The pandemic of swine flu may be hitting a peak across much of the globe, health officials said on Friday, but they cautioned it was far from over.


Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:43:46 GMT

Norwegian health authorities said Friday they have discovered a potentially significant mutation in the H1N1 influenza strain that could be responsible for causing the severest symptoms among those infected.


Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:25 GMT

With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democratic leaders pushed ahead Friday toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications the rank-and-file would stand together on President Barack Obama's signature issue.


Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:40 GMT

$26.3 million helps ‘Twilight’ sequel eclipse last Harry Potter film for No. 1.


Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:54 GMT

Scientists circulated beams of protons in the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time after a year of repairs caused by a spectacular failure after the $10 billion machine was heavily damaged by a simple electrical fault.


Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:48 GMT