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Drink Up: Judge Blocks New York’s Large-Sugary-Drink Ban
Looks like you'll be able to a large Coke in restaurants after all, following a New York State Supreme Court judge's ruling.
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Economy Adds 236,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.7%
The labor market—and the economy overall—is improving, albeit gradually, with employers adding 236,000 jobs in February. That gain brought the unemployment rate down a few ticks from 7.9 percent to 7.7, its lowest point in four years.
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Buzzer Beaters: Tiger and Mickelson Leading at Doral, Big East Splits Up and More
Today's top sports stories:
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New Movies: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful,’ ‘Dead Man Down’
The recent 'Amazing Spider-Man' and the upcoming 'Man of Steel' seem to get all the attention regarding studios' attempt to "reboot" franchises, but that's pretty much the same thing as what's going on with 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' If it succeeds at the box office, we may end up with a new version of 'The Wizard of Oz' at some point very soon, even though the producers have said that's not their goal.
Also opening this week is a dark tale of blackmail and revenge.
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Why You Should Beware of Tax-Refund Loans
It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you've filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can't seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead
The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer.
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Tim Harris Serves Up Breakfast, Lunch, Hugs and Inspiration at ‘World’s Friendliest Restaurant’
Tim's Place, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 in the afternoon, and if you're in the neighborhood and in need of a cup of coffee and a warm embrace, look no further.
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Finally, the ‘Harlem Shake’ Is Getting a Federal Investigation
A bunch of students from the Colorado College ultimate Frisbee team managed to pull off a "Harlem Shake" video (yes, another one) while on an airplane. Federal authorities were not pleased.
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New Movies: ‘Jack the Giant Slayer,’ ’21 and Over,’ ‘The Last Exorcism Part II,’ ‘Phantom’
This week we have four new releases, covering four different genres and targeting four different audiences: fairy-tale action epic, a coming-of-age (21) comedy, supernatural horror, and a submarine thriller.
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Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense
Chuck Hagel, whose confirmation hearing in the Senate was highly contentious, was finally confirmed today as the next secretary of defense by a vote of 58-41.
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For a Healthier Heart, Try the Mediterranean Diet
A recent study explains that a so-called Mediterranean diet—specifically one high in extra-virgin olive oil—is a great way to keep your heart in good shape.
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New Movies: ‘Dark Skies,’ ‘Snitch’
This week, two new flicks hit theaters. The first is a spooky thriller about a family terrorized by a mysterious force, while the other is an action tale about a father determined to save his son.