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Asafa Powell of Jamaica was barred from competition after testing positive for the stimulant oxilofrine.

Some Fat-Burning Supplements Contain Banned Stimulant Drug

9:33am April 07, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

Some supplements sold to improve workouts contain a stimulant that's been banned and may pose health risks, according to tests. The Food and Drug Administration has warned seven manufacturers.

The entrance to Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, Calif. Sutter Health has hospitals in more than 100 communities in Northern California; it reported $11 billion in revenue last year, with an operating profit of $287 million.

Big California Firms Take On Health Care Giant Over Cost of Care

9:23am April 07, 2016

by Chad Terhune

Sutter Health's network has 24 hospitals and more than 5,000 doctors in Northern California — a huge share of the health care market. Big employers say Sutter has too much clout in setting prices.

Will Cruz's Distaste For 'New York Values' Hurt Him With New York Voters?

8:51am April 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been outspoken in his disdain for what he considers New York's liberal ethos. Polls show Cruz's comments are not going over well among the state's Republican voters.

Fans Want Patriots' Draft Pick Restored And Sue NFL To Make It Happen

7:02am April 07, 2016

The NFL took away the Patriots' first-round draft pick as punishment for Deflategate. Fans say the team shouldn't be penalized while the case is on appeal.

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States Ban Non-Essential Travel To Mississippi Over 'Religious Freedom' Law

6:31am April 07, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

The governors of New York, Washington, Vermont and Minnesota have banned state officials from making non-essential trips to Mississippi in response to the state's new "religious freedom" law. Critics of the policy say it allows groups to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.

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New White House Rule Protects Retirement Savers From Bad Investment Advice

10:26pm April 06, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The Obama administration issued a new rule designed to safeguard retirement savings from costly and misguided investment advice. Some parts of the financial industry worked hard to block the rule, but it survived.

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Country musician Merle Haggard, who died Wednesday at age 79, overcame early brushes with the law — and was pardoned by Ronald Reagan. He's seen here backstage in the late 1970's, for a taping of the Merv Griffin Show in Los Angeles.

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5 Things You Should Know About Merle Haggard

8:49pm April 06, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"I was probably the most incorrigible child you could ever meet," the legendary singer once told NPR. "I was already on the way to prison before I realized it."

On Wednesday, a New York judge threw out Kesha's hate-crime and human rights claims against producer Dr. Luke.

Judge Dismisses Kesha's Hate-Crime Claims Against Producer Dr. Luke

7:15pm April 06, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The pop star said the producer sexually and emotionally abused her. In addition to the hate-crime claim, the judge also dismissed the human rights claim brought by Kesha.

Fewer than half of the low-income children eligible for dental care in California actually get checkups or other treatment.

California's Dental Safety Net Fails Most Clients, Report Says

6:38pm April 06, 2016

by David Gorn

Millions of children and adults are eligible for subsidized dental care in California. But the state's program is underfunded and many families can't find a dentist who participates, a report finds.

Donald Trump Looks To Rebound With Win In New York

6:01pm April 06, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump is looking to rebound from a big loss in Wisconsin with a big win in his home state of New York, where many voters near the Great Lakes have seen job losses in manufacturing.