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Foods That Fight the Sun

You may be surprised to learn that many common foods offer some protection to your skin from the potentially damaging rays of the sun, from the inside out. This SPF or sun protective factor aspect of foods has to do with the presence of certain antioxidant compounds. Plants produce antioxidants within their own tissues to protect their own cells from premature destruction, due to exposure to heat, light, air, moisture and time.

When we consume many of these plant-derived antioxidants, these natural agents provide protection to the cells of our bodies, including skin cells. By eating certain foods, especially those that are brightly colored, you can actually help to reduce damage to your skin caused by exposure to UVA and UVB rays from sunlight. Let's consider some of the better sun protective foods.

Colored peppers

The red, yellow and orange peppers that look so beautiful and taste so sweet are colored by natural pigments called carotenoids. These antioxidants convert to vitamin A in the body, and help to protect skin cells by inhibiting the destruction of the thin lipid (fat) layer that surrounds skin cells.

Yellow summer squash

Cube it and put it on kebabs or brochettes, or just eat it in salads. Yellow summer squash derives its bright color from the protective carotenoids. Eat it because it tastes good- and provides solar defense.

Ripe red tomatoes

The natural antioxidant pigment lycopene gives the characteristic red color to ripe red tomatoes. This antioxidant is well known for providing protection to the prostate gland, helping to mitigate cases of BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as enlargement of the prostate. But like other antioxidant compounds in foods, lycopene also protects skin cells from exposure to the sun.

Watermelon

Say ditto for watermelon, regarding lycopene. Watermelons get their red color from this pigment as well. When summer rolls around and the sun gets hotter and brighter, eat your share of watermelon to cool your skin cells.

Green tea

What doesn't green tea do for health? It enhances cardiovascular function, demonstrates anti-cancer activity, supports the immune system, detoxifies the body, aids weight control, and also protects skin cells from exposure to UVA and UVB rays. The secret ingredients? Antioxidant compounds called polyphenol catechins provide super-powerful defense. You can't go wrong drinking green tea every day.

Cocoa

Perhaps the healthiest substance you can put in your mouth after water, cocoa is the ultimate super-food, containing 712 compounds, many of which are potently antioxidant and skin-protective. The flavanols in cocoa provide profound protection for the heart, helping to greatly lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure. But the same compounds help to armor your skin cells. The news about cocoa seems to get better every day. Eat the real dark chocolate, consume whole, organic cocoa, and enjoy.

Blue and purple berries

What do blueberries, black currants, acai, cranberries, blackberries and elderberries all have in common? They are all rich in the potent purple pigments known as anthocyanins. These may be nature's mightiest of all protective compounds, helping to reduce the risk of many chronic and degenerative diseases, and providing excellent SPF protection. Eat your berries because they are delicious, and enjoy the protection as part of the overall experience.

Turmeric root

This yellow root contains a profoundly beneficial compound called curcumin that possesses superior anti-inflammatory activity, aids the immune system, enhances the brain, and protects your skin. Curcumin from turmeric is a very popular anti-inflammatory remedy. You can sprinkle turmeric on food, cook with it, or use curcumin supplements.

Fin fish

The omega 3 fatty acids that have been proven to provide excellent protection for the heart also provide protection to skin. These agents are essential to overall health and well being, and also help skin cells to stay healthy. You can also take omega 3 fatty acid supplements derived from fish oil.

Just because certain foods provide protection from the harmful rays of the sun does not mean that you can eat some veggies and then go lie out in the sun all day. But it does mean that if you are exposed to the sun, you will have the protective activity of nature's antioxidants working in your body to protect your skin from the inside out. Tan responsibly. Use sunscreen before going out in the sun, and enjoy a safe and happy summer season.

Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter who researches natural remedies all over the world, from the Amazon to Siberia. He teaches ethnobotany at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he is Explorer In Residence. Chris advises herbal, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies and is a regular guest on radio and TV programs worldwide. His field research is largely sponsored by Naturex of Avignon, France. Read more at www.MedicineHunter.com

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World-Class Iced Coffee

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    In the typical Swiss fashion, the recipe we found for Swiss iced coffee calls for a bar of chocolate. Mix that with a little cinnamon, some heavy cream and some ice cold coffee and you will be flying high as the Alps.iStock

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    The recipe for Hawaiian Iced Coffee is perfect for a hot summer day or some quick relief from tropical climates. Just add a festive mini umbrella and you've got yourself a luau.   iStock

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    Our recipe for Thai iced coffee contains a savory blend of coffee beans and cardamom. The aromas alone are enough to make you drool.iStock

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    Our recipe for Japanese Iced Coffee, developed by Josip Drazenovich of iconic New York coffee roaster Dallis Bros. Coffee, is a really easy recipe for a home brewer to make in the comfort of his or her own kitchen. Josip Drazenovich

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    Our froth-fueled recipe for Greek iced coffee is great for a simple summer pick-me-up. It tastes even better if you picture yourself staring out at the Mediterranean from the cliffs of Crete.iStock

It's time to make the much anticipated yearly switch from hot coffee over to iced. In celebration of your transition from styrofoam cup to clear plastic drink domes, we've collected some of the world's yummiest and strangest iced coffee recipes. So grab your straw and a cold cup and get ready for summer.

Japanese Iced Coffee

Inspired by Japanese style iced coffee, which utilizes a hot brew method (instead of brewing coffee hours before and letting it sit), this recipe doesn't require all the fancy coffee gizmos not everyone has, and it yields a great cup of iced coffee. The recipe, developed by Josip Drazenovich of iconic New York coffee roaster Dallis Bros. Coffee, is a really easy recipe for a home brewer to make in the comfort of his or her own kitchen. 

CLICK HERE FOR A RECIPE FOR JAPANESE ICED COFFEE

Greek Iced Coffee

This froth-fueled recipe is great for a simple summer pick-me-up. It tastes even better if you picture yourself staring out at the Mediterranean from the cliffs of Crete. The recipe only calls for a few ingredients, but when you shake them together you get foamy iced coffee perfection.

CLICK HERE TO SEE A RECIPE FOR GREEK ICED COFFEE

Thai Iced Coffee

This recipe contains a savory blend of coffee beans and cardamom. The aromas alone are enough to make you drool. A special tip: Make sure to brew the coffee extra strong so that it is not diluted with the ice and cream.

CLICK HERE FOR A RECIPE FOR THAI ICED COFFEE

Swiss Iced Coffee

In the typical Swiss fashion, this recipe calls for a bar of chocolate. Mix that with a little cinnamon, some heavy cream and some ice cold coffee and you will be flying high as the Alps.

CLICK HERE FOR A RECIPE FOR SWISS ICED COFFEE

Hawaiian Iced Coffee

This iced coffee recipe is perfect for a hot summer day or some quick relief from tropical climates. Just add a festive mini umbrella and you've got yourself a luau.   

CLICK HERE FOR A RECIPE FOR HAWAIIAN ICED COFFEE

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The Week In Music

Weeks after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his fellow band members of Guns N' Roses, iconic guitarist Slash releases his second solo album "Apocalyptic Love" featuring Myles Kennedy. 

The rocker sat down with Fox411 and talked about how this collaboration came about, " I had been hearing about Myles Kennedy and all this great stuff about him, so I got in touch with him  and told him what I was doing and he was interested and so I sent him a piece of music, just an instrumental sort of song arrangement and he sent it back to me with a vocal on it a couple weeks later and it was just amazing."

Other artists who are releasing new tunes are John Mayer with "Born and Raised" and "American Idol" season 10 finalist Haley Reinhart with her debut album "Listen up!"

Another new release is also a last, Whitney Houston's duet with Jordin Sparks from their film "Sparkle" called "Celebrate" will be available on August 17th. The late singer was honored at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards where her daughter Bobbi Kristina accepted the Millennium Award on her behalf.

While Billboard celebrated the life of Whitney, music fans were also mourning the loss of disco legend Robin Gibb from the Bee Gees. Just days after the death of the "Queen of Disco" Donna Summer, the 62-year-old also lost his battle to cancer. Along with his brothers Barry and Maurice the Bee Gees are responsible for timeless music including hits that appeared on the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack.

For more music news including more from the Billboard Music Awards and Justin Bieber click play on this week's 411 Playlist.



