Articles tagged with help
Fri, May 18, 2012
Wanted: A dog to marry Lucky and help others in need
By Sabrina Ford
NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a midtown Manhattan hotel, a very special bride-to-be named Lucky, decked out in a frilly pink dress ...
Thu, May 17, 2012
Trayvon evidence fails to answer who screamed for help
By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - An FBI expert found crucial evidence in the Trayvon Martin case was inconclusive, saying it was impossible to ...
Thu, May 17, 2012
Kochs help Republicans catch up on technology
By Peter Henderson
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In the 2008 presidential race, Barack Obama was famously effective in using new technologies to raise money, mobilize ...
Wed, May 16, 2012
U.S. to freeze assets to help Yemeni transition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered the freezing of U.S. assets of anyone the United States considers to be ...
Wed, May 16, 2012
With state weak, Libyans look to God for help
By Hadeel Al Shalchi
ZLITAN, Libya (Reuters) - Mohamed Salem believes it was divine intervention that saved the Muslim holy site where he works from ...
Wed, May 16, 2012
Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain
By Alan Baldwin
ATHENS (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame back to Britain on a golden plane on Friday after he ...
Tue, May 15, 2012
Acupuncture may help some people with COPD: study
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Three months of acupuncture improved breathing problems in people with chronic lung disease, in a new study ...
Fri, May 11, 2012
Trauma experts help question girls in murder, abduction case
By Emily Le Coz and Tim Ghianni
(Reuters) - Child trauma specialists are helping investigators interview two girls about being seized by a man who ...
Fri, May 11, 2012
Implants may help prevent repeat teen pregnancies
By David Douglas
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Up to half of teens and young women who give birth are pregnant again within a year ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Blood test may help identify kids' smoke exposure: study
(Reuters) - More than half of the children who took part in a study on exposure to cigarette smoke tested positive for such exposure, despite ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Suspect in Tennessee murder, kidnap may be getting help, officials say
By Emily Le Coz
TUPELO, Mississippi (Reuters) - Investigators involved in the manhunt for Adam Mayes, the fugitive charged with kidnapping two Tennessee girls after ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Detroit names CFO to help steer city's turnaround
DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Department of Education official Jack Martin will be Detroit's newly appointed chief financial officer, representing one of the first major ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
Anti-obesity program doesn't help teen girls: study
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An intensive obesity-prevention program for Australian girls didn't lead to any improvements in their diet, physical ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Empire State Building IPO change may help pay tax
By Ilaina Jonas
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The controller of the Empire State Building has offered investors the opportunity to sell some of their shares ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Probiotics may help prevent diarrhea: report
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking probiotics on top of a course of antibiotics may help ward off the diarrhea that often ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
FDA staff: Gilead's Truvada may help reduce HIV risk
By David Morgan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc's Truvada tablets appear safe and effective for reducing the risk of HIV infection, U.S ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Investment bank, cost cuts help HSBC top forecasts
By Steve Slater and Sarah White
LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC beat expectations with an underlying first-quarter profit of $6.8 billion as Europe's biggest ...
Mon, May 07, 2012
Analysis: Petro-dollar windfall could help China's rebalancing
By Nick Edwards
BEIJING (Reuters) - A $1 trillion oil-fired trade windfall couldn't be better timed to help Chinese companies climb the value chain ...
Mon, May 07, 2012
App designed to help parents find missing children
By Natasha Baker
TORONTO (Reuters) - It's a parent's worst nightmare. Their child doesn't come home one evening and is missing for ...
Mon, May 07, 2012
Analysis: Petro-dollar windfall could help China's rebalancing
By Nick Edwards
BEIJING (Reuters) - A $1 trillion oil-fired trade windfall couldn't be better timed to help Chinese companies climb the value chain ...
Thu, May 03, 2012
After IVF, some couples get pregnant without help
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite the label of being "infertile," some couples who have tried fertility treatments are later able to ...
Thu, May 03, 2012
Vitamins E, C no help against vision disorder
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking vitamins E and C may do nothing to protect aging eyes from macular degeneration -- the leading ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
Clinton urges China to help on Iran, North Korea
By Andrew Quinn and Ben Blanchard
BEIJING (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged China on Thursday to help defuse tension over Iran, North ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
Can an African "green revolution" help feed the world?
By Katy Migiro
SABA SABA, Kenya, May 2 (AlertNet) - Her bare feet coated with mud, Sabena Gitau trudged down the rain-sodden hillside to her ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
China's Chen appeals to U.S. congress, Clinton treads carefully
By Chris Buckley and Paul Eckert
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng made a dramatic plea for U.S. protection in a ...
Tue, May 01, 2012
'Avengers' at Tribeca: Do Blockbusters Help or Hinder Festivals?
By Matt Patches, Hollywood.com Staff
This morning, Disney and the Tribeca Film Festival announced that the superhero blockbuster The Avengers would close out ...
Tue, May 01, 2012
John Mayer's New, Sexy Long Hair: Will It Help Him Score?
By Kelly Schremph, Hollywood.com Staff
John Mayer is back, and in a good way. The singer-songwriter has a new do' that's sure ...
Mon, April 30, 2012
'Avengers' at Tribeca: Do Blockbusters Help or Hinder Festivals?
By Matt Patches, Hollywood.com Staff
This morning, Disney and the Tribeca Film Festival announced that the superhero blockbuster The Avengers would close out ...
Mon, April 30, 2012
John Mayer's New, Sexy Long Hair: Will It Help Him Score?
By Kelly Schremph, Hollywood.com Staff
John Mayer is back, and in a good way. The singer-songwriter has a new do' that's sure ...
Sun, April 29, 2012
Cameron denies "grand deal" to help Murdoch
By David Milliken
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron has denied favoring Rupert Murdoch's business interests in exchange for political support from ...
Fri, April 27, 2012
Does soy help cool hot flashes after all?
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite a good amount of evidence to the contrary, a new research review suggests that soy supplements ...
Wed, April 25, 2012
Indonesian film may help revive local martial art
By Lenita Sulthani
JAKARTA (Reuters) - An Indonesian martial arts film with fast fight sequences has smashed domestic box office records and become the first ...
Sun, April 22, 2012
ECB deaf to call for more action to help euro zone
By Mark Felsenthal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - European Central Bank officials showed no sign of bending to renewed international pressure to do more to boost the ...
Sun, April 22, 2012
Aldar says no financial help needed from Abu Dhabi
By Praveen Menon and Stanley Carvalho
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi's Aldar Properties
Fri, April 20, 2012
Fish oil supplements don't help MS patients: study
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people with multiple sclerosis take fish oil pills with the hope of keeping neurological symptoms from ...
Fri, April 20, 2012
Nestle sees tough 2012 after price hikes help sales
By Emma Thomasson
ZURICH (Reuters) - Nestle
Thu, April 19, 2012
Insight: U.S. barnyards help China super-size food production
By P.J. Huffstutter and Niu Shuping
ALBION, Indiana/BEIJING (Reuters) - Inside a dimly lit barn in northeast Indiana, where the air smells faintly ...
Thu, April 19, 2012
Dupont, Dow to help global automakers avoid output crunch
By Bernie Woodall
DETROIT (Reuters) - Dupont
Thu, April 19, 2012
Mongolia's "ninja" miners help sate China lust for gold
By David Stanway
BORNUUR, Mongolia (Reuters) - In a hot, concrete hut filled with acetylene fumes, an elderly Mongolian miner struggles to contain her excitement ...
Tue, April 17, 2012
Drops in iron ore output by majors help prop up price
By James Regan
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Global miners BHP Billiton
Tue, April 17, 2012
Interpreters in ER may help limit medical errors
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having professional translators in the emergency room for non-English-speaking patients might help limit potentially dangerous miscommunication, a ...
Mon, April 16, 2012
Bruno seeks help over fears of bipolar relapse
Britain's Sun on Sunday reports the legendary fighter's friends became concerned about his wellbeing and called in mental health experts.
A source ...
