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Don’t Fall for Fake Jury Summons
Some scams never die. The latest spin on an old identity-theft scam comes in the form of e-mails that supposedly contain a subpoena for jury duty in federal court.
Which Agency Will Answer My Question?
Q. I notice that sometimes you advise people to contact Social Security about Medicare. When we need specific information about Medicare, which agency should we contact?
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THEY MADE HISTORY
JULY 11, 1804
Vice President Aaron Burr fatally wounds Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel in Weehawken, N.J.
1977: President Jimmy Carter awards the Medal of Freedom to the late Martin Luther King Jr.
1998: After being interred for 14 years in Arlington Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknowns, Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Blassie’s remains are reburied in his hometown, St. Louis.
Aaron Burr wounds Alexander Hamilton during duel.
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With the sale of its good assets, the automaker tries for a new start.
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'Permanent' Diet May Prolong Life
One caveat: The much-anticipated NIH study is still in animal-testing stages.
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Blue Dog Democrats Hold Up Overhaul
Conservative demands for changes to the health care bill are stalling the measure.
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A.I.G. Seeks U.S. Support for Bonuses
The insurance giant hopes to avoid the public furor over its 2008 bonus payments.
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Sen. Burris Will Not Run in 2010
Illinois senator's brief tenure is tainted by association with ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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Information Needed on Bottled Water
Researchers want Americans to choose filtered tap water over bottled water.
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Couples Apart on Retirement Planning
Survey: Only 38 percent make decisions about retirement finances together.
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'Double Failure' in U.S. Hospitals
Too many people die needlessly, according to new Medicare analysis.
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New NIH Director
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“World leaders pledged to stop global warming. They said, ‘Yeah we got to stop global warming.’ And they all said, ‘Yes, absolutely.’ Then they got on their private planes and flew home. So that’ll nip that in the bud.”—David Letterman
