Carol Bengle Gilbert
2010 Yahoo! Outstanding Contributor of the Year, Carol has consistently been designated a Top 100 Yahoo! Contributor Network writer. She received a 2008 People s Media Award for Best Article and a Spotlight Award for Best Content in August 2012. Carol’s professional writing experience includes both internet and print publications. Her work has appeared online at Yahoo! News, CBS/Late Night Show with David Letterman, Endocrine News, and Scripps Network, among others.
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Why Cinnamon Challenge Lands Teens in HospitalsEating dry cinnamon can exacerbate conditions like asthma and can also lead to lung inflammation and even collapsed lungs.
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Royal Baby Gender Slipup Supported by Old Wives' TalesKate seems to have let out the secret the royal baby is a girl. Many guessers using old wives' tales to predict the royal baby's gender already came to that conclusion.
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Ayla Reynolds’ Father Took 2-Hour Road Trip Before Reporting Her MissingBefore reporting his baby daughter missing from her bed, Justin DiPietro called a longtime friend and made a 160 mile roundtrip drive, Ayla Reynolds' maternal family says.
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Ayla Reynolds Died in Father's House, Family SaysMissing baby Ayla Reynolds died in the Violette Ave. house where she'd been living with her father, paternal grandmother, aunt and cousin, her maternal family revealed after a meeting with investigators.
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Glass in Lean Cuisine Ravioli Perplexes Nestle, Which has 'No-Glass Policy'Three consumers reported finding glass in Lean Cuisine ravioli, to the consternation of manufacturer Nestle which has a 'no glass' policy in its plant. The affected ravioli varieties have been recalled.
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Capri Sun's Pesky Mold Problem ResurfacesCapri Sun once again faces a complaint of mold in a drink pouch.
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Pepsico Ditches BVO in Gatorade; Are You Still Drinking It?While Pepsico decided to remove a chemical linked to adverse heath effects from Gatorade, the same chemical remains in its Mountain Dew and a variety of other popular beverages.
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Leukemia, Astrocytoma Top Childhood Cancer ListLeukemia and astrocytoma are the dominant cancer diagnoses in children.
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Credit Card Surcharges May Start Sunday: What You Need to KnowConsumer organizations are advising credit card users to walk away from stores imposing surcharges.
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Roe v. Wade Hits 40; Abortion Rates DeclineAs the historic Supreme Court abortion decision hits the 40-year mark, abortion rates are declining,
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Does Size Matter? Subway Footlong BrouhahaAn internet photo of a Subway "footlong" sandwich alongside a tape measure indicating its length as 11 inches created a brouhaha. Does size matter when it comes to consumer products?
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Toddler Kidnap Attempts Thwarted by Vigilant Moms on Opposite CoastsIn a jarring coincidence, two stranger kidnappings on opposite coasts were thwarted by vigilant moms this week.
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5 Athletes Who Competed After a TransplantIn snowboarding, baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer, there are athletes who didn't let organ transplants derail their careers.Also published on:
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Mayor Lane in Silver Spring, MD, Pays Tribute to 'Town Drunk'He lived in an alley and he often wore his shoes on the wrong feet, but Norman Lane won over the hearts of the people of Silver Spring, Maryland. -
Warning Signs of Low TestosteroneDecreased sex drive, low sperm count, and depression are three of the common signs of low testosterone levels in men.
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Check Energy Tax Credit Details when Filing TaxesThe tax relief that kept America from falling off the fiscal cliff includes provisions extending energy tax credits that could mean big savings.
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Snapchat: Solution or Problem?Snapchat users who think the app is a solution to the risks associated with sexting need to look closer.
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Changing Images of Instagram TOS DisputeA co-founder took to the company blog to try to stem the backlash in the latest chapter of the Instagram TOS controversy.
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Ayla Reynolds Case Progresses as First Anniversary PassesA meeting between police and the paternal family of missing baby Ayla Reynolds suggests investigators may be making progress in the case. The attorney representing Ayla's aunt and grandmother seems to be engaging in cross-examination without a courtroom.
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Eco-Friendly Christmas Table and HearthHow to make sure your Christmas table is as eco-friendly as it is attractive. -
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting: What's Known, What's NotMass murder in a Connecticut classroom Friday apparently grew out of a family dispute.
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What Is Low Testosterone?Five million American men suffer low testosterone levels. Here's information on symptoms, causes, and treatments.
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Worst Toy of 2012 NamedIt's the award no toymaker wants, the equivalent of having its toy shipped off to the Island of Misfit Toys. But each year one toy is destined to win the TOADY award for worst toy of the year. These are the 2012 contest results.
