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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Shots - Health News
SARS-Like Virus Spreads From One Person To Another
February 13, 2013 Until now, a new SARS-like virus showed little signs of being contagious. Only 10 cases have been reported, and all appeared to originate in the Middle East. Health officials now say a British resident likely caught the virus from a family member in the U.K., indicating that the virus can spread between people.
The Two-Way
Center for Public Integrity: EPA Unaware Of Industry Ties On Cancer Review Panel
February 13, 2013 Scientists who the agency deferred to when it delayed action related to the cancer risks of one chemical had previously worked on behalf of a company that used the chemical. But the EPA didn't know of the possible conflict of interest.
The Two-Way
Carnival Apologizes For Triumph Conditions, Cancels 14 Upcoming Cruises
February 13, 2013 With the Carnival cruise ship Triumph and its 3,143 passengers now being towed to Mobile, Ala., more reports are emerging from passengers on the ship that lost engine power early Sunday. They describe a tent city on the upper deck and continuing problems with the sewage system.
The Two-Way
From Desmond Tutu, A Scathing Rebuke Of U.S. Drone Program
February 13, 2013 Cape Town's archbishop emeritus compared the government's targeted killing program to apartheid, saying the program "threatens to undermine your moral standards and your humanity."
Monkey See
Rubio's Water Bottle And The Authenticity Craving
February 13, 2013 Sen. Marco Rubio had a tough moment Tuesday night when dry mouth intruded on his response to the State of the Union. But in all honesty, the unplanned nature of any little mistake has a certain appeal.
The Two-Way
Sen. Feinstein Says Intelligence Committee Reviews Drone Attacks
February 13, 2013 Dianne Feinstein said the reviews happen after the strikes take place. All those actions, however, take place in closed sessions, far away from the public.
The Salt
Marine Stewardship Council Responds To NPR Series On Sustainable Seafood
February 13, 2013 NPR "did not present a complete or balanced view" of its program, the MSC writes in a statement.
The Salt
Four Loko Cans Will Now Make Clear They're Loaded With Alcohol
February 13, 2013 New labels will define serving sizes clearly and state that each serving contains 0.6 ounces of alcohol. The changes come as part of a deal to settle the Federal Trade Commission's claim that Four Loko maker Phusion Projects engaged in deceptive advertising.
Shots - Health News
Born First And Headed For Health Trouble?
February 13, 2013 Firstborn children are more likely to have higher blood pressure and be more resistant to insulin, researchers in New Zealand say. But despite those worrisome signs, there's no hard evidence linking birth order to diabetes or heart disease risk in adulthood.
The Two-Way
The State Of The Union In 10 Headlines
February 13, 2013 What's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered. Headline writers have zeroed in on the president's talk about lifting the middle class, getting the economy moving and new gun laws.
The Two-Way
President Pledges Transparency On Drone Strikes
February 13, 2013 In the State of the Union, Obama defends the legality of drone strikes and promises more openness with Congress.
