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Va. father says he was suspected of kidnapping his kids by Walmart security -- due to his children being mixed Video included

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A Prince William County man says he was suspected by Walmart security of possibly kidnapping his three young daughters -- all because they aren't the same race. Joseph and his wife Keana are an interracial couple. They have been married for nearly 10 years and have three daughters. More>>

Neighbors furious over photos taken through windows for art exhibit Video included

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In all the photos, taken by New York City artist Arne Svenson from his second-floor apartment, the faces are obscured or not shown. The people are unidentifiable. But the residents of a glass-walled luxury residential building across the street had no idea they were being photographed and never consented to being subjects for the works of art that are now on display -- and for sale -- in a Manhattan gallery.

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$550 million Powerball jackpot continues to grow ahead of drawing

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The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it joined the madness over Powerball, which has seen its jackpot soar to $550 million for Saturday's drawing.
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Powerball jackpot quickly jumps to $550 million

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The Powerball jackpot jumped to $550 million on Thursday -- the third largest lottery in history -- as dreamers in all but the seven states where the game isn't played snatched up tickets for the minuscule chance at a life on easy street. More>>

Naked man shot with taser after climbing on fire engine; charged in shooting of friend Video included

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At first, it seemed like a quirky incident involving a naked man sitting atop a parked fire truck. But police in Prince George's County say that naked man was involved in an unprovoked violent shooting a short while earlier. And police believe the drug PCP was involved. More>>

School Bus Video Shows Students Bullying Aide Video included

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They're barely old enough to see over the seats but that doesn't stop these kids from targeting a bus aid with profanity-laced insults, FOX 29's Bruce Gordon reports. More>>

Mom saves baby after stroller falls onto Philly train tracks Video included

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A stroller carrying a 14-month-old girl rolled off a slanted train station platform and fell onto the tracks Wednesday, but the girl's mother leaped onto the tracks to rescue her with the help other passengers, transit officials said.
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Eric Holder upstaged by 2-year-old at House hearing Video included

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Eric Holder was in the hotseat during Wednesdays House hearing. But the Attorney General was upstaged by a two-year-old.
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Woodbridge man wins large lottery prize for 4th time

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Call Melvyn Wilson is the king of the scratch-off ticket. The Woodbridge man recently won his fourth lottery prize of at least five figures, putting his total scratch-off winnings at more than $2 million.

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Fired anchor A.J. Clemente takes a bartending job at $2.23 an hour Video included

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A.J. Clemente went from serving up the news to serving up booze.
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Man dribbling soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil killed by truck Video included

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A Seattle man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup died Tuesday after being hit by a pickup truck on the Oregon Coast.
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Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie were in the nation's capital for the filming of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."
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Military drone X-47B, once mistaken for a UFO along DC highways, takes flight off aircraft carrier Video included

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A military drone, once mistaken for a UFO along DC highways back in June took flight Tuesday. The X-47Bdrone is the size of a fighter jet, and took off from the deck of an American aircraft carrier for the first time Tuesday in a test flight that could eventually open the way for the U.S. to launch unmanned aircraft from just about any place in the world.
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Candidate says she's endorsed by Jesus Video included

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A Florida mayoral candidate is hoping a little divine intervention gets her ahead on Election Day.  That's because she says she has a very big endorsement, from Jesus Christ. More>>

Craigslist ad offers cash in exchange for for fake Yelp reviews

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Want another reason not to trust Yelp? An ad posted on Craigslist under the New York City section is seeking to hire people to write fake Yelp reviews for restaurants to help boost their ratings.
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California man who said he stole big-rig to flee zombies pleads guilty

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A Tennessee man who stole a big-rig truck in California, caused several accidents and told investigators he was fleeing zombies when he did it has pleaded guilty to several felonies.
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Judge OKs class-action settlement over Skechers

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A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.
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Astronaut makes music video aboard space station

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It's being called the first music video made in space.
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You can own a piece of history -- for as little as $50G

