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2011 newsmakers

It was a year of highs and lows for the fight against child labor. Here's our compilation of the hottest stories from 2011, from Victoria's dirty little Secrets to Newt's silly stance on child janitors. More >>>

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How safe is your OJ?

Orange juice glass and sliced orangesOrange juice has spent a lot of time in the headlines recently due to the detection of low levels of a fungicide called carbendazim. Is America's OJ safe to drink? What's the government doing about it and what does this mean for consumers?

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Cruise tragedy highlights vacation risks

Image of cruise liner on oceanThe terrifying images of the recently capsized Concordia cruise ship look more like they belong in a Hollywood blockbuster than off the Italian coast. As more details emerge of the terrifying ordeal, the event has many consumers wondering not only about cruise ship safety, but also their rights as passengers. What exactly are you risking when purchasing a vacation getaway?

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One worker's tale of blatant wage theft

Construction worker at jobsiteThe fact that millions of Americans are out of work makes daily headlines, but a far less publicized problem is robbing working Americans of their full paychecks: the growing issue of wage theft. 

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