Hindus, teachers oppose US state tax on yoga classes, want exemption for spiritual practice

Hindus, yoga teachers question US sales tax

Hindus, teachers oppose Mo. sales tax on yoga classes, want exemption for spiritual practice

Hindus, yoga teachers question Mo. sales tax

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US, lawyers concerned as Guantanamo’s longest hunger striker loses weight

Guantanamo hunger striker losing weight

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Guantanamo prisoner who has been on hunger strike for more than four years is in critical danger from malnutrition, his lawyers said Tuesday. U.S. officials insist his weight loss is not an immediate health risk.

Unable themselves to put government on a diet, Congress and Obama could go Jenny Craig route

Congress could try Jenny Craig route on debt

Food industry stops promoting “Smart Choices” after FDA says it will tackle misleading labels

PORTLAND, Ore. — A food industry group is voluntarily halting promotion of its nutrition labeling program after federal regulators said such systems may be misleading consumers, officials with the group said Friday.

Food industry suspends nutrition labeling program activity over regulatory concern

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Smart Choices nutrition labeling program, created voluntarily by nine large U.S. manufacturers, is halting after federal regulators said such systems could mislead consumers, officials with the labeling group said Friday.

Froot Loops, Cocoa Puffs are ‘Smart Choices’? FDA warns food producers about inaccurate claims

WASHINGTON — Ever wondered how that “Smart Choices” sticker wound up on the front of Froot Loops or Cocoa Puffs?

Michelle Obama stresses small changes to diet, exercise routine to improve fitness, health

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is stressing small changes in diet and exercise habits as a good way to improve health and fitness.

Female bodybuilder talks about competition and offers tips on how to stay fit

NEW YORK — For Tennille Ray, maintaining her sculpted arms, 12-pack abs and muscled legs is a full-time job.

APNewsBreak: Pregnant aerobics instructor wounded in Pa. gym shooting sues gunman’s estate

PITTSBURGH — A pregnant aerobics instructor who was wounded in a health club shooting in August sued the estate of the gunman Monday, saying related stress put her in danger of a miscarriage.

Allergan suing US regulators, saying off-label marketing policy violates free-speech rights

NEW YORK — Allergan Inc., the maker of the Botox wrinkle treatment, challenged the government’s ban on off-label drug marketing to doctors, saying it violates the company’s right to freedom of speech.

Iran tests more missiles in show of force amid nuclear tensions

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday, capping two days of war games meant to show the country is ready for any military threat at a time when it is under intense international pressure to fully disclose its nuclear activities.

Iran fires longest-range missile in third round of tests

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said it successfully test-fired the longest-range missiles in its arsenal on Monday, weapons capable of carrying a warhead and striking Israel, U.S. military bases in the Middle East, and parts of Europe.

After NH town rejects yoga for peace event, protesters with guns rally on town common

RAYMOND, N.H. — It may take more than a few deep breaths to bring peace back to Raymond, N.H.