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Let's going shopping for surgery: New government data shines light on health care cost variations
May 8, 2013
You wouldn't dream of buying a new laptop without comparing prices -- why should health care be any different? The government is releasing new data about what hospitals charge in various places for medical procedures, and the prices vary widely.
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Addiction might be a click closer than you think
May 7, 2013
There's a fine line that separates addicts from the rest of us, a new book argues. It's not just booze and cocaine you should be worried about, but Twitter and cakes.
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Hawaii fights for Obama presidential center
May 7, 2013
Hawaii is taking the offensive to lure Obama's future library or presidential center. Chicago appears to have the inside track, but Honolulu is offering up a beachfront site worth a cool $75 million.
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There's a huge market in online education for veterans
May 7, 2013
U.S. News & World Report has released its first-ever rankings of the 'Best Online Education Programs for Veterans'. A look at the market and the sometimes predatory companies taking advantage of vets.
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Turning the world on with her smile: A look at 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
May 6, 2013
In her new book, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong takes a look at Mary Richards and the rest of the gang from the WJM newsroom and the real-life people behind the "Mary Tyler Moore Show."
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The value of a laugh track
May 6, 2013
Can adding canned laughter make a sitcom more popular than one without the assist? As old-fashioned as laugh tracks seem, they're still a valuable element of successful TV comedies.
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Summer becomes the season for college prep
May 6, 2013
As getting into college becomes ever more competitive, more students are spending the summers creating fodder for college applications.
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NRA's charity trains a whole new generation of gun owners
May 3, 2013
As the NRA hosts its annual meeting in Houston, a look at its charitable programs for shooting sports. Fundraisers for "Friends of the NRA" have seen record crowds.
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Map: You may be paying way more for birth control
May 3, 2013
It pays to shop around for prescription drugs.
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Travel advice from the airfare watchdog
May 3, 2013
A lot has changed about air travel since Greg Hobica founded the site airfarewatchdog.com in 1998. But, he says, it's still possible to score a great travel deal if you follow his advice.
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Journalism: Practiced. Excellent interview. Thank you.
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