about the new Timeline feature, rolling out now, and more than half said that Timeline "worries" them because of security issues.

  • Activists and bloggers fear Twitter censorship

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pm
    Bloggers and activists from China, the Middle East and Latin America said Friday they were afraid that new Twitter policies could allow governments to censor messages, stifling free expression.
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    msnbc.com: Innovation

  • Library turns 100-year-old photos into 3-D

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:09 pm
    In a cool new undertaking, the ever-forward-thinking New York Public Library has pulled together a vast collection of roughly 100-year-old archival images for a very clever proto-3-D project.

  • Foldable electric car debuts in Europe

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:15 pm
    The commercial version of two-seater foldable electric car that driver and passenger enter through a pop-out windshield was officially unveiled this week in Europe. The car, called Hiriko, is powered by four in-wheel motors that each turn a full 90 degrees.

  • Robot warplane passes midair-refueling test

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pm
    A robotic warplane that can take off and land from U.S. Navy carriers by itself won't do much good if it runs out of fuel in midair. That's why the Navy recently completed flight tests to see how well the unmanned military drone could belly up to a flying fuel tanker.

  • Robotic rat with a monkey's smarts to the rescue?

    26 Jan 2012 | 1:41 pm
    The next time you find yourself trapped under a pile of rubble, your savior might be a Roomba — souped-up with whiskers and a monkey brain.

  • Thrun leaving Stanford for online startup

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:33 pm
    When a Stanford University professor first offered a free online version of his "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" class, he attracted 160,000 students from around the world. Now he has given up his tenured academic position to create a startup that could deliver university-level education for low cost to anyone with an Internet connection.
 
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    24 Jan 2012 | 11:08 am

  • Good luck scoring a cheap flight for the Super Bowl

    24 Jan 2012 | 11:08 am
    Airline prices from all over the country to Indianapolis, where the New York Giants will take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5, have soared to more than $1,000 in most cases.

  • Flying around Europe on a dime

    26 Dec 2011 | 11:56 am
    Here is a guide to jetting around the Continent for as little as $14 one way -- which leaves more money for souvenirs and good eats.

  • Top hotels ranked by rooms, location, service, food and value

    23 Dec 2011 | 9:30 am
    Every year Travel+Leisure readers vote on thousands of hotels based on rooms, location, service, food, and value. In 2012, the winners are a mix of remote escapes and city hotels — and a record 133 have rates that start as low as $250 a night.

  • Great hotels that won't break the bank

    23 Dec 2011 | 9:27 am
    Let’s face it: all too often, “affordable accommodations” means your basic cookie-cutter chain-hotel room or a property that’s seen better days. But—surprise!—it can also mean an award-winning hotel at a reasonable price. And who doesn’t want that?
 
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  • Video: Thousands of birds plague Kentucky suburb

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:16 pm
    European starlings cloud the sky every evening, polluting the town. Now some angry residents are fighting back. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports. (Nightly News)

  • Video: Michigan town for sale

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 pm
    Pontiac, Mich., no longer supported by GM plants, is struggling to stay afloat. In the face of huge budget deficits, the town is now selling off everything, including City Hall. NBC’s Kevin Tibbles reports. (Nightly News)

  • Video: Exclusive: tensions flare near crucial oil chokepoint

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pm
    An NBC reporter gains access to a region just a few nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic waterways. NBC’s Ali Arouzi reports. (Nightly News)

  • Video: Newt Gingrich’s new strategy

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:46 pm
    NBC’s Ron Mott interviews presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, who said he plans to broaden his base of appeal. (Nightly News)

  • Video: GOP v. Newt Gingrich

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:43 pm
    Influential Republicans are mobilizing to stop presidential candidate Newt Gingrich from ascending in the race. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports. (Nightly News)
 
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  • Special bond of a rescue dog and dying boy

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:50 pm
    A Tennessee dad rescued Juno from a shelter just days before she was due to be euthanized. Chester Hembree said he had a gut-feeling that the Belgian shepherd was the dog capable of helping his 4-year-old son, who has an irreversible degenerative condition.

  • Delicious, healthy chips and dips for your Super Bowl party

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:54 pm
    Spice up your party with these combinations of chips and dips from Prevention magazine's food director Lori Powell. Try green goddess dip with Old Bay chips or Spanish red pepper dip with sesame pita chips.

  • Cyrano the 20-pound cat gets cool new knee

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:56 pm
    Because Cyrano weighs more than 20 pounds, amputating his cancer-weakened leg was out of the question. So the tubby tabby's wealthy owners turned to doctors and engineers at North Carolina State University to get him back into mice-catching trim.

  • Man gets 26-year jail term for 17 years of stalking

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:43 pm
    In what prosecutors called the longest sentence for stalking in memory, a Seattle-area man received a 26 1/2-year prison term for waging a 17-year campaign of harassment against a former classmate that began after she offered him help with his homework in 1994.

  • Man's lover inspects wife's mess on 'Hoarding'

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pm
    A sneak peek reveals that while Janet and Herv have quite the cobweb covered hoard, their secret shocker is the other woman who comes by to inspect it.
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