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U.S. obesity rate high, but not rising CHICAGO (AP) — Raise a glass of diet soda: The nation’s obesity rate appears to have stalled. But the latest numbers still show that more than two-thirds of adults and almost a third of kids are overweight, with no sign of improvement.
January 13, 2010
Popularity of texting edging out cell phone calls WASHINGTON (AP) — R u kidding me? Americans punched out more than 110 billion text messages last year, double the number in the previous year and growing, as the shorthand communication becomes a popular alternative to cell phone calls.
December 15, 2009
EPA: Greenhouse gases endanger human health WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency took a major step Monday toward regulating greenhouses gases, concluding that climate changing pollution threatens the public health and the environment.
December 7, 2009
Woman gives birth on flight diverted to Denver DENVER (AP) — A woman gave birth to a baby boy on a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago that had to be diverted to Denver International Airport.
December 4, 2009
Obama: Jobs plan will ’jump-start’ hiring ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Even as he trumpeted a slowdown in the nation’s job losses Friday, President Barack Obama put finishing touches on a proposal he’ll unveil next week to “jump-start” business hiring across America.
December 4, 2009
Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
December 4, 2009
Retailers report surprise drop in November By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO

AP Retail Writer

NEW YORK — A decline in sales at the nation's retailers in November after two consecutive months of gains is an ominous warning sign for the holiday shopping season and for an economy in the early stages of a fragile recovery.
December 3, 2009
Police: Pa. man punched Wal-Mart greeter, 72 NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. (AP) — A 72-year-old Wal-Mart greeter near Pittsburgh was punched in the face outside his store and now is in the hospital.
December 3, 2009
GM, Chrysler agree to reconsider dealer closings WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors Co. and Chrysler will reconsider decisions to close thousands of dealerships as part of a compromise meant to stave off federal legislation that would require them to keep the showrooms open.
December 3, 2009
Pilot who endured torture at ’Hanoi Hilton’ dies JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired Air Force Col. Jack Pitchford, a fighter pilot from Mississippi who survived seven years in the Vietnamese prison camp known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” has died. He was 82.
December 3, 2009
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