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Obesity rates in U.S. appear to be finally leveling off

YoopyaJan 19, 20120

After three decades of climbing steadily, obesity rates appear to be stabilizing nationwide. Increases among certain demographic groups are still evident, however. After a 30-year,

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar named U.S. global cultural ambassador

YoopyaJan 19, 20120

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA Hall of Famer and Laker legend who continues to reign as the league’s all-time leading scorer, transcends basketball with his latest gig: global cultural ambassador.

At Disney World, Obama announces steps aimed at boosting tourism

YoopyaJan 19, 20120

Reporting from Washington— President Obama wants to make it easier for foreign tourists to come to the United States without making it easier for terrorists to get

Jewelers seek out red carpet exposure

YoopyaJan 19, 2012June 24, 20230

For jewelry firms, entertainment awards season is priceless advertising — if their baubles are worn. It comes by Brink’s truck and is hand-delivered by security guards. It

Jennifer Lopez Back on American Idol Tonight!

YoopyaJan 19, 20120

JLO and American Idol are back! It’s been a decade since Texas native Kelly Clarkson was plucked from obscurity and turned into the nation’s first American Idol. Now the

Perry ends presidential run, backs Gingrich

YoopyaJan 19, 20120

(Reuters) – Texas Governor Rick Perry dropped out of the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination on Thursday after a series of gaffes and

Barcelona Wins Fiery “El Clasico” Over Madrid, Messi Gets Stomped On

YoopyaJan 19, 2012January 19, 20120

It was the stomp heard around the world. After Real Madrid was once again frustrated by Barcelona in a 2-1 loss, Madrid coach José Mourinho

Apple jumps into digital textbooks fray

YoopyaJan 19, 2012January 19, 20120

NEW YORK, Jan 19 – Apple Inc unveiled a new digital textbook service called iBooks 2 on Thursday, aiming to revitalize the U.S. education market

Oprah Winfrey’s Bodyguards Brawl With Indian Media

YoopyaJan 19, 2012February 6, 20230

They love Oprah Winfrey in India—perhaps a little too much. On a sojourn to the subcontinent this week, the former Queen of Daytime decided to pay a

Beyonce’s parents think their daughter and Jay-Z need to chill out on the Blue Ivy Carter thing

YoopyaJan 19, 20120

Think young Blue Ivy Carter has been in the press too much? Well, Beyoncé’s parents apparently agree. The singer’s divorced parents, Tina and Mathew Knowles,