Tobacco Lawsuits Puff Along in Florida
Lawsuits seeking compensation from cigarette makers for cancers and other illnesses are on the wane in much of the country, but in one state, Florida, tobacco litigation has never been hotter. online.wsj.com |
Ft. Hood Witnesses to Revisit Attack in Court
Military Hearing for Maj. Nidal Hasan Set to Begin; Charged with Premeditated Muder, Attempted Murder in Deadly Shooting feeds.cbsnews.com |
Video: Muslims Outraged as French Ban Veils
In France, a new law barring women from wearing full-face veils in public is inciting protests amongst Muslims. Elizabeth Palmer reports. feeds.cbsnews.com |
New York City delays plan to release ratings of teachers based on test scores
A battle that erupted in Los Angeles this summer over the public release of teacher ratings is flaring in New York this week and could become prominent in the debate over school reform efforts nationwide. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Toshiba Set to Tap Emerging Markets
Toshiba said it will offer new TVs tailored specifically for emerging markets, in a bid to more than double its sales in Southeast Asia and take on its stronger South Korean competitors. online.wsj.com |