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U. Florida health insurance plan unequal for gays

By Alex Tiegen
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - When Nora Spencer heard a year ago that the University of Florida would offer health insurance benefits to partners of gay and lesbian employees, she and her partner thought it was wonderful.

Wal-Mart offers affordable prescription drugs

By Michael Bott
DAVIS, Calif. - Wal-Mart launched its $4 generic prescription drug program in Florida last September, with the intention of taking it nationwide in January 2007. The program was more successful than first anticipated, according to Wal-Mart spokesperson Jami Arms, and went national by the end of November 2006.

Saint Louis U. United Students Against Sweatshops bare all — almost

By Leah Lavelle
ST. LOUIS - “We’d Rather Be Naked Than Wear Sweatshop Clothing,” was the message presented in a publicity photo shoot held Tuesday by United Students Against Sweatshops.

Student loan interest might fall

Students might see decrease in loan interest soon
College interest rates on student loans may be cut in half now that the Democrats are in control of both Houses.

New editions give video games a jihadist spin

By Rob Tricchinelli
WASHINGTON - In September, a video game called “Quest for Bush” was released by the Global Islamic Media Front, an organization with ties to al Qaeda.

Energy drinks, alcohol equals unhealthy combination

By Jennifer Hoffman
PITTSBURGH - It’s safe to mix alcohol and energy drinks right?

Study shows casual sex harmful to women

By Michael Shelton
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Casual sex can be a depressing experience, a recent study said.