Too many kids breathe others’ smoke in cars: CDC

Tweet CHICAGO (AP) — Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren’t all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list…. See original here: Too many kids breathe others’ smoke in cars: CDC  Read More →

Insight: Two firms flourish in frenzied MF Global aftermath

Tweet NEW YORK (Reuters) – The mad rush to move client money out of MF Global Inc. after its collapse left two firms with the bulk of customer accounts, while other brokerages emerged with only minor gains from the chaos of carving up a multibillion-dollar business. See the rest here: Insight: Two firms flourish in frenzied MF Global aftermath  Read More →

Asian stocks rise, U.S. jobs gain outweighs Greece

Tweet TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares rose on Monday as surprisingly robust U.S. jobs data bolstered investors’ risk appetite, but the euro sagged on worries over a lack of progress in Greek debt restructuring talks which are vital to containing the euro zone crisis. Here is the original post: Asian stocks rise, U.S. jobs gain outweighs... 

Goldman’s Blankfein campaigns for gay marriage

Tweet NEW YORK (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein, one of Wall Street’s most powerful figures, has become the first major business leader to join a national media campaign in support of same-sex marriage. More: Goldman’s Blankfein campaigns for gay marriage  Read More →

Gingrich vows to take fight to "timid" Romney

Tweet LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Republican Newt Gingrich vowed on Sunday to press ahead with his struggling presidential bid after a big loss in Nevada, saying he will focus on drawing a contrast with “timid” rival Mitt Romney. Original post: Gingrich vows to take fight to "timid" Romney  Read More →

Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix

Tweet WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region. Follow this link: Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix  Read More →

Madonna headlines Super Bowl halftime show

Tweet Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert’s pregame patriotism is the Super Bowl’s opening act before Madonna takes her spot in the Super Bowl halftime spotlight…. Original post: Madonna headlines Super Bowl halftime show  Read More →

Super Bowl: Heads up!

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House explosion kills husband, two sons of missing woman

Tweet (Reuters) – An “intentional” house explosion on Sunday near Tacoma, Washington killed the husband and two sons of a Utah woman missing since December 2009, fire department officials said. Follow this link: House explosion kills husband, two sons of missing woman  Read More →

Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations

Tweet TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) – Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan’s Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm’s former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair. View post: Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations  Read More →