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Lipitor is so valuable that its maker, Pfizer Inc., is practically paying people to keep taking the blockbuster cholesterol medicine after generic competition hits the U.S. market this week.

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Back in 2009, all college student in dorms were required to have the meningitis vaccine. Now, the requirement is extended to all college students under 30 entering school regardless of whether they live on campus.

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World AIDS Day is Dec. 1 and offers an opportunity for people to come together in the fight against HIV, show support for those living with the disease and commemorate people who have died from it.

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Considering how much juice many children drink, a new investigation shows worrisome levels in apple and grape juice.

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The stories of devastation caught the attention of producers at ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

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The Texas Longhorns won a physical game at Iowa State Saturday. Now they are looking foward to the Red River Rivalry.

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Plus, great Chevy Silverado features

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Tarrant County’s tax assessor started worrying a few weeks ago. He kept hearing talk of an American Airlines bankruptcy, so he took what he calls a “drastic action.” to try to protect millions the airline owes in taxes.

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BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is raising its annual dividend by 50 percent to 60 cents a share.

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Trust meteorologist Mark Murray and KVUE’s Storm Team for your accurate seven day weather forecast, Doppler radar and allergy report for Austin and Central Texas.

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