US swine flu deaths surpass 1,000
ATLANTA - More Americans have been vaccinated against seasonal flu this fall than ever before by this time of year, federal health officials said Friday.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AP)
2009-10-25
Pot advocates: Looser guidelines leave questions
SAN FRANCISCO - A new Obama administration policy loosening guidelines on federal prosecution of medical marijuana on Monday signaled to users that they had less to fear from federal agents but still left their suppliers to contend with a tangled mesh of state laws and regulations.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-10-19
Death toll in Samoas tsunami reaches 150
APIA, Samoa - Stunned Samoans combed through the sodden wreckage of their lives and told of the terror of being trapped underwater or flung inland by a tsunami that ravaged towns and killed at least 150 people in the South Pacific.
Nations:New Zealand Tonga U.S. Australia People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-10-01
Federal officials rush to help tsunami victims
APIA, Samoa - Federal disaster officials say "tens of thousands" of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific.
Nations:New Zealand Indonesia U.S. Tonga Australia Source:(AP)
2009-09-30
Space companies eye HI as potential new frontier
HONOLULU - Tourists coming to Hawaii for high-end getaways could someday be launched from the sand the stars, taking island-hopping to new heights.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-07-11
1 in 50 American children experiences homelessness
NEW YORK - One of every 50 American children experiences homelessness, according to a new report that says most states have inadequate plans to address the worsening and often-overlooked problem.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2009-03-09
State lawmakers bet gambling can help with budgets
ATLANTA - A tell-tale sign America's chips are down: States are increasingly turning to gambling to plug budget holes.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-01-25
`Dark Knight,' `Iron Man' battle for effects Oscar
LOS ANGELES - Superheroes Batman, Iron Man and Hellboy are mixing it up with Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and an ancient mummy for the visual-effects Academy Award.
Nations:U.S. Australia People:Brendan Fraser Nicole Kidman Brad Pitt Activities:2009 Oscar Awards Source:(AP)
2009-01-06
New laws in 5 states call for fire-safe cigarettes
FORT WORTH, Texas - Laws mandating stores only sell cigarettes that are slow-burning and fire-safe went into effect in five states on New Year's Day.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-01-02
Obama's Hawaii retreat loses power for 11 hours
HONOLULU - President-elect Barack Obama's Hawaiian vacation was darkened for 11 hours Friday night and early Saturday when a power outage enveloped the island of Oahu.
Nations:U.S. Israel Pakistan India People:Michelle Obama Barack Obama Condoleezza Rice Source:(AP)
2008-12-27
'Four Christmases' finds $31.7M in holiday cheer
LOS ANGELES - Thanksgiving weekend movie crowds gobbled up the Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn holiday comedy "Four Christmases," which debuted at No. 1 with $31.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Nations:Australia U.S. People:Baz Luhrmann John Leguizamo Hugh Jackman Sean Penn Nicole Kidman Vince Vaughn
2008-12-01
Kidman: 'Australia' film fulfilled childhood dream
SYDNEY, Australia - It was hot and dusty during filming in one of the world's most remote locations. But Nicole Kidman says the prospect of a smooch with Hugh Jackman eased the troubles of working on the Outback romance, "Australia."
Nations:Australia People:Nicole Kidman Baz Luhrmann Keith Urban Hugh Jackman Source:(AP)
2008-11-18
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