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Panetta to Pakistan: Don\'t \'Gouge\' Us

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    May 24, 2012: A Pakistani man selling cold drinks pushes his bicycle between oil tankers, which were used to transport NATO fuel supplies to Afghanistan, in a compound in Karachi, Pakistan.AP

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    May 23, 2012: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton looks on.AP

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Sunday that the United States is not about to "get gouged" by Pakistan -- which despite having received billions in U.S. aid is demanding $5,000 for every truck that carries supplies into Afghanistan across its border. 

The dispute over the border crossing is once again in the spotlight after Pakistan sentenced to 33 years in prison the Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA track down Usama bin Laden. 

Panetta on Sunday called that decision "disturbing," though he said the U.S. government will continue to "work at" its troubled relationship with Pakistan. Yet with Islamabad continuing to try and extract money from the U.S. over the still-closed border crossing, Panetta insisted Sunday that the United States will only pay a "fair price" for that access. 

"We're not about to get gouged in the price. We want a fair price," Panetta said on ABC's "This Week." 

Pakistan closed supply routes for NATO forces after a friendly-fire incident in which U.S. forces unintentionally killed two-dozen Pakistani soldiers last November. 

The U.S. used to pay $250 for every truck that crossed before the attack. Now with the crossings still closed, Pakistan wants $5,000. 

The demand has angered U.S. officials, and it was only compounded by the prison sentence handed down this past week for Dr. Shakil Afridi. 

Panetta stressed Sunday that he wants Pakistan to understand Afridi was working toward a common goal. 

"This doctor was not working against Pakistan. He was working against Al Qaeda," Panetta said. "And I hope that ultimately Pakistan understands that." 

Administration officials have condemned Pakistan's decision, as have a number of U.S. lawmakers -- who this past week voted on a Senate panel to cut Pakistan's aid by $33 million, or $1 million for every year of Afridi's sentence. 

Some lawmakers and ex-intelligence officials have said the administration could have done a better job providing for Afridi's security, with the understanding that his work would leave him vulnerable to Pakistani retribution. 

Panetta, speaking on ABC's "This Week," did not discuss that criticism but made clear he shares their outrage toward Islamabad. 

"It is so difficult to understand, and it's so disturbing that they would sentence this doctor to 33 years for helping in the search for the most notorious terrorist in our time," he said. 

Panetta, citing Pakistan's nuclear weapons arsenal and "critical" place in the region, said the U.S. and Pakistan would continue to try and work together. 

"What they have done here does not help in the effort to reestablish a relationship between the United States and Pakistan," he said. 

He added: "We have to continue to work at it. ... They're dealing with the terrorist threat just like we are, so our responsibility here is to keep pushing them to understand how important it is for them to work with us to try to deal with the common threats we both face -- and what they did with this doctor doesn't help in the effort to try to do that."  

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Schumer asks airlines to drop seat fee for kids

Sen. Charles Schumer is urging airlines to allow families with young children to sit together without paying extra. 

The New York Democrat is reacting to an Associated Press story last week detailing how families this summer are going to find it harder to sit together without paying fees that can add up to hundreds of dollars over the original ticket price. 

"Children need access to their parents and parents need access to their children," Schumer said in a statement. "Unnecessary airline fees shouldn't serve as a literal barrier between mother and child." 

Since last year, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines have increased the percent of seats they set aside for elite frequent fliers or customers willing to pay extra. Fees for the seats -- on the aisle, next to windows, or with more legroom -- vary, but typically cost $25 extra, each way. 

Airlines are searching for more ways to raise revenue to offset rising fuel prices. Airfare alone typically doesn't cover the cost of operating a flight. In the past five years, airlines have added fees for checked baggage, watching TV, skipping security lines and boarding early. Fees for better seats have existed for a few years but have proliferated in the last 12 months. 

Schumer is asking Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to issue rules preventing airlines from charging parents more to sit next to kids. He is also asking the industry's trade group, Airlines for America, to persuade carriers to voluntarily waive the fee for families. 

"A parent should not have to pay a premium to supervise and protect their child on an airplane," Schumer wrote in a letter expected to be sent Sunday to Nicholas E. Calio, the trade group's president. 

