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After Oklahoma tornado: Five steps to prepare for a natural disaster
In the wake of the May 20 tornado in Moore, Okla., it's important to review how best to be prepared for a natural disaster. Here are five action steps for personal preparedness from the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
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What kind of an eater are you?
From locavores to femivores, to fast food junkies and punk domestics, here are 11 labels for every kind of person at the dinner table.
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'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?
'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!
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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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Beyond hockey: Does Canada need to fight off a US bookseller?
The Canadian government will decide "soon" whether to allow giant American bookseller Amazon.com to set up a distribution center in Canada.
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Gallery: Controversial foods
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At the Crossroads
A thorough – and sometimes painful – examination of the struggles of the US auto industry.
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Gallery: Oscar winners 2010
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/05
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Toyota recall flap: US lawmakers seek data on electronics tests
Questions continue about Toyota recalls for unintended acceleration. Two House members want the automaker to produce data backing up its assertion that defects in electronic components aren't part of the problem.
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Gallery: Top Twitter moments
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In 'open carry' states, guns and Starbucks mix uneasily
The Starbucks coffee chain will allow customers in 'open carry' states to bear arms openly. Gun-control advocates are protesting, but Starbucks says it doesn't want to take sides.
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Sander Levin, chair of Ways and Means, forms powerful brother duo
Sander Levin is now part of one of the most powerful brother acts in Washington since the Kennedys. He was named the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday. His brother, Carl, is chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Hullabaloo over autos?
Auto sales have been better than expected, but it's nothing to write home about when put in perspective with historical data.
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In Britain, university tuition is too low
A new report argues that Britain's university tuition is to low for the institutions to remain world class.
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Hulu's big problem: No loyalty
As the Daily Show and Colbert Report leave Hulu, they reveal the video streaming site's greatest weakness.
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In Pictures: National Cupcake Day
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Nissan recall: Steps to take if your car is on the list
The Nissan recall affects brake pins and/or fuel gauges in 540,000 vehicles, most of them sold in the United States.
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Toyota hearings: senators say carmaker put profit over safety
Toyota hearings resumed Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers pressed three top officials on what the company knew and when they knew it. In Japan, there's a suspicion the recalls are about rolling back the carmaker's market share.
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Toyota recalls hurt its sales, but Ford and others gain
Toyota recalls, investigations, and congressional hearings hurt the company and buoyed sales results of Honda, Ford, Hyundai, and others. But it could have been worse.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/02
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In Pictures: The 2010 Geneva International Motor Show
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In Pictures: Dogs at work
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Mr. Leibowitz, tear down this firewall!
PepsiCo announced today it will set up a "firewall" to ensure that its ownership of two bottling companies does not give it access to sensitive information about its rival Dr Pepper Snapple.
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Apple iPad lassos AP, Conde Nast for special apps
The Apple iPad launches in a few weeks. In the meantime, media companies such as the AP and Conde Nast are positioning themselves to benefit from Apple's latest device.
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Opinion: Toyota recall: What next?
Toyota needs to settle its top management, gain control of its quality control, review its electronic engine systems, and get rid of its culture of secrecy and manipulation of public safety agencies.
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8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile -- tsunami warning issued
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Chile Saturday. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning.
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