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Where are the ‘Biggest Losers’ now?

On season 2 of “The Biggest Loser,” Matt and Suzy had horrible first impressions of each other. Matt didn’t understand how “a girl that big can be so happy,” and Suzy thought Matt was mean and had a chip on his shoulder.

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Miss America: Making a difference since 1921

Back in 1988, newly crowned Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko was scheduled to sign autographs at an event in Portland, Ore., when there was a delay in the entertainment program. So Rafko was asked to help fill 15 minutes of time. A registered nurse, Rafko started speaking to the crowd about issues close to her heart — health care and her dream of opening a hospice in her hometown.

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Audacity of Hops: Foodies ride Obama tide

Zilly Rosen cheered the election of Barack Obama with sugar and all-purpose flour.

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Obamas to keep seasoned White House chef

While many foodies speculated a high-profile chef would be given the job, President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have decided to keep current White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford in the kitchen, a spokeswoman for Michelle Obama confirmed Friday.

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Life after ‘Loser’: ‘Every day is a struggle’

When Bill Germanakos lost 164 pounds on “The Biggest Loser” and was crowned the season 4 champ, viewers might have guessed that all the hard work was behind him. But after the cameras stopped rolling, Germanakos went back home, where all the demands of his full-time job and family were waiting for him — as well as the food temptations.“I’m a morbidly obese person in a fit body. I’m hungry all the time,” Germanakos said. “Every day is a struggle … and at every single turn you need to make a good decision.”

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Can ‘Top Chefs’ stand heat of NYC?

New York - They say if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.

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'Barack Obama' hopes to be top cat

Barack Obama and John McCain aren’t the only candidates getting a lot of attention.

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Suede spills secrets behind this season's 'Runway'

Well, it was an amazing experience and I would have loved to be in the top three. I did think Jerell was going to make it to the top. But everybody this season was so incredibly talented, I really think it was anybody's game. I am really proud of everyone from this season, I think everyone gave it their all. I am really looking forward to the finale, and can tell you that I'm really excited with who won.

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NYC restaurants hit by economic downturn

As customers start to fill his Lower East Side tapas eatery, New York City restaurateur Héctor Sanz is going over every detail of his menu.

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