The airlines say they try to keep parents and young children together. Gate agents will often ask passengers to voluntarily swap seats but airlines say they can't guarantee adjacent seats unless families book early or pay extra for the preferred seats. 

Airlines have resisted past efforts by the government to further regulate them. Their argument: The cost associated with new rules would cripple an industry already struggling with thin profit margins. 

Two years ago, Schumer got five big airlines to pledge that they wouldn't charge passengers to stow carry-on bags in overhead bins. The promise came after Spirit Airlines became the first U.S. carrier to levy such a fee.

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Schumer asks airlines to drop seat fee for kids

Sen. Charles Schumer is urging airlines to allow families with young children to sit together without paying extra. 

The New York Democrat is reacting to an Associated Press story last week detailing how families this summer are going to find it harder to sit together without paying fees that can add up to hundreds of dollars over the original ticket price. 

"Children need access to their parents and parents need access to their children," Schumer said in a statement. "Unnecessary airline fees shouldn't serve as a literal barrier between mother and child." 

Since last year, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines have increased the percent of seats they set aside for elite frequent fliers or customers willing to pay extra. Fees for the seats -- on the aisle, next to windows, or with more legroom -- vary, but typically cost $25 extra, each way. 

Airlines are searching for more ways to raise revenue to offset rising fuel prices. Airfare alone typically doesn't cover the cost of operating a flight. In the past five years, airlines have added fees for checked baggage, watching TV, skipping security lines and boarding early. Fees for better seats have existed for a few years but have proliferated in the last 12 months. 

Schumer is asking Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to issue rules preventing airlines from charging parents more to sit next to kids. He is also asking the industry's trade group, Airlines for America, to persuade carriers to voluntarily waive the fee for families. 

"A parent should not have to pay a premium to supervise and protect their child on an airplane," Schumer wrote in a letter expected to be sent Sunday to Nicholas E. Calio, the trade group's president. 

The airlines say they try to keep parents and young children together. Gate agents will often ask passengers to voluntarily swap seats but airlines say they can't guarantee adjacent seats unless families book early or pay extra for the preferred seats. 

Airlines have resisted past efforts by the government to further regulate them. Their argument: The cost associated with new rules would cripple an industry already struggling with thin profit margins. 

Two years ago, Schumer got five big airlines to pledge that they wouldn't charge passengers to stow carry-on bags in overhead bins. The promise came after Spirit Airlines became the first U.S. carrier to levy such a fee.

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Grow an Urban Garden

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Moving to a tiny apartment in a big city doesn't mean you have to give up your green thumb. Here are some tips for growing plants and produce in an urban setting.

Think vertically
"When you hardly have room to store your groceries, finding room to grow produce is another big challenge," says Ric Scicchitano, the senior vice president of food and beverage at Corner Bakery Café. He suggests trying a vertical vegetable garden, using hanging baskets and small containers or utilizing shelves to garden without taking up a lot of valuable space.

"Compact varieties and herbs do well in hanging baskets, but other produce will thrive in something as small as a pot or container," Scicchitano says. "I'm a big fan of pairing tomato and basil together when I'm cooking and find it easy to combine these in beds or planters while they're growing, too."

Find the right location 
William Moss, an expert urban gardener with Miracle-Gro, says that herbs tend to grow well in urban environments if you can find the right location for them. Look for a window that receives good light, ideally from the south or west. He adds that you should plan to rotate pots to keep the plants growing straight and tall, as the plants will send out new growth in the direction of the sunlight.

"Basil and parsley, in particular, have a wonderful scent and are relatively easy to grow," Moss says. "One note on mint -- this herb spreads quickly and can become unmanageable in the yard. So instead, plant mint in containers where they do extremely well."

Moss says that the key to successfully growing a plant in a hanging garden is to keep it well-watered but not over-watered.

"The trick is to allow soil to become mostly dry to the touch," he says. If you put your finger in the potting mix up to your first knuckle and the soil feels dry, Moss says it's time to water.

Look for a community garden
If you want to garden the traditional way, you can get involved with a community garden in your area.

"Most programs allow you to care for your own plot completely on your own and take home anything that you harvest," Scicchitano says. "Many urban environments have a few and the community-aspect of the garden allows gardeners to share and swap produce for more variety."

