State of the Art: New Models From Motorola, HTC and BlackBerry
All three companies are back with much more impressive, much more refined new smartphones.
In Misstep, Schools Vaccinate 2 Without Parental Consent
The children suffered no adverse effects, but the error raised questions about how carefully the vaccination program is being carried out.
Swine Flu Hit Millions in Spring, Agency Says
Also, officials announced that nearly 25 million doses of swine flu vaccine are now available, and many vaccination clinics are expected to be held this weekend.
As Donors Focus on AIDS, Child Illnesses Languish
Diarrhea and pneumonia kill millions of children and are easily treatable, but wealthy nations’ focus remains on the costly fight against AIDS.
N.F.L. Roundup: Winless Titans Giving Vince Young Second Shot at Quarterback
The Titans are switching from the veteran quarterback Kerry Collins back to Vince Young, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 draft.
N.F.L.’s Influence on Safety at Youth Levels Is Cited
The tone set by the N.F.L. on injuries can influence the safety of players at various levels of play, and Commissioner Roger Goodell was pressed to step up public education efforts.
Hospitalized Children Without Insurance Are More Likely to Die, a Study Finds
A new study documents higher death rates among hospitalized children who lack insurance. But why?
Drupal Moves Into the White House
The government has switched its public Web site to Drupal technology, giving a big boost to the open-source software.
Innovation Spending Looks Recession-Resistant
New studies suggest that research and development spending and patent activity have continued to grow despite the recession.
Will the Digital Divide Close by Itself?
Everyone agrees that children face a digital divide over access to technology, but how serious is the gap and what can be done about it?
I.B.M. Executive in Insider-Trading Case Departs
Robert W. Moffat Jr., a senior I.B.M. executive implicated in the federal Galleon Group insider trading case, has left I.B.M., the company said.
Buoyant Democrats Unveil Health Care Legislation
While Democrats rejoiced, Republicans responded that gimmicks had been used to hide the measure’s long-term costs.
Vital Signs: Awareness: On Drug Labels, Vital Facts May Be Missing
Researchers urged the Food and Drug Administration to create a standardized fact box for prescription medicines.
Motorola Has Profit Surprise and Forecasts More to Come
The cellphone maker said it would sell fewer phones this quarter as it focused on more expensive smartphones over mass-market phones.
Pelosi Backs Off Set Rates for Public Option
Bowing to pressure from some Democrats, Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed to negotiate fees with doctors and hospitals.