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Soft Drinks

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.  (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Bloomberg: Soda decision just a 'temporary setback'

Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Eateries from corner delis to movie concession stands have gotten a last-minute reprieve from the nation's first ban on big sugary drinks. But Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging them to shrink their cups and bottles anyway.
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The Coca-Cola logo is printed on the lanel of a 24-ounce bottle of soda on April 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Coca-Cola Co. reported an 8 percent increase in net income for the first quarter of 2012 with global volume growth of 5%. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads

Candice Choi, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity....
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NYC to ban big soda?

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New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration wants to put a stop to the sale of large sugary drinks...
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