U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges
The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms.
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Virginia, Florida have most well-read cities in U.S.
New York and Boston may strike many as more intellectual but Alexandria, Virginia is the most well-read city in the United States.
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Diamond at heart of royal Europe goes for $9.5 million
A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries sold for 9 million Swiss francs ($9.57 million).
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Afghan woman pushes for rights from behind the wheel
The morning after the Taliban fell Shakila Naderi shed her head-to-toe burqa and sat behind the wheel of a car.
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Natalie Wood's Mercedes up for auction
Natalie Wood's vintage Mercedes Roadster is going up for auction in July.
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Amazon aims to launch front-lit Kindle in July
Amazon.com Inc will launch new versions of its Kindle e-reader and tablet, including a monochrome e-reader with front lighting, a source who has seen the prototype told Reuters.
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Psychiatrists say diagnosis manual needs overhaul
Many psychiatrists believe a new edition of a manual designed to help diagnose mental illness should be shelved.
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Florida Supreme Court hears landmark foreclosure suit
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday in a landmark lawsuit that could undo hundreds of thousands of foreclosures.
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'Time' cover shows 3-year-old breast feeding
Should a mom continue nursing her child even after he or she has grown too big to be held?
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Online sharing, how much is too much?
Whether it is photos, personal status or unwanted comments, most Americans think people 'overshare' personal information online.
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How Internet detectives find out where you live
An explosion of people checking into social networks is being exploited by mobile application makers and private detectives.
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Study finds psychopaths have distinct brain structure
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that psychopaths have structural abnormalities in their brains.
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Young drivers know risks, but text anyway
Most young American drivers agree that it is dangerous to text while driving, but nearly a third admit they do it anyway.
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Want to quit smoking ? Try acupuncture or hypnosis
Acupuncture and hypnosis have been promoted as drug-free ways to help smokers kick the habit.
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I'll Have Another wins Kentucky Derby
I'll Have Another won the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs before a record crowd of more than 165,000.
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Greening New York's most iconic skyscraper
Owners of the Empire State Building hope to convince investors and tenants that it's what's on the inside that really counts.
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Stress of war prompts soldiers to take Afghan dogs home
Spot made the clandestine journey from the Afghan Taliban stronghold of Helmand to the capital Kabul.
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Billionaire Koch gives $35 million to dinosaur museum
American industrialist David Koch said on Thursday his lifelong fascination with dinosaurs drove his $35 million donation.
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Russia says goodbye to a car and an era
Russia is ending its long love affair with a car that was once prized by the nation.
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Munch's 'The Scream' sells for record $120 million
Edvard Munch's masterpiece "The Scream," one of the world's most recognizable works of art, sold for $120 million.
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World Trade Center now tallest in NYC, with asterisk
One World Trade Center surpassed the Empire State Building on Monday as the tallest building in New York.
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Australian billionaire to build 'unsinkable' Titanic
An Australian billionaire announced plans on Monday to build an "unsinkable" version of the Titanic.
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As America's waistline expands, costs soar
U.S. hospitals are ripping out wall-mounted toilets and replacing them with floor models to better support obese patients.
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Hollywood hopes rise as Blu-Ray, digital offset DVD decline
Hollywood may be seeing a turnaround thanks to double-digit sales growth of Blu-ray discs and online movies.
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New York City sites compete for preservation grants
Forty New York City cultural institutions and historic sites will compete for millions of dollars in grants for preservation efforts.
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Amnesty says veil bans rob Muslims of jobs, education
Bans on full-face veils in France and Belgium means Muslim women are being denied jobs and education.
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Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' may return to Bavarian schools
Bavaria is considering publishing excerpts from Hitler's "Mein Kampf" for use in schools after its legal power to ban the book expires in 2016.
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Two sons follow fathers' footsteps to conquer Everest
The sons of two members of the first U.S. team to scale Mount Everest are hoping to climb the world's highest mountain.
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FDA says focused on tracking drugs after approval
The FDA said it now spends as much effort and resources on surveilling a drug after it is approved as it does in the pre-approval process.
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Everest climbers in test for keys to heart treatment
A team of scientists departed to conduct research on Mount Everest climbers in an effort to help improve treatment for heart patients.
