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Gun lobby outspends gun-control advocates

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David Gura | Dec 17, 2012
The National Rifle Association spent $24 million this last election cycle
Posted In: Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, gun control, guns, National Rifle Association
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An old scam becomes new again: Bill-cramming scams are going mobile

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Queena Kim | Apr 18, 2013
Unauthorized charges for things like dating advice and horoscopes are making their way to more cell phone bills. And now the FTC is cracking down.
Posted In: Bill cramming, cell phone, FTC, mobile phone, text messages
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No classes needed: Southern New Hampshire University emphasizes skills

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Amy Scott | Apr 18, 2013
Students at Southern New Hampshire University can now receive federal financial aid for a "self-paced online program" with no traditional courses or professors. It’s all about mastering competencies. Will it work?
Posted In: online degrees, online education, Southern New Hampshire University
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Frozen yogurt trend far from cold

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Stacey Vanek Smith | Oct 20, 2010
Despite retail stores and restaurants closing all over the country, there's one kind of shop that's booming: self-serve frozen yogurt. What makes the chilly dessert so successful? Stacey Vanek Smith reports.
Posted In: Food
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NYC parking nightmare could get worse, fines for painting curbs

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Kai Ryssdal | Apr 18, 2013
Parking can be so bad in New York City, some frustrated residents have taken to reserving spots by painting the curb. Now, they could see higher fines.
Posted In: New York City, parking
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New pot policy could help state coffers

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Jeff Tyler | Mar 19, 2009
A new Justice Department policy on medical marijuana could lead to the drug becoming a regular source of tax revenue in states where it's legal. Jeff Tyler reports.
Posted In: Crime
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Online gun sales take off

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David Gura | Apr 17, 2013
Failure of efforts to require background checks casts spotlight on online gun sales.
Posted In: background check, gun sales, guns
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Apple's stock falls, down 40% since last fall

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Scott Tong | Apr 18, 2013
Today, the tech world today brings you hits from the 80s and 90s: Microsoft and IBM are expected to report healthy earnings today. But what is up with Apple? It’s stock fell again yesterday, and is down 40 percent since last fall.
Posted In: apple, iPhone, samsung, stock
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The Excel mistake heard round the world

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Kai Ryssdal | Apr 17, 2013
The flurry of budget deficit reduction talks we've heard in the past three years was based on faulty research--an Excel spreadsheet mistake.
Posted In: Economics, economists
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After election, what's next for Venezuela?

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson | Apr 18, 2013
Stephen Keppel, economics editor at Univision News, says the Maduro's slim margin of victory could make it difficult for his government to achieve economic reforms.
Posted In: hugo chavez, Latin America, maduro, venezuela

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