Mon, April 16, 2012
Telemonitoring may not help older patients
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older patients with heart, lung or kidney disease who were monitored with at-home electronic systems were just ...
Mon, April 16, 2012
Can an app help you craft the perfect dream?
By Natasha Baker
TORONTO (Reuters) - Whether it is a stroll on the beach, sitting in a tranquil garden or a trip in the space ...
Fri, April 13, 2012
Nicotine patch may help prevent smoking relapses
By Aparna Narayanan
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nicotine patches may help smokers recover from any initial setbacks in their attempt to kick the habit ...
Thu, April 12, 2012
Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg bring back Tupac at Coachella
By Piya Sinha-Roy
INDIO, CALIF (Reuters) - Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg resurrected late rapper Tupac Shakur as an onstage hologram singing hit songs and ...
Tue, April 10, 2012
Omega-3 pills may not help heart disease
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil supplements may not do much to ward off heart attacks and strokes in people who ...
Tue, April 10, 2012
Drugs help some women with incontinence
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some women with a leaky bladder can get better using approved medications, but a new research review ...
Mon, April 09, 2012
Why Katy Perry Turned Down a Role in 'The Help'
Katy Perry is no stranger to the silver screen, even though you've never seen her face. The pop singer, who made her movie ...
Mon, April 09, 2012
Market rally to help assets managers' 1st-quarter - analysts
(Reuters) - The recent rally in the equity market will likely benefit U.S. asset managers, with most expected to exhibit quarter-over-quarter growth, Barclays said ...
Sun, April 08, 2012
Somerhalder building animal sanctuary to help unruly kids
The Vampire Diaries star is a longtime campaigner for animal rights, and has been outspoken about topics such as Canada's controversial seal cull ...
Sun, April 08, 2012
Gingrich wants to help create conservative platform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican candidate Newt Gingrich conceded on Sunday that front-runner Mitt Romney is most likely to win their party's presidential nomination, but ...
Sat, April 07, 2012
Somerhalder building animal sanctuary to help unruly kids
The Vampire Diaries star is a longtime campaigner for animal rights, and has been outspoken about topics such as Canada's controversial seal cull ...
Fri, April 06, 2012
Somerhalder building animal sanctuary to help unruly kids
The Vampire Diaries star is a longtime campaigner for animal rights, and has been outspoken about topics such as Canada's controversial seal cull ...
Mon, April 02, 2012
Olympus may try to tough out scandal without help
By Yoko Kubota and Reiji Murai
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Olympus Corp may be able to recover from a huge accounting scandal without having ...
Fri, March 30, 2012
Soccer warm-up may help teen basketball players
By Lindsey Konkel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An injury-prevention program designed for soccer players might also help reduce injuries in basketball, a study of ...
Thu, March 29, 2012
Klein: 'I would have been dead if I didn't seek alcoholism help'
The 33-year-old movie star admits he likes to remind himself how close he came to death before two DUI arrests and a jail stint ...
Thu, March 29, 2012
'Avengers' at Tribeca: Do Blockbusters Help or Hinder Festivals?
This morning, Disney and the Tribeca Film Festival announced that the superhero blockbuster The Avengers would close out the 11th year of the New ...
Thu, March 29, 2012
Garth & Facinelli used therapist to help break split news to kids
The couple announced the end of its 11-year marriage earlier this month (Mar12) but actress Garth reveals the pair actually separated several weeks prior ...
Thu, March 29, 2012
Ibuprofen may help ward off altitude sickness
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that taking ibuprofen before a trip to the mountains may help some people ...
Thu, March 29, 2012
Analysis: U.S. Jobs Act could help the least flashy startups
By Sarah McBride
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Much of the talk around the Jobs Act has centered on the technology sector, but the biggest impact ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
'Avengers' at Tribeca: Do Blockbusters Help or Hinder Festivals?
This morning, Disney and the Tribeca Film Festival announced that the superhero blockbuster The Avengers would close out the 11th year of the New ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
Hospital pay incentives fail to help patients: study
By Lewis Krauskopf
(Reuters) - A program to pay hospitals bonuses for hitting key performance measures, or dock them if they miss, failed to improve ...
Mon, March 26, 2012
Urging freedoms for Cuba, pope honors patron saint
By Simon Gardner and Philip Pullella
SANTIAGO, Cuba (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Tuesday urged Cubans to "work for justice" during a ceremony to pay ...
Sun, March 25, 2012
Obama to China: Help rein in North Korea
By Alister Bull and Matt Spetalnick
SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama urged China on Sunday to use its influence to rein in ...
Fri, March 23, 2012
Palestinian PM says freed U.S. aid to help ease crisis
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said on Saturday the release of $88.6 million in development funds by U.S ...
Fri, March 23, 2012
Swapping protein for sugar may help blood pressure
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight adults who replaced some of the sugar in their diets with protein saw their high blood ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
McKellen and Fry help save Hobbit pub
Lawyers representing the Saul Zaentz Company - the American firm which owns the copyright to a number of J.R.R. Tolkien's works - ordered ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
Web-based program may help cancer fatigue
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cancer survivors who are still battling fatigue may find help from online counseling, a new clinical trial ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
FCC proposal could help Dish wireless plan
By Jasmin Melvin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Communications regulators proposed on Wednesday a path for making satellite airwaves available for mobile broadband use, a rulemaking that ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
Adrenaline shot may not always help heart patients: study
(Reuters) - People in cardiac arrest may do worse long-term if they're given a shot of adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, on the way ...
Tue, March 20, 2012
Adrenaline shot may not always help heart patients
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People in cardiac arrest may do worse long-term if they're given a shot of adrenaline on ...
Tue, March 20, 2012
Daughter of ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor seeks court help
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The estranged daughter of ailing screen legend Zsa Zsa Gabor is set to ask a Los Angeles court on Tuesday to ...
Mon, March 19, 2012
De Niro to help raise Obama funds at cocktail party
The Oscar winner will be joined by America's First Lady, Michelle Obama, at the $2,000 (£3,100)-a-head meet-and-greet to be held ...
Mon, March 19, 2012
Antioxidants may not help people with Alzheimer's
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Daily use of antioxidants including vitamin C and vitamin E didn't improve thinking and memory skills ...
Mon, March 19, 2012
100-year-old will help carry London flame
By Avril Ormsby
LONDON (Reuters) - A 100-year-old grandmother will be one of the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame through the streets of London when ...
Fri, March 16, 2012
Feature: New Daimler factory may help Hungary avoid recession
By Marton Dunai
KECSKEMET, Hungary (Reuters) - Real estate agent Laszlo Eckert was one of the first to profit from German luxury car maker Daimler ...
Thu, March 15, 2012
Geithner: Economy mending, oil prices a challenge
By Leah Schnurr
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is growing again but faces tough challenges that call for action to create jobs ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
Diamond Foods hires adviser to help fix finances
By Mihir Dalal
(Reuters) - Diamond Foods Inc
Sun, March 11, 2012
Behavioral therapy may help hot flashes:study
(Reuters) - A few sessions of behavioral therapy, even a "self-help" version, may help some women find relief from menopausal hot flashes, according to a ...
Sun, March 11, 2012
French aerospace firms want help on China: report
PARIS (Reuters) - European plane-maker Airbus
Sat, March 10, 2012
Brad Pitt stages ''mini-Grammys'' show to help New Orleans
By Kathy Finn
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Every time he crosses the Claiborne Avenue bridge heading east across the New Orleans Industrial Canal, actor Brad ...
Fri, March 09, 2012
Behavioral therapy may help ease hot flashes
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A few sessions of behavioral therapy -- even a self-help" version -- may help some women find relief from ...
Thu, March 08, 2012
Exercise may not help older people fall less: study
(Reuters) - Joining a regular exercise program may help older people move better, but it doesn't necessarily mean they are more steady on their ...
Thu, March 08, 2012
Katniss Gets Help From Lenny Kravitz in New 'Hunger Games' Clip
Yahoo! Movies today debuted a new clip from The Hunger Games in which Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen, looking clearly despondent, receives an offer ...
