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	12/30/2011
Good evening LATEST NEWS Family of French implant maker planned new plant MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - The Frenchman who sparked a global health scare by selling sub-standard breast implants is listed as a consultant for a new protheses plant his son planned to open in June, according to a regional French newspaper. | Full Article Yoga helps breast cancer survivors curb fatigue December 30, 2011 05:21 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one third of breast cancer survivors experience fatigue that can affect their quality of life, but a small new study finds that doing yoga might help restore some lost vitality. | Full Article Ohio Medicaid cancer patients survive less time December 30, 2011 05:21 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cancer patients on Medicaid survive less time after their diagnosis than people with private or no insurance, data from Ohio show. | Full Article Massachusetts man diagnosed with rare rabies case December 30, 2011 04:19 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Massachusetts reported its first case of human rabies since 1935, state health officials said on Friday, after confirming that a Cape Cod man in his 60s had fallen ill with the rare but potentially fatal disease. | Full Article WHO "deeply concerned" by mutated birdflu research December 30, 2011 04:43 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organization issued a stern warning on Friday to scientists who have engineered a highly pathogenic form of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, saying their work carries significant risks and must be tightly controlled. | Full Article US TOP NEWS White House delaying debt ceiling request December 30, 2011 04:11 PM ET HONOLULU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has agreed to delay submitting a debt ceiling increase request until next month to allow lawmakers time to consider it while they are in session, the White House said on Friday. | Full Article Boeing wins $3.48 billion U.S. missile defense contract December 30, 2011 05:24 PM ET (Reuters) - Boeing Co beat out Lockheed Martin to retain its position as the prime contractor for the U.S. long-range missile shield, the Pentagon said on Friday. | Full Article Third Kodak director resigns in a week December 30, 2011 05:20 PM ET (Reuters) - The third director in a week has resigned from Kodak Co as the former film giant struggles to cope with the dominance of digital photography. | Full Article Verizon backtracks on $2 fee after customer outrage December 30, 2011 05:00 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless has reversed its decision to charge a $2 fee for one-time telephone and online bill payments bowing to a storm of criticism from consumers and the U.S. communications regulator. | Full Article Iowa's quirky caucuses open 2012 White House race December 30, 2011 02:53 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - The long and sometimes quirky drama of electing a U.S. president, marked by obscure rules and long-held traditions, begins on Tuesday in more than 800 schools, libraries, churches and homes across Iowa. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall St back at Square One, with S&P flat in 2011 And you thought 2011 was tough? Spain says deficit bigger than expected, hikes taxes Walgreen preps customers for loss of Express Scripts Whirlpool accuses Samsung, LG of dumping washers RELATED VIDEO Iran's war games Why Iowa gets first dibs Verizon raises ire with fee 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 Hello Heidi to bye bye bunga bunga in 2011 odd news Full Article For the not-so-serious drinker: Marshmallow vodka New Year's Day to come early as Samoa leaps ahead Venezuela's Chavez: Did U.S. give Latin American leaders cancer? Now or never for workers as "Elvis" the croc strikes again Whale sperm, orgasmic feet top 2011 bad science list - 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