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UNITED NATIONS – U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan (search) did not initially tell investigators in the Oil-for-Food probe that he met twice with representatives of his son’s employer as the Swiss company began soliciting United Nations business. Annan’s omissions last November raised credibility concerns with the chief investigator, Robert Parton (search), …

An ingredient found in over-the-counter cough medicines may help ease the pain of fibromyalgia, according to new research from the University of Florida. Fibromyalgia patients who took dextromethorphan experienced temporary reductions in the intensity of pain associated with minor repetitive physical contact — a common characteristic of the poorly understood …

VIENNA, Austria – Crude oil futures (search) rose Tuesday as traders weighed the approach of the U.S. driving season amid expectations of building crude supplies. Analysts said traders might be taking stock of the market, considering whether prices had gone low enough. Additionally — although OPEC production remains high — …