Wed, March 07, 2012
Katniss Gets Help From Lenny Kravitz in New 'Hunger Games' Clip
Yahoo! Movies today debuted a new clip from The Hunger Games in which Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen, looking clearly despondent, receives an offer ...
Tue, March 06, 2012
Radcliffe encourages OCD patients to seek help
The Harry Potter star developed OCD when he was just five years old, and sought out therapy when his anxiety became so bad that ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
Radcliffe encourages OCD patients to seek help
The Harry Potter star developed OCD when he was just five years old, and sought out therapy when his anxiety became so bad that ...
Sun, March 04, 2012
Greece may need more help: Austrian chancellor
FRANKFURT/VIENNA (Reuters) - Greece's second bailout may prove insufficient and a topping up of the euro zone's permanent bailout fund cannot be ...
Fri, March 02, 2012
UK scientists to help satellites dodge sun storms
By Ethan Bilby
LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists have developed a system to help protect navigation and communications satellites from potentially devastating solar storms, they ...
Thu, March 01, 2012
Mask may help curb drug-resistant tuberculosis
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having tuberculosis patients wear a surgical mask all day cuts the likelihood of them transmitting the infection ...
Thu, March 01, 2012
Air travel may help explain clots in marathoners
By Lindsey Konkel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Marathon runners who travel by air to the race may end up with higher blood levels of ...
Wed, February 29, 2012
Patch may not help pregnant women quit smoking
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nicotine patches don't help pregnant women quit smoking, suggests a new study from the UK -- in ...
Wed, February 29, 2012
Patch may not help pregnant women quit smoking
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nicotine patches don't help pregnant women quit smoking, suggests a new study from the UK -- in ...
Tue, February 28, 2012
Analysis: Yum eyes young India to help mirror China profits
By Lisa Baertlein and Nandita Bose
LOS ANGELES/MUMBAI (Reuters) - Rati Motwani of Mumbai treats her 7-year-old daughter to a fast-food fix almost every ...
Tue, February 28, 2012
James Bond and Batman help rescue London developers
By Tom Bill
LONDON (Reuters) - Hollywood is helping London developers weather the financial crisis by turning empty offices into film sets, providing cash and ...
Mon, February 27, 2012
Can't decide what to watch on TV? A new app may help
By Natasha Baker
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Channel surfers know that finding a great show to watch on television can be a daunting task, especially ...
Sun, February 26, 2012
Octavia Spencer wins supporting actress Oscar for "The Help"
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An emotional Octavia Spencer won her first Oscar on Sunday for her supporting actress role as a sassy ...
Wed, February 15, 2012
Romney would get help from rivals' wealthy donors
By Alina Selyukh
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If Mitt Romney wins the Republican presidential nomination, he will have the backing of several wealthy donors who together ...
Wed, February 15, 2012
Antibiotics no help against most sinus infections
By Frederik Joelving
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antibiotics don't help fight most sinus infections, although doctors routinely prescribe them for that purpose, researchers ...
Wed, February 15, 2012
Group mental activities help people with dementia, review shows
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A series of group activities designed to stimulate thought, conversation and memory appears to improve the mental ...
Tue, February 14, 2012
Antibiotics no help against most sinus infections: study
(Reuters) - Antibiotics don't help fight most sinus infections, although doctors routinely prescribe them for that purpose, according to a U.S. study.
Researchers ...
Tue, February 14, 2012
Antibiotics no help against most sinus infections
By Frederik Joelving
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antibiotics don't help fight most sinus infections, although doctors routinely prescribe them for that purpose, researchers ...
Mon, February 13, 2012
Pre-ski preparations help before hitting the slopes
By Dorene Internicola
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hitting the slopes can be daunting for an out-of-shape beginner and even for more experienced skiers, but fitness ...
Fri, February 10, 2012
'Hunger hormone' could help chemo patients: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A synthetic version of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin might help limit the loss of appetite that can come with cancer ...
Fri, February 10, 2012
Erectile drugs might help premature ejaculation
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most studies looking at whether erectile dysfunction drugs can help men overcome premature ejaculation problems agree that ...
Thu, February 09, 2012
IMF must help avoid Greek "explosion": Italy's Monti
By Tiziana Barghini
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Greece's debt crisis on Thursday dominated the first day of Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti's visit to ...
Wed, February 08, 2012
Tai chi may help balance in people with Parkinson's
By Gene Emery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The slow, controlled motions of tai chi can help the impaired balance of people with mild or ...
Mon, February 06, 2012
U.S. banks agree to $25 billion in homeowner help
By Aruna Viswanatha
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five big U.S. banks accused of abusive mortgage practices have agreed to a $25 billion government settlement that ...
Thu, February 02, 2012
Veterans help manufacturers plug skills gap
By Lucia Mutikani
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three years ago Gabe Collins was on the front line in Kandahar province, one of the most dangerous places ...
Tue, January 31, 2012
Netflix says Congress can help bring Facebook app to U.S.
By Jasmin Melvin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Netflix Inc on Tuesday urged a panel of senators to support legislation that it said would allow the company ...
Sun, January 29, 2012
"The Help" gets Oscar boost with big SAG wins
By Bob Tourtellotte
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Civil rights drama "The Help" got a leg up in the Oscar race on Sunday when the movie ...
Fri, January 27, 2012
Tax Preparation Help From Community Action Duluth
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Again this year, Community Action Duluth wil provide free tax preparation at sites in Lincoln Park, West Duluth and also downtown ...
Wed, January 25, 2012
Talking things through in your head may help autism
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Teaching children with autism to "talk things through" in their heads may help them solve tricky day-to-day tasks and ...
Wed, January 25, 2012
Controversial scan doesn't help smokers quit: study
By Frederik Joelving
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Checking for clogged arteries doesn't help inveterate smokers kick the habit if they are already in ...
Wed, January 25, 2012
Talking things through in your head may help autism
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Teaching children with autism to "talk things through" in their heads may help them solve tricky day-to-day tasks and ...
Tue, January 24, 2012
Demi Moore seeks help for exhaustion, health issues
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Demi Moore is seeking professional help to treat "exhaustion" and "overall health" issues, her spokeswoman said on Tuesday, following her ...
Tue, January 24, 2012
Bernanke has "finger on trigger" for new bond buys
By Ann Saphir and Jonathan Spicer
CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve has moved closer to embarking on a new round of its ...
Mon, January 23, 2012
Sharks hooked by Dubnyk's 44 saves
(Reuters) - Devan Dubnyk made 44 saves, capped by the game-ending stop, as the last-placed Edmonton Oilers produced an unlikely 2-1 upset of the San ...
Mon, January 23, 2012
Occupy movement gets help from its musical friends
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yoko Ono, Debbie Harry, Jackson Browne and Willie Nelson are among dozens of artists contributing to "Occupy This Album," to raise ...
Thu, January 19, 2012
"The Help" leads NAACP Image Award nominees
(Reuters) - The civil-rights era drama "The Help" led the nominees for the NAACP Image Awards on Thursday, with eight nods, including best movie and ...
Thu, January 19, 2012
Emerging markets boost beer sales for SABMiller
By David Jones
LONDON (Reuters) - Global brewer SABMiller
Fri, January 13, 2012
Hacker says to release full Norton Antivirus code on Tuesday
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A hacker who goes by the name of "Yama Tough" threatened Saturday to release next week the full source code for ...
Thu, January 12, 2012
"The Artist", "The Help" big Critics' Choice winners
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Silent film "The Artist" was the top winner at the Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday, boosting its profile ...
Thu, January 12, 2012
Silicon Valley calls the help desk on Volcker rule
By Dave Clarke
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - While Wall Street giants fight to get regulators to loosen the broad trading restrictions of the Volcker rule, a ...
Thu, January 12, 2012
New molecule could help cool planet
By Nina Chestney
LONDON (Reuters) - A new molecule has been detected in the earth's atmosphere which could help produce a cooling effect, scientists ...
Wed, January 11, 2012
Help smokers quit whether they ask or not: study
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors should automatically offer smokers help with quitting, without waiting for signs that they're ready to ...
Mon, January 09, 2012
Alaska town buried in snow gets help digging out
By Yereth Rosen
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - National Guardsman were helping residents of the Prince William Sound fishing town of Cordova dig out on Monday ...
Mon, January 09, 2012
Nestle to help pets and owners lose weight online
ZURICH (Reuters) - The world's biggest food group Nestle has launched an online program inviting pet owners to team up with their furry friends ...
Mon, January 09, 2012
Nestle to help pets and owners lose weight online
ZURICH (Reuters) - The world's biggest food group Nestle has launched an online program inviting pet owners to team up with their furry friends ...
Sat, January 07, 2012
Arabs may call on United Nations to help in Syria
By Yasmine Saleh and Tom Pfeiffer
CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab League foreign ministers meet Sunday to discuss whether to ask the United Nations to help ...
Fri, January 06, 2012
Fed officials signal more action may be needed
By Ann Saphir and Kim Palmer
VANCOUVER, Wash/WOOSTER, Ohio (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials on Tuesday signaled more help for the U.S. economy ...
Fri, January 06, 2012
Syrian forces kill 33 in attack on rebel town: residents
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian government forces have killed at least 33 people in a rebel town near the Lebanese border in the last few days ...
Thu, January 05, 2012
"Bridesmaids" in, "War Horse" out of writers awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Bridesmaids," "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "The Help" were among the film nominees chosen on Thursday for annual Writers ...
Thu, January 05, 2012
Two eagles help Aiken to fly high at Africa Open
By Jason Humphries
EAST LONDON, South Africa (Reuters) - Spanish Open champion Thomas Aiken took full advantage of benign conditions to snatch a one-stroke lead ...
Wed, January 04, 2012
New Pentagon strategy stresses Asia, cyber, drones
By David Alexander and Phil Stewart
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama unveiled a defense strategy on Thursday that would expand the U.S. military ...
Tue, January 03, 2012
Varlamov stands firm to help Avs overcome Kings
(Reuters) - Semyon Varlamov made 31 saves and defied the Los Angeles Kings in the shootout to provide the foundation for the surging Colorado Avalanche ...
Mon, January 02, 2012
Do twin embryos help each other survive in IVF?
By Frederik Joelving
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new controversial study suggests a stronger embryo may help a weaker one survive in twin pregnancies ...
Thu, December 29, 2011
U.S. Saudi fighter jet sale to help offset Iran
By Jim Wolf
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will sell $29.4 billion in fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a deal the White ...
Tue, December 27, 2011
Faint cry of help heard on 911 call in Texas Christmas massacre
By Marice Richter
GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - Moments before police found seven bullet-riddled bodies in a suburban Dallas apartment on Christmas Day, someone from inside ...
Sun, December 25, 2011
Japan urges China to help keep North Korea in check
By Kiyoshi Takenaka
BEIJING (Reuters) - Japan urged China on Monday to shoulder a big role in ensuring North Korea avoids volatility after the death ...
Wed, December 21, 2011
Early help may improve preemies' behavior later
(Reuters) - Giving parents of newborn premature babies some help in better understanding and interacting with their infants may make a difference in their children ...
Wed, December 21, 2011
Early help may improve preemies' behavior later
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving parents of newborn preemies some help right from the start may make a difference in their ...
Mon, December 19, 2011
DHEA hormone may help women through menopause: study
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - A hormone called DHEA and mostly secreted by the adrenal glands may be able to help women who are ...
Mon, December 19, 2011
Clinton says U.S. to help women broker peace
By Alister Bull
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes to prevent and defuse conflicts by getting more women seated at negotiating tables around the ...
Sun, December 18, 2011
China urges others to help keep North Korea stable
By Raju Gopalakrishnan
SEOUL (Reuters) - China, which may have received advanced notice of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, has moved swiftly ...
Fri, December 16, 2011
Fed has no plans to help Europe, Dudley says
By Pedro Nicolaci da Costa
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Europe's financial crisis poses a threat to U.S. banks and the economy but it is ...
Fri, December 16, 2011
Spain borrowing costs dive
By Paul Day
MADRID (Reuters) - Short-term financing costs for euro zone struggler Spain more than halved on Tuesday as banks lapped up debt at ...
Thu, December 15, 2011
Pelvic exercises help men with overactive bladders
By Kimberly Hayes Taylor
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows men with overactive bladder may benefit from pelvic floor exercises long known ...
Thu, December 15, 2011
Breathing exercises may help soothe heartburn
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with milder heartburn problems might find some relief from deep breathing exercises, a small clinical trial ...
Thu, December 15, 2011
Anti-suicide app aims to help U.S. soldiers
By Tim Ghianni
NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - U.S. soldiers facing emotional problems and contemplating suicide may soon be able to use a smart phone ...
Thu, December 15, 2011
Anti-suicide app aims to help soldiers
By Tim Ghianni
NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - U.S. soldiers facing emotional problems and contemplating suicide may soon be able to use a smart phone ...
Wed, December 14, 2011
Tenn. Guard anti-suicide app could help soldiers nationwide
By Tim Ghianni
NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - The Tennessee National Guard has launched a pilot program that will allow potentially suicidal troops to use a ...
Wed, December 14, 2011
Brain stimulation may help some stroke patients
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treating stroke patients who have lost control and awareness of one side of their body with magnetic ...
Wed, December 14, 2011
"The Help" tops list of SAG film nominees
By Bob Tourtellotte
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The actors of civil rights drama "The Help" topped Screen Actors Guild Award nominations on Wednesday with four ...
Mon, December 12, 2011
Fed stimulus pledge buoys stocks, Greece talks eyed
By Richard Hubbard
LONDON (Reuters) - The euro held firm against the dollar, while European shares and gold moved higher on Thursday, after the U ...
Sat, December 10, 2011
Ohio Democrats hope 2012 ballot measure will help Obama
By Kim Palmer
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - A referendum issue which Ohio Democrats hope could help President Barack Obama's chances of winning the battleground state ...
Sat, December 10, 2011
China says already part of effort to help Europe
VIENNA (Reuters) - China will remain part of international efforts to help Europe through its crisis, vice foreign minister Fu Ying said on Saturday, dismissing ...
Thu, December 08, 2011
Duluth Police Looking For Help In Identifying This Man
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male in the attached photo. He is a ...
Wed, December 07, 2011
A Minute With: Octavia Spencer on "The Help" to her career
By Zorianna Kit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Octavia Spencer seemingly came out of nowhere to steal this summer's sleeper hit, "The Help," about ...
Tue, December 06, 2011
Brodeur bounces to help Devils beat the Maple Leafs
By Steve Keating
TORONTO (Reuters) - After one of the shortest outings of his career, netminder Martin Brodeur had to put in a little overtime ...
Mon, December 05, 2011
Can yoga and meditation help bring peace to Afghans?
By Daniel Magnowski
KABUL (Reuters) - As the Afghan government's Western backers pour in cash, and tens of thousands of foreign soldiers patrol the ...
Sun, December 04, 2011
Insight: Bare-bones bikes help Harley slay Geezer Glide image
By John D. Stoll, Kyle Peterson and Nick Zieminski
(Reuters) - For Harley-Davidson, Michael Adams is a godsend.
When the 22-year-old college senior showed up ...
Sun, December 04, 2011
United States ready to help Greece: Biden
By Alister Bull and Ingrid Melander
ATHENS (Reuters) - The United States will support Greece during these difficult times, Vice President Joe Biden said during ...
Sat, December 03, 2011
Qatar World Cup organizers help Somalia famine victims
DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's 2022 World Cup organizing committee has donated $400,000 to famine victims in Somalia from the match proceeds collected at ...
Fri, December 02, 2011
Insight: Did Conficker help sabotage Iran's nuke program?
