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Moldy front-loaders continue to vex consumers
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GM recalls air bags that don't deploy when you have too many keys
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LG ranges get top marks in Consumer Reports tests
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5 food label fixes we need now
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Hamilton Beach dual coffeemaker deemed unsafe by Consumer Reports
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Could it be asthma? I have hay fever but now I’m wheezing too.
Could it be asthma? I have hay fever but now I’m wheezing too. It’s possible, but difficult to say for sure, since mild wheezing can accompany seasonal allergies, or hay fever, and both can be set off...
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How to regain control of your browser's search engine
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Best ice melts for your driveway, walkways, and steps
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Smart watch review: Is this a must-have gadget?
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Best medications to treat fibromyalgia
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Choose the right countertops and make them last
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5 great cars you may be overlooking
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Is Google Fiber all that it's cracked up to be?
Is Google Fiber all that it's cracked up to be? Compared with the average broadband speed in South Korea (22.1 Megabits per second), Japan (13.3 Mbps), and other countries, broadband speed in the...
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The road to self-driving cars
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Watch out for prostate biopsy dangers
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Biggest car-buying gripes
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Should a Chromebook be your next laptop?
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Which double stroller is best for toting two?
Which double stroller is best for toting two? As any parent of more than one child knows, having multiples is exponentially more challenging. For starters, there’s the matter of getting them—and all...
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