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Gallbladder procedure rarely deadly

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:24:29 EST

Rep. John Murtha, D-Pennsylvania, died from complications after his gallbladder surgery, but medical experts point out at least 500,000 such surgeries are done each year in the U.S. and deaths are rare.

California mudslide area expecting more rain

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:28:04 EST

More rain was expected Wednesday morning for parts of the Southern California foothills already dealing with recent mudslides.

Earthquake rattles northern Illinois

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:59:42 EST

An earthquake rattled northern Illinois early Wednesday, shaking an area about 50 miles west-northwest of Chicago, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Here we go again! New winter blast brings dismay, delight

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:03:50 EST

East Coasters are greeting the latest winter storm to roar from the nation's midsection Wednesday with dismay and delight.

Experts: Recalls may not solve problem

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:15:39 EST

In his hectic, noisy laboratory at the University of Maryland, Michael Pecht is wary when it comes to assessing whether Toyota's suggested repair of sticky gas pedals will have any real impact.

Report: Fewer unauthorized immigrants in U.S. in 2009

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:07:09 EST

The number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States decreased by 800,000 from 2008 to 2009, the Department of Homeland Security said in a report released Wednesday.

U.S. ready to offer Iran alternative to nuclear plan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:48:39 EST

In what appears to be an attempt to call Iran's bluff on its nuclear program, the United States is poised to offer Tehran a way to obtain medical isotopes that Iran says it desperately needs to treat cancer patients, according to the State Department.

Boy, 12, faces grown up murder charges

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:58:39 EST

On a chilly morning in February 2009, state police found 26-year-old Kenzie Houk in her bed with a bullet though her head. She was eight months pregnant.

Fact Check: The cost of obesity

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:24:36 EST

The White House on Tuesday unveiled its campaign to fight childhood obesity. First lady Michelle Obama is spearheading the effort.

Capt. Phil Harris of TV's 'Deadliest Catch' dies after stroke

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:02:45 EST

Capt. Phil Harris of the Discovery Channel show "The Deadliest Catch" died Tuesday of complications from a stroke suffered late last month. He was 53.