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One in four Americans without health coverage: study
A study just released shows that one in four working-age Americans went without insurance at some point in 2011.
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Surviving 'Doolittle Raiders' recount wartime bombing of Japan
Four of the last five survivors of a U.S. World War Two bombing mission over Japan reunited on Wednesday.
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Think carrots, not candy as school snack, group suggests
Junk food may soon be hard to buy at American public schools as the U.S. government readies new rules requiring healthier foods.
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Belief in God grows as mortality nears, survey says
Belief in God is highest among older people and increases with age.
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U.S. marks second victory over British in War of 1812
A parade of naval vessels and square-rigged sailing ships made their way up the Mississippi River to New Orleans under threatening skies.
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Using AIDS drugs to prevent infection: a bargain?
Giving an AIDS-fighting drug to men who are at high risk of HIV infection would cost billions, but it might be worth it.
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Can an app help you craft the perfect dream?
Researchers are testing a new iPhone app in to see if it is possible to craft the perfect dream.
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Space shuttle Discovery takes off on final flight
The space shuttle Discovery took off on its final voyage on Tuesday.
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Surf's down? Time for paddleboard yoga!
Paddle boarding, an ancient form of surfing, is gaining popularity.
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Titanic's dead mourned 100 years later at sinking site
Relatives of some of the more than 1,500 people who died when the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg remembered their ancestors.
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Shooting zombies is the fad among gun enthusiasts
One of Patrick Flanagan's favorite movies as a kid was "Night of the Living Dead."
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Boston marathon braces for punishing heat
Boston Marathon organizers are encouraging some to sit out on what is projected to be one of the hottest days in the race's 116-year history.
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Travel Picks: Top 10 scenic workouts
As spring begins to bloom, it's easy to suddenly remember the New Year's Resolutions made a few short months ago.
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Schools unite to lift WW2 children from watery grave
One March day in the last weeks of WWII, more than 70 German children squeezed into a plane hoping to be flown to safety.
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Cost of aging rising faster than expected
People worldwide are living three years longer than expected on average, pushing up the costs of aging by 50 percent.
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Numbers game: America's struggle to make math fun
In the American drive to boost science and math education, it's science that has all the kid-friendly sizzle.
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Consumer Website Helps Factor College Costs
While many students wait to find out which college they will be attendingss, the U.S. consumer watchdog reminds loans for tuition are expensive.
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Android Beats Apple in China Mobile Platform Race
Google Inc's Android mobile operating system (OS) was the top smartphone platform in China, the world's largest market for mobile phones, last year.
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Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Ban Late-Term Abortions
Arizona state lawmakers gave final legislative approval to a bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
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Cruise retraces Titanic's ill-fated voyage
Descendants of some of the 1,500 people killed when the Titanic sank a century ago were among the passengers on a cruise that set off Sunday.
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For women, boxing workouts pull no punches
Jennifer Vaughn needed to get in shape after law school. Emily McCart wanted a break from running.
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Caterpillar's big bet on the U.S. economy
It hasn't been long since Caterpillar looked like the typical resident of the Rust Belt.
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'Three Cups of Tea' author to pay $1 million to charity
"Three Cups of Tea" author Greg Mortenson has agreed to pay $1 million to compensate his Montana-based charity.
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YouTube to offer Paramount movie rentals
Even courtroom adversaries can be partners in the nascent online movie rental business.
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FDA identifies more bogus cancer drugs in U.S
The FDA on Tuesday said it has identified a new batch of counterfeit cancer drugs distributed in the United States.
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Scientists pin down historic sea level rise
The collapse of an ice sheet in Antarctica up to 14,650 years ago might have caused sea levels to rise 46-60 feet.
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Banking, shopping and job hunting online
Banking and keeping track of finances, shopping and searching for jobs are the main tasks of Internet users.
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Improvements in autism symptoms vary kid by kid
A new study suggests that social and communication skills in some kids with autism may improve over time with therapy.
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Apple's iPad tops Consumer Reports' list
Apple's new iPad topped Consumer Reports' list of tablets despite the influential watchdog's having earlier stoked doubts.
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