Tuesday, May 18, 2010
BOSTON, May 14 (UPI) -- Drinking large amounts of coffee or soda is not linked to a greater risk of colon cancer, U.S. researchers said. Study leader Dr. Xuehong Zhang of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston found those drinking large amounts of coffee -- more than six 8-ounce cups a day --... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
First lady tells George Washington U. grads: give
WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama challenged George Washington University graduates at their commencement Sunday to "keep giving" through community service work and to "keep engaging" with the world. Obama spoke to some 5,000 graduates and their families at the ceremony on the National Mall.... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Atlantis on countdown for final liftoff
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 14 (UPI) -- The countdown was under way Friday for the final scheduled launch of the shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station. "We've had a very clean countdown so far and we're currently on schedule, and we're not working on any issues," said Jeremy Graeber,... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Obama taps Kagan as choice for top court
WASHINGTON, May 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Monday nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. "I have selected a nominee who embodies an excellence in independence, integrity and passion for the law -- our solicitor general and my friend, Elena Kagan," Obama said in... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Napolitano tours flood-damaged Nashville
NASHVILLE, May 9 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano visited flood-affected areas of Nashville with Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, her office said. Napolitano, Bredesen and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate Saturday took a walking tour of the city's... Sign in to see full entry.