Health
U.S. group sues Coke over VitaminWater health claims
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. consumer group said on Thursday it filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola Co, accusing the company of making deceptive health claims about its Vitaminwater beverages. Full Article
Urgent action needed to cut maternal deaths: UNICEF
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A global effort to reduce deaths during pregnancy and childbirth is likely to fail unless action is taken to improve health care in the developing world, the United Nations Children's Fund said on Thursday. Full Article
House gives Obama jump-start on health reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to expand a children's health program and raise cigarette taxes to pay for it, giving President-elect Barack Obama a jump-start on a campaign promise to insure more Americans. Full Article
Plane crashes into NY's Hudson River
Jan. 15 - A U.S. Airways flight en route to Charlotte, North Carolina crashed into New York's Hudson River immediately after takeoff. Play Video
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Food Trends for 2009
From recalled tomatoes to calorie counts on menus, food and health was a big part of the news in 2008, and it looks to again have a high profile in 2009. Full Coverage
Crisis in Gaza
Israel continues its military offensive into the Gaza Strip as Hamas provides no respite to rockets fired into Israel's cities.
For jet-setters, a new way to get a restful night
ARLANDA, Sweden (Reuters Life!) - Many people hate the idea of having to sleep on a plane. But Swedish entrepreneur Oscar Dios thinks they can be persuaded otherwise and he has created a new kind of hostel to prove it. Full Article
