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Campaign Ignited to Raise Smoking Age

Health, Special, Video -- New York City's mayoral candidate Christine Quinn wants to raise the legal smoking age and is looking to strike a deal with a neighboring state to follow suit. Ebru's Femi Redwood joins us live with more on the story.

WHO: Death Toll From New Bird Flu In China Rises To 36

Four more people in China have died from a new strain of bird flu, bringing the death toll from the H7N9 virus to 36 from 131 confirmed cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

Have A Tick-free Summer

Spring finally takes root in the US. It's perfect weather for hiking or just laying down in the grass. But watch out for ticks! Ebru's Tasmin Mahfuz joins us LIVE with more on the threat of Lyme disease.

NYC To Increase Smoking age to 21

One mayoral candidate is using aggressive anti-smoking techniques to target younger smokers. Some say it is too much policing, others welcome the move. Ebru's Femi Redwood is in New York City with the report.

President, Senator Get Ricin-Laced Mail

From bombs in Boston to poisonous letters in the nation's capital, the FBI says mail addressed to President Obama appeared to contain the poison ricin. He's not the only target of this growing threat. Ebru's Tasmin Mahfuz joins us with details.

Americans Demand GMO Labeling

Do you know what's in your food? More than 60 countries mandate GMO labeling, informing consumers if what they're eating has been genetically modified. Ebru's Tasmin Mahfuz reports many Americans want the information.

Chinese Avoid Poultry Post H7N9 Outbreak

The H7N9 virus has killed less than 10 and infected 2 dozen Chinese, but the real casualty of the crisis is the poultry industry in the region.

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Campaign Ignited to Raise Smoking Age

New York City's mayoral candidate Christine Quinn wants to raise the legal smoking age and is looking to strike a deal with a neighboring state to follow suit. Ebru's Femi Redwood joins us live with more on the story. full story