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Missing Iowa Cousins' Bodies Found, Police BelieveHunters found bodies police believe are those of missing Iowa cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins. The girls disappeared while riding their bikes in July.
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Identifying the Worst Toy of the YearCCFC's mission is to protect childhood from commercialism. Part of that mission includes calling out toymakers who sell toys like the five on its worst toy of the year list.
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Fiscal Cliff by the NumbersHere's a look at the numbers behind the looming fiscal cliff from the percentage of Americans who understand it to the projected unemployment rate if we fall off it.
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Maryland Lottery Scratchoff Game Tips and TricksAll Maryland lottery scratchoff cards are not equal, and here's how to up the odds of picking winners. -
Conversion Therapy Hits the Courts: Round ITwo conversion therapy cases have made their way to the courthouse. One contends the therapy is a fraud. The other, brought by therapists, challenges a state ban on providing the unproven treatment to minors.
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Flu Vaccine Value: Protection or Profit?CDC advocates flu shots for every American as the best protection against what's expected to be a strong flu season. Some experts disagree, calling the vaccines virtually worthless and critiquing numbers used to justify mass vaccination.
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Yank Congress' License to Drive Off Fiscal CliffCongress may be acting like spoiled children, but they're our representatives and we have the power to yank their licenses before they drive us off the fiscal cliff.
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Best home improvement projects for winterSome home improvement DIY projects are perfectly suited to wintertime. Here are three. -
Senior Travel Picks from Adventure Photography to Submarine CruisingTravel for the 50+ set includes adventure activities rated by exertion level and opportunities to learn new skills taught using methods effective for older learners.
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Two Alabama 14-Year-Olds Disappear on Way to SchoolTwo 14-year-old girls are missing in Marbury, Ala., after disappearing en route to school Wednesday.
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Textbuster Technology Latest to Tackle Driving TextersNew technologies are available to tackle the problem of texting while driving. The latest, Textbuster, allows car owners to disable driver texting.
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5-Hour Energy Drinks Suspected in Deaths, Heart Attacks, ConvulsionsFDA incident reports are piling up on caffeine drinks with 5-Hour Energy shots the latest to come under scrutiny.
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Cutting Unhealthy Snack Habits the Whimper-Free WaySpecific information about how ingredients affect the human body may be the best defense against unhealthy snacking. -
New Double Recalls Plague Prius OwnersToyota announced two recalls affecting Prius model cars sold in the United States. Here's the scoop.
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Listen Up, GOP: Abortion Make-Believe KillsA vibrant young woman died unnecessarily because an Irish hospital- with GOP-like mentality- refused to remove an unsustainable fetus from her body.
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Anne Hathaway’s Oatmeal Paste Diet and Other Celeb ExtremesTo play a dying character, Anne Hathaway went on a near-starvation diet. From maple syrup cleanses to surviving on protein shakes, many stars resort to extremes when trying to shed pounds.
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Shrinking States of America? Secession Demands GrowCitizens of thirty states have filed petitions for secession on the White House website. -
Last-Minute Holiday Booking StrategiesIt's possible to get good prices for last-minute travel during peak periods, but it requires strategy and know-how. -
GMO Labeling Advocates March Forward After Prop 37 LossThe movement to make food transparent by requiring labeling genetically-modified foods suffered a setback at the polls when a well-heeled food lobby defeated California's Prop 37. Labeling proponents are eyeing the FDA and new state ballot initiatives. -
Fiscal Cliff Fact BoxMore taxes and less services is what Americans look forward to if Congress fails to cooperate to pass legislation to keep the country from falling off "the fiscal cliff."
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Nesquik Recall Q and A: Are Your Kids Safe?Food product recalls can be scary for consumers, especially when the recalled product is made primarily for kids. Here's what you need to know about the Nesquik recall.
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Spinach Recall Redux: Why Leafy Veggies Are Susceptible to ContaminationFrom field to packing plant, leafy veggies face risks of contamination not applicable to other veggies that may help explain this year's spate of spinach recalls.
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Republicans Must Ditch Extremism and ObstructionismFor Congress to function, Republicans need to keep a few things in mind.
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With Election Past, Will Gas Prices Jump?Was it really the election consumers have to thank for this fall's lower gas prices, and, if so, does that mean we're due for a jump at the pumps?
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Ready, Set, Vote! Last-Minute Voter 411Last minute voting information for voters heading to the polls on Election Day includes poll hours, what to expect from broadcast and web coverage, and trouble spots to watch.
