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Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.






Toyota luring buyers back with incentives
A high-ranking Toyota executive says the auto company's North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers.



New runaway Prius incident in New York State

Another Toyota Prius is being blamed for out-of-control acceleration following an incident in Harrison, N.Y., as the besieged automaker dealt with a new high-profile new headache.






German diocese to examine choir abuse

A Catholic diocese in Germany will hold an investigation into allegations of physical and sexual abuse  swirling around a famed choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother.






Biden says Palestinians deserve ‘viable’ state

Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Palestinians deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory.






US News
U.S.: ‘JihadJane’ shows evolving terror threat

The self-described "Jihad Jane" indicted on terror charges is a rare case of an American woman aiding foreign terrorists and shows the evolution of the threat, authorities say.



Police: Calif. robber holds up 11 people, gets $6
They say crime doesn't pay. For one robber in California, it did — but not much.
Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.



Toyota luring buyers back with incentives
A high-ranking Toyota executive says the auto company's North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers.
Kansas City, Mo., school board to vote on closures
The Kansas City school board is facing a stark choice: close nearly half its public schools or face a potential bankruptcy.

BBC World News
Biden steps up pressure on Israel
The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace.
China to build Sri Lanka airport
China is to lend Sri Lanka just under $200m to build a second international airport in the south of the island.
Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival
An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb.
Kidnapped boy's father back in UK
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is returning to the UK, against the wishes of the police, the BBC learns.
Beckham plots Old Trafford upset
David Beckham believes his AC Milan side can overturn a 3-2 deficit and send his former club Manchester United crashing out of the Champions League.

Sports News
Vikings on verge of accord with Tomlinson?
LaDainian Tomlinson will likely sign with the Vikings if an agreement on playing time and money can be reached, according to beat writer Judd Zulgad.
Report: Seahawks interested in McNabb, Kolb
The Seahawks have been contacting the Eagles "non-stop" about Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio said during a Tuesday radio appearance.
Anderson has visits with Seahawks, Cards
Free agent Derek Anderson will meet with the Seahawks on Thursday and the Cardinals on Friday, according to ESPN's James Walker.
Garciaparra retires as member of Boston Red Sox
Nomar Garciaparra has retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox.
Agent: Jose Reyes has only mild thyroid issue
Jose Reyes' agent said Wednesday that the shortstop was diagnosed with only a minor case of thyroid overactivity.

Politics News
Biden says Palestinians deserve ‘viable’ state

Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Palestinians deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory.



Massa admits tickling, denies sexual intent

A day after former Rep. Eric Massa acknowledged tickling a colleague but denied the intent was sexual, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer accused "some people" of seeking to politicize the situation.



Ex-Christian Coalition head won't run for Congress
Former Christian Coalition head Ralph Reed announced Wednesday that he has decided not to run for Congress in Georgia.
Obama pushing on health care end game

President Barack Obama is making his closing arguments for a health care overhaul, pushing a new anti-fraud plan as he cranks up the pressure on skittish Democratic lawmakers to act fast.



HHS Sebelius exhorts insurers to get on board
The head of the Health and Human Services Department is sketching out a stark choice for the nation's insurers: oppose reform and eventually lose customers, or work with the Obama administration to improve the legislation.

Discovery News Headlines
International Space Station in New Light
No, this is not a new model Jedi TIE Fighter -- it's the very real International Space Station passing across the field-of-view of a German Earth-watching satellite known as TerraSar-X . This radar image, taken last March, shows how smooth ...
Real-Life 'Hurt Locker' Bomb Suit
I saw the movie, Hurt Locker, and wondered how that bomb suit could protect someone from death. Dvice has a great piece up that explains just that. The so-called explosive ordinance disposal suit has two layers, one rigid, one soft ...
Electronic Shirt Analyzes Pitcher's Throw
Just in time for Spring training. This electronic shirt analyzes a baseball pitcher's throw. That could keep the athletes in good form and reduce injuries, which cost the MLB organization $54 million a year in salary losses. The shirt was ...
Supermarket Lights Supercharge Vegetables' Nutrition Value
Grocery stores and consumers may want to rethink how they store their produce.
Animal Suicide Sheds Light on Human Behavior
Suicide is not just a human behavior -- and it can help us understand human suicide.

