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	03/17/2011
Good Morning Pan LATEST NEWS New health statistics show Americans living longer ATLANTA (Reuters) - Life expectancy in the United States has reached an all-time high, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday. | Full Article Are high-protein diets bad for your colon? March 16, 2011 05:42 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets many people turn to for weight loss might have potentially harmful long-term effects on the colon, a small study hints. | Full Article Pfizer recalls pain drug acquired in King deal March 16, 2011 07:58 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Just weeks after completing its $3.6 billion purchase of King Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Inc has recalled an opioid painkiller obtained in the deal and said it could remain unavailable for many months because of formulation problems. | Full Article Health coverage still tough to get for individuals March 16, 2011 12:47 PM ET 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 Gene therapy shows promise for Parkinson's March 16, 2011 06:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A small trial has shown that a type of gene therapy for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease can reduce symptoms of the devastating brain condition. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Japan dumps water on reactor; U.S. sends planes for citizens March 17, 2011 09:06 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese military helicopters and fire trucks doused an overheating nuclear plant with water on Thursday while the United States said it was sending aircraft to help Americans worried about spreading radiation leave the country. | Full Article Energy lifts inflation, jobless claims decline March 17, 2011 09:15 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in more than 1-1/2 years in February, driven by higher food and energy prices, but underlying inflation pressures remained generally contained. | Full Article U.S. mulls air strikes as battle for Benghazi looms March 17, 2011 09:20 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan government soldiers battled rebels on the road to the insurgent stronghold of Benghazi on Thursday as the United States raised the possibility of air strikes to stop Muammar Gaddafi's forces. | Full Article Fedex sees improved results ahead; shares rise March 17, 2011 08:46 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - FedEx Corp, the world's largest cargo airline, forecast improved revenue and margins in the current quarter and beyond, boosted by strong demand. | Full Article G7 will aim to calm markets as Japan nuclear crisis deepens March 17, 2011 08:50 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Financial leaders of the world's richest countries will hold talks on Friday on ways to calm global markets roiled by Japan's nuclear plant crisis and concern it will unravel the world economy's fragile recovery. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set to rebound as volatility seen on Japan Groupon discusses IPO of up to $25 billion: report White-collar wiretaps can lead to legal challenges Five banks in Libor probe: source Honda recalls 21,700 Civics in U.S., Canada RELATED VIDEO Owners and pets cling for comfort Kate and William Royal Wedding coin Japan drops water on nuclear plant 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 Gottfried, ex-Aflac voice, apologizes for tweets Full Article Medical marijuana growers accused of trafficking Comic Gilbert Gottfried in Aflac duck ads fired over tweets Huge lobster saved from the pot The magic of North Korea a disappearing plane Prayer ritual alarms U.S. air crew - 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