By Jim Finkle
(Reuters) - A cyber warfare expert claims he has linked the Stuxnet computer virus that attacked Iran's nuclear program in 2010 ...
Thu, December 01, 2011
As recession took hold, families sought cash help
By Lisa Lambert
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of families collecting cash welfare benefits rose during the longest and deepest economic downturn in the United ...
Thu, December 01, 2011
Cranberry juice may help ward off kids' UTIs
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After getting a urinary tract infection, kids in Finland had fewer recurring infections over the next year ...
Thu, December 01, 2011
Republican payroll tax cut plan fails in Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday blocked a Republican plan to extend the payroll tax cut for workers for one year.
By a vote ...
Thu, December 01, 2011
FDA sets path for key new diabetes device
By Julie Steenhuysen
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued new guidelines to medical device makers developing a potentially revolutionary device ...
Wed, November 30, 2011
More fruits and veggies don't help lung disease
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding extra daily servings of fruits and vegetables didn't improve lung function or other markers of ...
Mon, November 28, 2011
Italy, Spain haven't asked IMF for help: Lagarde
By Caroline Stauffer and Teresa Cespedes
LIMA (Reuters) - Italy and Spain have not asked to be rescued by the International Monetary Fund, the head ...
Sun, November 27, 2011
MOF's Nakao: Japan prepared to help Europe if needed
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan wants Europe to make efforts to stabilize markets unsettled by the continued euro zone debt crisis and Tokyo is prepared to ...
Sun, November 27, 2011
Small companies get help after Black Friday hangover
By Mihir Dalal
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tired of suffocating crowds and seemingly never-ending lines? On Saturday, retailers want you to think small.
American Express ...
Sat, November 26, 2011
Small firms get help after Black Friday hangover
By Mihir Dalal
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tired of suffocating crowds and seemingly never-ending lines? On Saturday, retailers want you to think small.
American Express ...
Fri, November 25, 2011
Buying clothes online? New technology may help
By Natasha Baker
TORONTO (Reuters) - Asaf Moses is in the midst of displaying a new way to measure body dimensions.
A virtual instructor prompts ...
Fri, November 25, 2011
Dow and S&P 500 post best week since Christmas
By Caroline Valetkevitch
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks posted their best week since Christmas, even with a mixed finish on Friday after strong earnings from ...
Wed, November 23, 2011
Bond market hammers Italy, Spain ponders outside help
By Barry Moody and Elisabeth O'Leary
ROME/MADRID (Reuters) - Italy's borrowing costs soared to their highest levels since Rome joined the euro ...
Wed, November 23, 2011
Rats help Colombia sniff out deadly landmines
By Julia Symmes Cobb
BOGOTA (Reuters) - In a laboratory on the grounds of a police-guarded complex, 11 white-furred rats wait their turn to impress ...
Mon, November 21, 2011
Help Wanted USA: Hiring hotspots emerge, but mobility an issue
By Jilian Mincer
NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's not like the people in Fort Wayne, Indiana aren't sympathetic with America's unemployed. It ...
Fri, November 18, 2011
Late Tebow touchdown lifts Broncos over Jets
(Reuters) - Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow bulldozed his way into the end zone for a last-minute touchdown to give Denver a 17-13 win over ...
Thu, November 17, 2011
Higher food prices help Ahold top Q3 forecasts
By Mark Potter
LONDON (Reuters) - Dutch grocer Ahold
Wed, November 16, 2011
Finnish iPad app aims to help guitarist wannabes keep at it
(Reuters) - Finnish startup Ovelin is launching a game in the United States and Britain that is designed to help people stick with their music ...
Fri, November 11, 2011
Bill Clinton Discusses His Ideas to Help the Economy: Late Last Night
Last night, Former President Bill Clinton made an appearance on The Daily Show to discuss the state of the economy as illustrated in his ...
Thu, November 10, 2011
Bill Clinton Discusses His Ideas to Help the Economy: Late Last Night
Last night, Former President Bill Clinton made an appearance on The Daily Show to discuss the state of the economy as illustrated in his ...
Mon, November 07, 2011
Melissa McCarthy to Write and Star in 'The Help' Director's 'Tammy'
After Bridesmaids, Melissa McCarthy's notoriety in the film world exploded. Since the hit comedy film, the actress has hosted Saturday Night Live and ...
Mon, November 07, 2011
Fox and Barker help launch animal cruelty bill in Washington
The pair met with government officials at Capitol Hill to discuss the implementation of the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
The proposed legislation would ...
Sun, November 06, 2011
Melissa McCarthy to Write and Star in 'The Help' Director's 'Tammy'
After Bridesmaids, Melissa McCarthy's notoriety in the film world exploded. Since the hit comedy film, the actress has hosted Saturday Night Live and ...
Sun, November 06, 2011
Fox and Barker help launch animal cruelty bill in Washington
The pair met with government officials at Capitol Hill to discuss the implementation of the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
The proposed legislation would ...
Sat, November 05, 2011
Melissa McCarthy to Write and Star in 'The Help' Director's 'Tammy'
After Bridesmaids, Melissa McCarthy's notoriety in the film world exploded. Since the hit comedy film, the actress has hosted Saturday Night Live and ...
Sat, November 05, 2011
Fox and Barker help launch animal cruelty bill in Washington
The pair met with government officials at Capitol Hill to discuss the implementation of the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
The proposed legislation would ...
Fri, November 04, 2011
Fox and Barker help launch animal cruelty bill in Washington
The pair met with government officials at Capitol Hill to discuss the implementation of the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act.
The proposed legislation would ...
Fri, November 04, 2011
Pempengco appeals for help to catch father's killer
The Glee star cancelled her work commitments to fly home to the Philippines after her estranged dad Ricky was hacked to death by a ...
Thu, November 03, 2011
Pempengco appeals for help to catch father's killer
The Glee star cancelled her work commitments to fly home to the Philippines after her estranged dad Ricky was hacked to death by a ...
Thu, October 27, 2011
Small Businesses Get Online Help From Google
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Small business operators in the Duluth area can get free help in expanding their presence on the web at seminars on ...
Thu, October 13, 2011
Do hospitals do enough to help smokers quit?
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly every smoker hospitalized in the United States is given advice or counseling on how to quit ...
Wed, October 12, 2011
Help sought identifying serial killer Gacy's victims
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Authorities appealed to the public on Wednesday for DNA samples from anyone who believes a relative might have been murdered by serial ...
Sat, October 08, 2011
Bill Clinton offer to help Irish investment drive
By Padraic Halpin
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton Saturday told Ireland's Prime Minister and the cream of the country's diaspora that ...
Thu, October 06, 2011
Early breast cancer screening may help some: study
By Linda Thrasybule
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Starting breast cancer screening as early as age 25 may help women who carry a genetic mutation ...
Wed, October 05, 2011
ECB gears up crisis measures, tussles over rates
By Paul Carrel
BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Central Bank reinstated some of its most potent crisis-fighting tools on Thursday in response to intensifying euro ...
Wed, October 05, 2011
Early breast cancer screening may help some: study
By Linda Thrasybule
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Starting breast cancer screening as early as age 25 may help women who carry a genetic mutation ...
Wed, October 05, 2011
Help Clean Out Storm Drains
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The city of Duluth is asking residents and businesses to keep storm drains and catch basins in their area clear of ...
Tue, October 04, 2011
Brain memory finding may help schizophrenia research
By Simon Roach
LONDON (Reuters) - A variation in a part of the brain may explain why some people have a better memory of reality ...
Tue, October 04, 2011
U.S. "close to faltering," Fed ready to act: Bernanke
By Pedro da Costa and Mark Felsenthal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is prepared to take further steps to help an economy that is ...
Mon, October 03, 2011
Apple rejects Samsung offer to end tablet row in Australia
By Narayanan Somasundaram and Amy Pyett
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Apple Inc rejected an offer from Samsung Electronics Co to settle their tablet computer dispute in ...