Check out the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) website to locate a nearby community garden.

Find plants that thrive in the shade
Scicchitano points out that the urban gardener may run into problems finding a space with enough direct sunlight. Scicchitano's recommendation for circumventing this problem is to plant items like lettuce and greens, which will grow with limited exposure to direct sunlight.

Even if you live in an urban environment and have the yard space, you may still have to deal with heavily shaded gardens. Jessy Berg, the president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, Calif.-based online landscaping design company Habitat Design, suggests the following plants and flowers for shaded spaces:

  • Ferns
  • Hosta
  • Hydrangea
  • Bush Lily (Clivia)
  • Fuchsia
  • Dogwood
  • Camellia
  • Azalea
  • Rhododendron
  • Boxwood
  • Jasmine

"City pollution creates an added challenge, so remember to fertilize for good health," Berg adds.



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Texas man in wheelchair bowls perfect game

Shawn Beam is perfect.

Beam is celebrating bowling a 300 game Friday night at CityView Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas, KDFW reports.

And what makes the feat even more extraordinary is that he did it from his wheelchair.

'The whole place stops and everybody gathers behind you.'

- Shawn Beam

Beam said he was born with a pinched nerve and has been in a wheelchair all his life. He took up bowling when he was a teenager and has been competing for about 22 years.

Seven or eight strikes a night is normal for him. But on Friday he hit nine. Then he hit 10.

"That's when you know everybody noticed. The whole place stops and everybody gathers behind you," Beam told KDFW-FOX 4.

According to the American Wheelchair Bowling Association, it was the first time a bowler in a wheelchair had ever rolled a perfect game.

Officials at the U.S. Bowling Congress in Arlington, the headquarters for the sport, certified his score and put his game in the record books, the station reports.

Now he just hopes that others who are in a wheelchair know it's possible.

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Archbishop: Media Missed Church vs. ObamaCare Suit

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    Oct. 2, 2011: Cardinal Archbishop of Washington Donald Wuerl walks towards the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before start the annual Red Mass in Washington.AP

The archbishop of Washington on Sunday accused the network news programs of having "missed the boat" by largely ignoring lawsuits filed this past week by Catholic institutions challenging the Obama administration's so-called contraception mandate. 

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, speaking on "Fox News Sunday," was responding to an analysis by the conservative Media Research Center of how the networks' evening newscasts treated coverage of the dozen federal lawsuits filed Monday. According to the center, CBS spent 19 seconds on the story after it broke, while the other networks gave it no coverage. 

"It is puzzling, particularly since they're focusing so much attention right now on the pope's butler," Wuerl said, in reference the scandal in which the pope's butler Paolo Gabriele was charged with stealing sensitive documents and is suspected of leaking them. 

"It seems to me that somehow they've missed the boat. They've missed the story," Wuerl said. 

The story, the archbishop said, is "religious liberty." 

Wuerl adamantly defended the lawsuits, which were filed by dozens of Catholic-affiliated institutions including schools, charities and the Archdiocese of Washington. 

Asked about speculation that the suits were just a vehicle for conservative members of the church to go after President Obama -- considering dozens of dioceses did not join the suit -- Wuerl said the Catholic community is unified. 

"I have yet to see among the bishops any split at all," he said. 

The contraception mandate was originally a requirement on religious-affiliated institutions to provide access to free contraceptive coverage, as part of the federal health care overhaul. After outcry from Catholic leaders, the administration tweaked the rule so that insurers would be responsible for providing that coverage directly. 

The Obama administration argues in defense of the rule by noting that almost 99 percent of women have used contraception and many struggle with the cost, and that a majority of states already require insurance to cover birth control. 

Wuerl, though, said this has never been applied at the federal level. "This whole lawsuit isn't about contraception. It's about religious freedom," he said. 

He also challenged the administration's "accommodation" to religious groups, noting that many archdioceses are self-insured. 

"We are the insurer," he said. "There's no accommodation."

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Jailed ex-congressman seeks right to carry gun

SAN DIEGO â€"  California's ex-congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham is seeking the right to carry a gun after his anticipated release from federal prison this December. 

U-T San Diego reports Saturday Cunningham made the plea in a letter to a federal judge earlier this month. 

