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MAX transit is facing a $12 million budget shortfall. Their solution is to cut routes, but Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford says no routes will be cut until an agreement is reached with all interested parties.

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National Guard unit from Ashland deploys to Iraq for second time. Governor Riley gives his hometown unit a big send-off.

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It could soon cost you more to keep your home cool. Alabama Power is asking the public service commission to raise rates for residential customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours a month by more than $16.

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    GPS Knee Replacement
    Knee replacement is the most common kind of joint replacement surgery, with about 300,000 performed in the United States every year. Now, the same kind of navigation technology that helps you find where you're going in your car could help surgeons do knee replacements with better accuracy than ever!

    Glucose Control in Patients Questioned
    A recent study sheds new light on the standard hospital practice of glucose control. The study indicates that for critically ill patients, striving to keep blood glucose at normal levels doesn’t significantly reduce risk of death in the hospital, and actually increases the risk of low blood sugar.

    Breast Cancer Risk
    Your age at menopause and your breastfeeding practices can influence your risk of developing certain types of breast cancer, according to a new study.

    Popcorn and Nuts Good for Your Health
    It has been long believed that eating nuts, corn and popcorn can aggravate and even cause diverticulosis – a common digestive disorder. However, results of a new study give reason to dismiss that claim.

    HRT Improves Quality of Life
    For post-menopausal women -- even those without symptoms -- hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may improve quality of life.

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