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Study links calcium pills to heart attacks

cbsnews.com — (CBS News) People taking calcium supplements may be increasing their chances of a heart attack, according to a new study. Researchers tracked nearly 24,000 adults in Europe across 11 years for the study published in Heart, a medical journal, and concluded that those who took calcium supplements had an 86 percent greater chance of having a heart attack.

Patrick Fitzgerald resigning U.S. attorney post

cbsnews.com — (CBS/AP) CHICAGO - Patrick Fitzgerald, the U.S. attorney in Chicago who rose to prominence conducting several high-profile prosecutions, is stepping down. In addition to overseeing thousands of criminal prosecutions, Fitzgerald was the architect of cases against two Illinois governors, former Vice President Dick Cheney's top aide I.
Good piece about Fitzgerald over on CBS http://t.co/Ko0sbuUL (no idea where he's heading either...the man's a tomb)

Hewlett-Packard's employment count over the years

cbsnews.com — Hewlett-Packard Co.'s payroll has grown over the past decade, partly because of its purchase of computer maker Compaq in 2002 and technology-services provider Electronic Data Systems in 2008. On Wednesday, HP said it will cut 27,000 workers, or about 8 percent, by October 2014.
RT @KNX1070: Hewlett-Packard's employment count over the years http://t.co/gIporVMC via @CBSNews

Xbox 360 should be banned in U.S., says judge

cbsnews.com — (Credit: Microsoft) (GameSpot) In an ongoing legal dispute between Motorola Mobility and Microsoft, the U.S. could see some versions of the Xbox 360 banned. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge David Shaw has recommended that the trade group ban the import of 4GB and 250GB Xbox 360 S consoles, reports Courthouse News.

HP laying off 27,000 workers in restructuring

cbsnews.com — (AP) SAN FRANCISCO - Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) plans to jettison 27,000 workers as the growing popularity of smartphones, the iPad and other mobile devices makes it tougher for the company to sell personal computers. The cuts announced Wednesday represent the HP's largest payroll purge in its 73-year history.

Obama to cadets: it's "a different world"

cbsnews.com — (Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (CBS News) COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - Combining a patriotic message with a re-election theme, President Obama told over a thousand graduating cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy that they are stepping "forward into a different world."
More on Pres Obama's commencement address - and his fundraising trip - in my webpiece, now posted at http://t.co/WmyygH22

Test drives: 2013 Dodge Dart and Ford Escape

cbsnews.com — (MoneyWatch) The weather was beautiful as I headed north from New York City and a chance to test drive two of the most interesting new models just going on sale: The 2013 Dodge Dart and Ford Escape. The winding mountain roads of Bear Mountain State Park are perfect for putting a car through its paces.

Indian state allows shooting tiger poachers on sight, offers money to informants

cbsnews.com — (AP) NEW DELHI - A state in western India has declared war on animal poaching by allowing forest guards to shoot hunters on sight in an effort to curb rampant attacks on tigers and other wildlife. The government in Maharashtra says injuring or killing suspected poachers will no longer be considered a crime.

Baby Antarctic penguin meets human for the first time

cbsnews.com — (CBS News) When one species meets another for the first time ever, there's bound to be a bit of curiosity and confusion. So watch what unfolds when a baby Antarctic penguin meets a human for the first time. Did I mention the baby penguin appears to be hungry?

"The Great Gatsby" trailer officially released

cbsnews.com — (CBS News) So far we had only been given stills from Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," but now the studio has released something bigger we can chew on - a trailer.
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