Top headlines: Mexico hot and bothered over jalapeo scare: Mexicans are jumping to the defense of the jalapeo pepper, maligned by U.S. health inspectors in a salmonella scare but loved by millions in its ancient home. ›17:08, 23.07 Conjoined barn swallows found in Arkansas: An apparent set of conjoined twin birds an incredibly rare find has been discovered in Arkansas, authorities said. ›16:42, 21.07 Terror Watch: Gonzales Lawyers Up: Still under investigation by Congress and Justice Department lawyers who once worked for him, the former attorney general has turned to a leading Washington attorney to help him beat the rap. ›18:12, 10.10 Report warns of Southern AIDS crisis: AIDS specialists are calling for a fundamental rethinking of AIDS policy after a new study showed HIV and AIDS rising dramatically in the South even as they drop everywhere else in the country. ›13:08 Neocons Converge Around Giuliani Campaign: ›21:52, 6.10 'Teen toddler': The struggle of living with a child who has ADHD ›15:13 The dreaded question: Did he smoke?: Losing my father to cancer is hard enough without having everyone ask, "Did he smoke?" ›02:16 Bill Gates Answers Your Questions: The Microsoft co-founder and leading philanthropist answers selected reader questions in this exclusive NEWSWEEK forum. ›22:02, 9.10 Ethnic Minorities Key to Burma's Future: As the vast majority of Burmese citizens clamor for change, ethnic minorities could be keys to the countrys future. How theyre planning ahead. ›20:30, 6.10 Obama visits Jerusalem's Western Wall: U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made an unscheduled pre-dawn visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall on Thursday, at the end of a trip aimed at showing his strong support for Israel. ›09:40 Show of solidarity: Bishops take to the streets to highlight poverty ›15:28 Serbia seeks key to Karadzics false identity: Radovan Karadzic was preparing his false identity during the autocratic rule of his mentor, an official said Thursday, promising to track down the people who helped the Bosnian Serb warlord stay on the run from genocide charges. ›14:33 Vanishing act: legitimately ›10:51 Clift: Why Is Howard Dean So Quiet?: Howard Dean has stayed oddly quiet lately while intraparty squabbling over the Democrats primary calendar escalates. What gives? ›22:25, 12.10 Man blows up apartment spraying for bugs: A New Jersey man trying to exterminate insects in his apartment blew it up instead, the New York Daily News reported on Monday. ›18:41, 21.07 Obama looks to Europe as partner: Barack Obama tells Berliners the US and Europe have drifted apart and it is time for them to come together again. ›17:50 Cameron backs Welsh badger cull: On a visit to the Royal Welsh Show, Conservative leader David Cameron gives his support to a badger cull in Wales. ›16:36 'Why am I gay?': John Barrowman on his quest to know more about himself ›13:06 Do Women Lead Differently Than Men?: Americans could elect our first female president in 2008. What the most powerful women of the past can teach us about how to rule in the future. ›21:39, 6.10 Suspension for 'suicide' case GP: A Glasgow GP is suspended for six months by the General Medical Council after prescribing sleeping tablets to a suicidal patient. ›15:12 117 cats found at Omaha home: Humane society workers have found 117 cats, a raccoon and a rabbit in a north Omaha house after police caught the homeowner allegedly stealing cat food. ›00:02 N.J. licenses to require organ donation decision: In five years, New Jersey residents seeking drivers licenses will have to decide whether they want to become organ donors under a new first-of-its kind law. ›15:31, 23.07 Cancer center director warns of cell phone risks: The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer. ›01:24 Boss of BP Russia venture leaves: BP says the chief executive of its Russian venture TNK-BP has temporarily left Russia because of "sustained harassment". ›16:59 |
