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China Urges Youth Fitness Amid Obesity Crisis
Despite its impressive Olympic performances, China has found itself in a crisis of declining fitness among teens. The Chinese government is urging schools to boost physical education amid a growing obesity problem. (Jan. 22)
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Your commute: Rules for new highway lanes could breed confusion
The lanes are designed to offer choice and efficiency for metro drivers, but the AJC reports they could also confuse drivers and cause accidents.
Things to do: 3 minor league stadiums close to Atlanta offer family fun
Today's Go Guide takes you to the home fields for the Gwinnett Braves, Rome Braves and Chattanooga Lookouts -- and offers ideas on how to enjoy them.
Jeff Schultz: A few legitimate concerns about the Braves
Sports columnist Jeff Schultz admits that it's still early, but he points to some hiccups for the home team.
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Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco
The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior's colorful, sexy cruise fashion show.
New DC rule requires unidentified dog mixes be called Xoloitzcuintli
A new DC rule calls for unidentified dog mixes to be called Xoloitzcuintli. Not sure what kind of dog you have – other than, of course, loveable?
Portland recycling bins overflowing with dirty diapers
Portland recycling bins are overflowing with dirty diapers. Recycling collectors in Portland have reported that they now pick up 120 pounds of dirty diapers a day, whereas they used to find about one a month.
New lab to give scientists underwater access
Scientists are eager for access to information from a quarter-billion dollar lab at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean that they hope will teach them about climate change, earthquakes and even the origins of life on Earth and other planets.
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Atlanta weather | Heavy rains cause major problems throughout metro area
A band of storms that passed through the metro area Sunday brought as much as 7 inches of rain to pockets north of Atlanta, flooding neighborhoods, overwhelming bridges and even washing away a large chunk of road.
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