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Election Day Freebies 2012Voting freebies are hard to come by this election year, but they're out there. Here's where to find them.
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Sky Metalwala's Father Waits, Shares Hopes for Thanksgiving ReturnElection Day marks a year since toddler Sky's Metalwala's mother reported him missing. His father and sister hope he will be home by Thanksgiving.
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Campaign 2012: The Final PushWhich party enjoys a rainy day advantage at the polls and who's like to benefit from a break of the undecideds?
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Maryland Voter Cheat Sheet for Statewide Ballot QuestionsThis cheat sheet for the Maryland statewide ballot questions provides a succinct reminder of what your "yes" or "no" vote means on each ballot question. -
Song Lyrics Going AWOL During China’s Communist Party CongressChinese officials are enacting a slew of bans to preempt everything from improvident pigeon droppings to pencil sharpener attacks as they prepare for next week's party Congress. Downer song lyrics also got the boot.
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Who’ll Win the Presidential Election? What Strategists SayEither candidate could win, or the decision might get tossed to the Electoral College, depending on which strategist you believe.
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California Voters to Decide on GMO Food Labeling MandateWhat's decided in California is likely to affect the entire nation, given California's status as "America's salad bowl." -
Mom’s intuition averted 'Frankenstorm' SandySandy the Frankenstorm presented novel challenges to this parent accustomed to weather emergencies; two of our kids would soon be "home alone" if I didn't take action.Also published on: -
Don't Miss the 2012 National Christmas Tree Lighting LotteryThere's a four-day window to enter the lottery for National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony tickets.
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Create a home recycling centerThe key to creating an effective home recycling center is making it so convenient, recycling's a breeze. -
GOP “War on Women” Returns to Front Lines with Mourdock Rape CommentThe GOP keeps running afoul of women. The latest brouhaha involves Senate hopeful Richard Mourdock saying pregnancies resulting from rape are the will of God.
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Will Religiously Unaffiliated Latinos Tip 2012 Presidential Election?The religiously unaffiliated tend to be Democratic but also express less certainty about going to the polls.
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Boy Scouts’ Dirty Secrets: Court-Approved Peek Inside the “Perv Files”Boy Scouts of America protected child sex abusers in its ranks for years, documents released Thursday show. An attorney who helped secure the release of the "perv files" said they are replete with evidence of sociopathic genius.
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Mitt Romney 'Galluping' Toward the White House?Analysts cast doubt on a Gallup poll giving Mitt Romney a significant lead among likely voters and caution about over-reliance on any one prognostication tool.
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Baby Gabriel’s Mom Off the Hook on Kidnapping ChargeThe trial of baby Gabriel's mother, Elizabeth Johnson, moved into the penalty phase late Thursday after the jury convicted her of several offenses but acquitted her of the most serious charge, kidnapping.
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Fungal Meningitis Deaths Rise, Investigators Raid NECCAs the fungal meningitis outbreak logged two more deaths and several more reports of illness, multiple investigations are reportedly underway to determine what went wrong.
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"Malarkey!" on the Move, Threatens to Overtake "Binders""Malarkey!" was reintroduced into the political debate Wednesday, this time by an audience listening to Vice President Joe Biden describe Mitt Romney's policies.
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Sunland Peanut Butter Recall Spawns Chain ReactionCompanies that bought nuts from Sunland are now recalling products ranging from cookies to spring rolls.
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‘Binders Full of Women’ Backlash ExplainedRomney's "binders full of women" remark in Tuesday's presidential debate continues to be the talk to the internet.
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Shopping for Electronics Bargains in ParisThe 12th arrondissement of Paris is your mecca for electronics shopping, and these tips will help you make the most of shopping there. -
2-Year-Old Left in Van and Kidnapped Found SafeA Georgia 2-year-old kidnapped after being left alone in a car has been found safe.
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Presidential Endorsement Count Ticking UpwardThe newspaper editorial endorsement count is four for Barack Obama and three for Mitt Romney on the day of the second presidential debate.
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Most Surprising Facts About MeningitisThe fungus responsible for the meningitis outbreak that's sickened 205 people so far and killed 15 has never before been known to have caused a single case of meningitis.
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Stranger Danger and the Death of Jessica RidgewayWhen a tragic event like Jessica Ridgeway's death at the hands of a stranger is publicized, actual risk and perception of risk diverge.
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Ford Debuts 3-D Driving Skills Game for National Teen Driver Safety WeekAs National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off, Ford announced a free 3-D online game experience designed to impart life-saving skills to teen drivers. That's one of several techniques being used to teach teens to drive safely and reduce crash risk.
