| Consumer groups push for label for modified salmon By MARY CLARE JALONICK 2010-09-21T21:20:39ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumer advocates, environmentalists and other opponents of genetically engineered salmon told the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday that it would be irresponsible not to label the fish in the grocery store if it is approved for human consumption.... hosted.ap.org |
Police targeting juvenile binge drinking Police say Rockhampton in central Queensland was chosen as one of two locations for a binge drinking pilot program because of its high rate of juvenile crime. abc.net.au |
UN report: 22 nations face protracted food crises By ALESSANDRA RIZZO 2010-10-06T13:24:58ZROME (AP) -- U.N. food agencies said Wednesday that 166 million people in 22 countries suffer chronic hunger or difficulty finding enough to eat as a result of what they called protracted food crises.... hosted.ap.org |
Association OKs new insurance rule recommendations By The Associated Press2010-10-21T16:44:14ZInsurance regulators tasked with shaping a key health reform provision will make their recommendations to the federal government and leave some agents nervous about future commissions.... hosted.ap.org |
Global Update: Sierra Leone: Outbreak of Mysterious Blisters Is Case Study in Spread of Panic An outbreak of mysterious blisters illustrates how panic can be stirred by a combination of overwrought journalism, listless government and traditional witchcraft. feeds.nytimes.com |