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Pringles' Limited-Edition Holiday Flavors

(ABC News) Containers of holiday-flavored Pringles are pictured at ABC News in New York.(NEW YORK) — In light of the holiday season, Pringles has released its limited-edition, seasonally-inspired dessert potato chips. The flavors include White Chocolate, Pecan Pie, Read More

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USPS to Restrict Shipment of Hoverboards

Serenethos/iStock Editorial/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The U.S. Postal Service is restricting the shipment of hoverboards, days after major airlines and retailer did the same, due to the fear of fire hazard. The USPS announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday Read More

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How the Fed's Interest Rate Hike Affects You

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) —  The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced on Wednesday that it was raising short-term rates by 25 basis points. It is the first time in almost a decade that the rates have been raised. Rebecca Jarvis explains how it Read More

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Wall Street Sees Third Day of Gains

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks raillied Wednesday, with Wall Street closing higher for a third day in a row after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in 9 years. The Dow Jones gained 223 points, and the Nasdaq jumped up 75 Read More

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Facebook Addressing Criticism of Real Names Policy

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Facebook is addressing criticism of its real names policy with two new tools designed to help people who may not want to use their real name on the site. The policy being tested, is designed to make people accountable for Read More