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U.S. obesity epidemic shows no sign of shrinking

January 18, 2012 5:41 PM

CHICAGO (AP) -- America's obesity epidemic is proving to be as stubborn as those maddening love handles, and shows no sign of reversing course. More than one-third of adults and almost 17 percent of children were obese in 2009-2010, echoing results since 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... more »
Survivor recalls Alabama professor's shooting spree

February 16, 2010 11:52 AM

A survivor of the Alabama university shooting said the professor charged in the attack methodically shot the victims in the head until her gun seemed to jam and she was pushed out of the room. Associate professor Joseph Ng told The Associated Press on Tuesday he was one of... more »
Kids watching hours of TV at home daycare

November 23, 2009 11:21 AM

Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares, taking naps, eating healthy snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they are sitting as many as two hours a day in front of a TV, according to a study published Monday.... more »