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Olive Garden Slumps, LongHorn Shines for Darden 09/25/2017 08:00pm • Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) stock traded 4.4 percent lower on Tuesday after the company reported fiscal first-quarter revenue that fell short of market expectations. U.S. same-store sales also came up well short of consensus analyst estimates. Darden reported quarterly earnings per share of 99 ce Car Review: Ford Super Duty F-250 is ready for tough work 09/25/2017 04:56am • WASHINGTON — Large, heavy-duty pickup trucks seem to be behind the smaller light-duty trucks when it comes to creature comforts and luxury. Lately the big three manufacturers have been paying more attention to these large trucks, adding more technology and comfort to go along with the heavy-duty w Replacing bad habits with good ones: Living heart-healthy and happy 09/22/2017 05:50am • Healthy diet changes often accompany a number of "don't eat's" and "get rid of's" in a new meal plan. And when it comes down to it, sticking to a new diet is hard, especially when the foods we're cutting out are ones we love to eat. What if instead of focusing on what not to eat, we focus on what to 6 must-try autumn tricks that prevent winter weight gain 09/21/2017 08:00pm • No matter how awesome fall is — with its changing colors, crisp air and pumpkin-packed recipes — it's also a bittersweet reminder that winter is on its way. And with winter comes short, dark days, bitter temps and a nagging temptation to hibernate with a bowl of calorie-packed comfort foods. Transferring Colleges: 10 Frequently Asked Questions 09/21/2017 08:00pm • 1. How do I know whether to transfer colleges? There are plenty of legitimate reasons to transfer, says Mimi Doe, co-founder of Top Tier Admissions advising firm. You may realize a college simply doesn't meet your academic or social needs. For some students, they figure out they want to be in a dif THE NEXT ONE? 13-year-old hoops phenom invites AP on journey 09/21/2017 02:04am • ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) _ Emoni Bates walks out a front door of Clague Middle School with just inches to spare. A wide smile tops his 6-foot-7, extra-lean frame. He's holding a seventh-grade honor society certificate in his right hand. His braces gleam in the afternoon sun. Meet the best 13-year Toys 'R' Us Downfall Benefits Walmart, Amazon 09/20/2017 08:00pm • The decision by New Jersey-based toy retailer Toys "R" Us to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection makes it the latest victim of the difficult retail environment. However, the company's struggles could mean a big victory for Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Wal-Mart Stores ( WMT). Toys "R" Us obtained 5 ETFs Yielding More Than 5 Percent 09/20/2017 08:00pm • Another strategy to unlock Wall Street's potential.In an age of ultra-low interest rates, income-oriented investors are having a tough time. The dividend yield of the Standard & Poor's 500 index is just 2 percent right now. And the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond doesn't offer much more at just a 2.2 9 Ways Teens Can Improve Diabetes Self-Care 09/20/2017 08:00pm • Keeping up with diabetes is hard enough. Now imagine having to do it as a teenager. For lots of reasons, it can be hard to keep up with proper self-care. "Teens have too many distractions in their lives: school, college, friends, family, dating and finding themselves. The list goes on and on," says 6 People You Need to Stop Following on Instagram to Improve Your Mental Health 09/20/2017 08:00pm • A mental health threat?You turn to Instagram for fitness inspiration, sweet potato toast ideas and news about which acquaintances are engaged, expecting and vacationing, but you may come away with more than you bargained for. In a May survey of nearly 1,500 14- to 24-year-olds in the U.K., researche These Are the Least Healthy Cities in Each State 09/19/2017 08:00pm • Certain cities are less healthy than others, and a new report has found the least healthy ones in all U.S. states. Even though the U.S. devotes more money to health care than anywhere else in the world, it ranks poorly when it comes to key statistics like life expectancy. And broken down on the stat 5 ETFs to Play the Tech Revolution of 2017 09/19/2017 08:00pm • Most investors have heard a lot about the "FAANG" stocks -- Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), Amazon.com ( AMZN), Apple ( AAPL), Netflix ( NFLX) and Google-parent Alphabet ( GOOG, GOOGL) -- and for good reason. Technology stocks have dominated the market in 2017. Collectively, these five heavyweights command m Q&A: Jake Gyllenhaal plays Boston Marathon bomb survivor in 'Stronger' 09/19/2017 01:29am • WASHINGTON -- His courage was a global inspiration after a moment of national tragedy. This Friday, Jeff Bauman’s story hits the big screen in "Stronger," based on his 2014 memoir chronicling life as a double amputee in the aftermath of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. "I became awar Obesity: an Answer in Your Genes? 09/18/2017 08:00pm • If you've had the same experience as Donna Ridolfino, a clinical nurse supervisor for insurer Aetna who has been struggling to control her weight for more than 30 years, you might be both daunted and relieved by some of the latest obesity research. Daunted by news that the winds against you may be Can Probiotics Help Your Diabetes? 09/18/2017 08:00pm • You may have heard a lot of buzz in the past few years about probiotics. Probiotics are a kind of bacteria found in our gut that can help with digestion. "They crowd out harmful bacteria and might even be an important mediator for other, more systemic diseases and disorders," says Rachele Pojednic,