Cunningham pleaded guilty in 2005 to taking $2.4 million in bribes from defense contractors in exchange for using his House appropriations position to steer government contracts to them. 

As a felon, he's not allowed to carry a gun. 

The now-70-year-old Cunningham wrote that he plans to live with his brother and mother in rural Arkansas after his prison release. He said he wants to restore his gun rights so he can hunt and compete in sport shooting contests. 

The judge replied that he had no power to help Cunningham.

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Widow of Sept. 11 pilot dies at 52

Sandy Dahl, the widow of a pilot who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, has died.

Dahl, 52, passed away in her sleep, said family friend David Dosch, according to the Denver Post.

'I want to make sure history is written.'

- Sandy Dahl

Dahl's husband, Jason, was the captain of United Flight 93 on 9/11, when passengers fought back against terrorists and kept the plane from crashing into the U.S. Capitol or the White House. The plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pa. 

After Jason's death, Dahl became a public face for all grieving 9/11 families, the paper reports.

She founded a scholarship fund in her late husband's honor to provide funding for young pilots to receive their education.

"They did what would almost never be asked of anyone," Dahl told The Denver Post last year. "I want to make sure history is written."

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Iran Bites Back on Nuclear Demands

TEHRAN, Iran â€"  Iran's nuclear chief says there are no reasons at the moment to halt production of uranium enriched to 20 percent, a key demand of world powers.

Fereidoun Abbasi was quoted by state TV Sunday as saying Iran will continue the higher enrichment for a medical research reactor that produces isotopes for cancer treatment.

Abbasi's statement echoes Iran's objections last week in Baghdad to suspending 20 percent enrichment in exchange for a U.S.-supported package that would include supplying Iran with isotopes. Iran seeks to have Western sanctions eased before considering any deals.

The U.S. and allies worry that the 20 percent enriched material could be turned quickly into weapons grade uranium. Iran denies it seeks nuclear arms.

Abbasi also said Iran plans to build at least two new nuclear power plants next to an existing facility that became operational with Russia's help last year.

Iran is in the very early stages of planning the new 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plants, it may begin construction within a year or two, he said.

Iran has repeatedly said in recent years that it is planning to build more nuclear power plants but nothing has been offered to show that any work is under way.

Iran's first power plant went into operation last May at the southern coastal city of Bushehr.

The West suspect Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapon program, a charge Iran denies.



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Cops \'Flooded\' With Tips in Search for Missing Student

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    Louisiana college student Michaela Shunick, who disappeared May 19, is thought to be the bicyclist seen on this surveillance video.AP/Lafayette PD

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    This undated photo shows a pickup truck of interest to Lafayette, La., investigators in the search for Michaela Shunick.AP/Lafayette PD

Louisiana authorities say they have been "flooded" with tips in their search for a missing college student last seen leaving a late-night party by bicycle.

The search for Michaela "Mickey" Shunick intensified after police released surveillance videos Friday showing a bicyclist thought to be the missing 22-year-old college student. Police also said they were eyeing a white four-door pickup truck seen in the same video.

"We've actually been flooded with information on potential trucks and why they are suspicious, that we should check a residence because there is a truck there," Lafayette police spokesman Cpl. Paul Mouton told the Daily Advertiser. "The tips have included anything and everything. It's been a tremendous response.

Shunick was last seen around 2 a.m. May 19 leaving a house party in a neighborhood popular with college students. The anthropology major at the University of Louisiana, who friends describe as "responsible," left the home on a black bicycle.

"The first thing that raised a flag for us is when she didn't show up to her brother's high school graduation," Ashley Says, a close friend of Shunick told Fox44.

"She's not a rebel. She always has a can of mace in her front pocket, she obeys all traffic laws.She loved to have fun, but she's really responsible," Says told Fox44.

Shunick's friends have organized search parties and are sharing her story on social media, desperate for clues.

"She loves life," Says told Fox44. "She's a great person, and we're all just trying to keep positive thoughts."

