FDA Approval Of New Merck Drug Opens Door To New Hep C Combo Therapies

FDA Approval Of New Merck Drug Opens Door To New Hep C Combo Therapies: "Merck just received approval this week for boceprevir (Victrelis) from the FDA, and it is expected that telaprevir from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, is next later this month. It is thought by the medical community that this new pair of treatments will set off a new generation of cocktail therapies for millions of patients threatened by hepatitis C."

Endeavour Soars on 2nd-to-Last Space Shuttle Trip - ABC News

Endeavour Soars on 2nd-to-Last Space Shuttle Trip - ABC News: "Endeavour blasted off on NASA's next-to-last shuttle flight, thundering through clouds into orbit Monday morning as the mission commander's wounded wife, Gabrielle Giffords, watched along with an exhilarated crowd estimated in the hundreds of thousands."

Floodgate Opening on Mississippi Pumps 10,000 Cubic Feet of Water Per Second | The Blaze

Floodgate Opening on Mississippi Pumps 10,000 Cubic Feet of Water Per Second | The Blaze: "In a historic action designed to minimize the risk of catastrophic flooding in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers has begun opening the Morganza Floodway to divert water from the rain-swollen Mississippi River into the Atchafalaya basin."

New London Graduation Requirement: Speak English | NBC Connecticut

New London Graduation Requirement: Speak English | NBC Connecticut: "Students in New London will not only have to pass English to graduate, but they will have to prove that they know the American English language and be able to demonstrate it as of 2015."

FT.com / Companies / Retail - McDonald’s to shake up food ordering system

FT.com / Companies / Retail - McDonald’s to shake up food ordering system: "McDonald’s is to change the way customers order its meals in Europe, partly replacing cashiers and the use of banknotes at its 7,000 fast-food restaurants in the region with touchscreen terminals and swipe cards."

Heaven is a 'fairy story', says Stephen Hawking

Heaven is a 'fairy story', says Stephen Hawking: "British scientist Stephen Hawking has branded heaven a 'fairy story' for people afraid of the dark, in his latest dismissal of the concepts underpinning the world's religions."

Donald Trump to announce if he's quitting 'Apprentice' to focus on White House run - NYPOST.com

Donald Trump to announce if he's quitting 'Apprentice' to focus on White House run - NYPOST.com: "The billionaire businessman, who has been mulling a run for the White House, has been trying to decide whether to trade his TV show for politics."

U.S. National Debt Clock : Real Time

U.S. National Debt Clock : Real Time

Treasury to tap pensions to help fund government - The Washington Post

Treasury to tap pensions to help fund government - The Washington Post: "The Obama administration will begin to tap federal retiree programs to help fund operations after the government loses its ability Monday to borrow more money from the public, adding urgency to efforts in Washington to fashion a compromise over the debt."

The £400 test that tells you how long you'll live - Science, News - The Independent

The £400 test that tells you how long you'll live - Science, News - The Independent: "A blood test that can show how fast someone is ageing – and offers the tantalising possibility of estimating how long they have left to live – is to go on sale to the general public in Britain later this year."

As Debt Limit Reached, Agreement Still Far Off - WSJ.com

As Debt Limit Reached, Agreement Still Far Off - WSJ.com: "The U.S. government is expected to hit the $14.294 trillion debt ceiling Monday, setting in motion an uncertain, 11-week political scramble to avoid a default."