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Metal in Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats Prompts Huge RecallA recall of 2.8 million boxes of Kellogg's Mini-Wheats for possible contamination with metal mesh has customers concerned and phone lines jammed.
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Jhessye Shockley Files Disclose Chilling and Mundane DetailsGlendale, Ariz., police released the files on the Jhessye Shockley murder investigation Wednesday. Details included what Jerice Hunter said when arrested for Jhessye's murder and heartrending stories of relatives who tried to save Jhessye from abuse.
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Body Found Likely Jessica Ridgeway; Police Change Tune on Abduction RiskAbduction risk is taking center stage in Westminster and Arvada, Colo., after police found a body likely to be that of missing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. Police said Jessica was probably kidnapped by an "unknown suspect."
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Possible Abductor Stalked Students Before Jessica Ridgeway VanishedReports of a stranger lurking near elementary schools, trying to lure kids into a car, and following students home preceded Jessica Ridgeway's disappearance.
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Too White, Too Asian, Too Boring; College Diversity Model ChallengedThe Supreme Court takes up a case this week exploring the benefits and pitfalls of holistic college admissions policies which allow consideration of an applicant's race.
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Early Voting Could Diminish Late Romney SurgeThe trend toward early voting is up, diminishing the value of late-in-the-game campaign successes.
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Partial Neighborhood Lockdown Aids Jessica Ridgeway SearchPolice are intensely focusing their search for Jessica Ridgeway on the Rock Creek neighborhood six miles from her home after a resident there found the 10-year-old's backpack and water bottle.
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Peanut Butter Recall Round Two; Check Your PantryThe 2012 peanut butter recall expanded to include new products including other nut and seed butters. Interviews with people who became sick helped trace the source of the current Salmonella Bredeney outbreak to Trader Joe's and Sunland, Inc.
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Baby Lisa Irwin Captivated Nation, Still Missing One Year LaterOne year after she was reported missing from her crib, Baby Lisa Irwin has not been found.
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HLN TV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell Draws Backlash with Missing Kids PollThe decision to air information on missing children shouldn't be a popularity contest, readers were quick to point out to HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell. The network's choices included no black children and only one boy.
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Shopping for Vintage Clothing in MiamiThe vintage clothing market in Miami thrives and reflects the passions of shop owners. -
Credit Card Users May Have to Pony Up Under Swipe Fee SettlementIf a federal judge signs off on the largest anti-trust settlement in American history, credit card users may have to pony up fees when pulling out the plastic.
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The Skinny on Sheldon AdelsonSheldon Adelson already spent $70 million on the 2102 election. Who is he and what does he want?
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What Happened to Ayla Reynolds? Narrowing the PossibilitiesA review of the evidence in the Ayla Reynolds case provides insights into the types of injuries she would have suffered, given her documented blood loss.
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Please Pass the Arsenic, and Don't Blame the Rice!Arsenic in rice is one small part of the problem when it comes to dietary arsenic.
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Revisiting Mitt Romney’s Middle ClassRomney's view of the American middle class has been the subject of controversy.
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What Might Blood Spatter Tell About Ayla Reynolds’ Fate?Police have not announced the results of crime scene blood spatter analysis in the Ayla Reynolds case. They have said they detected blood spatter and believe the little girl is no longer alive.
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Romney’s Attack on the 47 Percent DissectedRomney maligned 47 percent of Americans Monday, suggesting they are freeloaders. The fallout and analysis continues.
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9 Months, No Ayla Reynolds, No Criminal ChargesNews is scant as the case reaches the nine month mark.
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Medicine Abuse Project Targets Teen Prescription AbuseWhile doctors are prescribing enough pain killers to medicate every American adult for a month, medicine abuse among teens is soaring.
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Silver Spring, MD, Transit Center Opening Delayed IndefinitelyIn what has become a familiar refrain to downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, residents, their new transit center's opening has been delayed indefinitely.
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New York City Sidelines Super-Size SodasWith 20 percent of its children obese and sugary drinks deemed a principal culprit, New York City's Board of Health banned the serving of super-size drinks over objections of critics including the majority of the city's residents.
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Freshman Year Not Too Early- or Too Late- to Snag a ScholarshipSome college scholarships are open to applicants as early as their freshman year of high school. But freshman year of college isn't too late to apply for many scholarships, either. -
Romney's God, America's ReligionWhat recent surveys show when it comes to Americans and the mixing of religion and politics.