Shunick is white, with blond hair and about 5-foot-1 and 115 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call 337-291-8633.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 



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Summer-Fitness Resolutions

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With summer right here, many of you are starting to think up some fitness resolutions for the coming months. Setting goals right now is an excellent way to ensure you stay on track and committed to a fit lifestyle. At this point, you may find your desire to get out of the gym is growing stronger as the warmer weather rolls in, so consider setting a few resolutions that take you out of the gym, as well as setting goals for other aspects of fitness, health and performance. Here are the top 10 summer-fitness resolutions to consider.

Run for Distance

Getting up for an early-morning distance run is the perfect way to spend a Sunday morning and enjoy everything the season has to offer. Set a goal to initially accomplish a 6-to-10-mile run, and then aim to increase your distance a half-to-full mile each week.

Learn a Water Sport

Another fantastic resolution would be to learn a water sport. Get out onto a local river nearby and test your kayaking or canoeing skills. This provides another very good upper-body and core workout, and will help you get some fresh air this season.

Prepare Breakfast Every Morning

One of the most important elements of a well-rounded diet is starting your day off with breakfast each morning.

While in the winter you may forgo getting up to prepare an omelet in order to stay warm in your comfortable bed, with the sun rising earlier, make it a goal to prepare something nutritious each morning before you head out to work.

You'll not only improve your health but boost your metabolism as well.

Eat Fish 3 Times Per Week

One of the healthiest sources of protein around, fish should be consumed at least three times a week this summer. This is an easy resolution to keep, with fish becoming more available at the local supermarket. Fish tastes great when cooked on the barbecue, so start swapping out your usual steak or burger, and have some salmon, perch or cod instead.

Get Your 10 Servings A Day

With the summer season comes an endless supply of different fruits and vegetables, so now's the time to really up the produce in your diet. Make it a mission to get 5-to-10 servings each and every day, making sure to mix it up throughout the week and try something new so that you get plenty of different nutrients in your diet.

Improve Your Plyometric Power Outdoors

If you're someone who's interested in developing more power, don't overlook what plyometrics have to offer. This type of workout is great at boosting your muscle mass and power, and is very easily completed outdoors. Do a series of jump lunges, jump squats, burpees, and clap pushups for a fast workout that really gets you burning fat.

Learn to Rock Climb

Rock climbing is one of the best ways to get in shape quickly and will really add more muscle definition to your upper body. Now's your perfect chance to learn this activity. Invest in a few lessons to get started and then head out on a camping trip to test your skills on a real mountain._________________________________________________________________________

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Be Active With Your Kids

If you're a parent, summer is perfect for spending some quality time with your son or daughter, getting him/her to experience the great outdoors firsthand. Plan a fishing or camping trip or just go for a long bike ride one Saturday afternoon. This will not only help you keep active, but will help your child come to value physical activity as well.

Complete a Triathlon

If you're someone who likes a challenge, set a resolution to compete in a local triathlon. This will bring plenty of variety to your workouts as you train for swimming, biking and running, as well as give you a huge feeling of accomplishment once you've achieved your goal. It's a perfect way to test your dedication, determination and perseverance.

Walk Anywhere Within a Mile

With ideal weather conditions outside, there's no reason to drive anywhere a short distance away. Set a goal this summer to walk anywhere that's within one mile of your house. By the time the summer's up, you'll be leaner and fitter as a result. Plus, you'll be doing your part to help the environment.

So, think about what matters most to you in regard to your health and fitness level, and set some good resolutions. They'll give your fitness regimen new meaning and will help ensure you become the healthiest you can be.



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Weird Things to Grill

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Last year, we assembled a list of eight unlikely foods to grill that we thought would be fun (and delicious) and provide some inspiration come grilling season. It proved so popular that we couldn't help putting together a sequel with seven more surprising and delicious ideas for the next backyard shindig.

New this year is the addition of dessert items to our list. The one and only George Duran, chef, entertainer, and host of TLC's Ultimate Cake Off as well as the popular Ham on the Street series on Food Network, takes his favorite dessert, a banana split, and puts his own grilled twist on it. He also offers a few tips to keep your next grilling adventure worry- and stress-free:

For easy cleanup, Duran usually keeps a spray bottle around to clean the grill right after he's done with it. That way, the grill's still hot enough to generate steam, and a grill brush does the rest of the work. Plus, spray bottles also come in handy for putting out flare-ups while grilling.

