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Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.......

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KSU Defends Teaching Graduates
Kent State University is reacting to a U.S. News And World Report and National Council On Teacher Quality study which calls KSU and other universities "an industry of mediocrity" that…
Safe, $40K Stolen From Akron Apartment
Akron detectives are investigating a burglary after a safe with $40,000 in cash inside an apartment wall was reported stolen. Detectives say the burglary happened in the 300 block of…
Coventry Twp. Man Arrested For Robbery
Police arrested a 21-year-old Coventry Township in connection with last week's robbery at an Akron bar. Akron police said Eric D. Jones was charged with aggravated robbery for allegedly putting…
Police Searching For Hit-Skip Vehicle
Akron police are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit-skip accident early Saturday morning. Police said a 42-year-old man was driving his motorcycle in the 2100 block of Akron-Peninsula…

Slimy Substance Closes Lake Michigan Beaches

ABC News(PORTER, Ind.) -- Officials remain baffled as to how a dark, slick substance that forced dozens of swimmers out of the water at a northwest Indiana beach mysteriously vanished.
"They checked the beach, and they can't find any evidence of it," Indiana Department of Environmental Management spokesman Barry Sneed told ABC News. "[Authorities]...
Man Charged in Alleged Frontier Airlines Bomb Threat

Frontier Airlines(DENVER) -- Charges have been filed against a Colorado man accused of making threats onboard a Frontier Airlines flight last weekend.
Mark Bote, 23, of Thornton, Colo., is accused of claiming he had a bomb in his backpack when he was aboard Frontier Airlines flight 601 from Knoxville, Tenn., to Denver on June 14.
The plane was...
‘Tweet’ Now an Official Word in Oxford English Dictionary

NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The last time you wanted to vent about your family or co-workers within the space of 140 characters, you didn’t “submit a post to the microblogging service known as Twitter.” You tweeted.
These days, pop culture associates the act of tweeting less with chirping birds and more with social...

Prosecutor: 3 Ohioans enslaved disabled mom, child
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her captors, authorities said Tuesday in announcing federal charges against three suspects.......
Indians recall 3B Lonnie Chisenhall
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indians have recalled third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall from Triple-A Columbus.......
3 charged in Ohio with enslaving mother, daughter
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period.......

Mickelson has silver market cornered in US Open
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) -- The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider.......
Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki Doesn't Think Flopping Will Ever Go Away
NBA via Dallas Mavericks(NEW YORK) -- Other than the actual games themselves, flopping is a major story line during the NBA playoffs once again. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki doesn't…
Rangers Want to Keep Jurickson Profar On the Field
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Texas Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar is one of the brightest/youngest hitting prospects in baseball, which is why the team will do…

Chrysler Complies, Will Recall 2.7 Million Older-Model Jeeps
Authors: jcPRNewsFoto/Chrysler Group LLC, Lily Kesselman(NEW YORK) -- After initially refusing to issue a recall because it disagreed with the government, Chrysler Group now says it will recall older Jeep…
Starbucks to Post Calorie Counts on Menu Boards, Pastry Cases
Authors: jcAndrew Giammarco/Starbucks(SEATTLE) -- Do you know what's in that Cinnamon Dolce Latte you're drinking? Starbucks is about to tell you.If you don't live in a place like New York…
Gordon Ramsay’s LA Restaurant Sued for Alleged Unpaid Wages
Authors: jcMichael Lavine/FOX(LOS ANGELES) -- Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has found himself in a kitchen nightmare. Former employees of his Los Angeles eatery are suing him for what they say…

Senate Rejects Double-Layer Border Fence Plan
Authors: jcScott Olson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would have withheld permanent legal status for most undocumented immigrants until the completion of 700 miles of…
Reid: House Will Face Pressure on Immigration
Authors: jcTom Williams/CQ Roll Call(WASHINGTON) -- The House will face pressure to pass immigration reform no matter what John Boehner says, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters on Tuesday.“I…
Rep. Burgess: 15-Week-Old Male Fetuses Pleasure Themselves
Authors: jcBill Clark/Roll Call/Getty Image(WASHINGTON) -- At what age do young boys begin sexual self-exploration? As early as 15 weeks in utero, according to Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas.“Watch a sonogram…

Lil Wayne: I Didn't Step on the Flag on Purpose
Authors: jcFacebook.com/LilWayne(NEW YORK) -- Lil Wayne is responding to outrage over a behind-the-scenes clip that shows him stepping on the American flag, during the making of his "God Bless Amerika"…

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Brad Pitt Responds to Melissa Etheridge's Comments on Angelina
Authors: jcPaul Warner/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Breast cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge raised some eyebrows with her recent interview in the Washington Blade, in which she stated that Angelina Jolie had…

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Justin Bieber Cleared in Possible Hit-and-Run
Authors: jcKevin Mazur/WireImage via ABC(LOS ANGELES) -- Justin Bieber has been cleared in a possible hit-and-run accident involving a paparazzo Monday night.Bieber is no longer under investigation for the late-night…

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8 Financial Conversations You Need to Have with Your Partner
When my husband and I got married, we didn't really discuss who would handle our finances. We stood, rather awkwardly, in the lobby of our bank and almost wordlessly, switched over his name to all my existing accounts. Although my husband is a math teacher, I happily run much of our financial life. The bills, the credit cards, the checking accounts, retirement, and rather meager starts to our kids' education fund have all fallen squarely…
Tasty Food Museums
Still haven't locked down the family's summer vacation plans? Why not take a tour of these food museums? Idaho Potato Museum: Blackfoot, Idaho Idaho has always had a history with the potato, and this small but quaint museum, built in 1912, showcases this rich history. The museum not only focuses on the history of the potato, but also the history of the potato industry, nutrition facts, and the growing and harvesting process. There is also…
The Health DO's and DON'Ts of Wearing Sunglasses
You wear sunscreen to protect your skin, right? So it makes sense that you should give the same amount of care and concern to your eyes, especially in the summer months when we spend more time in the sun. This seems intuitive, but only 12 percent of Americans say protecting their eyes is their top priority when purchasing a pair of sunglasses, according to a new report from The Vision Council. The same study shows…