Mon, October 03, 2011
Jackson begged for help sleeping, doctor told police
By Alex Dobuzinskis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's doctor told police he left the "Thriller" singer for about two minutes after giving him ...
Sat, October 01, 2011
Japan eyes private firms help on cyber attacks: report
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan plans to work more closely with private companies by sharing information on cyber attacks after defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was ...
Thu, September 29, 2011
Fellow officers help policeman make bail in murder case
By Dan Whitcomb
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California policeman accused of murdering a schizophrenic homeless man during a July altercation was freed from jail ...
Wed, September 28, 2011
Obama urges students to keep learning to help U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged students on Wednesday to pursue learning after high school to brighten the United States' future and restore its ...
Tue, September 27, 2011
G20 ministers promise to help jobs, social justice
By Vicky Buffery
PARIS (Reuters) - Labor ministers from the Group of 20 rich and developing nations vowed on Tuesday to make job creation a ...
Mon, September 26, 2011
Donald, Westwood just need Lady Luck's help -
By Tony Jimenez
LONDON (Reuters) - Luke Donald and Lee Westwood have reached the summit of the world rankings without landing a major but former ...
Mon, September 26, 2011
Robbed of phone, Tennessee woman summons help on Facebook
NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Some people have complained about changes in Facebook, but not Rolanda Hill, who used the social media site to seek help ...
Mon, September 26, 2011
Libya's NTC says Lockerbie case closed
LONDON (Reuters) - The investigation into the 1988 bombing of a U.S.-bound airliner over Lockerbie in Scotland is closed and Tripoli will not ...
Sun, September 25, 2011
Creepy-crawlies may help heal diabetes wounds
(Reuters) - To jump-start the healing of difficult diabetic wounds, researchers have a suggestion: let maggots do the work.
To allow such wounds to heal ...
Sun, September 25, 2011
Analysis: Banks prepare for Greek default, want EU help
By Philipp Halstrick and Stella Dawson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bankers are bracing for a Greek default, and their best hope is that Europe can erect ...
Sun, September 25, 2011
Novartis drug may help older breast cancer patients
By Kate Kelland
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Novartis's bone drug Zometa extended survival in older breast cancer patients but failed to improve disease-free survival among ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
Creepy-crawlies may help heal diabetes wounds
By Fran Lowry
(Reuters Health) - Researchers from Hawaii have a suggestion for how to jump-start the healing of difficult diabetic wounds: let maggots do ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
"Telemonitoring" may not help with severe asthma
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A device that allows doctors to remotely monitor children with poorly controlled asthma may not help reduce ...
Thu, September 22, 2011
BRICS say ready to help IMF fight global crisis
By Walter Brandimarte
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Major emerging nations on Thursday said they are considering providing money to the International Monetary Fund or other global ...
Wed, September 21, 2011
Obama says American jobs can help the world
By Michelle Nichols
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sought support for his job creation plan at a philanthropic summit on Wednesday ...
Tue, September 20, 2011
Encouraging exercise may help teens quit smoking
(Reuters) - Encouraging teenage smokers not only to quit, but to get physically active, may boost their odds of truly managing to kick the habit ...
Tue, September 20, 2011
Encouraging exercise may help teens quit smoking
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Encouraging teenage smokers not only to quit, but to get physically active, may boost their odds of ...
Mon, September 19, 2011
Exclusive: Brazil seeks to help Europe via IMF
By Brian Winter
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil will propose that it and other large emerging market countries make billions of dollars in new funds ...
Fri, September 16, 2011
Gervais and Springsteen help military families in need
The funnyman and Born to Run hitmaker Springsteen will take part in the Stand Up for Heroes event at the Beacon Theatre on 9 ...
Thu, September 15, 2011
U.S. men in Iran to be freed soon with Talabani help: envoy
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Two U.S. citizens convicted of spying in Iran will be freed soon after Iraqi President Jalal Talabani negotiated their release with ...
Thu, September 15, 2011
U.S. men to be freed soon with Talabani help: Iraqi envoy
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Two U.S. citizens convicted of spying in Iran will be freed soon after Iraqi President Jalal Talabani negotiated their release with ...
Wed, September 14, 2011
Senate hopeful Warren vows to help middle class
By Ros Krasny
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren took the message that made her unpopular with Wall Street to Massachusetts voters on ...
Wed, September 14, 2011
Longer supply may help women stick with the Pill
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who get several months' worth of birth control pills at once are more likely to stick ...
Tue, September 13, 2011
Counseling may not help pregnant smokers kick habit
By Linda Thrasybule
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Counseling alone does not seem to help pregnant women quit smoking, according to a review of previous ...
Tue, September 13, 2011
Senate hopeful Warren vows to help middle class
By Ros Krasny
FRAMINGHAM, Ma. (Reuters) - Consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren took the message that made her unpopular with Wall Street to Massachusetts voters on ...
Tue, September 13, 2011
Job gains ease recession fears but still weak
By Lucia Mutikani
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Employers hired more workers than expected in September and job gains for the prior two months were revised higher ...
Mon, September 12, 2011
Miller on a mission to help East Africa
The Alfie star, who is a global ambassador for the organisation, recently visited the Dolo Ado camps in Ethiopia and learned all about nutrition ...
Sun, September 11, 2011
Parental counseling may help kids' sleep
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Screening children for sleeping problems and discussing sleep strategies with parents could help youngsters settle into school with better nighttime routines ...
Sun, September 11, 2011
UBS boss says some banks may need state help: report
ZURICH (Reuters) - Some banks may have to get help from the state as plunging share prices could make it difficult to raise capital, UBS ...
Sun, September 11, 2011
Miller on a mission to help East Africa
The Alfie star, who is a global ambassador for the organisation, recently visited the Dolo Ado camps in Ethiopia and learned all about nutrition ...
Sat, September 10, 2011
Fresh crews, light winds help fight Texas wildfires
By Jim Forsyth
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - More than a thousand firefighters, aided by lighter winds, on Saturday began to beat back raging wildfires that ...
Sat, September 10, 2011
Fresh crews, light winds help fight Texas wildfires
By Jim Forsyth
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - More than a thousand firefighters, aided by lighter winds, on Saturday began to beat back raging wildfires that ...
Sat, September 10, 2011
Miller on a mission to help East Africa
The Alfie star, who is a global ambassador for the organisation, recently visited the Dolo Ado camps in Ethiopia and learned all about nutrition ...
Fri, September 09, 2011
Financial incentives for doctors don't always help
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Health systems haven't figured out how best to structure financial incentives to encourage primary care doctors ...
Fri, September 09, 2011
Cubans rebuff latest bid to help jailed American
By Jeff Franks
HAVANA (Reuters) - A U.S. diplomatic trouble-shooter in Cuba on a "private" visit to seek the release of jailed American aid ...
Thu, September 08, 2011
Amazon sales tax deal in California may help rivals
By Alistair Barr
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc's agreement to start collecting sales tax in California next year may help brick and ...
Thu, September 08, 2011
Amazon sales tax deal in California may help rivals
By Alistair Barr
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc's agreement to start collecting sales tax in California next year may help brick and ...
Wed, September 07, 2011
Bernanke: Keen on strong growth, mum on measures
By David Bailey
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday said the U.S. central bank would spare no effort to boost ...
Wed, September 07, 2011
Can carbon dioxide help with nasal allergies?
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A shot of carbon dioxide to the nose may bring some quick, though short-lived, relief to people ...
Wed, September 07, 2011
The Help is still top choice over Labor Day weekend
The movie adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's bestselling book of the same name made an extra $14.2 million (£8.88 million) during America ...
Tue, September 06, 2011
Jackman urges fans to help Africa famine relief
The X-Men star and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have been left horrified by news of the humanitarian crisis hitting countries including Kenya and Ethiopia ...
Mon, September 05, 2011
Jackman urges fans to help Africa famine relief
The X-Men star and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have been left horrified by news of the humanitarian crisis hitting countries including Kenya and Ethiopia ...
