Alcohol
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One in 13 pregnant women drink alcohol, survey shows
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A government survey shows 1 in 13 pregnant women drink alcohol and some even go on binges.
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D.C. Council to address truancy reduction, alcohol bill
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The D.C. Council will hold a public oversight roundtable Thursday on truancy reduction in the city’s school system.
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Route 50 accident injures 5
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Police say two people were seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident in Anne Arundel County. Police say three of the vehicle's occupants were ejected.
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Moderate alcohol drinking safe for pregnant women, study finds
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Women have long been told it's a cardinal sin to drink alcohol while pregnant, but, a new study finds it may actually be safe in moderation.
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Weight loss surgery and alcoholism link growing, study says
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center say they've zeroed in on a potential link between people who have weight-loss surgery and alcoholism.
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Sunday alcohol sales to be debated in D.C.
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A D.C. councilmember wants to explore the option of lifting the District's ban on Sunday alcohol sales. But, many oppose the idea, including some liquor store owners.
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POLL: Should a bar be allowed to open near an elementary school?
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Plans to open a bar near an elementary school have outraged some people, while others don’t seem to have a problem with it. Tell us what you think: should a bar be allowed to open within 22 feet of a school?
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Four Loko criticism calls for better packaging, resealable drinks
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The latest round of criticism against Four Loko, dubbed 'Blackout in a can' by some, is calling for its maker to declare exactly how much alcohol is in a serving and provide an option for drinkers to reseal the beverage.
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Michael Truluck, 13, falls out of car, fatally struck
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No charges will be filed in a freak accident in which a boy fell out of a car and was hit by another car.
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Virginia DUI ignitition device debated
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A proposed Virginia bill would require drunk drivers to install the ignition interlock devices in their cars the first time they get nabbed drinking behind the wheel.
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Discovery Channel's 'Moonshiners' under fire in Virginia
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The Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" television show is coming under fire from Virginia regulators.
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What's the best hangover cure?
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Experts say not drinking on an empty stomach tops the list of hangover cures because food helps absorb alcohol and delay toxic effects on the body.What's your favorite cure?
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Breast cancer, alcohol link higher for those who drink three times per week
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A new study suggests that women who drink just three alcoholic beverages a week face a slightly higher chance of developing breast cancer when compared to women who don't drink.
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Va. students target adults who supply teens with alcohol
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With high school homecoming and Halloween parties coming up, a group of Alexandria high school students are targeting adults who illegally supply teens with alcohol.
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Students accused of drinking alcohol at Bethesda Chevy Chase HS
It’s homecoming week at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and some students appear to be getting carried away.
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CDC report: Men responsible for 81% of drunk driving episodes
That's just one of the many questions raised by the CDC's report about drunk driving in America. The number of drunk-driving episodes has gone down over the last five years, but 11,000 people still died as a result of drunk driving last year.
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Four Loko to change labeling on cans
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The makers of alcoholic drink Four Loko have agreed to change its labeling and packaging to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising.
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Should Virginia's college newspapers run liquor ads?
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The issue of liquor advertising in college newspapers is before the Virginia Supreme Court.
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