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Massachusetts Chain Fills In For Free Prescriptions For 36 Generic Antibiotics Until March 21
Massachusetts-based chain Stop & Shop launched on Friday a free prescription fill up program covering 36 generic antibiotics as part of its health and wellness initiative started in summer. The program, which runs until March 21, will fill in for free 36 generic antibiotics.
U.S. Markets Point Toward Higher Open Ahead Of Economic Data
U.S. markets are headed for a strong open on Tuesday as optimism over stimulus plans and interest rate cuts have already pushed foreign markets higher.
Wall Street To Open Higher As Investors Await Housing Sales, Manufacturing Reports
Stocks on Wall Street are likely to open higher on Tuesday as the investors feel confident about the new administration's efforts to revive the world's largest economy. The U.S. stock index futures turned green on positive sentiment ahead of some key economic and housing sector reports.
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Washington State Police Find Body Of Baby Boy At Trash Dump Site
Authorities from Port Angeles, Pierce County, Tacoma and the Washington State Patrol on Monday found in a dump site the body of a baby boy killed and thrown away by his mother.
Kids Lead Neighbor To Dead Parents, Apparent Murder-Suicide
A Central Oregon couple has died in an apparent murder-suicide leaving their baby inside their locked bedroom and three other children on their own for two days until a neighbor learned what happened.
Search Begins For Kansas Boy Last Seen Chained To Parents' Bathtub A Decade Ago
Police said on Monday they have only begun searching for Adam Herrman, who disappeared a decade ago when he was about 12 years old.
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Quebec Family's Suicide Shocks Canada
Residents of a quiet Quebec town woke up Sunday to the grim news of a family suicide attempt, which claimed the lives of the 46-year old husband and his three children. The 36-year old wife survived the attempt and is confined at the Chicoutimi hospital under policy custody.
Bombardier Secures $2.1 Billion Deal To Make Coaches For German Railway
Bombardier Transportation signed a framework agreement with Deutsche Bahn worth $2.1 billion on Monday for the Canadian firm to manufacture 800 double-deck coaches for the Germany railway company.
Negative 50 Degrees Temperature Hits Parts Of Canada
Parts of Canada froze on Sunday after a blast of snow hit Manitoba and recorded up to negative 50 degrees Celsius in Saskatchewan. It was a record low since a minus 40 degrees was registered in the Canadian province in 1966.
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Lincoln City In California Announces Lay Offs Ahead Of State Workforce Reduction
At least two California cities have reduced the number of their public employees ahead of the state's planned cut in manpower.
Feds Given 90-Month Extension To Indict Blagojevich
A judge granted two requests from federal prosecutors on Monday, extending the one month period they previously had to indict Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and allowing the limited release of four secret phone recordings ahead of a possible turnover of the wiretaps to the special panel investigating whether to impeach Blagojevich.
Obama Appoints Bush Critic, Dean Of Harvard Law School To Justice Dept.
President-elect Barack Obama announced his choice for senior posts, including the number two spot, at the Justice Department on Monday. The appointments, according to pundits, signal a break from the Bush administration's anti-terror policies.
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Simon Cowell Helping Cheryl Cole Get A U.S. Visa
Simon Cowell has hired a team of top lawyers to help get Cheryl Cole a U.S. working visa.
Sir Elton John Reportedly Returning To His Soccer Club Following A Feud
Sit Elton John is reportedly returning to his beloved soccer club. The singer walked away from his role as honorary life president of Hertfordshire club Watford FC two months ago.
John Travolta May Be Questioned By Police Over The Death Of Son Jett
John Travolta may be quizzed by police over the death of his teenage son. John and his wife Kelly Preston are facing claims they withheld medication from 16-year-old Jett.
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Private Records Of 37.5 Million Americans Broken In 2008
Data breach incidents rose to 656 in 2008, up by almost 50 percent from 446 in 2007. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, the 656 breaches involved at least 35.7 million personal records of Americans.
Rush Continues For Converter Box Coupons As Feb. 17 U.S. Switch To Digital TV Broadcast Approaches
With the Feb. 17 date to convert to digital transmission of television broadcast fast approaching, more Americans joined the rush to secure the $40 coupon to purchase digital converter boxes.
China Issues Stern Warning Against Internet Pornography
China warned 19 Internet companies, including Google, that they must do more to limit access to online pornography, or risk being shut down.
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Roman Polanski's Lawyers Wants Sexual Misconduct Case Moved From L.A.
Fugitive filmmaker Roman Polanski's lawyers have asked that his sexual misconduct case be moved from a Los Angeles court.
Scarlett Johansson Shuts Down Unofficial Website Bearing Her Name
Scarlett Johansson has won a lawsuit against a website that uses her full name. ScarlettJohansson.com has been ordered to be shut down.
Actor Sam Shepard Arrested For Alleged DUI And Speeding
Playwright and actor Sam Shepard has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Illinois early Saturday.
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Refreshed, Recharged Federer Vows To Regain Top Form, Ranking
Former world no. 1 Roger Federer is banking on a return to the throne he sat on for several years, with new tactics and a fresh perspective amid the game's strengthening opposition in 2009.
Star Guard Dunleavy Nears Return From Injury For Pacers
Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy is expected to return to the team within a week, after being sidelined for the early part of the season due to a right knee injury.
Tyrese Rice Cooks Down Stretch; Eagles Stun Tar Heels
Tyrese Rice scored 25 points, including several clutch free-throws down the stretch, as Boston College opened up ACC play with an 85-78 stunner over UNC-Chapel Hill Sunday.
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Stop & Shop Offers Free Prescription For 36 Generic Antibiotics Until March 21
Massachusetts-based chain Stop & Shop launched on Friday a free prescription fill up program covering 36 generic antibiotics as part of its health and wellness initiative started in summer. The program, which runs until March 21, will fill in for free 36 generic antibiotics.
Researchers Warn About Dangers Of 'Third-Hand Smoke'
Researchers are now warning that dust left over from cigarette smoke can be harmful to children's health.
TSA Workers Develop Rashes With New Uniform
Transportation Security Administration employees are complaining of skin ailments due to the use of formaldehyde on their new blue uniforms.
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Sheikh Hasina Sworn In As Prime Minister Of Bangladesh
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath on Tuesday as Prime Minister along with 31 members of her council of ministers, completing the transition to democracy from the interim regime.
Hamas Members Head To Cairo To Discuss Possibility Of Truce Talks With Israel
Senior Hamas members are heading for Egypt on Tuesday in order to discuss possibilities of a truce with Israel. Hamas representatives are meeting with the head of Egypt's intelligence, 'Umar Suleiman, who will present an Egypt proposal for a cease-fire agreement that includes deploying monitors at the border.
Amnesty International To U.N. Security Council: Don't Fail Civilians Caught In Gaza Conflict
Amnesty International is urging the United Nations Security Council to take "firm and decisive action to address the increasingly grave situation in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel."
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