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Computerizing Health Records: Will It Really Cut Medical Costs?
If the cheerleaders — including the one in the Oval Office — are right, computerized medical records will save us all: save jobs, save money, reduce errors, and transform health care as we know it. In a January speech, President Obama evoked the promise of new technology: This will cut waste, eliminate red tape and reduce the need to repeat expensive medical tests,” he said, and he has proposed investing $50 billion over the next five years to help make it happen.
50 Cent seeks revenge in new video game
Most fans picturing rapper 50 Cent operating a joystick would probably envision the hip-hop star blasting away opponents in his latest video game release, "Blood on the Sand." Those same fans might be surprised to learn the hardcore rapper also has a soft spot for old-school throwbacks like “Tetris,” “Pac-Man” and the venerable “Super Mario Brothers.” 50 Cent plays “Super Mario Brothers” Really “Yeah,” said the rapper, as well known for surviving nine bullet wounds as he is for his platinum-selling albums.
Small plane crashes in Louisiana
A small plane crashed in the woods of southeastern Louisiana early Saturday, local ambulance officials said.
Man says bogus conviction leaves him without wife, job
Tim Masters squarely blames Fort Collins, Colorado, police and prosecutors for his inability to land gainful employment and for his not having a wife and kids at this stage in his life. In 1987, Masters became the prime suspect in the slaying of Peggy Hettrick, a 37-year-old found in a field near his house. Among the reasons police said they focused on Masters was that he failed to report the body after he found it and his childhood drawings and stories suggested he was fixated on death
Hole in the wall that inspired ‘Slumdog’
The book "Q & A" inspired the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" but what inspired Indian author Vikas Swarup to write the book?
Arrest soon in Chandra Levy murder case, mother says
Washington police told the mother of murder victim Chandra Levy that an arrest is imminent in the eight-year-old case, Susan Levy told CNN on Saturday. Police Chief Cathy Lanier of the Metropolitan Police Department did not reveal the suspect’s name, Levy said. Police did not provide details, and told reporters that no announcement is expected this weekend
Possible arrest ahead in Chandra Levy murder case
There is movement in the Chandra Levy murder investigation, one of Washington’s most infamous cold cases, two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the case told CNN Saturday. They did not provide details, and said no announcement is expected this weekend. “This case generated numerous bits of information, which we continue to follow up on,” Police Chief Cathy Lanier said in a written statement Saturday morning
Chandra Levy case may be solved
Police are close to making an arrest in the Chandra Levy murder case, one of Washington’s most infamous cold cases, CNN affiliate KGO-TV reported Saturday. Police have not confirmed the report. “The Metropolitan Police Department has no information available for release in this ongoing investigation.
Venus Williams: The winning shot
Venus Williams is most often seen wiping perspiration from her brow as she thunders around the court contesting championship tennis matches. These photos show the world number six in a more reflective mood, posing for a 16-page fashion spread in the Italian edition of Marie Claire. They were taken in Miami, Florida in December last year by her friend and photographer Koto Bolofo