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5 great summer apps
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Police find suspect in dryer after bungled burglary
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Consumer Reports and other groups call for a 'kill switch' to fight phone theft
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CFPB Report Highlights Need for Stronger Checking Account Overdraft Reforms
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Guide to the 2013 motorcycles and scooters with ABS
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Milder temperatures mean lower electric bills this summer
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Samsung's new appliance line includes four first-ever features
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Q&A: Is it OK use rechargeable batteries until they are almost run down?
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Will Obamacare cover midwives and birthing centers?
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The penalty for speeding: A loss in fuel economy
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Are gluten-free substitutes made from rice safe?
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Talking Cars: Our experts discuss the Tesla battery swap, diesels, and some...
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Hooray for the red, white and green—pizza on the grill
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4 smart-phone tips you may not have heard yet
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