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Census figures show recession taking big toll on young adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — Young adults are the recession's lost generation. In record numbers, they're struggling to find work, shunning long-distance moves to live with mom …
Fla. passes up over $100 million in federal grants
MIAMI (AP) _ Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican-led Legislature have rejected or declined to pursue more than $106 million in federal grant money and …
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US had questioned mental health of Germanwings pilot
By JOAN LOWY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. government records show Federal Aviation Administration officials questioned the mental fitness of the pilot who crashed …
German measles officially eliminated in North, South America
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ German measles is officially gone from North and South America, the first region to rid …
New meds help drugmakers weather strong dollar, other issues
By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Business Writer Revenue from important new medicines for various cancers, hepatitis C and more helped top U.S. drugmakers weather unfavorable …
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City University of NY refunds tuition to some immigrants
CLAUDIA TORRENS NEW YORK — City University of New York is returning thousands of dollars to about 150 immigrant students who live illegally in the U.S. …
Nickelodeon debuts mobile service Noggin for the pre-K set
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Nickelodeon is creating brand-new content and resurrecting old shows for a mobile subscription service aimed at preschoolers. The $6-a-month service …
Florida A&M to receive performance funding
By Alexis Gary Governor Rick Scott is proposing $460 million for performance funding for all state universities and colleges, which includes Florida A&M University in …