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	03/16/2011
Good Morning Pan LATEST NEWS Health coverage still tough to get for individuals WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly three quarters of those seeking health insurance in the U.S. individual market in recent years faced roadblocks or were turned down due to prior medical conditions, a report released on Wednesday said. | Full Article WHO: No significant global spread of Japan radiation March 16, 2011 08:42 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - There is no evidence of a significant spread of radiation from Japan's crippled nuclear plants, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, calling on people to stay calm and not spread rumors. | Full Article Radiation poses only slight risk to nervous Tokyo: U.S. experts March 15, 2011 07:20 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) - Dozens of workers battling to control radiation at Japan's stricken reactors face a far greater risk of developing cancer than normal, but Tokyo residents are within the safe range for exposure, U.S. nuclear experts said. | Full Article U.S. to review drug supply after Japan reactor breach March 15, 2011 08:59 PM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will study distribution policies for a drug to protect against the effects of radiation as part of a review of the implications of Japan's ongoing nuclear disaster, a government spokeswoman said on Tuesday. | Full Article Fortified breast milk may not up preemies' growth March 15, 2011 03:16 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding nutrients to breast milk does not appear to boost very preterm infants' growth over the first year of life, a new study finds. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Workers briefly abandon Japan nuclear plant as crisis worsens March 16, 2011 09:38 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear crisis appeared to be spinning out of control on Wednesday after workers withdrew briefly from a stricken power plant because of surging radiation levels and a helicopter failed to drop water on the most troubled reactor. | Full Article Economic hit from Japan quake seen up to $200 billion March 16, 2011 09:38 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's devastating earthquake and deepening nuclear crisis could result in losses of up to $200 billion for the world's third largest economy but the global impact remains hard to gauge five days after a massive tsunami battered the northeast coast. | Full Article Wholesale prices rise fastest in 1-1/2 years March 16, 2011 09:30 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Producer prices surged in February at their fastest pace in just over 1-1/2 years, pointing to a build-up in pipeline inflation pressures from soaring food and energy costs. | Full Article Snow muffles rescue work in Japan's devastated northeast March 16, 2011 07:46 AM ET SENDAI, Japan (Reuters) - - Heavy snow blanketed Japan's devastated northeast on Wednesday, hindering rescue workers and adding to the woes of the few, mainly elderly, residents who remained in the area worst hit by last week's massive earthquake and tsunami. | Full Article Bahrain forces launch crackdown on protesters March 16, 2011 09:43 AM ET MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahraini forces backed by helicopters launched a crackdown on protesters on Wednesday, imposing a curfew and clearing hundreds from a camp that had become the symbol of an uprising by the Shi'ite Muslim majority. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street lower on data; Japan and Mideast weigh Mortgage applications fell last week: MBA Nasdaq faces uphill battle in winning NYSE: experts Watchdog says TARP helps perpetuate "Too big to fail" Japan supply squeeze worries spread to telco gear RELATED VIDEO Radiation fears empty Tokyo streets Last U.S. WW1 veteran laid to rest Snow falls as hope fades in Japan A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Comic Gilbert Gottfried in Aflac duck ads fired over tweets Full Article Huge lobster saved from the pot The magic of North Korea a disappearing plane Prayer ritual alarms U.S. air crew U.S. millionaires say $7 million not enough to be rich - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend