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Christie reveals weight loss surgery

A few months after turning 50 years old, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent lap-band surgery in February for the sake of his wife and kids, a source close to the governor confirmed to CNN.

John Kerry heads to Russia to talk to Russian President about Syria

In Moscow today, Secretary Of State Kerry will try to convince Russia to back off if the U.S. tries to push out Syria's president, Bashir Al-Assad.

FDA warns pregnant women about epilepsy drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pregnant women to stay away from migraine medicine containing valproate. The agency says the drug can cause decreased IQ scores in children whose mothers took the medication during pregnancy.

Nearly $1.3 million in cocaine seized by CBP agents

Custom and Border Protection intercepted two loads of cocaine valued at nearly $1.3 million at two different port of entries.

8 best beer towns in the USA

The history of beer in the United States is a rich one dating back to the colonies, when soldiers were paid in spruce beer and cider.

Custom officers seize over $3 million in marijuana at port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso International Bridge discovered over $3 million in marijuana.

Authorities rule out some potential causes of Texas blast

Investigators have ruled out four potential causes for the fire that led to an explosion at a fertilizer distribution facility in West, Texas, the state fire marshal's office said Monday in a statement.

Senate approves Internet sales tax proposal

The Senate approved a long-anticipated Internet sales tax proposal on Monday, moving the legislation one step closer to enactment and paving the way for shoppers to pay sales tax on the majority of online purchases.

Singer Lauryn Hill sentenced to prison on tax charges

Singer Lauryn Hill's failure to pay federal income taxes for three years has earned her a three-month prison sentence.

Two Cleveland teens who went missing a decade ago found alive; alleged abductor arrested

Two teenage girls who went missing roughly a decade ago have been located, according to WKYC.

Recent cruise ship disasters trigger dip in bookings...and prices

Given all the bad publicity surrounding several ill-fated cruises earlier this year it's no surprise bookings on cruise lines are said to be down. Luckily for you, so is the price.

42 Syrian soldiers dead in reported Israeli strike, opposition group says

Concern over the possibility of broader war in the Middle East grew Monday in the wake of reported airstrikes on Syrian military installations.

Has the gold bull run out of steam?

After rising steadily for more than a decade, gold prices have been knocked off their perch. Prices plunged to a two-year low last month, prompting investors to dump shares of gold-backed ETFs.

Getting ready for an Internet sales tax

Internet shoppers could be one step closer to having to pay sales taxes on online purchases.

Family of Tamerlan Tsarnaev can't find a cemetery that will accept his body

The family of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect killed in a shootout with police can't find a place to bury him, even as his body is being prepared for just that purpose.