Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Birth Control Packs After Mixup

Some packets had wrong numbers of active and inactive tablets, which could increase risk of accidental pregnancies

2012-02-01

Tom Murphy AP Business Writer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Pfizer Inc. is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills due to a packaging error that could raise the risk of an accidental pregnancy by leaving women with an inadequate dose. Read the complete article

VIDEO: 'Soul Train' Host Don Cornelius Dead of Suicide

Suave emcee who ushered in new era of Black culture hailed as “American treasure”

2012-02-01

Jeff Wilson and Nekesa Mumbi Moody The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75. Read the complete article

Romney Says GOP Fight Strengthens Him for Fall

Candidate wins big in Florida after barrage of negative ads

2012-02-01

Kasie Hunt The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Barreling out of Florida with money and momentum on his side, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney said Wednesday that the bare-knuckled nomination fight thus far has toughened him up for contests to come. Chief rival Newt Gingrich is regrouping after a significant loss and faces serious disadvantages in the next states to vote. Read the complete article

Federal Budget Deficit Predicted to Drop—to $1.1 Trillion

If Bush-era tax cuts are extended, the nation’s debt won’t be substantially reduced any time soon

2012-02-01

Andrew Taylor The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new budget report released Tuesday predicts the government will run a $1.1 trillion deficit in the fiscal year that ends in September, a slight dip from last year but still very high by any measure. Read the complete article

Los Angeles Teacher Charged With Molesting 23 Kids

61-year-old who worked in primarily Latino district had been under investigation since disturbing photos surfaced

2012-01-31

Robert Jablon The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A Los Angeles elementary school teacher was charged with committing lewd acts against nearly two dozen students after a film processor gave authorities bondage-style photographs showing children in blindfolds with their mouths taped, and some with giant cockroaches on their faces, authorities said Tuesday. Read the complete article

Officials Investigating Illinois Reactor Shutdown

Feds say steam released during incident at Exelon Nuclear facility is not dangerous

2012-01-31

Tammy Webber The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- Officials on Tuesday were investigating what caused a power failure at a nuclear reactor in northern Illinois, but believe they may have traced the problem to a piece of equipment at a switchyard. Read the complete article

If Gingrich Loses in Florida, Can He Come Back Again?

February’s busy primary schedule favors Romney’s well-funded political machine

2012-01-31

Shannon McCaffrey The Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Can Newt Gingrich come back a third time? If he loses Tuesday in Florida's primary, Gingrich will spend the next month trying to prove the answer is yes. Read the complete article

Education: States Should Do More to Reach Students

Florida, 10 others that want to shed No Child Left Behind requirements are criticized for lack of academic standards

2012-01-31

By Christine Armario AP Education Writer

MIAMI (AP) -- In its initial review of No Child Left Behind waiver requests, the U.S. Education Department highlighted a similar weakness in nearly every application: States did not do enough to ensure schools would be held accountable for the performance of all students. Read the complete article

Senator's Stroke Shows They Can Hit the Young, Too

Ailment caused by lack of blood to brain becoming more common among people under age 65

2012-01-31

Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When a stroke hits at 52, like what happened to Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois, the reaction is an astonished, "But he's so young." Read the complete article

Government Settles With Debt Buyer Asset Acceptance

The FTC alleged that Asset tried to collect debt in some cases that wasn't even owed

2012-01-30

Jennifer C. Kerr The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of the nation's largest consumer debt buyers will pay a $2.5 million civil fine to settle deception allegations. Read the complete article