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Consumer watchdog group at risk from new regulations
CNBC
New regulations will weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was created to deter bad-actors on Wall Street and to protect consumers. 
Blood left on a display case during robbery leads to arrest
WHIOTV
Two men in Dayton were arrested for an August robbery. Local law enforcement was able to use DNA from blood left at the scene to identify and track the suspects.
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Valentine's Day spending expected to increase this year
Diamnonds.net
Consumers are expected to spend over $25 billion on Valentine's Day this year, a 32% increase from last year, according to the National Retail Federation. 
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The Pawn Stars' old gadget collection
CNET
Rick Harrison has a collection of old technology worth more than the iPhone in your pocket. Here's a look at the "Pawn Star's" collection. 
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