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NYC bans big, sugary drinks at eateries, theaters

By DAVID B. CARUSO and JENNIFER PELTZAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's Board of Health opened up a new, experimental front in the war on obesity Thursday, passing a rule banning sales of big sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries. The

Docs: NYC ban on big, sugary drinks could help

By DAVID B. CARUSO and JENNIFER PELTZAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The era of the supersized cola may come to an end in New York City on Thursday, when health officials are expected to approve an unprecedented 16-ounce limit on sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, delis and movie

Obama's bear-hugger says he'd hit campaign trail

By MATT SEDENSKYAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The hulking pizzeria owner whose presidential bear hug has thrust him into fame says he's ready to hit the campaign trail if he's asked. Forty-six-year-old Scott Van Duzer was back behind the counter of his restaurant in Fort

US poverty rate unchanged; record numbers persist

By HOPE YENAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's poverty rate remained stuck at a record level last year, while household income dropped and the number of people who don't have health insurance declined. A Census Bureau report released Wednesday provided a mixed picture of the