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Members of the family of Kayla Mueller, 26, have confirmed that their daughter has died. She had been held captive since being taken prisoner in 2013 while doing humanitarian work in Syria.

Family Confirms U.S. Hostage Kayla Mueller Dead

4:24pm February 10, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

In a statement, her family said they had received information the 26-year-old was dead. Mueller, who was captured in August 2013, was a prisoner of the self-described Islamic State when she died.

Al Mak is the manager of Pronto Food Mart in Austin, Texas. Independent gas stations like Pronto are often the first to offer cheaper gas when the price of crude oil drops.

Looking For Even Cheaper Gas? Go Generic At An Indie Station

2:44pm February 10, 2015

by Mose Buchele

The prices that gas stations charge for fuel can vary widely. Smaller, independent stations are able to sell the cheapest gas because they undercut competitors by buying unbranded gasoline.

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To Get Parents To Vaccinate Their Kids, Don't Ask. Just Tell

1:56pm February 10, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

The way a pediatrician talks with nervous parents about vaccines may determine whether the child gets immunized or not, a study suggests. Asking "What do you want to do about shots?" doesn't work.

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A rider gets some air at the newly opened Mega Underground Bike Park in Louisville, Ky.

Upcycling, Underground: Huge Bike Park Opens In Former Limestone Mine

12:43pm February 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The owners of a Kentucky cavern say they've made the world's largest indoor bike park, with 320,000 square feet of riding. It just happens to be 100 feet below the surface.

Elizabeth Ebinger in Maplewood, N.J., bought her solar panels, while neighbor Tim Roebuck signed a 20-year lease. Both are happy with the approach they took, and both are saving money on energy bills.

The Great Solar Panel Debate: To Lease Or To Buy?

12:12pm February 10, 2015

by Jeff Brady

More homeowners are cutting energy costs by installing solar panels, due in part to leasing programs that require no up-front investment. Leasing means less hassle, but may also save you less money.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield takes aim at Target — or, rather, at Target shoppers in San Antonio who might be interested in buying health insurance.

Insurers And Austin Mayor Promote Obamacare To Texas Latinos

11:39am February 10, 2015

by Veronica Zaragovia

It's no secret that most state and federal legislators in Texas aren't fans of Obamacare. But insurers and Texan cities are successfully marketing plans on HealthCare.gov without the state's help.

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Ed Sabol, Founder Of NFL Films, Dies At 98

10:00am February 10, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Ed Sabol was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. During his tenure at NFL Films, from 1964-1995, the organization won 52 Emmy Awards.

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Greg Burkett clears snow from a winter storm in Cambridge, Mass., on Monday. Boston has had more than 6 feet of snow in the past 30 days.

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Snowfall Obliterates Records In Boston: 'Another Winter Storm?!'

9:38am February 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Boston has had more than 72 inches of snow in the past 30 days, breaking a record set in 1978, the National Weather Service says.

Great Teachers: We Had Our Say, Now It's Your Turn

9:34am February 10, 2015

by Elissa Nadworny

From social media, comments on the blog and email — here are a few stories of your great teachers.

Back in Seattle after six weeks of Ebola duty in West Africa, Karin Huster was told by the health department that she might want to send away her two cats during her quarantine — "just in case." The cats didn't go anywhere.

Time's 'Person Of The Year' Is Feeling Kind Of Lost

8:06am February 10, 2015

by Karin Huster

A newly returned "Ebola fighter" tells why she didn't feel like a hero when she got back. Instead, she felt lost, beset by Ebola dreams and virtually imprisoned in her own home.