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7 ways budget cuts will hit national parks

(CNN) -- Road-tripping to a national park makes for an easy -- and spectacular -- summer getaway. While all the U.S. national parks will be open this summer, forced federal spending cuts mean reduced programs and facility access.

UPDATE: 3 Fort Bliss Soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack

Fort Bliss, TX (KDBC) — Fort Bliss officials have confirmed three soldiers from Fort Bliss have died in Afghanistan.

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Hungry? How about insects for lunch?

The  food agency for the United Nations is pushing a new super food group. They say its got lots of protein, is nutritious and usually has a satisfying crunch. They're talking about insects.

Gen X to be worse off than Boomers in retirement, study finds

Boomers lost a significant chunk of their retirement nest eggs in the recession, but it was members of Generation X who were really hit the hardest, according to a report released Thursday.

DEA makes three more “fake pot” drugs temporarily illegal

Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11, and AKB48 Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for the next two years.

Zoe Saldana responds to weight-y controversy

Not everyone would be OK with their body weight being displayed on the cover of a national magazine, but Zoe Saldana doesn't mind.

Health care official used to lead IRS tax exempt office

Republicans using the Internal Revenue Service scandal to slam health care reform have a new twist in their argument.

Like father, like son: a family deployment

When most Soldiers deploy, they have to say goodbye to all the loved ones they leave behind. Two Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, a Maryland National Guard unit, each had one less goodbye to say.

Like father, like son: a family deployment

When most Soldiers deploy, they have to say goodbye to all the loved ones they leave behind. Two Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, a Maryland National Guard unit, each had one less goodbye to say.

Obama: Pentagon leaders 'ashamed' over sexual assaults plaguing military

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Cause of catastrophic Texas explosions remains mystery

(CNN) -- Investigators have not ruled out an intentional fire being behind explosions at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West that left 15 people dead, the Texas fire marshal said Thursday.

Study reveals unhealthy lifestyle with job stress can affect your heart

A new study reveals an unhealthy lifestyle combined with job stress is taking a toll on more Americans.

Another massive loss for J.C. Penney

There's one great thing about J.C. Penney's last quarter: It's over. The struggling retailer lost a whopping $289 million for the three months ended on May 4, with sales plunging 16.4% versus a year prior.

Child pornographer arrested after tip line call

The nationwide manhunt for an accused child pornographer ended last night, officials said