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Chrysler To Add Jobs, Save Michigan Factory
Friday, July 30, 2010Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit and spare it from a planned closure. The decision is a show of optimism that consumers will embrace the company's refurbished midsize sedans.
Your New Flu Vaccine Is On The Way, A Little Early
Friday, July 30, 2010Flu season is in full swing in the Southern Hemisphere, with H1N1 the predominant strain in Australia and New Zealand. No one's predicting what our season will look like just yet.
Summertime And Then Some In Deep South
Friday, July 30, 2010Heat advisories were posted from the Carolinas to the Great Plains as the South continued to roast Friday under temperatures and humidity that made beaches feel more like bakeries.
Looping Parents In On Armed Services Aptitude Test
Friday, July 30, 2010Maryland is now the first state to require parents' approval before a student can take the widely used test -- which the U.S. military developed to identify potential recruits. The state also bars high schools from automatically releasing students' test scores to recruiters.
Journalists On Trail Of Clinton Wedding Rumor
Friday, July 30, 2010Rhinebeck, N.Y., about 100 miles north of New York City, is preparing for the rumored wedding of Chelsea Clinton to her longtime boyfriend, Marc Mezvinsky, on Saturday. But nobody knows for sure if the event will actually take place there. Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been tight-lipped about their daughter's nuptials.
SEC Accuses Billionaire Brothers Of Fraud
Friday, July 30, 2010The SEC has sued two Texas billionaire brothers known for their support of conservatives, claiming they misled investors to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Obama Defends Bailout Of Auto Industry
Friday, July 30, 2010President Obama visits auto plants in Detroit to tout the contributions the industry bailout made to the economy's recovery.
Incoming BP Chief: Time To Scale Back Cleanup
Friday, July 30, 2010BP's incoming CEO, Bob Dudley, says it's time to scale back the oil spill cleanup in the Gulf. At a news conference today, he also announced that former Federal Emergency Management Agency chief James Lee Witt will help BP's work to restore Gulf communities in the wake of the spill. Jamie Tarabay
Atlanta Homeless Shelter Faces Eviction
Friday, July 30, 2010Atlanta's largest homeless shelter is going into foreclosure, which may force hundreds of homeless men back on to the streets. Some say the foreclosure is a conspiracy. Susanna Capelouto
Beyond Cuts: High-Tech 'Band-Aids' Call Doctors
Friday, July 30, 2010A new generation of wireless medical sensors mounted on an adhesive strip can call a doctor and transmit key data when they detect a problem. But federal regulators, who want to make sure the technology is safe, have yet to iron out regulations for these devices.
In Rare Summit, Arab Rivals Try To Ease Tension
Friday, July 30, 2010Saudi Arabia and Syria were bitterly divided in the aftermath of the 2005 murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. But the leaders of both countries visited Lebanon on Friday to try to ease tensions over reports Hezbollah will be implicated in the crime by an international tribunal.
Should Parents Have To Testify Against Kids In Court?
Friday, July 30, 2010Husbands and wives don't have to testify against each other in court, but for the most part, there is no such protection between parents and children. Some are trying to change that in Massachusetts. Opponents say the parent-child privilege can't come at the expense of justice for victims.
Once Again, Immigration Is A Hot Campaign Issue
Friday, July 30, 2010Republicans plan to use Democrats' opposition to Arizona's controversial law as a key talking point in this fall's campaigns.
Midwives Object To Analysis Of Risk To Babies Born At Home
Friday, July 30, 2010An editorial in a leading medical journal says while studies have shown it's safe for moms to give birth at home, it's not clear the same is true for babies. It advises women with high-risk pregnancies opt to deliver in a hospital.
House Panel Recommends Reprimand For Rangel
Friday, July 30, 2010A member of the panel handling Rep. Charlie Rangel's ethics case has recommended a reprimand by the full House. Rangel is facing 13 charges of wrongdoing, and the case now goes to another bipartisan panel of his peers