Urine Test Could Gauge Smokers’ Lung Cancer Risk

Someday, a simple urine test might spot smokers at highest risk for lung cancer, scientists report. The research is still in its preliminary stages, and it may be years before such a test becomes publicly... Read more

Mass. displays nation’s founding papers for public

When John Hancock sent copies of the Declaration of Independence to the colonial states, he told them the document would be of interest to future generations and should be kept in the state archives. Now,... Read more

EU opens probes into Star, oneworld alliances

The European Union opened antitrust investigations Monday into airlines that fly lucrative trans-Atlantic routes as part of the Star and oneworld airline alliances, saying it suspected their cooperation... Read more

Defiant Ferguson has no FA Cup regrets

Sir Alex Ferguson insisted here on Monday he had no regrets over the composition of Manchester United’s side for their FA Cup semi-final loss to Everton. The Toffees penalty shoot-out victory at... Read more

NBA Lakers cruise past Jazz, Nuggets pound Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers lived up to their status as the top Western Conference team as they cruised past Utah 113-100 in the first game of their National Basketball Association playoff series. Kobe Bryant... Read more

DioGuardi on being `Idol’ judge: It’s not easy

When Kara DioGuardi accepted her job as the fourth judge on “American Idol,” she did not immediately grasp the enormity of a full-time gig on the most-watched TV show in the nation. “I... Read more

Hindsight: `Housewives’ Edie Britt, 1 of a kind

The death of a regular character on a TV series, once nearly unimaginable, has come to be as routine as a commercial break. But it can still be tough to say goodbye, especially when it’s a colorful... Read more

Oracle to buy Sun Micro for $7.4 billion

Oracle Corp (ORCL.O) said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc (JAVA.O) for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion. The surprise announcement from the two... Read more

Fight over urinating dog got police to Pa. ambush

A 911 call that brought two police officers to a home where they were ambushed, and where a third was also later killed during a four-hour siege, was precipitated by a fight between the gunman and his... Read more

Galiardi, Budaj leads Avs past Canucks

T.J Galiardi scored twice, Peter Budaj made 20 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche snapped an eight-game losing streak with a surprising 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Milan Hejduk... Read more

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