Congress wants tough stance with China over trade
Both Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee told Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Thursday that China is manipulating its currency.
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10 Teams That Could Surpass Appalachian St.’s 2007 Upset Over Michigan
Do you remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard that Appalachian State upset Michigan in the Big House on September 1, 2007? This game arguably was the greatest upset in the history of college football. Michigan was ranked No. 5 in the nation before the game, and was a 27 point favorite according to Las Vegas. The Wolverines almost pulled it out before Appalachian State …
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College Football Capsules: Gilbert takes over for McCoy as Texas QB
AUSTIN, Texas — Garrett Gilbert is the Texas quarterback now, and for a sophomore with no starts in his career, he also find himself filling the role of grizzled veteran for the Longhorns.
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“Obesogenic” America: Nine States Now Over 30 Per Cent Obese, CDC
American society has become “obesogenic” according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): their latest report shows that nine states now report more than 30 per cent of adults are obese, yet it was only ten years ago that no state had a 30 per cent or more rate of obesity in its adult population. The nine states that surpass the 30 per cent obesity rate were found to be …
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Prisons Prepare For Lawsuit Over HIV Inmates
South Carolina’s prison director says he’s preparing for a lawsuit from federal prosecutors over housing HIV-positive inmates in separate dorms.
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