CDC has created an HIV incidence surveillance system

Report on HIV incidence in the U.S.By CDCSep 12, 2008 - 8:05:27 AMSubpopulation Estimates from the HIV Incidence Surveillance System — United States, 2006CDC has created an HIV incidence surveillance system in selected areas of the United States as a component of its national human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) reporting system [...] continue reading the breaking news

India hunts Islamic militants after Delhi market attacks

NEW DELHI (AFP) - Indian police hunted Sunday for Muslim militants behind coordinated bomb attacks against busy shopping areas in the nation’s capital that left 20 dead and close to 100 injured.The blasts on Saturday evening struck five crowded areas of New Delhi within 45 minutes, and were claimed by a group calling itself the [...] continue reading the breaking news

On the Second Amendment, Don’t Believe Obama

Related video: (CNN) Ron Paul’s Major Announcement: Reject Obama and McCain!_____________________________________________________________________________The presidential primary season is finally over, and it is now time for gun owners to take a careful look at just where nominee Barack Obama stands on issues related to the Second Amendment. During the primaries, Obama tried to hide behind vague statements of [...] continue reading the breaking news

Pakistan jets sent to confront US drones

Pakistan has ordered its jet fighters to confront any attack by the US-led coalition forces on the tribal belt near the Afghan border. Air force fighters have carried out sorties in the tribal region for the first time after US missiles attacks killed dozens of civilians, sources said on Saturday.Air Force Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood, [...] continue reading the breaking news

The Army’s Totally Serious Mind-Control Project

Army scientists want to cram this array of brain-wave reading sensors into a helmet.Soldiers barking orders at each other is so 20th Century. That’s why the U.S. Army has just awarded a $4 million contract to begin developing “thought helmets” that would harness silent brain waves for secure communication among troops. Ultimately, the Army hopes [...] continue reading the breaking news

Chinese Baby Formula Scandal Widens

BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Health on Monday announced that two babies have died in recent months and 1,253 others have been sickened by contaminated milk powder in a widening food safety scandal that has exposed persistent weaknesses in the country’s regulatory system.More than 340 infants remain hospitalized, including 53 in serious condition. Inspection teams [...] continue reading the breaking news

Bolivia’s President Morales declares martial law in rebellious state

Supporters of Bolivia’s President Evo Morales burn dolls representing Leopoldo Fernandez, governor of the opposition state of Pando, in La Paz, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. Several opposition provinces are seeking greater autonomy from Morales’ government and insist on the cancellation of a Jan. 25, 2008 referendum on a new constitution that would help him centralize [...] continue reading the breaking news