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Fats That Don’t Make You Fat!

A myriad of myths surround what is actually good nutrition - most of us, eager for quick and simple health fix, jump from one health fad to the next.The greater part of food labeled fat free or low fat...

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Nearly 3,000 people formed a chain around Bosnia's parliament, preventing...

Nearly 3,000 people formed a chain around Bosnia's Parliament on Thursday, trapping hundreds of politicians and civil service workers inside in a demonstration of anger over what protesters say is a...

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UN: Countries that engage in bulk, warrantless Internet surveillance are...

In a landmark report, the United Nations today has broken its long-held silence about the threat that State surveillance poses to the enjoyment of the right to privacy.The report is clear: State...

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NYC apartments sold for just $10

In New York City, $10 can get you four subway rides, three slices of pizza, five cups of coffee, or lunch for a day or two. There's no way, however, that it can get you a home in Manhattan, where th...

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Saudi prince sues Forbes after it says he's only worth $20 billion: report

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has sued Forbes magazine for libel in a British court, alleging its valuation of his wealth at $20 billion was short of the mark by $9.6 billion, Britain's...

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Local library fired employee of 24 years for closing 40 minutes early due to...

The tiny village is in an uproar, Mayor Dixie Lee Sacks said, over the firing of a well-liked veteran library employee who closed the library 40 minutes early last week, without permission, because of...

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Deaf woman calls 911 as she's beaten black and blue by Washington cops...

Megan Graham after her release from jail last week. Graham says she was punched in the face by a Federal Way, Wash. police officer.  A woman with mental and hearing disabilities dialed 911 for...

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5 Easy Ways to Avoid GMO Foods and Be Healthy

Mother Nature is a pretty smart gal. When she is respected and cared for, she will give us some amazing foods that not only nourish our bodies, but also allow them to thrive. Now, the problem is that...

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4 Need to Know Healthy Heart Tips

Heart disease isn't just your mother's problem. Doctors have found artery-clogging plaque buildup in the bodies of people as young as their teens and 20s. Stare down the number-one killer of women by...

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11 Ways to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

Raspberries All those little seeds dotting raspberries are responsible for raspberries’ high-fiber content. One cup of these low-calorie, sweet-tart berries gives you 8 grams of fiber. Enjoy with...

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Rugby coach hands son's drug dealer to police...and is charged with kidnapping

Furious that his 14-year-old son had been buying cannabis, Cenydd Nickels vowed to bring the dealer to justice.His anger was made worse by the fact his mother had recently been violently mugged for the...

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4-year-old Indian girl adopted by convicted Israeli paedophile

An Israeli man convicted of sex offences against young children has gained custody of a four-year-old Indian girl through an agreement with a surrogate mother in India, according to a media report.The...

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The military court overseeing Bradley Manning's trial has denied the...

After majors news outlets raised over $60,000 to hire stenographers to record Pfc. Bradley Manning’s trial, the military court overseeing the trial has denied the stenographers press passes, cutting...

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Web inventor Berners-Lee warns forces are 'trying to take control'

The inventor of the World Wide Web said the internet is facing a “major” threat from “people who want to control it on the sly” through “worrying laws” such as SOPA, the US anti-piracy act, and through...

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9 habits that may do more harm than good

The basics of staying healthy seem pretty easy to follow: Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep and you should be on the right track, right? Surprisingly, it can be more complicated than that....

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Gluten-Free Foods: What You Need to Know

Have you noticed a large increase in gluten-free products over the past five years? I see gluten-free pasta, gluten-free breads and cookies, even gluten-free pizza in the health food section of many...

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The 7 Best Fruits and Vegetables

These days, fruits and vegetables are celebrated for so much more than the fact that they're good for us. While their nutritional values generally remain the same, depending on the time of the year and...

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17 Superfoods That Fight Disease

Fruits and vegetables are great for your health—and even better for your waistline. But some fresh foods are more powerful than others.Superfoods have more than their fair share of vitamins, minerals,...

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Danger in 3-D: The Rapid Spread of Printable Pistols

A student from Texas has invented a plastic pistol that anyone can make with a 3-D printer. It is undetectable by metal detectors and capable of killing. And it is spreading unchecked across the...

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Soy Sauce Overdose Sends Teen Into Coma

A 19-year-old survived a dangerous sodium overdose after drinking more than a quart of soy sauce on a dare, according to a case study in the Journal of Emergency Medicine.After drinking a quart of the...

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