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Kiplinger Analysis Rates College Majors According to Job Market PayoffDrama majors are 2.1 times as likely as other college grads to end up working in retail; on the other end of the spectrum, they could end up like Oprah, the highest-paid celebrity, earning $165 million per year.
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How Green is a Dual-Flush Toilet?Wonder how much water you can save by installing a dual-flush toilet? Here's the answer.
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How Obama’s Acceptance Speech Claims Stack Up Against StatsPresident Barack Obama pointed to slow economic progress combating conditions built up over decades in his nomination acceptance speech. What do the stats show?
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Missing Tots Taken to Sea in Stolen SailboatWhile Jennifer Nipon was in court getting a restraining order against him her children's father, Christopher Maffei, kidnapped them and took to the high seas. A searched for the missing tots is underway.
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Jhessye Shockley Case: 'No Body' No Bar to Murder One and Child Abuse ChargesArizona authorities are going forward with murder one and child abuse charges against Jhessye Shockley's mother even though the little girl's body hasn't been found.
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Picturesque Portland, Maine, Offers Whimsy and Whoopie PiesWhimsy and whoopie pies are but two reasons to visit Portland, Maine. This port city is a gem with cobblestone streets and a busy harbor.
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More on Obama’s “Incomplete” Grade on EconomyObama's self-rating of "incomplete" on the economy fed supporters and critics. How would his self-assessment fare in an academic environment?
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Democratic Platform in a NutshellDemocrats released their party platform Tuesday. Here's a rundown of what it says.
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Could Jennings Trial Provide New Tactic for Baby Lisa and Baby Ayla Prosecutors?With prosecutors taking a novel approach and pursuing abandonment charges against the mother of missing toddler Amir Jennings, might prosecutors in other missing baby cases follow suit?
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Chipotle Helping Itself to Customers' Change and Other Sneaky Restaurant PracticesChipotle recently got caught with its hands in customers' pockets. Here are some other sneaky practices that put customer money in restaurant tills.
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Tropical Storm Isaac Gives Republicans a Lucky BreakAdvice of the political advisors notwithstanding, Tropical Storm Isaac may offer Republicans their luckiest break this election cycle.
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Zinah Jennings Trial Day 1: Competency QuestionedOn the first day of Zinah Jennings trial for her role in the disappearance of toddler son Amir, the court heard evidence on her competency to stand trial.
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Cholera Outbreaks: Recognizing Symptoms Before It's Too LateCholera can kill within hours, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and seek treatment immediately.
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Finding a Clean, Well-Located Hotel at Maine’s Old Orchard BeachDistance from the boardwalk is actually a plus at Old Orchard Beach, as long as the hotel is on the beach.
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Montreal’s Biosphere Intriguing Enough to Satisfy Museum-Savvy TeensA holdover from the 1967 Expo, the Biosphere is now devoted to the St. Lawrence ecosystem. Its exhibits meet the tough test of appealing to teenagers who have been to a multitude of science museums.
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Zinah Jennings’ Trial for Abandoning Toddler Son Amir BeginsWith Zinah Jennings refusing to disclose the whereabouts of her toddler son, police charged her with unlawful conduct toward a child. The prosecutor says the state will prove abandonment in a trial that begins today.
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Close Presidential Race Turns Focus on Uncommitted and Minor-Party VotersUndecided voters and those preferring minor party candidates may be an important voice in this year's close presidential race.
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'Make Your Bed Day' Sept. 11, Boon to Health, Organization, Sex AppealMaking your bed may not seem like an activity that deserves its own holiday at first blush, but you may change your mind upon learning of bed-making's hidden benefits.
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Behind the For-Profit College Boom: Your Tax Dollars, Executive PocketsWhile the typical, traditional college president brings home under $250,00 per year, for-profit college chief executives pocket $7.3 million on average, paid for with Americans' tax dollars.
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Ins and Outs of Eco-Friendly FootwearEco-friendly footwear is becoming increasingly sought-after, but not all advertised green shoes are as good for the environment as their manufacturers claim.
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Louisiana Sinkhole Poses Explosion RiskResidents have been evacuated as officials warn of potential explosions and radiation risk. A lawsuit alleges the drinking water is already contaminated.
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Longest Golf Course Includes Outback TerrainBeware the ball-thieving crows and wombat holes when playing this course.
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Shop Maryland Week Kicks Off SundayHere's what consumers need to know to make the most of Shop Maryland Week 2012.
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Romney Killed My Wife Ad: Fair or Foul?A political attack ad suggests Mitt Romney and Bain Capital are responsible for killing Joe Soptic's wife. Is this attack fair or foul?