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Federal officials at the General Services Administration are set to hawk an extraordinary item this week: a plane that once served as Air Force One. The plane flew every president from Ford to George W., VPs and VIPs -- and it can be yours for as little as $50,000.
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Brazilian woman miraculously survives being shot in the mouth with a harpoon

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A Brazilian woman was shot in the mouth by a harpoon that sliced her throat -- from front to back -- yet she somehow survived.
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DJ Beauty and the Beatz visits FOX 5 Video included

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DJ Beauty and the Beatz joined us Friday and was spinning in studio all morning long! More>>

South Korean president fires chief spokesman amid reports of sex abuse claims during US trip Video included

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President Park Geun-hye's office says she has fired her chief spokesman after a "disgraceful incident" during Park's trip to the United States.
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TweetPee app sends tweet to notify parents of baby's wet diaper

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A helpful new app is out that alerts parents when to change their baby's diaper. The app created by Huggies is called TweetPee.
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Jacob, Sophia top baby names for 2012

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Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys.They're just a little behind Major, the boy's name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names. More>>

Celebrity psychic Sylvia Browne under fire for telling Amanda Berry’s mom she was dead

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In the days since Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight emerged from their decade-long captivity in a home in Cleveland, Ohio, celebrity psychic Sylvia Browne has come under scrutiny for her incorrect prediction regarding Berry’s fate. More>>

Kiss cam kiss off for couple at baseball game Video included

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Some might consider kiss cams during breaks in a baseball game fun.
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CNN’s Chris Cuomo slammed for 'disgusting' Amanda Knox interview

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CNN’s Chris Cuomo is being criticized for his interview Amanda Knox, who's on a book tour while facing a possible retrial in Italy over the 2007 death of her roommate Meredith Kercher.
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Student posts principal's mugshot online, gets suspended

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A Georgia high school student was suspended afterposting his principal's mugshot on the social media website Instagram and claiming she was arrested for committing the wrong crime.
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Facebook to place video ads on newsfeeds Video included

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More changes are coming to Facebook. Starting in July, users will notice video ads on your newsfeed.
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Soldier says she faced harassment over Muslim name

Sgt. 1st Class Naida Hosan is not a Muslim - she's a Catholic. But her name sounded Islamic to fellow U.S. soldiers in Iraq, and they would taunt her, calling her "Sgt. Hussein" and asking what God she prayed to. More>>

Budweiser unveils beer glass that connects to Facebook Video included

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Toasting with new friends just got a futuristic, and slightly creepy, upgrade. Budweiser recently unveiled the Buddy Cup, a pint glass with a built-in chip that connects to Facebook. More>>

Colombia cops: Fake nuns hid cocaine under habits

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The nuns' habits didn't seem to be habitual garb for three young women so Colombian police asked them to step aside when they arrived on the Caribbean island of San Andres on a flight from Bogota. Police Capt. Oscar Davila says the three women appeared nervous, and the fabric didn't look right. The chief of the island's judicial police says more than four pounds of cocaine (two kilos) was strapped to the legs of each woman. Davila says all three broke into tears and launched into ... More>>

The 17-year periodical cicadas are predicted to emerge this spring and bring their "melodious" sounds with them. We have what you need to learn about and share the invasion experience. More>>

New Jersey Gov. Christie reportedly underwent stomach surgery to lose weight

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent stomach surgery earlier this year to lose weight for the sake of his family, the New York Post reported Monday night. More>>

Bashful? Buy the little blue pill online

Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to visit a drugstore to buy that little blue pill. More>>

Princess dream becomes reality for 9-year-old with inoperable brain tumor Video included

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Many little girls dream of being a princess, and for one local young lady, that dream came true Friday evening. More>>

Women injured in Phoenix and Tucson bee attacks Video included

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Women in Tucson and Phoenix are recovering after being stung by swarms of bees in separate incidents. More>>

Teen mother’s baby banned from high school yearbook Video included

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Wheatmore senior Caitlin Tiller is proud of what she's accomplished.
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Video shows Reese Witherspoon's arrest in Atlanta

