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  • Suspect Arrested In Etan Patz Kidnapping Case
    Charges could be filed in the case of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared from his New York neighborhood in 1979. Pedro Hernandez, who was a bodega clerk when Patz disappeared, has been arrested. Audie Cornish talks to Bob Hennelly of member station WNYC.
  • Etan Patz, and the "lost child" poster issued after his 1979 disappearance.
    Police Arrest Suspect In Killing Of Etan Patz
    But news reports also say police have not been able to corroborate his story. Still, he may help solve the 33-year-old mystery. Patz's was one of the first missing children cases to gain national attention.
  • In the United States, you get the extra salt for free.
    Fast Food In The U.S. Has Way More Salt Than In Other Countries
    Fast-food items in the U.S. are much saltier than the same items in Europe, according to new research. France and the United Kingdom had the least salty food overall.
  • February Jobs Numbers Give Some Economists Reason To Smile
    The February jobs report was better than expected, as employers added 175,000 jobs. The unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7 percent, though, as people who'd given up on finding work were drawn back.
  • NFL Thursday Matchup: 2 Losing Teams Will Still Get Ratings
    This week's Thursday Night Football features two teams that are as far from great as you can get. The Houston Texas face the Jacksonville Jaguars. It may just be the worst matchup of the year.
  • The final outcome of the congressional fight over immigration will be as unpredictable as the result of Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
    Why The Immigration Fight Seems Like The NBA Finals
    Like the contest between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs, the effort to pass a comprehensive immigration bill in Congress is proving wildly unpredictable.
  • Shoppers walk along Broadway in New York City. Retailers added 28,000 in May amid signs of strength in consumer spending.
    No Big Waves In The Labor Pool
    Friday's news from the Labor Department offers a snapshot of an economy that's treading water. Employers added 175,000 jobs in May, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.6 percent. The numbers show "the ongoing slog in the labor market," one economist said.
  • Tatiana Coelho buys fruit from a vendor in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sept. 20, 2012. Prices, especially for food, are skyrocketing in Brazil.
    In The Wake Of Brazil's Boom, Prices To Match
    Over the past few years, incomes in Brazil rose and unemployment plunged to record lows. But now — as the country prepares to host the World Cup and the Olympics — the numbers are changing. Growth is slowing and inflation is creeping up. Tourists and Brazilians alike are feeling the pinch.
  • Clouds of nicotine-laced vapor are getting more popular with teens.
    Kids' Use Of Electronic Cigarettes Doubles
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.78 million students in the U.S. have tried electronic cigarettes. Their use has risen dramatically in just one year.
  • Alvanon is the largest maker of mannequin body forms in the world. The Manhattan-based company uses a device called AlvaScan to create these forms — which are then used to create clothing sizes. "We are so diverse that in any given size, there are probably four or six different body types that are represented," says the company's president, Ed Gribbin.
    From Body Scan To Body Form: Sizing A Clothing Line
    Are you size 4? A 6? An 8? Often women don't know — and can actually be all those sizes without gaining or losing an ounce. A clothing size and fit consulting firm works with brands to expand the number of people it can dress by focusing on not only size numbers but also body shapes.
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