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Consumer Reports: Junk health food is still junk food

Stock PhotoUNDATED (AP) - What you think might be healthier versions of junk foods really are not.

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Bible translator criticized over word substitution

Stock PhotoUNDATED (AP) - One of the largest Bible translators in the world has agreed to an independent review of its policies after criticism over how it handles the terms "God the Father" and "Son of God" in some translations.

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Michelin recalls 77,000 tires for safety problem

Stock PhotoGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 bus tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air rapidly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Labor of love yields book Wyoming prep football

In his book 'A Century of Fridays,' author Patrick Schmiedt chronicles the history of every high school football program in Wyoming.CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Former Wyoming sports reporter Patrick Schmiedt recently released a book chronicling the history of every high school football program in the state.

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Most baby boomers don't have living wills

Stock PhotoWASHINGTON (AP) - Many baby boomers don't have end-of-life legal documents such as a living will - and some say it's because they don't want to dwell on death.

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Travel Website Brings Excitement, Relaxation to Weekend Trips

fabplacez.comNEW YORK, NY - It all started by helping people find their way through New York City without getting lost or feeling unsafe. FabPlacez wanted to give the over 50 crowd a chance to discover the Big Apple themselves without the blaring bus tours and rushed schedule of the usual group trip.

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Census: South, West lead U.S. in marriages, divorces

Stock PhotoWASHINGTON (AP) - With marriages at an all-time low, Southern and Western states rank among the highest for couples hearing wedding bells. But many of these states also have higher divorce rates.

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Beating the 3pm slump

Shape MagazineThe 3 p.m. slump seems as universal (and maybe as inevitable) as the lunch break. As it turns out, experts suggest that this might be a part of the natural rhythm of our body clocks. A signal similar to what is experienced at bedtime is sent to our brain between 2 and 4 p.m. that cause it to secrete melatonin, and in turn may make us sleepy.

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Group pushes for healthier foods on restaurant menus

Stock PhotoUNDATED (AP) - An independent nonprofit group is on a mission to make dining out healthier.

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Feds find 16 crashes, 5 injuries in BMW probe

Stock PhotoDETROIT (AP) - U.S. safety regulators have found 16 crashes and five injuries in an investigation of transmission control problems with BMW 7-Series luxury cars.

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C.J. Box opens Joe Pickett book tour in Laramie

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) - C.J. Box is opening a national book tour to promote his latest Joe Pickett novel in Laramie.

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Cardinal-designate speaks of joy, love - and blood

Stock PhotoVATICAN CITY (AP) - The top U.S. bishop, Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, has told a meeting of the pope and his fellow cardinals that they must spread the faith with joy, love - and blood if necessary.

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Poll finds more boomers working past retirement

Stock PhotoWASHINGTON (AP) - Forget those long afternoons of golf or kicking back at the lake house - many baby boomers now plan to log more hours at the office amid renewed worries about money.

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Summer-ize your beauty routine

Shape MagazineThere are different beauty rules for summer than there are for the rest of the year.  You need to “summer-ize” your beauty regimen.  Protect your skin.  Sweat-proof your make-up.  Enhance your glow.  And get ready to shine in all the right ways.

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Census: Divorces decline but 7-year itch persists

Stock PhotoWASHINGTON (AP) - New census figures show the "seven-year" itch persists - couples who break up typically separate upon seven years of marriage, and divorce a year later.

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Wyoming's Wind River Country Announces 2011 Western Summer Vacation Packages

Horseback riding near Indian RidgeFREMONT COUNTY, WY - Adventure vacation packages in Wyoming’s Wind River Country this summer range from refined to rugged. For cowgirls, archaeology buffs, singles, gourmands, and families the many attractions and unparalleled scenery of the Wind River Region are calling.

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GM recalls big crossovers to fix wiper problem

eneral Motors is recalling about 50,000 large crossover SUVs to fix a windshield wiper problem.DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is recalling about 50,000 large crossover SUVs to fix a windshield wiper problem.

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Coming up with a new menu is a whopper of a task

BRN photo by Nathan KobieluszMIAMI (AP) - When Burger King set about to fix its ailing empire, the fast food giant started by scrutinizing everything on the menu - even the mayonnaise.

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J.K. Rowling has deal for new novel for adults

Stock PhotoNEW YORK (AP) - J.K. Rowling is back, and writing for adults. The author of mega-selling "Harry Potter" series has an agreement with Little, Brown in the United States and Britain to publish her first novels for grownups. The title, release date and details about the novel, long rumored, were not announced Thursday.

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Pope celebrates Mass despite shooting incident

Pope Benedict XVI.  U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Renae L. Kleckner.ERFURT, Germany (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI is nearing the end of his four-day state visit to his native Germany.

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June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Stock PhotoThroughout the world, abuse and neglect of older adults largely remains under-recognized, or treated as an unspoken problem. No community or country in the world is immune from this social problem.

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