Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry’s tax-overhaul plan might not deliver on his promise to cut taxes “across all income groups,” according to a new analysis by the Tax Policy Center. http://bit.ly/vwd0gm
Asian stocks declined in early trade Tuesday, starting November the same way US markets ended October. http://bit.ly/tbzb93
Scientists at a Chinese university said Monday they can use rice to make albumin, a protein found in human blood that is often used for treating burns, traumatic shock and liver disease. http://bit.ly/tpuqAC
President Barack Obama received a clean bill of health in his second medical since becoming president Monday, with his physician declaring him “smoke-free” and “fit for duty.” http://bit.ly/vpuNtN
The car industry, riding higher incentives and signs of a healthier economy, is expected to report its best sales month Tuesday since the cash-for-clunkers spree more than two years ago. http://bit.ly/sv5WY7
Rapper and actress Queen Latifah will host a syndicated daytime talk show premiering in 2013, it was announced Monday. http://bit.ly/tDQ9C7
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announced his retirement Monday. http://bit.ly/uB7fK9
Herman Cain on Monday described a Politico report that he sexually harassed employees while he was chairman of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990’s as “baseless.” http://bit.ly/taoavg
BOSTON - Massachusetts residents looking to take advantage of the state’s appliance rebate are running out of time. People who buy energy efficient refrigerators and air conditioners have another week to apply for the $150 rebate for fridges and $50 rebate for air conditioners. http://bit.ly/toyX2S
Countries around the world are marking the world’s population reaching a record 7 billion by holding lavish ceremonies for newborn infants symbolizing the milestone. http://bit.ly/t9d3MP
7 Aum Arivu (7th Sense) http://bit.ly/w1yFVt
All’s Faire in Love http://bit.ly/v4SJzp
Adoption offered Apple co-founder Steve Jobs loving parents and a life of opportunity; it shaped his self-image and allowed him to see himself as a highly unique individual. http://bit.ly/towWrN
WORCESTER (AP) - To Kate Myshrall, this feel-good story should not be about her son, Patrick, a St. Peter-Marian High student with Down syndrome who scored a touchdown in the closing minutes against Doherty on Oct. 21, but about the people who opened their hearts and made the touchdown happen. http://bit.ly/vkbhZo
Police need your help tracking down the suspects shown in this week’s Mass Most Wanted. http://bit.ly/uWcfs4
America’s Most Wanted is marking its 25th season this year with a special edition on Fox called 50 Fugitives, 50 States. Watch Bob Ward’s interview with John Walsh for more. http://bit.ly/rGSOnf
Halloween is Monday, but the Worcester Telegram & Gazette (http://bit.ly/vJ2axp) reports that city officials are afraid that piles of snow, fallen trees and darkened streets will make it unsafe for kids to go door to door. http://bit.ly/vVjrcP
The widow of a Florida tabloid photo editor who died in the 2001 anthrax mailings has reached a settlement in her $50 million lawsuit against the U.S. government. http://bit.ly/sgV3ar
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann dismissed on Sunday a new poll that showed her trailing in the key early caucus state of Iowa, and also continued to criticize the US involvement in Libya, saying the liberated country is now “a mess.” http://bit.ly/vswC2c
Power outages and downed trees from a surprise October snowstorm disrupted train travel across the Northeast Sunday, as crews worked to make repairs for the Monday morning commute. http://bit.ly/t6a2PC