Sun, September 04, 2011
"The Help" wins box office, summer hits record
By Lisa Richwine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The maids of "The Help" didn't take the Labor Day weekend off. The surprise summer hit held ...
Sun, September 04, 2011
Obama vows federal help for Irene victims
By Matt Spetalnick
PATERSON, New Jersey (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Republicans not to play politics with federal disaster aid as he ...
Sun, September 04, 2011
Jackman urges fans to help Africa famine relief
The X-Men star and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have been left horrified by news of the humanitarian crisis hitting countries including Kenya and Ethiopia ...
Sat, September 03, 2011
Jackman urges fans to help Africa famine relief
The X-Men star and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have been left horrified by news of the humanitarian crisis hitting countries including Kenya and Ethiopia ...
Fri, September 02, 2011
EU lifts Libya sanctions, discusses future help
By David Brunnstrom and Gabriela Baczynska
SOPOT, Poland (Reuters) - The European Union lifted sanctions on Libyan ports, oil firms and banks on Friday as ...
Fri, September 02, 2011
Libya's NTC thinks Gaddafi hiding near Algeria
By Joseph Logan and Sherine El Madany
SIRTE (Reuters) - Libya's new rulers have said they believe fugitive former leader Muammar Gaddafi is being ...
Thu, September 01, 2011
Jolie turns to dad Voight for babysitting help
The Tomb Raider actress cut Voight out of her life in 2001 after he voiced concerns for her mental health shortly before she adopted ...
Tue, August 30, 2011
Valerian may help menopausal sleep problems: study
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The popular herbal sleep aid valerian, which has been used since ancient Greek and Roman times for various health problems, may ...
Tue, August 30, 2011
Jobs data will help traders guess Fed move
By Emily Flitter
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starting Wednesday, three data points coming out this week on jobs in August will help Treasury traders predict ...
Mon, August 29, 2011
New breast cancer gene may help predict risk: study
(Reuters) - Screening for mutations in a gene known as CHEK2 may help determine a woman's odds of breast cancer if the disease runs ...
Mon, August 29, 2011
New breast cancer gene may help predict risk
By Frederik Joelving
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Screening for mutations in a gene known as CHEK2 may help determine a woman's odds of ...
Sun, August 28, 2011
"The Help" holds on at top of storm-hit box office
By Lisa Richwine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The hard-working maids of "The Help" hung on to the top of a storm-battered box office over the ...
Sun, August 28, 2011
Federal government to help reimburse states for Irene damage
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hurricane Irene could cost U.S. state and local governments billions of dollars in damages, but funds from the federal government ...
Fri, August 26, 2011
Military ready to help in hurricane response
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday the military stood ready to aid the U.S. response to Hurricane Irene, with some 101 ...
Fri, August 26, 2011
U.S. military ready to help in hurricane response
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Friday the military stood ready to aid the U.S. response to Hurricane Irene, with some ...
Thu, August 25, 2011
Rebel leader warns of destabilization without help
By Silvia Aloisi
MILAN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The head of Libya's rebel government warned on Thursday of dangerous destabilization in the country without ...
Wed, August 24, 2011
Felix to get Brisco help for double bid
By Gene Cherry
DAEGU, South Korea (Reuters) - U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix will receive some last-minute tips from a trailblazer as she launches her ...
Wed, August 24, 2011
France vows to help Libyans as long as needed
By John Irish
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy said France would persevere with military operations in Libya for as long as needed by ...
Wed, August 24, 2011
WPP cautious on 2012 after emerging markets help 2011
By Kate Holton
LONDON (Reuters) - WPP
Tue, August 23, 2011
Dolphins turn to Johnson to help boost running game
MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Dolphins added more punch to their ground game by signing two-time Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson, the National Football ...
Tue, August 23, 2011
The Help takes over at the top of U.S. box office
The movie, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Viola Davis and Emma Stone, has made an impressive $20.5 million (£12.8 million) over the weekend ...
Mon, August 22, 2011
Drug may help ease Ramadan headaches: study
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A painkilling, anti-inflammatory drug may help prevent headaches in Muslims fasting from dawn to dusk for Ramadan, according to a study ...
Mon, August 22, 2011
Birthday boy Norton urges fans to help raise funds for charity
The Fight Club star turned 42 today and he has been urging devotees to follow his birthday wishes and pledge money to the Maasai ...
Sun, August 21, 2011
"The Help" outflexes "Conan" to win box office
By Lisa Richwine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The maids of "The Help" proved far mightier than muscle-flexing "Conan the Barbarian" and three other new releases ...
Sun, August 21, 2011
Birthday boy Norton urges fans to help raise funds for charity
The Fight Club star turned 42 today and he has been urging devotees to follow his birthday wishes and pledge money to the Maasai ...
Sat, August 20, 2011
Birthday boy Norton urges fans to help raise funds for charity
The Fight Club star turned 42 today and he has been urging devotees to follow his birthday wishes and pledge money to the Maasai ...
Sat, August 20, 2011
Moreland's homers help Rangers past White Sox
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Mitch Moreland clobbered two home runs and drove in five runs to lead the red-hot Texas Rangers to a 7-4 win over ...
Fri, August 19, 2011
PIMCO: Treasuries reflect likelihood of recession
By Jennifer Ablan and Daniel Burns
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Gross, manager of the world's largest bond fund, said on Friday the decline ...
Fri, August 19, 2011
Gout drug may help some with few treatment options
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new drug that's injected intravenously may help some very sick gout patients who don't ...
Wed, August 17, 2011
New label to help people pick health insurance
By Andrew Seaman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Insurers and employers will have to spell out plainly the costs and benefits of the health plans they offer ...
Tue, August 16, 2011
Niemann goes distance to help Rays earn split
BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston and Tampa Bay split a doubleheader on Tuesday, with Rays' starter Jeff Niemann pitching all nine innings in the second game ...
Tue, August 16, 2011
Blood injections may help chronic "tennis elbow"
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blood injections, especially of platelet-rich blood, into the affected area help relieve the pain associated with "tennis elbow" where other treatment ...
Tue, August 16, 2011
Gout drug may help some with few treatment options
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new injectable drug may help some very sick gout patients who don't get better with ...
Sun, August 14, 2011
Ankle braces may help teenage basketball players: study
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The ankle braces many basketball players strap on to prevent injuries may actually work, according to a study of teenaged basketball ...
Fri, August 12, 2011
Ankle braces may help teen basketball players
By Amy Norton
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The ankle braces many basketball players strap on to prevent injuries may actually work, a study of ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Leading U.S. police officer Bratton would help Britain if asked
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Bratton, a former police chief of Boston, New York and Los Angeles, said on Thursday he was willing to give ...
Wed, August 10, 2011
Exclusive 'The Help' Interviews: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, and More
Arriving in theaters this week amid a groundswell of rapturous buzz is The Help, Disney/Dreamworks' adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's bestselling novel about ...
Tue, August 09, 2011
Exclusive 'The Help' Interviews: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, and More
Arriving in theaters this week amid a groundswell of rapturous buzz is The Help, Disney/Dreamworks' adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's bestselling novel about ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Spermless mosquitoes could help halt malaria spread
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Releasing genetically modified, spermless male mosquitoes into the wild could in future help to prevent malaria transmission and reduce ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Jobs woes sink Wall Street
By Ryan Vlastelica
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks tumbled 2 percent on Friday after data showing zero jobs growth in August brought investors face-to-face with ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Soderbergh signs on to help direct The Hunger Games
The Traffic director has agreed to help his friend as he completes production on the much-anticipated 2012 blockbuster.
Eddie Mills, a production designer on ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Davis' weight gain wasn't enough for The Help
The usually-svelte Oscar nominee stars alongside Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard in the big screen adaptation of author Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel ...
Sun, August 07, 2011
Soderbergh signs on to help direct The Hunger Games
The Traffic director has agreed to help his friend as he completes production on the much-anticipated 2012 blockbuster.
Eddie Mills, a production designer on ...
Sun, August 07, 2011
Davis' weight gain wasn't enough for The Help
The usually-svelte Oscar nominee stars alongside Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard in the big screen adaptation of author Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel ...