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Search Continues for 12-Year-Old Boy Scout Christopher MarksThe search is focused on the river area where Christopher Marks was last seen playing on a rope swing.
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Family Believes Ayla Reynolds’ DNA Found in River SearchAyla's family believes investigators have identified the missing baby's DNA on items found in a search of the Kennebec River.
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Kids Flying Solo? Check the Fine PrintA child as young as 12 can fly as a young adult on some airlines, while others impose an unaccompanied minor fee through age 14.
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Glen Echo Park, Maryland, Unique for Carousel, Arts FocusGlen Echo Park in Maryland is unique for its artistic focus and antique Dentzel carousel.
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Missing Iowa Girls Possibly the Latest Drug Dealer Kidnap VictimsDrug dealer kidnappings are relatively rare, but not unheard of and possibly under-reported. Is this what happened to Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins?
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What Voter ID Laws Accomplish, What They CostIt may cost states up to half their election budgets to purge a handful of illegal registrants, many of whom don't vote, from their rolls.
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FBI: We Feel Strongly Missing Iowa Girls Are AliveThe FBI says it strongly believes missing Iowa cousins Lyric Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins are alive. Lyric's mother took a second polygraph Monday and shared details with the media.
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Ayla Search Fruitless; Frustrated Public Speaks OutSeven months after the toddler's father reported her missing, another search turns up no substantial evidence. A frustrated public responds.
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Veg Trend Hampered by Hidden Meat ProductsMore people are trying to eat a sustainable diet but may inadvertently consume meat products hidden in foods that would seem to be vegetarian.
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Maryland Pepco Customers Call for Drastic Changes Six Days InMontgomery County, Maryland, residents are sick of Pepco outages, and some are calling for drastic changes to make the company answerable to the public.
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Baby Ayla’s Uncle Convicted; Grand Jury-Assault Connection UnclearA criminal court proceeding Thursday demonstrated a link between an assault and the Ayla Reynolds investigation but leaves open any possible relationship between the attack and a grand jury session scheduled the same week.
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Virginia’s Pre-Abortion Fetal Documentation Law Takes EffectWomen seeking abortions in Virginia will be required to obtain a medically unnecessary sonogram first, starting Sunday, at their own expense.
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Say No to Food Stamp Parties Promoted by USDAUSDA has gone so far as to encourage parties to get people to sign up for food stamps. Its misguided efforts are costing American taxpayers $78 billion per year.
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Consumers Glum About American EconomyTwo reports released this week show American consumers are sour on the economy.
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Family Dog Saves Michigan Toddler from Drowning in PoolThe black lab named Bear kept the toddler on his back so water wouldn't fill his lungs.
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Battle for the Buckeye VoteOhio reflects the pulse of the nation, causing both candidates to invest heavily in winning over Buckeye State voters.
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Last Man to See Carnel Chamberlain Lawyered Up, Won’t TalkThe man who was watching Carnel Chamberlain when he disappeared has been declared a person of interest in the investigation but won't talk to authorities, according to news reports.
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Dole Recalls Bagged Salads After Listeria DetectionDole recalled bagged salads in six states after a random sample was found to contain listeria bacteria.
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Tips to minimize health risks in public poolsThe smell many associate with public pool cleanliness is actually a sign of filth.Also published on:
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Maryland Seeks to Preserve History as Archives OverflowMaryland's State Archives are overflowing, threatening historical documents.
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Next Moves After Arizona Immigration RulingThe Supreme Court ruling shoots down Arizona's effort to craft its own immigration law and effectively undercuts the efforts of numerous states to follow suit.
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Plan a Baseball-Themed Day Trip to BaltimoreFrom Cal Ripken's favorite haunts to baseball museums, there's plenty of activities to complement an Orioles game when you plan a baseball day trip to Baltimore.
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Bain Battle Energizes Obama’s Campaign Lingo"Outsourcer-in-chief" and "profit-first presidency" are two of the new epithets growing from the Bain Capital outsourcing controversy.
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Ronald Cummings Release Report False Alarm, Unrelated to Missing HaleighRonald Cummings will be going to court July 2 but it's not the investigation into his missing daughter that's bringing him there.
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Government Considers Action on Reverse Lending AbusesThe CFPB will listen to proposals this week for addressing reverse lending abuses.
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Romney Attacks Obama on Immigration Reform, Unkept PromiseMitt Romney challenged Barack Obama's effectiveness on immigration reform in response to a United States Supreme Court ruling striking down most of Arizona's controversial immigration law.
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Social Media Blamed for Exacerbating Twitching in Teen GirlsNo longer twitching, the Le Roy teens diagnosed with mass hysteria last year are set to graduate.
