Nissan announced today that the next generation Infiniti M-series sedan will be available in a hybrid variant, a first for the Japanese luxury brand. The rear-wheel-drive midsize sedan will use a system that combines a 3.5 liter V6 engine to an electric motor through a unique twin-clutch design. The electric …
Read More »U.S. Analyst Says North Korea's New West Coast Missile Base Is Ready
WASHINGTON – Fresh commercial satellite images show that North Korea’s sophisticated new missile base on its west coast — designed for multiple test flights in a short time — is ready for use, according to an independent U.S. analyst. Photographic images show the launch tower and what appears to be …
Read More »U.S. Health Workers Didn't Take Swine Flu Precautions
The first study of U.S. health care workers with swine flu found that many didn’t do enough to protect themselves against the virus. Researchers focused on 13 nurses and other health care workers who were likely infected at work in the early days of the U.S. outbreak. They found that …
Read More »Angelina vs. Megan: War Heats Up Between Hollywood's Hottest Ladies
There’s tension brewing between two of the world’s most stunning women. Angelina Jolie is said to be furious that “Transformers” starlet Megan Fox has been tipped to nab her leading role in the next “Tomb Raider” film. The prequel will focus on Lara Croft’s younger years — and Oscar-winner Angie …
Read More »Greece Rejects 3-Month Loan of Parthenon Marbles From U.K.
ATHENS, Greece – Greece has rejected an offer from the British Museum to return a section of the Parthenon Marbles on a three-month loan, the Greek culture minister said. Antonis Samaras said the deal would have meant renouncing any Greek claim to the 2,500-year-old sculptures, which have been in London …
Read More »19 Alleged Gang Members Indicted in Maryland for Racketeering
GREENBELT, Md. – Nineteen alleged gang members have been indicted in Maryland on federal racketeering conspiracy charges. U.S. Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein announced the indictment on Thursday. He says the indictment alleges the gang members were members of the Latin Kings, a violent street gang, who have operated in …
Read More »Autopsy Results Show North Dakota Softball Players Drowned
DICKINSON, North Dakota – Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show drowning as the cause of death for three North Dakota college softball players found dead inside a sport utility vehicle that sunk in a rural farm pond. Stark County Sheriff Clarence Tuhy said Friday that two of the women’s bodies …
Read More »Synchronize Your Diet and Cardio
To jump on the fat-loss bandwagon, you’ll probably start with a diet and throw in the cardio at full force to ramp up your progress. This technique is common among all those craving a lean physique because they want results now, which is understandable considering that most men will need …
Read More »Life After Baby: Some Fathers Suffer From Postpartum Depression
It’s a topic not usually discussed publicly, but doctors are saying the problem is more widespread than you would think: Fathers suffering from postpartum depression. It’s supposed to be a happy time for a new father – the birth of a child – but suddenly a screaming baby and sleepless …
Read More »Mothers Increasingly Looking to the Black Market for 'Donated' Breast Milk
Australian mothers desperate to feed their babies breast milk are advertising for donated human milk in an unofficial exchange that bypasses health authorities. The trend of buying “black market” breast milk is part of an international return to breast-feeding, according to advocates who say the “breast is best” message is …
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