Sat, August 06, 2011
Soderbergh signs on to help direct The Hunger Games
The Traffic director has agreed to help his friend as he completes production on the much-anticipated 2012 blockbuster.
Eddie Mills, a production designer on ...
Sat, August 06, 2011
Davis' weight gain wasn't enough for The Help
The usually-svelte Oscar nominee stars alongside Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard in the big screen adaptation of author Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel ...
Fri, August 05, 2011
Vergara sending drug addict brother back to Colombia for help
The Smurfs star admits her sibling Julio, 34, never recovered from the murder of their older brother Rafael in 1998 and sank into a ...
Fri, August 05, 2011
Experts grow mouse sperm to help with human infertility
By Tan Ee Lyn
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Researchers in Japan used embryonic stem cells to grow healthy mouse sperm on laboratory dishes, a development ...
Thu, August 04, 2011
Obama orders measures to help U.S. stop atrocities
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama ordered new measures on Thursday to boost the U.S. ability to stop mass atrocities such as genocide and ...
Thu, August 04, 2011
Bloomberg, Soros to help New York minority youth
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg and hedge fund manager George Soros are putting tens of millions of dollars of their own money into ...
Thu, August 04, 2011
Vergara sending drug addict brother back to Colombia for help
The Smurfs star admits her sibling Julio, 34, never recovered from the murder of their older brother Rafael in 1998 and sank into a ...
Wed, August 03, 2011
Discounts help chains in July; tough battle ahead
By Dhanya Skariachan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Deep discounts brought shoppers to malls and helped many retail chains report sales gains in July, in an ...
Wed, August 03, 2011
Common antipsychotic no help to vets with PTSD
By Frederik Joelving
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a cautionary tale about the use of unproven medicine, a new study shows an antipsychotic given ...
Wed, August 03, 2011
Analysis: Asia decoupling? Not without more help from China
By Emily Kaiser and Swati Bhat
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asia's best hope for insulation against a worsening economic outlook in the United States and ...
Tue, August 02, 2011
Global policymakers discuss debt crisis, market turmoil
By Leika Kihara and Yoo Choonsik
TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Global policymakers held an emergency conference call on Sunday to discuss the twin debt crises ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
DHA in moms may help babies fight infection: study
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving pregnant moms omega-3 fatty acid supplements might help prevent infection in their infants, suggests new research ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
Robot seals help heal Japan's tsunami victims
By Chris Meyers
TOKYO (Reuters) - For some elderly survivors of Japan's March earthquake and tsunami, comfort comes in the form of a small ...
Fri, July 29, 2011
Can chewing more help you eat less?
By Eric Schultz
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study finds that people who chew their food more take in fewer calories, which may ...
Thu, July 28, 2011
Can vitamins help boost your memory?
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults who took vitamin and mineral supplements for almost a decade performed better on one type of ...
Thu, July 28, 2011
Analysis: Mortgage tax break eyed to help cut debt
By Margaret Chadbourn
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers are eyeing a popular tax deduction for mortgage interest as they look for ways to fill record budget ...
Thu, July 28, 2011
UK phone-hacking judge calls for journalists' help
By Avril Ormsby
LONDON (Reuters) - The judge in charge of the public inquiry into alleged phone hacking by the British media urged people Thursday ...
Wed, July 27, 2011
Gaming the GRE test in China, with a little online help
BEIJING (Reuters) - When 21-year-old Zhang, an average student in college, got set for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in Beijing this year, she felt ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Sheryl Crow donates Mercedes to help tornado victims
By Kevin Murphy
KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - Singer and Missouri native Sheryl Crow is auctioning her vintage Mercedes convertible to help rebuild ten schools ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Singer Sheryl Crow donates her Mercedes to help Joplin
By Kevin Murphy
KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - Cash is not all that is coming from generous people to Joplin, Missouri, which is struggling to ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Jailed Afghan kids need health, study help: Official
KABUL (Reuters) - Across Afghanistan there are about 850 children in juvenile rehabilitation centers who lack access to adequate food, health and education, and there ...
Mon, July 25, 2011
Katy Perry says "good people" help handle fame
By Tara Cleary and Christine Kearney
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Katy Perry believes keeping "good people around" helps her deal with the pressures of being ...
Sun, July 24, 2011
Credit Suisse unlikely to get help over U.S. tax probe
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland's parliament would not vote for a second tax treaty to help settle U.S. charges that Credit Suisse bankers helped ...
Fri, July 22, 2011
"Seismic wallpaper" may help houses through quakes
KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) - Researchers in Germany are working on a material that can keep walls from collapsing during earthquakes -- and even detect them before ...
Tue, July 19, 2011
Borders demise seen a small help to Barnes & Noble
By Phil Wahba
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bookstore chain Barnes & Noble Inc
Fri, July 15, 2011
Ad hoc efforts help cut U.S. healthcare costs
By David Morgan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare, comparative research made physicians realize that inducing early childbirth in healthy women created unnecessary and ...
Thu, July 14, 2011
Does adrenaline help cardiac arrest victims survive?
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who've suffered cardiac arrest usually get a shot of adrenaline to help their heart back ...
Fri, July 08, 2011
Does Botox help neck pain?
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The ingredient in a Botox injection probably won't help ease neck pain, nor will it help ...
Wed, July 06, 2011
Does Botox help neck pain?
By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The ingredient in a Botox injection probably won't help ease neck pain, nor will it help ...
Tue, July 05, 2011
Banks meet to thrash out Greece aid plan
By Paul Taylor and Alex Chambers
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - International banks and insurers will meet on Wednesday to thrash out a plan for the ...
Fri, July 01, 2011
Texas to receive federal disaster help for wildfires
By Elliott Blackburn
LUBBOCK, Texas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration approved increased assistance for scorched Texas communities on Friday after an appeal from ...
Fri, July 01, 2011
Schleck counts on fans' support to help win Tour de France
By Julien Pretot
LES HERBIERS, France (Reuters) - Luxembourg's Andy Schleck, the Tour de France runner-up in 2009 and 2010, is counting on the ...
Thu, June 30, 2011
Study finds text messages help smokers quit
By Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Smokers are twice as likely to quit when they get text messages urging them to stick to their goal ...
Wed, June 29, 2011
Old osteoporosis drug may help in killing flu viruses
By Tan Ee Lyn
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A old osteoporosis drug may be effective in killing a range of influenza viruses, including ones that ...
Wed, June 29, 2011
Can the Internet help you lose weight?
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - People tend to lose a little more weight with online help than with traditional weight loss programs, a Japanese study ...
Mon, June 27, 2011
Analysis: New bank rules may hurt big banks, help regionals
By David Henry and Dan Wilchins
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New regulations announced over the weekend will likely benefit PNC Financial Services Group Inc, US ...
Fri, June 24, 2011
Obama administration eyes ways to aid rental housing
By Margaret Chadbourn
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is exploring ways to support rental housing as the troubled U.S. real estate sector has ...
Tue, June 21, 2011
HIV guidelines to help homosexuals, trans-gender people
By Stephanie Nebehay
GENEVA (Reuters) - Homosexual men and trans-gender people should get equal access to HIV/AIDS programs under the World Health Organization's ...
Sun, June 19, 2011
IHI, M'bishi Heavy to help make Airbus engine: report
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's IHI Corp <7013.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T> and Kawasaki Heavy Industries <7012.T> will help develop Airbus's
Fri, June 17, 2011
Can spinal manipulation help people with headaches?
By Eric Schultz
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is little evidence that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for headaches, according to the authors ...
Fri, June 17, 2011
Mayors face bigger financial woes as states cut help
By Karen Pierog
CHICAGO (Reuters) - As a candidate for Chicago mayor, Rahm Emanuel laid out big plans to put 1,000 more police on ...
Wed, June 15, 2011
Can spinal manipulation help people with headaches?
By Eric Schultz
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is little evidence that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for headaches, according to the authors ...
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