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Obama’s Ex-Pat Contributors Add Drops to Campaign BucketHere's where the president's re-election campaign is getting its contributions.
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Women Can't Have it All, but We Can and Should Redefine SuccessHaving it all is an impossible standard. By redefining the standard, women can successfully manage a high-level career while engaging in hands-on parenting.
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D.C. Mayor Demolishes ‘Bully Pulpit’Mayor VIncent C. Gray signed legislation aimed at stopping bullying in the District of Columbia.
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Swing State Demographics that Might Sway 2012 Election OutcomeThese are some of the factors expected to influence the all-important swing state vote.
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Heat Fells Golfers and Graduates in NortheastSummer got off to a hot start with a record-setting heatwave that stretched from Maine to the Carolinas, felling golfers and graduates.
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Behind the Battle for the Latino VoteThese facts and figures provide perspective on the Obama-Romney battle for the Latino vote.
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Flying Toilet Tank Lids RecalledFlying lids and shattered tanks are two dangers the CPSC is seeking to contain in issuing a recall of Flushmate III series 503 toilet flushing systems.
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3 Free Summer Festivals in Washington, D.C.The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, DC Blues Festival and Takoma Park Folk Festival are three of the most popular free summer festivals in Washington, D.C.
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Vile Verbal Assault on Bus Monitor Indicts Greece, N.Y., CommunityGreece, N.Y., middle school students' comfort with threatening and berating adults should be a wake-up call to the community.
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Eric Holder Could Join Rita Lavelle, Janet Reno and Others Who Defied CongressA Congressional Committee is threatening Attorney General Eric Holder with a contempt citation. Here's a look at some past contempt citations issued by Congress in high profile disputes.
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Cozy Winter Activities in Salzburg and Vienna, AustriaExperience winter at its best in Salzburg, where snow-capped peaks provide breathtaking scenery, and Vienna, Austria, with famed coffeehouses that will keep you warm and cozy for hours.
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A Golf Resort for the Whole Family: The King and Prince, GeorgiaKing and Prince is a resort that caters to golfers and non-golfers alike, making it attractive for families combining golf outings with a family vacation.
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Tips for Supporting Your College FreshmanDon't eliminate the care package and letters from home, but consider adding these modern touches to your college freshman support effort.
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Behind the Kerfuffle Over Subsidized Stafford Loan Interest RatesGovernment spending on higher education is one part of a larger puzzle affecting students' ability to afford college.
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Disposable Bag Use Down, Water Quality Up Due to D.C. Area SurchargesDC and Montgomery County are reporting success with their disposable bag taxes, while Prince George's proposed surcharge failed to pass the Maryland General Assembly.
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Lower Gas Prices Might Spur Summer TravelThe number of Americans reporting summer vacation plans jumped four percent as gas prices remained lower than predicted.
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Student Loan Clock TickingThere's two weeks left for Congress to act before subsidized Stafford Loan rates will double.
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Teacher-Arranged Beating Merits ChargesTwo teachers' arranging for other students to hit a kindergartner is child abuse, not a mere misuse of official position.
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Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Protect Air Passengers from TSASen. Rand Paul is proposing a passenger bill of rights to protect the flying public from the TSA as reports of abuses pile up.
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Hungarian Government Gets Thumbs DownHungary may be pessimistic about its government with only about 19 to 24 percent expressing approval, but in some countries, ratings are even lower.
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Psst, Teacher, Cover Up Those Panties!It's unbelievable public school teachers show their panties or wear rubber flip flops in the classroom. Instead of a teacher dress code, how about a maturity test?
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Super PACs Maligned by Media or Deservedly Criticized?Politico asked whether Super PACs are the subject of unfair media coverage. Here's some information on key Super PAC activity in the 2012 election cycle.
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Why CPSC is Recalling Kolcraft StrollersSome 36,000 Kolcraft strollers are being recalled by the CPSC. Find out which ones and why.
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Florida Voter Purge Lawsuits Piling UpFlorida's elections supervisors are unwilling to carry out a voter purge demanded by the governor as litigation on the issue piles up.
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Assateague National Seashore: Tranquility and Swimming PoniesFrom the wonder of wild ponies swimming to leisurely bike rides among the marshlands, Assateague National Seashore is a bastion of tranquility as long as you avoid the hectic annual pony swim and auction.
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Live Fish Competes with Boy for Oxygen in Lungs -- and Other Odd Things SwallowedMany weird things have found their way down human throats, some put there intentionally and some swallowed accidentally.
