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Nurses lead revolution toward improved health care delivery

The health care industry has evolved since a series of sweeping legislative reforms began to take effect in 2010. New policies and regulations, millions of new patients and the introduction of advanced technology have added pressure to an already complex system. As this transformation continues, health care…

Free birth control gives women more choice

But new study finds that not all women are aware of their options Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as “Obama Care,” an estimated 47 million women are gaining access to all FDA-approved methods of birth control free of charge. This new

Transform garage sale castoffs into fun finds

As the warmer weather is upon us in Mason City, it brings many new activities: baseball, picnics, beach time and – best of all – the Globe Gazette city wide garage sales. People are purging what they don’t need or no longer want. It’s the

Active duty military: ‘We’d do it again’

If you could start over again, would you make the same decision? According to a recent survey, 78 percent of active duty military personnel say a resounding “yes.” When you think of the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform have made, especially in

Taye Diggs joins the fight against childhood hunger with breakfast program

Studies show and experts agree: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After a good night’s rest without eating, kids’ brains and bodies are ready to refuel. Breakfast can help kick-start a child’s metabolism, energy and focus for learning according to a report…

Finding inspiration in basketball

If you love March basketball, here’s how to use the time and energy you spent on choosing a winning bracket to live your own hoop dreams. Step 1: Put down the remote. If you enjoy the game enough to watch others play, it stands to

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Food & Spirits

Warm-weather entertaining made easy with expert tips and recipes

Exclusive new recipes from Ted Allen, television personality and cookbook author Warmer…

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Auto Care & Maintenance

Five fast fixes and tips for a summer-ready car

With summer-just around the corner, it’s time to get-your car-in tip-top shape…

Travel Adventures

Outdoor gear that performs year-round

Rugged camping gear is no longer just for adventurers and niche outdoor sports. High-tech or activity-specific…

Home & Garden

Take advantage of tax credits to stretch…

Warm weather heralds home improvement season. It’s also the season of high…

Sports Headlines

Sports
Sweetness And Light

Sports: Rallying For Wrestling

Host Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Mike Pesca about wrestling. The Iran and U.S. teams were s [...]

Oxbow Wins Preakness; Derby Winner Orb Finishes Fourth

Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne [...]

Sports: Playoffs, Hard Hits, Soccer Kicks

Host Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the NBA playoffs, Washington Nationals out [...]

No. 1s: The Latest Greatest Of All Time

The NBA will soon crown another team as the best. And another MVP will be named. But commentator Fra [...]

Ladies, Want Women's Sports To Get More Attention? Pony Up

Some critics say that women's sports aren't treated the same as men's sports when it [...]

Get Off My Lawn! And Other Grumblings About Sports Today

Frank Deford's friend "the Sports Curmudgeon" reflects on some of the things that bot [...]

Health & Wellness

Fitness tips to get ready for summer fun

The sun is shining longer every day, telling you that it’s time…

Business Headlines

Business
Politics

Apple's 'Complex Web' Helped It Avoid Taxes, Panel Finds

The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations said the tech giant claimed that three key offsh [...]

With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room

Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is sche [...]

Yahoo's Other Billion-Dollar Bets: Where Are They Now?

Tumblr joins GeoCities, Broadcast.com and Overture in the small fraternity of Yahoo's $1 billio [...]

Turnabout Is Fair Play: Senators Have Many Questions For IRS

The IRS gave some conservative groups extra, improper scrutiny. Now there's a bipartisan reques [...]

ABC's Karl Expresses Regret, But Stands By Benghazi Story

The White House correspondent's story about administration emails created an uproar. Then a key [...]

Decades Of History Behind IRS Flap

Host Michel Martin looks into why some non-profits are tax exempt, and how something like the recent [...]

Lifestyles

Dull, brittle locks? Follow the 4 expert rules for strong, beautiful hair

For years, women have been working at…

Pregnancy can be a beautiful thing

Natural remedies can help you feel better…

News Headlines

U.S.
World

Apple's 'Complex Web' Helped It Avoid Taxes, Panel Finds

The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations said the tech giant claimed that three key offsh [...]

Business Owner Describes Major Destruction After Tornado

Melissa Block talks to Casey Mongold, owner of Casey's Tire and Auto in Moore, Okla., where a t [...]

Forecasters Had Chance To Warn Moore, Okla., Before Tornado

Melissa Block talks to Jon Hamilton about the science of tornadoes. [...]

An Ancient Religious Pilgrimage That Now Draws The Secular

The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. [...]

Iran's 'Zahra' Tells Alternate Tale Of Presidential Campaign

What do you do when you can't openly wage a campaign for the presidency? Some Iranians inside a [...]

British Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal Heads For Scrap Yard

The former Royal Navy flagship fell victim to a 2010 defense review that recommended scrapping the v [...]

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