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Consumers Union: New CDC report on laundry detergent pods highlights...
Consumers Union: New CDC report on laundry detergent pods highlights child-safety risks, shows need for strong safety measures WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of...
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New Cadillac ATS visits track, puts European sports sedans in its sights
New Cadillac ATS visits track, puts European sports sedans in its sights In its ongoing effort to establish itself as a credible world-class brand and broaden its appeal to younger buyers, Cadillac...
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The model name's the same but the Honda generator is better
The model name's the same but the Honda generator is better One of Consumer Reports' challenges in presenting timely, relevant test results is that now and then manufacturers make changes to their...
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Wider apertures set cameras apart from other digital-imaging devices
Wider apertures set cameras apart from other digital-imaging devices An exciting trend in the world of digital cameras is the ability for camera manufacturers to include wider maximum apertures in...
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Should I take Crestor or Lipitor, with niacin, to lower my cholesterol?
Should I take Crestor or Lipitor, with niacin, to lower my cholesterol? A: No. The combination can be risky. Some doctors will prescribe high doses of niacin to help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol...
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Peanut product recall expands due to Salmonella contamination
Peanut product recall expands due to Salmonella contamination Sunland Inc. has extended its recall of peanut products because of Salmonella contamination to include raw and roasted shelled and...
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Ford recalls 2011-13 Fiesta cars due to side air bags failure
Ford recalls 2011-13 Fiesta cars due to side air bags failure Ford Motor Co. has announced a recall of more than 154,000 Ford Fiesta subcompact cars which fail to deploy the vehicles' side air bags...
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Children's fleece sets recalled due to zippers' lead levels
Children's fleece sets recalled due to zippers' lead levels More than 6,000 sets of children's fleece jackets and shirts with Disney characters are being recalled by retail giant Target. According to...
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Vacuum Cleaners - from Consumer Reports
Vacuum Cleaners - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports' tests of more than 100 upright and canister vacuum cleaners show, that when it comes to cleaning, beauty can be more than skin deep! Vacuum...
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Children's fleece sets recalled due to zippers' lead levels
Children's fleece sets recalled due to zippers' lead levels More than 6,000 sets of children's fleece jackets and shirts with Disney characters are being recalled by retail giant Target. According to...
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Wireless carriers on track to provide overage alerts to customers
Wireless carriers on track to provide overage alerts to customers Good news for anyone who's suffered from bill shock: The FCC announced today that wireless carriers have fulfilled their commitment to...
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Detergent pods an emerging public health hazard, says CDC
Detergent pods an emerging public health hazard, says CDC A report released today by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms what we've known for some time: that exposure to single-use...
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Newest digital devices let you shoot scary-good video this Halloween
Newest digital devices let you shoot scary-good video this Halloween Few events have lighting that's as dramatic or challenging as All Hallows' Eve, better known as Halloween. Whether you're using a...
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Medicare open enrollment: Can I put my wife and 20-year-old son on my...
Medicare open enrollment: Can I put my wife and 20-year-old son on my Medicare Advantage plan? Q. I am 82, retired, and on Social Security with a private Medicare Advantage plan. My wife is 52,...
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Nissan recalls 2012-2013 Altima due to incorrectly torqued bolts
Nissan recalls 2012-2013 Altima due to incorrectly torqued bolts Nissan has recalled 13,919 of its 2012-2013 Altima sedans because they may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power...
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Lead paint still poses a risk in millions of American homes
Lead paint still poses a risk in millions of American homes Given that lead paint was banned back in 1978, it's easy to think of lead poisoning as a thing of the past, like polio and smallpox. But...
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American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in on organic foods
American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in on organic foods Organic foods don't seem to be nutritionally superior to conventionally raised foods, and there's no proof that eating them translates into...
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Spray-On Wheel Cleaners - from Consumer Reports
Spray-On Wheel Cleaners - from Consumer Reports In a recent test of 5 spray-on wheel cleaners, Consumer Reports found none was very effective at removing brake dust and road grime without applying...
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Average gas prices--Oct. 22, 2012
Average gas prices--Oct. 22, 2012 Gas prices have dropped significantly around the country, giving some relief to drivers compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is 23 cents above...
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2011-2012 Jeep Patriot investigated for engine stall
2011-2012 Jeep Patriot investigated for engine stall The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened up a safety investigation into 2011-2012 Jeep Patriot SUVs after receiving a...
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