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Tide Turns on Anonymous Internet TrollsPublic institutions are becoming increasingly aware of the abuses of anonymous internet trolls. Courts and legislatures are looking at ways to end the trolls' free reign.
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How American Consumer Debt is ChangingThere's been a downward trend in credit card debt but student loan and car loan borrowing is on an upswing.
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Ayla Reynolds Blogs Unite, Demand Action and AdvocacyTwo blogs devoted to the missing baby Ayla Reynolds case merged and refocused on demanding justice for the now-presumed-dead toddler.
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Will Church and Charity Tax Spill Over from Spain?U.S. churches and charities hold eye-popping assets valued in the trillions and collectively generate trillions in revenues yet avoid taxation. Will that change as even religious Spain rethinks keeping churches off the tax rolls?
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Will Bath Salts Make You a Cannibal or 'Zombie'? There's No ConnectionWhile there are plenty of risks to consumers from using bath salts variants, becoming a zombie or cannibal doesn't seem to be one of them.
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Factbox: Obesity and the CrematoriumThe remains of morbidly obese people can be cremated, but special considerations come into play.
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Sarah Palin: Obama’s Goose is CookedIs Wisconsin's defeat of a gubernatorial recall a harbinger of the national vote in November?
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Celebrating Mother Deserved Eviction from GraduationAn arrest may have been extreme, but removing hootin' and hollerin' guests from graduations is a welcome move.
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Add Burns to Risks Posed by SunscreenFlames zeroed in on the areas of Brett Sigworth's body covered by sunscreen, giving him second degree burns and the public new questions about sunscreen safety. Here's the latest on burns, chemicals and vitamin D deficiency associated with sunscreen.
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Say No to Pre-Teens on FacebookFacebook poses dangers to kids beyond the risk of predators.
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Labor Department Numbers a Small Factor for This Undecided VoterIt takes more than a Labor Department release to win my vote.
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Feds Kick Chinatown Buses Off the RoadA yearlong federal investigation into safety violations by Chinatown bus companies resulted in 26 cease operations orders.
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Ayla Reynolds Is Likely Dead, Police SayAyla Reynolds is likely dead, police say.
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What Is Rhabdomyosarcoma?Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly suffering end-stage RMS. This rare cancer usually affects children and carries a poor prognosis in adult cases.
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Ayla Reynolds Grand Jury List IlluminatingThe grand jury proceedings in the Ayla Reynolds cast may hint at the identity of the prime suspect in the baby's disappearance.
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Shame on Teachers Who Mock StudentsTeachers are supposed to be role models to students, not comedians or commentators.
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Miami Face-Chewing 'Zombie Attacker' May Have Used Bath SaltsPolice suspect the perpetrator of a cannibalistic attack in Miami Saturday was high on bath salts. It wouldn't be the first time a bath salts user attacked with teeth.
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Romney Attacks Obama Green Loan Record in New AdRepublican candidate Mitt Romney's new ad "Not Even Half" charges Obama's green energy loan program with cronyism and failure.
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Romney's CEO Experience: Asset or Liability?The value of Mitt Romney's experience as Bain Capital CEO is a central theme for his own and Barack Obama's campaigns. Does business success correlate with presidential competence?
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Isabel Celis Investigators Disclose Blood Find, Familial SuspicionsIn a document dump Thursday, Tuscon police disclosed finding apparent blood in Isabel's room and in a car outside the house.
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Airlines Foisting Fees and Frustration on FamiliesNew fees foisted on family travelers include charges to sit together and baggage check fees imposed as a an incident of eliminating pre-boarding privileges.
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Man Confesses to Etan Patz Killing on Eve of 33rd AnniversaryOn the eve of the 33rd anniversary of 6-year-old Etan Patz' disappearance, police arrested a suspect in his killing. Patz' disappearance was a key factor in the creation of the national missing children's movement.
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Overactive Bladder Can Be TreatedOveractive bladder is a treatable condition shared by some 33 million adults. Here's what you need to know from cause to treatment.
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Cool attractions for your hot Memorial Day picnicWith a heatwave expected on Memorial Day, plan some cool attractions to keep your picnic guests comfortable.
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Obama's Name Will Appear on Arizona BallotHawaii and Arizona resolved their kerfuffle over Barack Obama's birth certificate and his name will appear on November's ballot.
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Maryland High Court Approves Divorce for Gay Couple Married ElsewhereMaryland's high court ruled that out-of-state gay marriages must be recognized. The state's own gay marriage law is set to take effect next year. An opposition group is attempting to overturn it by referendum.