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Thursday, January 24, 2013

NYC defends soda ban; foes call it illegal

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- New York City defended its so-called soda ban as a legal way of curbing obesity, but foes called it an unconstitutional overreach that limits personal liberty. The measure, championed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, would ban the sale of sugary soft drinks in sizes greater... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

More earning degrees in U.S.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The number of people with academic degrees, particularly doctorates and master's, grew substantially in the past decade, the U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday. The department said a statistical survey -- Educational Attainment in the United States: 2012 -- found the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Record turnout on Israeli Election Day

JERUSALEM, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Israel's Central Election Committee reported record turnout as millions of Israelis cast their votes in national elections. The committee said more than 38 percent of 5.6 million eligible voters had cast their ballots by 2.p.m., Israel Radio said. In 2009, only 34 percent... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 21, 2013

House meets to attend Obama's inauguration

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives met for a few minutes Monday to prepare to join in the festivities of President Barack Obama's second inauguration. Only current House members can participate in the procession and sit on the platform during the swearing-in ceremony,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Netanyahu to seek two more terms

JERUSALEM, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to seek a fourth term just two days before Israelis go to the polls to elect the 19th Knesset. "I intend to be here for many more years," Netanyahu said in an interview on Israel's Channel 10 Saturday night.... Sign in to see full entry.

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