Health and Wellness News
Sick ships: Cruises see rise in norovirus cases

More than 400 passengers were sickened by the norovirus on a Celebrity Cruise lines ship in mid-February. That outbreak of gastrointestinal illness is one of eight to hit cruise ships in 2010 — with four in just one week, according to the CDC.



Minority babies set to become majority in 2010

Demographers say this year could be the "tipping point" when the number of babies born to minorities outnumbers that of babies born to whites.



NYT: Flu shots in kids provide ‘herd immunity’
Although previous studies have demonstrated what scientists call “herd immunity,” none have been so incontrovertible as a study of farming colonies in Canada.
‘Drugged driving’ a growing threat, official says
Motorists under the influence of drugs are a growing threat on U.S. roads, while the number who drink and drive has fallen thanks to education and law enforcement, a top U.S. drug control official said on Tuesday.
Brazil's Silva quits smoking after 50 years

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says a recent health scare that sent his blood pressure soaring prompted him to kick the smoking habit he had for five decades.



Entertainment News
Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.



Simon declares Bowersox to be ‘the one to beat’

She was her usual strong self this week, nailing Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason,” and the judges noted that her big selling point was that she knows herself and who she is as an artist.



Ben’s hunger for power is never ‘Lost’

A dash of manipulation? Check. A pinch of schemes? Check. A helping of lies? Check. These key ingredients usually make for a tasty Ben-centric episode, and “Lost” offered them in enticing amounts Tuesday night — along with a side of redemption.



Letterman ends Leno’s brief winning streak

Monday's "Late Show with David Letterman" beat "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, the demographic groups that matter most to advertisers.



Ellen’s making the other ‘Idol’ judges improve

TheWrap: With DeGeneres on board — and Simon on the way out — Randy and Kara seem to have decided it's time to start trying harder.



Oddly Enough
Bottled ghosts sold in New Zealand
Mar 10 - A New Zealand woman sells two "spirits in a bottle" amid a bidding frenzy in an online auction.



Fireworks honour Mexican saint
Mar 09 - Tultepec, a town near Mexico City, stages a spectacular fireworks display to honour the patron saint of pyrotechnicians, San Juan de Dios. tara Cleary reports.



Women served up sushi treat
Mar. 9 - A restaurant in Poland serves up a treat on Women's Day -- sushi served on a male model.



Competitive shearing reaches Alps
Mar. 8 - Alpine farmers bring in speed sheepshearing as a tourist draw.



World's thinnest ceramic bowls
Mar 8. - After a decade of experiment and trial, a Taiwanese potter develops a technique he says creates the world's finest porcelain.



New York Times Homepage
Merck to Buy Schering-Plough for $41.1 Billion
Merck, facing patent expirations, hopes to shore up its research pipeline and expand its global reach with the acquisition.
The Lede: Portrait of Shakespeare Unveiled, 399 Years Late
A Shakespeare scholar unveiled a painting today in London that he claims was made during the Bard's lifetime -- the first such likeness known to exist.
City Room: F.B.I. Resumes Search for Mob Graves
Investigators began digging again near an industrial park on Long Island, resuming a search for the bodies of two men killed by the Colombo crime family more than a decade ago.
Terror-War Fallout Lingers Over Bush Lawyers
The fate of lawyers who wrote secret opinions about presidential power is now the subject of a lively debate.
Tsvangirai Calls Crash an Accident
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe said on Monday that a car crash that killed his wife on Friday was an accident, news reports said.

Quote of the Day
Benjamin Disraeli
"Man is only great when he acts from passion."
Winston Churchill
"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often."
Voltaire
"It is said that the present is pregnant with the future."
Albert Einstein
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."

How to of the Day
How to Make Juggling Balls from Tennis Balls
You want to juggle, but aren't sure about buying some balls specifically made for juggling. Tennis balls will work, but have some problems (they bounce, they roll away, and they look like old tennis balls). Here are some ideas which may lead you to create a cheap, unique, and nice looking set of juggling balls.
7 Steps to Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Organically
A Bed bug on human skinAs anyone who has been the victim of bed bug infestation will tell you, getting rid of these little blood-sucking vampires is just as difficult to deal with as the actual thought of these horrific bugs crawling all over your body and in your bed while you sleep at night, sucking your blood out for their own sustenance. This guide will tell you how to get rid of these monsters in a simple, cheap, non-toxic, and effective manner that won't involve several bug bombings of the furniture closest to your body. This is also a great method for people who cannot afford to just toss out their mattress and buy a new one; and even if you do that, you would still want to do everything on this list as that will more than likely not be the only hiding place for these wretched, hell-spawn vermin.
9 Ways to Deal with a Proud Person
After losing his darlin' to his pride, country singer Hylo Brown croons: "Foolish pride, I'll never forgive you in this lifetime."[1] We have all come across that person who refuses to show weakness, give in to an argument, or accept a helping hand. How can you form a meaningful and functional relationship with a proud person?
How to Do Pranayam (Breathing Exercises)
Pranayam (also spelled Pranayama) is an ancient practice concerned with breath control. Research has shown that that practicing Pranayama can relieve symptoms of asthma.[1] It is also beneficial in treating stress related disorders, such as anxiety and depression.[2] There are a total of six types of Pranayam practice, all of which are detailed here.
Want a Sweet and Savory Treat? Make Candied Bacon
It's sweet! It's savory! It's a strange but yummy combination. Serve up a tray of candied bacon at your next party. If you think everyone loves bacon, you haven't seen them jump into a plate of candied bacon.

Ask Yahoo
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...

Healthy Recipes
Low-Sodium Recipes: Autumn Squash Casserole | Submitted By: NELLIE54914
This buttercup squash and apple side dish has become a must-have at Thanksgiving, it's so good it tastes like it could be dessert! Even people who don't usually like squash change their mind after trying this. It's a delicious blend of different tastes and textures.
Healthy Appetizers: Vodka Cocktail Sauce | Submitted By: GIFUOH
A great, quick, and easy cocktail sauce for shrimp. Also works well on clams, lobster, and other shellfish. The vodka adds an extra kick, but is not overpowering sauce. The fresh tomatoes add a more natural taste to the cocktail sauce.
Dairy-Free Recipes: Victory Chocolate Cake | Submitted By: Kate
This recipe dates from World War II when sugar was in short supply and very precious.
Sugar Substitute Recipes: Sugarless Pumpkin Pie | Submitted By: Connie Head
A yummy pumpkin pie with NO sugar added.
Diabetic Recipes: Pineapple Salsa | Submitted By: Suzanne Porter
Spicy, sweet, colorful, and delicious - this is a versatile tropical salsa that goes well with any type of meat or seafood! Or serve it with!

Home Improvement
Choose Wire Shelving for Strength and Durability
A wire rack is an excellent choice for any job that requires holding a lot of weight. Wire shelving is also appropriate for any area that is expected to get messy. In work...Read more about Wire Rack
The Price of Formal Furniture: Dining Room Chairs and Buffets
The dining room often contains the most elegant pieces of furniture in the house. Since they are in a place that is considered formal, dining room chairs and tables are...Read more about Dining Room Chair
The Curtain Track: Keeping Drapes and Blinds in Line
Though most often seen in commercial settings, the curtain track is becoming more popular in modern homes. The easy smooth operation of a curtain track is very desirable...Read more about Curtain Track
Track Facts: What you should Know about Track Lighting Fixtures
The versatility and convenience of track lighting has made it a fast growing choice among homeowners. Its stylish look and easy mobility provide an excellent lighting...Read more about Track Lighting Fixture
Family TV Rooms: Isolate and Enhance Your TV Viewing
As central as the TV has become in the American home, it should come as no surprise that more and more homeowners are creating a room just for their TV...Read more about TV Room

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