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Four Loko Cans Will Now Make Clear They're Loaded With Alcohol

Wed, 2013-02-13 08:21

New labels will define serving sizes clearly and state that each serving contains 0.6 ounces of alcohol. The changes come as part of a deal to settle the Federal Trade Commission's claim that Four Loko maker Phusion Projects engaged in deceptive advertising.

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Born First And Headed For Health Trouble?

Wed, 2013-02-13 07:34

Firstborn children are more likely to have higher blood pressure and be more resistant to insulin, researchers in New Zealand say. But despite those worrisome signs, there's no hard evidence linking birth order to diabetes or heart disease risk in adulthood.

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The State Of The Union In 10 Headlines

Wed, 2013-02-13 06:55

What's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered. Headline writers have zeroed in on the president's talk about lifting the middle class, getting the economy moving and new gun laws.

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President Pledges Transparency On Drone Strikes

Wed, 2013-02-13 06:09

In the State of the Union, Obama defends the legality of drone strikes and promises more openness with Congress.

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Rubio's Big Drink Gets Big Buzz

Wed, 2013-02-13 05:30

The Florida senator has joined in the joking about his big stretch for a big drink as he was giving the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address.

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Book News: Disgraced 'New Yorker' Author Talks Plagiarism — For A $20,000 Fee

Wed, 2013-02-13 04:45

Also: An award for the year's most cutting book review; how it feels to hold Sylvia Plath's hair; and Donna Tartt's new book will be out this fall.

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Single Gunshot Reportedly Ends Dramatic California Manhunt

Wed, 2013-02-13 04:20

As investigators work to determine whether the charred body inside a California mountain cabin is that of former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Jordan Dorner, dramatic reports are emerging about what authorities hope were the last hours of the massive manhunt for the accused killer.

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For One Senior, Working Past Retirement Age Is A Workout

Wed, 2013-02-13 00:43

John David, 73, is one of the many faces of a growing group of Americans: seniors who work. The former TV producer switched careers in his 50s, becoming a fitness instructor. "This turned out to be the real calling," he says.

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For One Senior, Working Past Retirement Age Is A Workout

Wed, 2013-02-13 00:43

John David, 73, is one of the many faces of a growing group of Americans: seniors who work. The former TV producer switched careers in his 50s, becoming a fitness instructor. "This turned out to be the real calling," he says.

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Victims Of Cyberattacks Get Proactive Against Intruders

Wed, 2013-02-13 00:41

Some affected private companies are so frustrated by their inability to defend against attacks that they have opted to go on the offense themselves. Some cybersecurity firms are now marketing cyberweapons and attack strategies to companies that want to go after their adversaries.

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A Murder Deepens Tunisia's Political Crisis

Wed, 2013-02-13 00:40

The killing of Chokri Belaid, a prominent politician and human rights activist, is pitting Tunisians against each other. Just two years after overthrowing a dictator, Tunisians are increasingly divided over their government and the country's future.

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U.K. Slaughterhouses Raided As Europe's Horse Meat Scandal Widens

Wed, 2013-02-13 00:38

The raids comes as stores in Britain, Ireland, France and Sweden have had to pull products suspected of containing horsemeat off their shelves. The scandal has shown just how long and winding the food chain really is, and how little oversight is exercised within Europe's open borders.

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U.K. Slaughterhouses Raided As Europe's Horse Meat Scandal Widens

Wed, 2013-02-13 00:38

The scandal has shown just how long and winding the food chain really is, and how little oversight is exercised within Europe's open borders. In Britain, local butchers are among the beneficiaries of this crisis.

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Rogue Ex-LAPD Officer Believed Dead After Standoff

Wed, 2013-02-13 00:18

The manhunt for a former Los Angeles police officer suspected of going on a killing spree converged Tuesday on a mountain cabin. Authorities believe he barricaded himself inside, engaged in a shootout that killed a deputy and then never emerged as the home went up in flames.

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An Oft-Told Tale: The Beauty Queen And The Quarterback

Tue, 2013-02-12 23:11

Last month, Brent Musburger was accused of being sexist when he gushed about "what a beautiful woman" Miss Alabama was during the BCS Championship game. Commentator Frank Deford says if Musburger was guilty of anything, it was failing to note what a cliche he was perpetuating.

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Obama To Congress: With Or Without You

Tue, 2013-02-12 20:54

President Obama called repeatedly on Congress to address issues of paramount importance to the country during his State of the Union address Tuesday. But he also made it clear that when Congress fails to act or agree with his policies, he intends to push ahead on his own.

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Hot Dog: Affenpinscher Banana Joe Wins Best In Show

Tue, 2013-02-12 20:34

Five-year-old Banana Joe beat out Swagger, the old English sheepdog, and five others. More than 2,700 dogs too part in the competition.

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Rubio, A New Face, Delivers A Familiar Message In Response To Obama

Tue, 2013-02-12 20:26

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, in the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address, strove mightily to transform the perception, cemented during last year's presidential race, that his party's embrace excludes those who aren't rich and white.

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Electric Car Review Dust-Up May Put Brakes On Tesla Profits

Tue, 2013-02-12 15:43

After The New York Times published a scathing review of Tesla's Model S electric car, the automaker's CEO took to Twitter to slam the reporter. Disputed facts aside, the timing of the spat could hurt Tesla, which is under pressure to improve its financial performance.

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Obama: It's Not Bigger Government We Need, It's A 'Smarter' One

Tue, 2013-02-12 15:31

Obama used his fourth State of the Union address to set forth a sweeping vision for his second term. Obama said he would seek to reform entitlements, the tax code and immigration policy. He also offered a laundry list of smaller initiatives like raising the minimum wage and offering universal preschool.

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