Whole grains may help keep blood pressure in check
Amid the global economic crisis, China rises
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Four major quakes strike South Pacific - They were part of a series of 16 moderate-to-major quakes that rattled the region over the same period. The first three major quakes struck in a 70-minute ...
Some good data - http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/07/muslim.world.population/index.html
Brian Wilson to finish some George Gershwin songs
By Randy Lewis - Wilson plans to finish and record at least two songs on an album of Gershwin music that could be released next year.
How 'Paranormal Activity' drives abnormal interest
By John Horn - The $15,000 movie is following a marketing script similar to 'The Blair Witch Project.'
Obama seeks ways keep joblessness from sinking recovery
By Don Lee - The White House considers various ideas to spur job creation and looks at continuing elements of the stimulus package, including extending unemployment benefits.
Los Angeles boosts perks to filmmakers
By Richard Verrier - The City Council adopts some incentives and will consider others to try to stem an outflow of TV and film production work.
White wines to warm up your fall meals
By Patrick Comiskey - What better wine to go with a roast or gratin than a harvest wine with the taste of fall? Here are whites from Alsace and Oregon, Hungary's Tokaj, Campania and the U.S.