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Caramel color and your health
Caramel color and your health In "Caramel Color: The Health Risk That May Be in Your Soda," we reported on the results from our tests of 110 samples of soft drinks, which showed that they contained...
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Should you buy a Sony TV in 2014?
Should you buy a Sony TV in 2014? Is Sony considering an exit from the TV business? That's what some are wondering with the company's announcement that it's spinning off its TV business into a...
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Midsized 3-row SUV face-off
Midsized 3-row SUV face-off We know: your mind says a minivan is the BEST vehicle for the family, but your heart says SUV. You aren’t alone. Three-row, midsize SUVs have become a huge segment while...
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Thermador range brings the grilling inside
Thermador range brings the grilling inside More outdoor gas grills include side burners and other features that help bring your kitchen out to your yard or deck. Thermador’s Grand and Pro Harmony...
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Viking adds pro-style features to its consumer line
Viking adds pro-style features to its consumer line Last year Viking was acquired by Middleby Corporation, a maker of commercial restaurant equipment. At Design and Construction Week, Viking...
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Consumers name gotta-have tech for their next car
Consumers name gotta-have tech for their next car In their next new car, consumers expect a broad range of high-tech safety and infotainment features, based on findings from a recent Consumer Reports...
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Electrolux speeds up cooking and cleaning times
Electrolux speeds up cooking and cleaning times One of the major themes at Design and Construction Week is appliances that save time for busy consumers. Electrolux showed us a number of new appliances...
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Talking tech: Comparing cell phone plan pricing
Talking tech: Comparing cell phone plan pricing The biggest chunk of your smart-phone bill is for data charges, and choosing the right carrier and plan could reduce those costs by as much as $1,000 a...
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Don't fall for bank and credit-card e-mail scams in wake of Target breach
Don't fall for bank and credit-card e-mail scams in wake of Target breach Consumer Reports has found that e-mail scammers have begun playing on consumers’ fears, in the wake of the data breach at...
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Generac generator cuts down on noise and fuel
Generac generator cuts down on noise and fuel Home generators can help you sit out the next blackout in style, but they can also be gluttons when it comes to using fuel—and loud when they’re running....
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How to pick a health insurance plan
How to pick a health insurance plan Health care can be very expensive. Having a baby costs about $30,000, and so does the average three-day hospital stay. Â Health insurance is a way to reduce those...
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Managing Medicare
Managing Medicare Medicare offers comprehensive health insurance coverage to people 65 and older. But the decisions and choices you face can be confusing and overwhelming. Here's our step-by-step...
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DuPont embeds chargers in its Corian countertops
DuPont embeds chargers in its Corian countertops Wouldn’t it be great if you could put your smart phone on the counter and have it charge while you’re cooking dinner or paying bills? That’s the...
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Best new-car values
Best new-car values Whether you’re paying $15,000 or $50,000 for a car, every buyer is looking for a good deal. But it’s hard to tell what you’re really getting for your money. Will the car hold up...
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Yogurt shipments blocked to U.S. Olympic athletes
Yogurt shipments blocked to U.S. Olympic athletes Among the hold your breath moments heading into the start of the Winter Olympic games this weekend is whether Shaun White will find gold in the...
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Recent data breaches highlight credit- and debit-card weaknesses
Recent data breaches highlight credit- and debit-card weaknesses Each week seems to bring news of another data breach at another U.S. retailer. First Target, then Neiman-Marcus, followed by Michaels,...
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Ownership costs
Ownership costs Getting a good deal when buying your car is important. But it's just as critical to look down the road at how much a vehicle will cost you to own. Here are the models we've tested that...
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Can lithium batteries be used in smoke detectors?
Can lithium batteries be used in smoke detectors? Q. Do you recommend using 9-volt lithium batteries to replace standard batteries in smoke detectors so that the replacement cycle can be...
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How much can where you sit affect TV picture quality?
How much can where you sit affect TV picture quality? Q. How much can where you sit affect the picture quality of your TV? And which models have the widest viewing angles?—Barbara Walsh, Pittsburgh,...
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Why is it ill-advised to buy drugs from Canada and other countries?
Why is it ill-advised to buy drugs from Canada and other countries? Q. You warn against buying drugs abroad because they may not be approved by the FDA. Are drugs that are sold in Canada not inspected...
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