The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says just 10 foods account for 44 percent of the sodium in the American diet.
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Last known WWI veteran dies at 110
Born in London on Feb. 19, 1901, Florence Green joined the Women’s Royal Air Force in September 1918 at the age of 17.
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N.H. considers immigration status check for arrests
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last week it will begin hearing oral arguments on a similar law in Arizona.
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College vending machine dispenses ‘morning-after’ pill
The machine at Shippensburg University’s health center provides the Plan B emergency contraceptive along with condoms, decongestants and pregnancy tests.
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Job openings near a 3-year high
The number of available jobs in the United States jumped in December to 3.38 million, supporting other data that show a brighter outlook for the economy.
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Komen official quits over Planned Parenthood dispute
Karen Handel, the charity’s vice president for public policy, says she supported cutting off funding for Planned Parenthood.
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McDonald’s pulls ad after pit bull owners’ outrage
The ad said eating a Chicken McBite was less risky than petting a stray pit bull, shaving your head, naming your son Sue or giving friends your Facebook password.
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Gay-marriage battle heating up in several states, including Maine
Meanwhile, public opinion appears to be changing. In May, a Gallup poll showed that, for the first time, a majority of Americans approve of gay marriage.
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Fairfield police log Feb. 7
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 7:
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Oakland police log Feb. 7
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 7: