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Latest statistics show obese adults more numerous those deemed overweight. Full story
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Somali pirates free Saudi supertanker
Somali pirates freed a Saudi supertanker seized in the world's biggest ship hijacking for a $3 million ransom on Friday, an associate of the gang said.
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Illinois House impeaches Gov. Blagojevich
The Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Friday to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, an unprecedented action that sets up a Senate trial on whether he should be thrown out for abuse of power.
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Industry slams Citigroup mortgage deal
A top bank industry group said it opposes an agreement between Citigroup and Democratic senators that would change bankruptcy law to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure.
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Union to file grievance vs. Blazers over Miles
Portland threatens litigation if a team signs injury-plagued forward.
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Patrick Swayze checks himself into hospital
Patrick Swayze has pneumonia and has checked himself into a hospital for observation, it was revealed Friday at a press event for the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles.
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CDC director is out, government e-mail says
The head of the federal government's public health agency is out, according to an e-mail sent Friday night to federal employees.
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At CES, progress comes a step at a time
The big debuts at the International Consumer Electronics Show aren’t whiz-bang hardware systems. They’re ideas designed to protect the environment and improve the technology consumers already use.
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Photo of the Week
Joel Schwader captured the top-rated image in this week’s It’s A Snap travel photo contest. The photo shows an approaching thunderstorm near the small town of New Underwood, S.D., about 15 miles east of Rapid City.
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Business
McDonald's supersized retirement plans
Fast-food titan looks to retain talent by helping workers save. Full story
Health
FDA approves treatment to thicken eyelashes
Glaucoma drug can be used to increase thickness, fullness of lashes. Full story
Travel
7 movies that glamorize business travel
The industry has long proved good fodder for Hollywood filmmakers. Full story
Your Healthy Family
Morning exercise for kids
Morning exercise may be one of the best ways to keep kids healthy.
