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More than a century ago, lawmakers in Wisconsin banned margarine if it was colored yellow to serve as a substitute for butter. The law was repealed in 1967. But the spread remains forbidden by the state in public places like restaurants and prisons — unless specifically requested.

Federal prosecutors are stepping up their case against a big poker website. In Manhattan Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara filed additional charges against Ireland-based Full Tilt Poker. Earlier this year, the U.S. banned Americans from accessing many online poker sites.

The U.S. markets ventured into positive territory for the year.

David Huyette ended up holding the home-run ball that won Game Six of the World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals. It could have been worth thousands, but Huyette returned the historic ball, saying it was "the honorable thing to do." He was rewarded with another baseball, an autographed bat and tickets to Game Seven.

The Federal Reserve is predicting slower growth and less improvement in the unemployment rate through 2013. The news comes after a meeting of the Fed's policy-making committee, in which it decided against taking new measures to stimulate the economy. But Chairman Ben Bernanke said additional steps may be needed down the road.

Thanks to the satellite transmitter that was attached to the penguin, his progress can be followed on the Web. The little guy was found on a beach in New Zealand earlier this year.

Five decades ago the trippy light went on sale in the U.K. If you don't have one in the attic, this video may suffice.

President Obama comes to Syracuse later today, where he will give a speech on college affordability and the middle class. The speech at Henninger High…

Tony Abbott, who might be Australia's next prime minister, was making the case that current prime minister Kevin Rudd has too much decision-making power. His words struck a bum note, though.

Workers at Lockheed Martin sites in central New York and the Southern Tier are being hit with another round of layoffs, but the company says the move is…