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Are 'Light' Cigarettes Better for You?
Facts: The use of light cigarettes increases dramatically as age, education and income levels increase, experts say.
Home to Own
Databank USA takes a look at the percentage of owner-occupied households in each state and D.C. in 2007.
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Drawing the Line
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THEY MADE HISTORY
DECEMBER 4, 1971
Deep Purple watches in horror as its recording studio burns on the shores of Lake Geneva. The artistic result? The song "Smoke on the Water."
1954: James McLamore and David Edgerton open Insta Burger King in Miami, the first location in what would eventually become–after the "Insta" was dropped–an international fast-food chain.
1619: At a site on Virginia's James River, 38 English settlers proclaim a day of Thanksgiving.
Group photo of Deep Purple.
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Capital One to Buy Chevy Chase
The deal is another sign of how the financial crisis is fueling consolidation.
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U.A.W. Concedes to Help Big 3
The powerful union will modify its contract as automakers make their case.
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Attention, Shoppers: The Humanity?
If the death of a retail worker didn't stop bargain hunters, what will?
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Detroit Failing to Rev Up Congress
This time they came to Washington by car. Are lawmakers convinced? Not yet.
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Obama Taps Richardson for Commerce
He will be the latest former opponent to join Obama's Cabinet.
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Vermont Called Healthiest State
The overall health of Americans remained static for a fourth year, a report shows.
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Middle-Class Tax Cut May Come Soon
And it may come sooner than you think, as the economy nears the ledge.
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Laws Favor Doctors Who Admit Error
Survey: 35 states, D.C. make apologies for medical mistakes inadmissible in court.
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Her Purpose-Driven Life
As McRae settled into retirement, she saw a need to help immigrants settle into American life. More >>
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"And as you know by now, Barack Obama has officially named Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, which I think is a great idea. Because think about this. If anybody can bring peace to the Middle East, it's Hillary. I mean, think about it. She has proven over and over again you can live side by side with your biggest enemy and still make it work."
—Jay Leno
