09 July 2007 22:15
Colombia rebels offer handover of bodies (AP)
AP - The Red Cross said Monday that Colombian rebels are offering to hand over the bodies of 11 state lawmakers killed last month in disputed circumstances.
Haren, Peavy to start in All-Star game (AP)
AP - Dan Haren will start the All-Star game for the American League just across the bay from his home ballpark in Oakland. The Athletics' ace was picked by AL manager Jim Leyland on Monday to oppose San Diego's Jake Peavy, who will start for Tony La Ru...
Head of US hurricane agency ousted in storm of controversy (AFP)
AFP - The head of the high-profile US National Hurricane Center (NHC) was ousted on Monday following a storm of controversy over his harsh criticism of his employers and a near-mutiny by forecasters.
Wind, sun ward off bacteria at beaches (AP)
AP - Wind, a lack of rain and generous sunshine have combined to keep beaches on the southern shore of Lake Michigan bacteria-free and inviting to swimmers so far this summer.
Fired NBC programmer slides over to Fox (AP)
AP - Less than two months after being fired as NBC's entertainment president, Kevin Reilly has been hired by Fox for the same job as part of a restructuring that includes the promotion of Peter Liguori to entertainment chairman.
Transgender singer makes statement (AP)
AP - Lucas Silveira wears his heart on his tattoo sleeve.
09 July 2007 21:00
U.S. Presidential Candidates' Prescriptions for a Healthier Future: A Side-By-Side Comparison (HuffingtonPost.com)
HuffingtonPost.com - The next president of the United States will confront major health policy decisions that will affect the lives of all Americans. With the first of the presidential caucuses and primaries only six months away, the pressure is on fo...
Iraqi girl to get prostheses in U.S. (AP)
AP - A 9-year-old Iraqi girl injured during a U.S. air strike may walk again after she receives prosthetic legs at a hospital here.
09 July 2007 20:30
Pioneering treatment for brain cancer gets Swiss approval (AFP)
AFP - An experimental treatment for brain cancer has won approval for commercial use in Switzerland, its London-listed US maker, Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc., announced on Monday.