And for a more comfortable grilling experience, Duran advises investing in a grill mat - he says you'd be surprised what a difference it makes after a few hours in front of the grill, and it also prevents nasty slipups.

Also, don't miss Kent Whitaker's grilled pound cake. Whitaker, known as "the Deck Chef," is a cookbook author and winner of the Emeril Live Food Network Barbecue Contest. His dessert is a quick and easy post-party treat that's easily personalized with different toppings.

1. Tofu

Think tofu is bland? Think again. Grilling tofu imparts a nice smoky flavor to the healthy protein, and pairing it with a sweet and spicy marinade makes it pop. When grilling tofu, it's best to use a firm tofu and grill for about five minutes on each side without moving it to get those coveted grill marks. 

2. Oysters

Sure, they're great just eaten straight from the shell, or broiled or baked with a delicious topping, but what about grilling them? Go ahead and throw 'em straight on the grill without shucking them; they'll pop open when done to let you know they're ready! If serving these at a party, it's best to cook them to order rather than all in advance so everyone gets some nice, hot, juicy oysters. 

3. Pound Cake

This is Kent Whitaker's signature dessert. To cut down on prep, he advises cooks to use ready-made pound cake, and to cut down on calories or fat, he says to try using low-fat or sugar-free items as well as cutting out the butter and brown sugar. Feel free to switch up the fruit with pineapple, peaches, or whatever's in season, and serve with your favorite ice cream.

Click here for more unusual foods to grill.

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Dolly Makes History

Dolly Parton makes music history once again as her song “Coat of Many Colors” is added to The Library of Congress National Recording Registry.  Each year 25 songs are selected.  We spotlight this iconic tune as our “featured song of the week” in this week's Fox411 Country roundup. 

And this Memorial Day weekend, several stars from the country music world saluted our men and women in uniform.

Tim McGraw announced he will be giving 25 mortgage-free homes to wounded warriors and service members in need, one at each stop on his “Brothers of the Sun” concert tour with Kenny Chesney this summer. 

The nationwide program called “HomeFront” is a partnership with Chase and Operation Homefront.  McGraw kicks off the program with a special Memorial Day concert in New York City during Fleet Week.  The show will be streamed live via YouTube and to military bases around the world on The Pentagon Channel.  The “Brothers of the Sun” tour starts June 2nd in Tampa, Florida.

Trace Adkins has done 7 USO tours during his career so far, and the country singer made a busy Fleet Week schedule for himself this year!

He paid a visit on board the U.S.S. Wasp to welcome the ship's crew and performed the national anthem to kick off the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's 21st annual “Salute to Freedom” dinner.  Adkins rounds out his weekend with a performance at the National Memorial Day Concert May 27th.

Ronnie Dunn sends out a “Special Edition” of his solo CD through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store with a portion of the proceeds donated to Wounded Warrior Project. "Ronnie Dunn-Special Edition" includes two previously unreleased bonus tracks.

Plus earlier in the week May 22nd, the Grand Ole Opry held a red carpet and special performance for the U.S. Military.  Artists that took the stage there included Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry, and Kellie Pickler. 

Speaking of American Idol Alums, as we found out our new American Idol winner Phillip Phillips this week, Fox 411 Country checks in on season 10's champ Scotty Mccreery and his runner-up Lauren Alaina… who have been nominated for two Teen Choice Awards each!

Find that and more (like Hank Williams Jr setting his upcoming album release date) in this week's Fox 411 Country Round-up!



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Car Coated in Diamonds?

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The world of automotive aftermarket excess knows no bounds. None. Not even whale penis is off the menu. Now, the tastelessness factor is being counterbalanced--at least in theory--by the classiest of the earth's rocks: diamonds.

Yep, Gemballa has developed a real diamond coating for cars. Applied like paint, it's filled with tiny particles of diamond, which Gemballa describes as "genuine," though it's not clear if they're organic or industrial diamonds.

Whatever the source of the diamonds, they're ground into dust and sprayed onto the car for a "seductive twinkle."

It all sounds nice enough, even exclusive and opulent in a wasteful, unnecessary way, but we can't help but fear what will be done with this new coating. Lets just hope Mansory never gets hold of it.

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