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New Symbol For Healthful Eating: Hello Plate, Goodbye Pyramid

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:03:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ditching the complicated food pyramid symbol of healthy eating for a simpler, streamlined dinner plate. Nobody’s going to miss the pyramid, experts say. It was too confusing.

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Four Reported Dead After Mass. Tornadoes

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:13:00 +0000

Gov. Deval Patrick said two people died in Westfield, one in West Springfield, and one in Brimfield in the central part of the state. He had no details about those killed. The storms did extensive damage in Springfield, the state’s third largest city.

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Budget Crunch Hampers HIV Drugs Distribution

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +0000

It has been nearly thirty years since AIDS was first recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ever since, powerful drugs have extended the lives of millions of HIV/AIDS patients. Yet, the budget crunch in many states has led to record number of people being on waiting lists for HIV medication. Florida has more patients on the…

Detroit Looks To Charters To Remake Public Schools

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:06:00 +0000

The Detroit Public School system hopes to convert dozens of schools into charters in the next year or so in a last-ditch effort to cut costs and stop plummeting enrollment. The plan faces tremendous skepticism from a generation of parents and teachers frustrated from previous reform efforts.

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Obama To Tap Energy Executive For Commerce Post

Tue, 31 May 2011 21:35:00 +0000

John Bryson, 67, is a former chairman and CEO of Edison International, a California-based energy company, and has an extensive background in environmental issues. If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace outgoing Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.

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Joplin Victims Offered Existing Homes

Tue, 31 May 2011 02:17:00 +0000

Some of the people left homeless by the Joplin tornado could be placed in rental homes nearly an hour’s drive away, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday it will consider bringing in trailers.

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Memorial Day Comes As Troops Fight In Afghanistan

Mon, 30 May 2011 22:59:00 +0000

Americans from Washington to California were marking Memorial Day with parades, barbecues and somber moments of reflection in an annual holiday infused with fresh meaning by the approaching 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Former Texas Gov. Clements Dead At 94

Mon, 30 May 2011 04:57:00 +0000

In 1979, Bill Clements became the first Republican elected governor in Texas since Reconstruction. His belief that state government should operate like a big business helped change the face of Texas politics.

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Miles Of Flood Control, Without So Many Sandbags

Sun, 29 May 2011 22:36:00 +0000

Hesco is becoming a household name in flood-prone areas along the Mississippi River — and for good reason. So-called Hesco baskets are holding back the high water from hospitals, power substations and residential areas.

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Revved Up For The Indy 500 Every Year Since 1947

Sat, 28 May 2011 16:16:00 +0000

When the gentlemen (and women) start their engines for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, 82-year-old Robert Joss will be there, just as he has ever since Harry Truman was president.

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