Two deaths and 26 other illnesses may be linked to fresh ground beef that has been recalled because it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, a federal health official said Monday. (Nov. 2) ... "us beef_recall" cdc contaminated beef be linked deaths
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In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie defeated Democratic Governor Jon Corzine. The Republican victory deals a blow to President Barack Obama as he readies for next year’s midterm elections. Obama campaigned heavily for Corzine. (Nov. 3)
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One trick or treater in Ohio may have got something extra in their goodie bag over the weekend — a real diamond wedding ring. (Nov. 2) ... "lost wedding_ring" extra treat diamond ring be candy bag
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The deaths of three runners who collapsed during a 13.1-mile half marathon appear to have been an aberration, but at least six runners have died while competing in such events in the last two months. (Oct. 20) ... marathon deaths be aberration
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A pirate says Paul and Rachel Chandler are healthy and Somali pirates took them to rest on land Thursday night at the coastal town of Harardhere. They were snatched off their yacht headed for Tanzania. (Oct. 30) ... "uk couple_somali_pirates" british couple snatched by pirates be
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Just hours after a car bomb in Peshawar killed at least 91 people, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton kicked off a three-day visit to Pakistan, where she praised the country’s fight on extremists and pledged US support. (Oct. 28) ... pakistan clinton fighting extremism cant be avoided
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Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) — Allen Sinai, chief economist at Decision Economics Inc., talks with Bloomberg’s Lori Rothman about inflation risk in the US and the outlook for Friday's federal jobs report. Sinai says US unemployment will remain "quite bad for a long time." (This report is an excerpt....
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