Thursday, 1 March 2012
Microsoft unveils Windows 8
Microsoft unveils Windows 8: Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 for public testing on Wednesday in the hope that it will help the brand win back some of the ground it has been losing to Apple and Google.
Judge tosses graphic tobacco warnings
Judge tosses graphic tobacco warnings: In a 19-page ruling, a federal judge has tossed a mandate requiring tobacco companies to place graphic images on their products warning of the dangers of smoking.
White House, GOP talk compromise
White House, GOP talk compromise: Republican leaders and the White House sent signals Wednesday of possible detente on jobs and energy legislation, but they offered few specifics and congressional Democrats questioned whether any progress would ensue.
Judge tosses graphic tobacco warnings
Judge tosses graphic tobacco warnings: In a 19-page ruling, a federal judge has tossed a mandate requiring tobacco companies to place graphic images on their products warning of the dangers of smoking.
Same-sex marriage to be law in MD
Same-sex marriage to be law in MD: Maryland will join six states and the District of Columbia on Thursday when its governor signs into law a bill legalizing same-sex marriage.
Opposition: 'No news from Baba Amr' after Syrian assault
Opposition: 'No news from Baba Amr' after Syrian assault: The fate of the center of resistance in the city of Homs is unclear after what the opposition called a full-scale assault by President al-Assad's forces.
Disabled cruise ship reaches Seychelles
Disabled cruise ship reaches Seychelles: A disabled Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, reached port in the Seychelles Thursday.
Disabled cruise ship reaches Seychelles
Disabled cruise ship reaches Seychelles: A disabled Italian cruise ship, the Costa Allegra, reached port in the Seychelles Thursday.
Obama honors Iraq war vets at WH
Obama honors Iraq war vets at WH: President Barack Obama hosted a dinner to salute soldiers recently back from Iraq -- marking his first major tribute to the veterans since officially withdrawing all troops from the nation.
