 Brown U. to pay RI city $31.5M more to help budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University will voluntarily pay Providence $31.5 million more over the next 11 years to help address financial problems that Mayor Angel... (photo: Public Domain / Brown University) Austin American Statesman
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 Obesity costs supersede smoking costs
One hundred and ninety billion dollars - a rather large sum of money - and the amount currently being paid to cover the growing healthcare costs of obesity in America.... (photo: WN / Yolanda) The Examiner
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 South Florida incomes are increasing
Thanks to tourism and international trade, working people in South Florida are seeing increases in their paychecks. Personal income in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach... (photo: WN / Farida Azzawi) The Examiner
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 Ex-Pentagon chief Gates joins Rice in new firm
WASHINGTON — Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates is going into business with two other top officials from the George W. Bush administration. Gates will join an... (photo: DoD/Cherie A. Thurlby) Austin American Statesman
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 Kazakh president decries foreign influences
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — The president of the oil-rich former Soviet nation of Kazakhstan has criticized the West for what he said was its attempt to impose its values... (photo: AP Photo / Bela Szandelszky) Austin American Statesman
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 Lutz touts electric vehicles
By David Shepardson Detroit News Washington Bureau Comments Washington - Former General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz is lobbying conservatives to back electric vehicles.... (photo: AP / Anja Niedringhaus) Detroit news
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 Sensible Seafood Fest-Virginia Aquarium
The Virginia Aquarium is hosting it's third annual Sensible Seafood Fest on May 24, 2012. The event provides sampling of fresh, regional food from dozens of Sensible... (photo: WN / james) The Examiner
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 Firm has its sight set on mining asteroids
A group of 21st-century private space entrepreneurs is expected to unveil an ambitious new venture to mine the surface of near-Earth asteroids in search of precious... (photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech file) The Los Angeles Times
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 Romney close to being crowned Republican candidate after Gingrich hints he may quit as five ...
Mitt Romney may be a step closer to clinching the Republican Party’s nomination as its presidential candidate after Newt Gingrich signalled that he may quit the... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak) The Daily Mail
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 Swing-state unemployment down, Obama's chances up
Carolyn Kaster FILE - In this April 18, 2012 photo, President Barack Obama speaks at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. The improving economy is swinging... (photo: AP / Susan Walsh) Kansas City Star
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 McDonnell asks other governors to tighten gun background checks
Gov. Bob McDonnell recently sent a letter asking every governor in the country to support an improvement in background checks for the purchase of guns. Not surprisingly... (photo: AP / Steve Helber) The Examiner
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 Peru's president says mine viable with changes
LIMA, Peru — Peru's president said the country's biggest mining project, which has been on hold due to protests, is viable and will meet environmental requirements.... (photo: AP / Martin Mejia) Austin American Statesman
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 How Republicans get Americans to vote against their own best interests
The general stigma and opinion of the majority of the American people is that the Republican party and their policies favor the wealthy. If so many people believe that a... (photo: Creative Commons / Gage Skidmore) The Examiner
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 Mormon politics and the 2012 presidential election
As the 2012 presidential campaign marches on, the American people become more focussed on the Mormon Church and how its religious views may effect poll results in... (photo: AP / Gerald Herbert) The Examiner
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 Do Mitt's people know how to run a campaign? Does Mitt? Evidence points to 'no'
Do Mitt Romney's "people" have any idea how to put together and run a campaign? Does Mitt? The recent evidence shows a striking resemblance to a recently decapitated... (photo: AP / Gerald Herbert) The Examiner
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 After 4-month surge, gasoline prices show signs of falling
NEW YORK — The worst might be over, for now, when it comes to gas prices. After a four-month surge pushed gasoline to nearly $4 per gallon in early April, drivers,... (photo: AP / Gregory Bull) Austin American Statesman
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 Presidential GOP hopeful Paul cheered on in Pa.
PITTSBURGH — Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul got a spirited reception Friday from a capacity crowd of about 2,300 people at the University of Pittsburgh.... (photo: AP / Jim Cole) Austin American Statesman
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 10 Worst Fair Foods in America
How is the turkey leg bad for you exactly? reply Anonymous 1 year ago Report Abuse Additionally I don't see how "candy apples and lemonade" are exactly good alternatives... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) The Examiner
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 Yoga Yoga: "Locally Om'd" Green Business
Yoga is one of the hottest trends in the country today as it provides both physical and spiritual benefits to practitioners. Austin is lucky to have one of the best, and... (photo: Creative Commons / domestictimes) The Examiner
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 Chrysler set to recharge China sales
By Bryce G. Hoffman The Detroit News Comments Chrysler will unveil a Chrysler 300C design concept with the Chinese in mind, along with a Jeep concept inspired by the Year... (photo: AP / Paul Sakuma) Detroit news
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