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New York City loses small hospitals as money woes mount
Health

New York City loses small hospitals as money woes mount

August 18, 2013

Interfaith Medical Center, which serves an overwhelmingly low-income population in Bedford-Stuyvesant, is the second Brooklyn hospital facing possible closure.Bebeto Matthews/Associated Press Since 2000, 19 hospitals across the city have closed…

Biting back
Health

Biting back

August 18, 2013

Durango videographer works in Ecuador to help fight parasitic ‘kissing bug’

Obesity levels high in 13 states, South
Health

Obesity levels high in 13 states, South

August 18, 2013

A national telephone survey in 2012 found 13 states with very high rates of obesity in. But overall, the proportion of Americans deemed obese has been about the same for…

Study: Induced labor, autism are linked
Health

Study: Induced labor, autism are linked

August 18, 2013

Simon G. Gregory, associate professor of medicine and medical genetics at Duke University, is the lead author of a study suggesting autism might be linked with inducing and speeding up…

Smokejumper base features parachute corps
Travel

Smokejumper base features parachute corps

August 17, 2013

The smokejumper training base in Missoula gives visitors a look at the preparation and skill required of men and women who work as smokejumpers. Throughout the summer, tours are offered…

Hiking Shi Shi
Travel

Hiking Shi Shi

August 17, 2013

Solitude and sea stacks are the draw at pristine Washington beach

Utah class to examine Book of Mormon
Religion

Utah class to examine Book of Mormon

August 16, 2013

But for the first time this fall, they’ll have a chance to look at the text for a whole semester from an academic standpoint – where the goal is understanding,…

Mexican stuffed eggs have healthy, spicy kick
Food

Mexican stuffed eggs have healthy, spicy kick

August 13, 2013

Mexican-Style Stuffed Eggs start with hard-cooked – not hard-boiled – eggs.Matthew Mead/Associated Press As I grew older, I figured out that these seductive little bite-sized appetizers (also called deviled eggs,…

Fast-food restaurants expand breakfast menus
Food

Fast-food restaurants expand breakfast menus

August 13, 2013

The fast-food chain says the waffle taco, which includes scrambled eggs, sausage and a side of syrup, was the top seller during breakfast hours at the five Southern California restaurants…

Pork with a fresh take on salsa – grilled cherries
Food

Pork with a fresh take on salsa – grilled cherries

August 13, 2013

Tired of burgers and hot dogs? Try grilling pork tenderloin cutlets with grilled cherry salsa. instead.Matthew Mead/Associated Press And one thing most of us don’t do nearly enough of –…

Boys club: Michigan couple welcomes 12th son
Family

Boys club: Michigan couple welcomes 12th son

August 10, 2013

The Schwandt boys welcome their youngest brother Tucker home to Rockford, Mich., on Tuesday. Shown from left are Vinny, Tucker, Calvin, Wesley, Luke and Gabe.Chris Clark/The Grand Rapids Press No…

Camp in a vintage Airstream
Southwest Life

Camp in a vintage Airstream

August 10, 2013

A tricked-out Airstream Classic camper that boasts many of the amenities of home – including a flat-screen TV, DVD player and air conditioning – is available for campers this summer…

Pastors, serpents to star in show
Religion

Pastors, serpents to star in show

August 9, 2013

“Snake Salvation” is set to debut Sept. 10 on the National Geographic Channel. The series will feature Andrew Hamblin of Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, Tenn., and Jamie Coots…

As French idea of restaurant changes, so does law
Food

As French idea of restaurant changes, so does law

August 6, 2013

Estelle Levy sets up loaves of bread in her bakery in Paris. As more French citizens are opting for fast food, lawmakers are considering legislation to protect traditional French cuisine.Remy…

Three fresh takes on humble chicken breast
Food

Three fresh takes on humble chicken breast

August 6, 2013

Here are three easy ways to spice up a basic, boneless chicken breast: From left, a sticky orange-cilantro smothered chicken recipe, a spiced-rubbed chicken breast recipe and a recipe for…

Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breasts
Food

Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breasts

August 6, 2013

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion…

A cut above
Food

A cut above

August 6, 2013

Chef carves intricate works of art from fruits and vegetables

Miso-Lime Marinated Chicken Strips
Food

Miso-Lime Marinated Chicken Strips

August 6, 2013

Start to finish: 6 to 8 hours (30 minutes active) Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white miso 2 tablespoons lime juice Zest of 1 lime 1 teaspoon ground black pepper…

Sticky Orange-Cilantro Smothered Chicken
Food

Sticky Orange-Cilantro Smothered Chicken

August 6, 2013

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into 2-inch chunks ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon…