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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010At least 245 million women around the world have been widowed and more than 115 million of them live in devastating poverty, according to a new study launched Tuesday night by Cherie Blair, wife of the former British prime minister.
San Francisco Board Passes Cell Phone Emission Law
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010In this city known for producing laws both path-breaking and contentious, legislators have forcefully stepped into another debate — this time over the potential danger of cell phone use.
Orszag Says He’s Leaving As Budget Head In July
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010White House Budget Director Peter Orszag says he’s stepping down next month, positioning him to be the first high-profile member of President Barack Obama’s team to depart the administration.
JetBlue Starts Selling Food On Longer Flights
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010JetBlue is joining other carriers offering onboard food for sale. Five new snack boxes will go for $6 each.
Happy Meals Unfair, Possible Lawsuit Says
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Are the toys in your child’s Happy Meal making him fat?
May Home Sales Dip As Housing Market Struggles
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010The housing market may be on the verge of taking another plunge that could weaken the broader economic recovery.
Census: With Jobs Scarce, Rust Belt Cities Decline
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Hurt by the still-sluggish economy, Rust Belt cities and other U.S. manufacturing regions are suffering the biggest population losses as people search elsewhere for jobs.
BP Gives Proceeds From Leaked Oil To Charity
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Energy giant BP PLC will donate proceeds raised by selling oil from the leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Americans Still Upbeat, But Less So Than In Past
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Americans remain a generally upbeat lot, but all the skepticism, snark and dismal rhetoric being bandied about may be taking their toll.
$3,600 Found On Highway Returned To Newlyweds
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010A Pennsylvania man found an envelope stuffed with $3,600 and returned it to the newlyweds who lost it after their wedding reception.
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