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Miss DC: Breast Surgery Will Save My Life

Miss District of Columbia, Allyn Rose is in a fight for her life, and it's not just for the title of Miss America. She tells the AP why she's planning to get a preemptive double mastectomy after her pageant season ends. (Jan. 11)
 

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Maynard Jackson's daughter to perform at Atlanta Jazz Fest this weekend

Jazz vocalist Alexandra Jackson will be gracing the main stage at the festival her father established.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Atlantans react to Boy Scout decision on gay scouts

Interviews with several Atlanta area Scout leaders found that most leaned against lifting the ban on gay Scouts and more strongly opposed accepting gay leaders

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Church and State? One metro county moves all graduations out of churches

In a break from past years, all 26 DeKalb high school commencements are in secular venues this year

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Rare Superman comic found in house insulation

Rare Superman comic found in house insulation

It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman.

I-5 Skagit River Bridge, Mount Vernon on May 23, 2013

List of national collapsed bridges

A slideshow of bridges that have collapsed in the United States.

Common causes of cancer

Sunscreens not created equal: Consumer Reports

WebMD Medical News By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD May 24, 2013 -- In its new sunscreen ratings evaluation, Consumer Reports found that paying more for sunscreen doesn't always mean better protection.

First lady, Kerry Washington visit DC arts school

First lady to students: 'I have failed at things'

Failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important, Michelle Obama said Friday. That was the message the first lady delivered to students at an elementary school where the arts are being used to help boost student performance.