Community leaders gather to combat growing heroin problem

In recent years, the trend of heroin users has become more prominent in younger adults, especially in women.
American Medical Association: Obesity is a disease

The American Medical Association now recognizes obesity as a disease. It could change how doctors treat obese patients and how insurance covers that treatment
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Assembly passes state budget, heads to Senate

The state Assembly has passed the state budget on a 55-42 vote.

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Actor James Gandolfini dead at age 51

James Gandolfini, best known for his role as an anxiety-ridden mob boss on HBO's "The Sopranos," died Wednesday while on vacation in Italy. He was 51.

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Republicans who support gay marriage

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Obama seeks to cut U.S., Russian nukes

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The $380 million royal baby bump

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