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Private Scholarships Could Lead to More Student Debt 06/13/2017 08:00pm • For students trying to cover the high cost of higher education today, private scholarships can be a dream come true. But at some colleges and universities, private scholarships are running up against the nightmare of scholarship displacement financial aid policies. To meet college costs today, most San Francisco marks 50 years since legendary Summer of Love 06/13/2017 01:27am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They came for the music, the mind-bending drugs, to resist the Vietnam War and 1960s American orthodoxy, or simply to escape summer boredom. And they left an enduring legacy. This season marks the 50th anniversary of that legendary "Summer of Love," when throngs of American yo Pharmacists' Picks: Top Recommended Health Products 06/12/2017 08:00pm • Claritin or Zyrtec? Excedrin or Advil? Carmex or ChapStick? When you've got a drippy nose or monster headache, chances are you head to your local pharmacy in search of relief, where endless over-the-counter treatment options await, sardine-packed on store shelves. For many of us, the which-product- OTC Products: How Much Is Too Much? 06/12/2017 08:00pm • Most Americans don't think twice about taking over-the-counter medication to treat a variety of ailments. Before seeing a doctor, many take non-prescription drugs for such conditions as allergies, colds and flu, headaches, toothaches and constipation. In 2015, U.S. residents made nearly 3 billion r Mazda adds fresh style, elegant design to 2017 Mazda 6 Touring 06/12/2017 06:11am • WASHINGTON — The Mazda 6 Grand Touring moves more upscale for 2017. Mazda has been the fun-to-drive brand for a while and the Mazda 6 is no exception — and that’s a pretty rare attribute in the midsize sedan class these days. Fun-to-drive, yes, but little things seemed to dog the Mazda 6 ba 10 Ways to Generate Income After You Retire 06/11/2017 08:00pm • Financing retirement has become more challenging than ever. But the good news is that we have more sources of income than we might at first realize. Here are ten ways that people generate income after they retire. Most people only need three or four to be financially comfortable. 1. Social Securit Recalled Birth Control Pills Could Mean Unintended Pregnancies 06/11/2017 08:00pm • Precautionary product recalls are fairly common in the U.S., but one recent recall is bound to cause more concern than others. The fear: unplanned pregnancy. Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalled birth control pills last month -- specifically its Mibelas 24 Fe products -- on account of improper packaging. Canned spaghetti and meatball products recalled 06/10/2017 05:59am • WASHINGTON — Conagra Brands, Inc. is recalling more than 700,000 pounds of spaghetti and meatball products because they contain milk, a known allergen that was not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. Officials said the recalled products were produced on Jan. How to protect plants for beetle season 06/09/2017 06:49am • What's knocking out Amy's knock outs? Amy in Springfield writes: "I planted a row of knock out roses last spring which are doing well except something is eating the leaves. I don't see any larvae or beetles, could it be aphids? I have some 'Oil Away' that I could use — would that be a good opti Prince George's Co. committee backs healthy vending machines measure 06/08/2017 08:50pm • WASHINGTON — A measure to firm up Prince George’s County’s policy on healthier vending machines is moving forward. The policy — which came from the county executive’s office and is still being implemented — would require more healthy items in vending machines in such places as county Explore Student Loan Options for International Students in the U.S. 06/08/2017 08:00pm • Studying in the U.S. isn't cheap, and it's usually even more expensive if you're an international student. Most international students, including F-1 visa holders, aren't eligible for student loans from the U.S. government. But there are a limited number of other loan options for prospective and cu 7 Hacks to Help You Find Your Next Apartment in a Week 06/08/2017 08:00pm • The amount of time you give yourself to find a new apartment is important. Ideally, you'll able to research on your own time, weigh the pros and cons of different neighborhoods, tour all your best options and finally settle on the place you'll be happy with for at least the next year. But that's in Prince George's considers vending machine standards expansion 06/08/2017 04:46am • WASHINGTON — Prince George's County, Maryland, may join other area localities to establish nutritional standards for vending machines on county-owned property. The proposal being parsed in a county council committee Thursday would require at least 50 percent of the stock in vending machines on What Do R.A.W., C.L.E.A.N. and Certified Transitional Food Labels Mean? 06/06/2017 08:00pm • If you finally understand what certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO labels on food packaging mean, your label education is still not over. Now, certified R.A.W, certified C.L.E.A.N. and certified transitional are increasingly visible on grocery store products country-wide. Here's what you n The New Sector Funds: 10 Thematic ETFs 06/06/2017 08:00pm • Invest with a theme in mind.Sector investing has long been dominated by the major ETF providers. State Street's Select Sector SPDRs are top of mind, but Vanguard, Fidelity and iShares all have enormous share in the space. And all of them offer such low-cost options that smaller shops simply can't ef