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WASHINGTON — They call it the “Botax.” The White House and Senate Democrats have turned to a proposal to tax breast implants, tummy tucks, wrinkle-smoothing injections and other … more

By Julie Hirschfeld Davis
Associated Press Writer | 11/20/09 | 117 views

FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays

ATLANTA (AP) — Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. The … more

11/20/09 | 123 views

Rain puts pumpkin pie in peril

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The holidays may not be so sweet this year. Nestle — which sells nearly all the canned pumpkin in the U.S. — says poor weather hurt its harvest, creating a … more

11/20/09 | 112 views

Adios, Oprah

CHICAGO — “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” an iconic broadcast that began as a local Chicago talk show and grew over two decades into the foundation of a media empire worth billions, will end its … more

By Caryn Rousseau
Associated Press Writer | 11/20/09 | 523 views | 1 comment

Sen. Kerry’s daughter arrested in L.A. on DUI

LOS ANGELES — The daughter of Sen. John Kerry was arrested Thursday in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk. Alexandra Kerry, 36, was stopped by officers at about 12:40 a.m. and booked at … more

11/20/09 | 69 views

Survey: Southeast most obese

ATLANTA (AP) — The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. High rates of obesity and diabetes … more

11/20/09 | 36 views

Gov’t rewarding firms checking immigrant status

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department will give a seal of approval to businesses volunteering to use an electronic program to check workers’ immigration status. Homeland … more

11/20/09 | 36 views

Foreclosures hit people with good credit

WASHINGTON — The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment pushes more people out of homes, pulls down housing prices and raises concerns about the broader … more

By Alan Zibel
AP Real Estate Writer | 11/20/09 | 53 views

Strong dollar

Euro coins and dollar bills in Frankfurt, Germany, on February 27, 2008. The dollar's appeal as a safe haven sent it higher against other major currencies Thursday, after reports on housing and … more

11/20/09 | 39 views

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Ala. Home Depot center opens BESSEMER — The Home Depot has opened a 657,000-square-foot distribution center in south Jefferson County. The first 179 employees hired for the facility were … more

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | 11/20/09 | 41 views