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People line up at a Duane Reade pharmacy in New York behind a sign announcing the recent flu outbreak.

Bad Flu Season Overshadows Other Winter Miseries

11:11am January 17, 2013

by Richard Knox

Influenza is especially intense this year, and people are flooding into hospitals and doctors' offices. But the flu is just one of a triple whammy of respiratory viruses — plus the nasty norovirus — that are making lots of people sick.

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Carol Fiore's husband, Eric, died after the plane he was test-piloting crashed in Wichita, Kan., 12 years ago. An atheist, Carol felt no comfort when religious people told her Eric was in a better place.

After Tragedy, Nonbelievers Find Other Ways To Cope

1:34pm January 16, 2013

by Barbara Bradley Hagerty

Many have long turned to religion for solace in the aftermath of a tragedy, but that's not an option for the nonreligious or those whose faith is destroyed by the event. For the nonreligious, dealing with trauma and loss often requires forging one's own path.

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A U.S. Capitol Police officer secures the area surrounding the west front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5 as preparations are under way for President Obama's second inauguration.

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Saying No To The Inauguration

10:44am January 16, 2013

For some Americans, next week's inauguration is a time to protest, not celebrate, the beginning of a second term for President Obama.

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Saying No To The Inauguration

10:44am January 16, 2013

For some Americans, next week's inauguration is a time to protest, not celebrate, the beginning of a second term for President Obama.

Love Of Football May Kick America Down The Path Of Ruination

5:37am January 16, 2013

by Frank Deford

Enthusiasm for sport can be a convenient cover to excuse the worst in us, says Frank Deford, because concussions for young men are the price of our love for football.

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Did Prosecutors Go Too Far In Swartz Case?

7:54pm January 15, 2013

by Carrie Johnson

Criticism is raining down on prosecutors in Massachusetts after the suicide of computer genius Aaron Swartz. His family says Swartz, who was facing trial on wire and computer fraud charges, was the victim of Justice Department overreach. But legal experts say the case is more complicated than that.

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Adult film production company Vivid Entertainment Group has sued Los Angeles County over the condom measure.

Porn Industry Turned Off By L.A. Mandate For Condoms On Set

7:54pm January 15, 2013

by Mandalit del Barco

Lawyers for the adult entertainment industry are challenging a new rule requiring the use of condoms while filming sex scenes in Los Angeles County. Proponents say the rule protects adult film actors, but some actors and producers say films made with condoms don't sell.

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Minnesota National Guard Capt. Jeff Pratt, who has nearly 20 years of military service under his belt, found a civilian job with the help of a new jobs program led by the Minnesota National Guard.

Training Program Aims To Prep Soldiers For Civilian Jobs

10:11am January 15, 2013

by Jess Mador

Thousands of Minnesota soldiers deployed in Kuwait woke up to a surprise last spring. Just weeks before the end of their tour, a group of corporate recruiters showed up on base. The visit was part of a new strategy to help returning service members find jobs after they've hung up their uniforms.

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Regular consumption of blueberries, such as these found at Butler's Orchard in Maryland, may prevent heart attacks in middle-aged women.

Women With A Berry-Snacking Habit May Have Healthier Hearts

10:08am January 15, 2013

by Allison Aubrey

Love berries? It seems a habit of eating them three times a week may stave off heart attacks, at least in middle-aged women, according to a new study. That's because of compounds called anthocyanins found in these brightly colored gems.

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How Mali's Conflict Affects Americans

7:07am January 15, 2013

France has intervened in the conflict in the West African nation of Mali, but why does that conflict affect the United States? Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has offered the most basic take on America's interest in Maili: al-Qida is there.

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