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How many calories in a Big Mac? McDonald's to list calorie countsMcDonald's will list the calories on its menu items starting Monday. Federal healthcare reforms will require calorie counts on menus starting next year.
Amanda Knox: Ex-boyfriend says 'bizarre' behavior led to police suspicionAmanda Knox, her ex-boyfriend: Raffaele Sollecito, has a new book, "Honor Bound," and it's due out Sept. 18. Amanda Knox is writing her own book, due out next spring.
Chicago: Why is the teachers strike ongoing?Both sides in the Chicago teachers strike reported progress on Tuesday, but not enough to keep the strike from continuing into Wednesday. Teacher evaluations and the role of school principals are major issues in dispute.
Chicago strike: Parents support teachers, but for how long?Parents in Chicago are marching with the city's teachers, but some wonder how long this support will last if children are forced to miss days or weeks of school because of the strike. The teachers union has made efforts to inform parents about their position.
Ex-prof Amy Bishop pleads guilty to killing Alabama U colleaguesProsecutors agreed to recommend a sentence of life without parole for the capital charge, and three life sentences for the attempted murder charges.
Obama, Romney pull negative ads, eschew politics, on 9/11 anniversaryNeither candidate planned to appear at overtly political events, although Election Day is never far from their agendas.
Panetta hints bin Laden book author may be punishedAsked in a network interview if he thinks the writer should be prosecuted, Panetta replied,'I think we have to take steps to make clear to him and to the American people that we're not going to accept this kind of behavior.'
NFL's first female referee: Shannon Eastin's debut gameNFL's first female referee: Shannon Eastin became the first woman to be an official in an NFL regular-season game, in the Rams-Lions game Sunday. Eastin had 16 years of football officiating experience before she became the NFL's first female referee.
Romney criticizes Chicago teachers, sides with parentsMitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, said the teachers striking in Chicago aren't putting their students first.
Company behind 'An Inconvenient Truth' to release Rumsfeld documentaryFilmmaker Errol Morris will release a documentary about former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who was in charge of the 2003 invasion in Iraq.
9-11 memorial: Priceless at any cost?The September 11 memorial and museum will require a $60 million-a-year operating budget. Some argue the federal government can't afford such a hefty price tag, while others say the meaning behind the memorial is worth any cost.
Trenton mayor arrested on federal corruption chargeTony Mack, mayor of New Jersey's capital city, was arrested early Monday by federal agents investigating allegations of bribery in connection with a downtown parking garage project.
Rory McIlroy back-to-back wins leave him brimming with confidenceRory McIlroy won Sunday for the second time in seven days. Rory McIlroy is the first golfer to do that since ... Tiger Woods in 2009. Is the mop-haired Northern Irishman the next Tiger Woods?
Chicago strike: Teachers picket outside schoolsChicago strike: Chicago has its first public school teacher strike in 25 years. Some 26,000 teachers and support staff were expected to the picket. What will 400,000 children do today?
Peyton Manning is back and other NFL Week 1 highlightsPeyton Manning led the Denver Broncos to victory over Pittsburgh. Rookie Robert Griffin III threw for 320 yards for a Redskins win. The San Francisco 49ers schooled Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
Tiger Woods comes up short, as Rory McIlroy wins BMWTiger Woods finished fourth at the BMW Championship. Rory McIlroy became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2009 to win in consecutive weeks on the PGA Tour.
Serena Williams rallies back to US Open - againSerena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to win her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title. Serena Williams won her first major championship at age 17 at the 1999 U.S. Open.
Tropical Storm Leslie buffets Bermuda, heads for NewfoundlandTropical Storm Leslie weakened on Sunday, but still sent heavy rain, wind, and flooding Bermuda's way. The storm may regain some strength Monday on its path to Newfoundland.
Negotiations between teachers union, Chicago School Board down to the wireAlmost 30,000 teachers and staff members could strike Monday if a deal is not struck between the teachers union and the school board in Chicago. The strike is over proposed reforms by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Obama spotlights new Medicare study in the Sunshine StateA new study found that health care costs would rise for future Medicare recipients under Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's plan. President Barack Obama will focus on the study's numbers as he campaigns for reelection in Florida.
