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Doctors Perform More Facial Hair Transplants

7:43am February 26, 2014

Beards and mustaches are becoming a popular trend, especially among hipsters. And if you can't grow one? Buy one. One doctor says he's performing three or so facial hair transplants each week.

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Florida Man Tattoos Black Widow Spider On His Face

7:43am February 26, 2014

Eric Ortiz, 24, chose to ink the arachnid because, "Everybody fears spiders." According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, he wanted "to see what people think."

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Amid Controversy, 'Right To Refuse' Bill Hits Governor's Desk

8:01pm February 25, 2014

by Ted Robbins

Opposition in Arizona is growing against a controversial bill that would let business owners to refuse service based on religious beliefs. Gov. Jan Brewer hasn't yet decided whether to veto the bill.

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Politics & Government

Chris Christie's Sandy Problem

8:01pm February 25, 2014

by Matt Katz

The New Jersey governor may be grabbing national headlines for the Bridgegate scandal, but it's the slow Superstorm Sandy recovery that's causing him headaches back home.

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The fastest-growing part of the online dating market is people over 50, according the CEO of the Match Group.

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ISO Romance: Dating Sites Help Older Singles

8:01pm February 25, 2014

by Ina Jaffe

Nearly 40 percent of Americans over 50 are single, and many are looking for love online. As one site user says, "I don't want to live the last 10 years of my life alone."

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Economy

The 787 Returns, And Boeing Is Watching Its Every Move

6:58pm February 25, 2014

by Wendy Kaufman

After being grounded for months, Boeing's 787 jetliner is back in the air. To help ensure that the planes keep flying and arrive on time, the company is monitoring the entire fleet in real time.

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Colorado Becomes First State To Restrict Methane Emissions

8:06am February 25, 2014

by Elizabeth Shogren

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas from oil and gas production. The rules require companies to find and repair equipment leaks. The rules also will reduce air pollution that contributes to smog.

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S.C. Man Tries To Use A Trillion Bill To Pay Restaurant Check

8:06am February 25, 2014

After his debit card was declined at an Applebee's, Michael Williams pulled out the big bucks. He tried to pay with a $1 trillion bill. The U.S. has never issued such a bill.

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Game show contestant Arthur Chu with host Alex Trebek on the set of Jeopardy!

National

Asian-American Contestant, 'Villain' Of 'Jeopardy,' Set To Return

2:55pm February 24, 2014

by Hansi Lo Wang

Arthur Chu's aggressive playing style on the game show Jeopardy! led to a four-day winning streak and has stoked racist comments on social media. He is set to appear on the show again on Monday.

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*Self-reported use of marijuana on 20 or more days in the past month.

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No Easy Answers For DUI Concerns As Marijuana Gains Support

9:14am February 24, 2014

by NPR Staff

As more states legalize pot for medical and recreational use, law enforcement and health officials want to deter driving under the influence. But the task isn't as clear cut as it is with alcohol.

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