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The money behind drug testing for Olympians
by
Stacey Vanek Smith
and Jeff Horwich
Jul 25, 2012
This year's games marks the first time a private company -- GlaxoSmithKline -- is aiding in the fight against athletic doping in the Olympics.
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The downward spiral: Homeless in San Francisco
by
Julia Scott
Jul 6, 2012
In the city by the bay, homeless citizens share how easy it is to lose the roof over your head.
Legalize drugs? VP Biden says no.
Mar 6, 2012
In Mexico, Vice President Biden signals the administration is not open to changing drug policy.
On World AIDS Day, generics lacking
by
Bob Moon
Dec 1, 2011
Activists are using the date to push for generic AIDS drugs, but the generics might not be economically worth it to companies that would produce it.
Lipitor at the end of its patent
Nov 28, 2011
Pfizer's big seller, Lipitor, loses its patent this week. But the drug giant isn't ready to give up all those customers just yet.
Economy going to pot?
by
Paddy Hirsch
Sep 8, 2011
More Americans are smoking pot. That's the finding of a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which says more ...
Get your drugs online
by
John Moe
Jun 2, 2011
There's a website you can visit to buy all your drugs - heroin, LSD - you name it. It's called Silk Road, and you have to be pretty tech savvy to...
For public good, not for profit.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Ben Bernanke, health care law, Energy Star
Feb 3, 2011
In a rare press conference, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will answer questions from reporters today at the National Press Club in...
Postcard from Monterrey, Mexico
by
Jeff Tyler
Feb 2, 2011
This restaurant in Monterrey, Mexico, specializes in BBQ goat and fresh blood soup.
Monterrey -- Mexico's third largest city -- looks a lot like...