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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

U.S. sales rise along with temperatures

WASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- U.S. retail sales climbed in the week ending last Saturday, surging compared to the same week a year ago, the International Council of Shopping Centers said. Sales rose 1.4 percent compared to the previous week, but 4.2 percent compared to 12 months ago, the strongest... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Insurers push smaller cost, narrow choice

WASHINGTON, July 18 (UPI) -- The biggest U.S. insurers are pushing plans with reduced premiums but a narrow selection of doctors and hospitals, industry officials say. The New York Times reported the new plans are being tested in venues such as San Diego, New York and Chicago, and should appeal to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Prescription pain reliever abuse soars

WASHINGTON, July 16 (UPI) -- Treatment facility admissions for prescription pain reliever abuse soared more than 400 percent from 1998-2008 for those 12 and over, U.S. officials say. A study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reveals the increase in treatment admissions... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 16, 2010

Quake shakes suburban D.C. area

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 16 (UPI) -- A 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled Washington and the suburban counties early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, about 3 miles deep, was about 10 miles northwest of Rockville, Md., and 20 miles from the nation's capital, the agency said.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

BP well testing back on track

VENICE, La., July 15 (UPI) -- BP officials said Thursday procedures for tests on the crippled Gulf of Mexico oil rig are back on track after a leaking choke line was removed and replaced. During a daily technical briefing, BP officials said they were able to remove and replace the leaking line that... Sign in to see full entry.

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