Skydiver breaks sound barrier in record jump
Felix Baumgartner vaulted from 128000 feet above New Mexico desert to Mach 1.24, 833.9 mph, becoming the first man to reach supersonic speed in free fall without a jet or spacecraft. He landed safely after a 9 minute descent watched worldwide, calling the moment humbling and life-saving.
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CDC fights rare fungal meningitis outbreak at its Atlanta campus
At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff battle a rare fungal meningitis outbreak tied to contaminated injections. More than 200 people in 14 states have fallen ill and 15 have died. Officials aim to reach all potentially affected individuals with treatment and symptom warnings.
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Small 13 Social Security benefit increase eyed
The 2013 cost of living adjustment for Social Security is expected to rise between 1 and 2 percent, yielding a monthly boost of about 12 to 24 dollars for most retirees. Officials will confirm the figure after September inflation data release, with Medicare Part B premiums possibly offsetting gains.
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Bigger portions or better deals in family restaurants
Dear Heloise letters discuss why family dining spots serve oversized portions and propose ideas like discounted meals for managed portions. Readers share soup repurposing tips and simple DIY projects such as using stud earrings as decor or practical pieces.
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Indiana
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