CTReaderEast.com Local News, Read all about it!: National Headlines Oprah Winfrey To Interview Sarah Palin ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 07:45:18 Sarah Palin is going to sit down with Oprah Winfrey. Judge Postpones Hearing In Yale Murder Case ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 07:48:46 A Connecticut judge has rescheduled a probable cause hearing for a former Yale lab technician charged with killing a graduate student. Baby Food Recalled, May Be Botulism-Tainted ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 11:47:56 Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. Report: School Lunch Standards Lacking ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 12:08:33 A new report says federal standards for school lunches are lacking, but not in calories. Weakened Tropical Storm Rick Nears Mexico Resorts ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 12:15:48 Once-powerful Hurricane Rick lost most of its punch as it headed toward Mexican resort regions as a tropical storm on Tuesday, but local authorities still Afghan Presidential Runoff Ordered ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 12:28:35 The Afghan election commission orders a presidential runoff for Nov. 7. Neighbors Object To 4-Story Treehouse ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 01:41:19 A man who built his boyhood dream finds out that he has to tear it down. Report: Media Freedoms Shrink In Iran, Rise In US ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 04:30:40 Iran's crackdown on journalists amid postelection protests and Israel's squeeze on media during its Gaza offensive drew black marks Tuesday from a watchdog monitoring media Citi Suddenly Closes Gas-Linked MasterCards ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 05:48:41 Citi confirms that it "decided to close a limited number of oil partner co-branded MasterCard accounts." Calif. Nurses Threaten Swine Flu Strike ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 05:54:10 A California nurses' union has threatened a one-day strike at 34 hospitals, accusing the providers of poor swine flu preparedness. WNBA's Detroit Franchise Moving To Okla. ================================================================================ Headlines on 20 October, 2009 06:41:55 The three-time WNBA champion Detroit Shock team is moving to Tulsa. Health Bill Makes Shunned Senator Relevant ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 11:55:20 Sen. Roland Burris is like the house guest who couldn't be refused, won't soon be leaving and poses a plausible threat of ruining holiday dinner. Michelle Obama To Appear On 'Jay Leno Show' ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 10:44:50 First lady Michelle Obama is going to be serving up answers on "The Jay Leno Show." Government Unveils New Mortgage Help ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 10:53:31 The Obama administration is unveiling a program to support state and local housing agencies providing help to home buyers and renters. Feds To Stop Prosecuting Medical Pot Users ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 10:54:01 The Justice Department says that when states decide to allow sick people to be treated with marijuana, they won't have to fear federal prosecution. Scientist Who Worked For Gov't Accused Of Spying ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 12:10:40 A scientist credited with helping discover evidence of water on the moon was arrested Monday on charges of attempting to pass along classified information to Somers Argues Chemo Is Pointless In Book ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 12:30:17 Suzanne Somers is at it again. USDA Confirms H1N1 In Minnesota Pigs ================================================================================ Headlines on 19 October, 2009 05:13:02 At least one pig from Minnesota has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday, the first case of