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A dash-cam video of Reese Witherspoon's recent disorderly-conduct arrest provides a rare glimpse of one of Hollywood's best-known actresses unfiltered as she, after "one too many" glasses of wine, takes on a no-nonsense Georgia state trooper following her husband's traffic stop. More>>

Raw chickens seized from traveler from Vietnam

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Customs officials say 20 small black raw chickens were seized from a passenger arriving from Vietnam at Dulles International Airport outside Washington. More>>

Restaurant serves international dishes from places with which the U.S. is in conflict

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What do you get when you combine one part pop eatery and one part political statement?
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Sonic introduces 1,700 calorie Peanut Butter and Bacon Shake Video included

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It's a shake that would make Elvis proud. Sonic is out with a new "Peanut Butter and Bacon" shake. More>>

New Hampshire man no longer top banana after losing life savings on carnival game

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What a banana. A New Hampshire man says he squandered his life savings playing a rigged carnival game in hopes of winning an Xbox game system.
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IBM makes tiny movie by pushing molecules around

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Scientists have taken the idea of a film short down to new levels.
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Video shows cargo plane crash in Afghanistan; Company IDs 7 killed

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Jamie Brokaw was an experienced navigator who was no stranger to dangerous flying situations and had the skills to stay cool in the face of danger, according to close friend Chris Connerton.
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Photo: Monster hurricane watch at Saturn's North Pole

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NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured stunning views of a monster hurricane at Saturn's North Pole.The eye of the cyclone is an enormous 1,250 miles across. More>>

Hubble snaps image of approaching comet Video included

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The operators of the Hubble Space Telescope say the orbiting observatory has snapped photos of an approaching comet.
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Hunting, NYC style: Owners set dogs on alley rats

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Circling, bounding over and pawing at a mound of garbage bags, the four dogs quickly have rodents on the run. Within five minutes, the city has two fewer rats.
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Wild student brawl at Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station caught on camera Video included

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A wild brawl involving local students was caught on camera. The chaos broke out in the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station around 4 p.m. Friday as kids were heading home from school. More>>

Md. mother accused of offering daughter up for sex to pay off debt Video included

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A Maryland mother is accused of offering her 15-year-old daughter up for sex to pay off a $5,000 debt. More>>

TV anchor Wolf Blitzer becomes latest target of 'swatting' hoax Video included

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CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer has joined a growing list of people in the public eye who are being targeted in swatting pranks. More>>

Woman guilty of severing estranged husband's penis

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A Southern California jury has convicted a woman who was accused of drugging her estranged husband before severing his penis and tossing it in the garbage disposal. More>>

Georgia students hold integrated prom Video included

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Students at a Georgia high school make history attended their first integrated prom.
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Students design device to control drug abuse Video included

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Some college students in Utah have come up with a new device to fight drug abuse. More>>

Dad gets imaginative with kids' sandwich bags

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Every parents knows that making school lunches can be a major drag.
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After soldier becomes wounded in Afghanistan, couple displays endless perseverance Video included

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The University of Maryland University College, Yellow Ribbon Fund and the Blewitt Foundation honored the first recipients of a new national scholarship for caregivers of wounded warriors. Three caregivers, including Danielle Kelly, were awarded full scholarships to UMUC from the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Fund.

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Clinton: eternal struggle of former presidents to re-write history Video included

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“I told President Obama that this was the latest, grandest example of the eternal struggle of former presidents to re-write history," began former President Bill Clinton as he addressed the crowd at the dedication ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center. More>>

Budweiser introduces strawberry beer

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After Budweisers successful launch of Lime-A-Rita last April, selling more than 500,000 barrels of the margarita-flavored beer in 8 months, the company has expanded its line of fruit-themed beer to include strawberry.
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News anchor fired for profanity gets job offers

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A North Dakota news anchor whose profanity-laced television debut got him fired after one broadcast is already getting job offers.
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Alexandria police officer Peter Laboy returns home from hospital, receives big surprise Video included

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When Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy came home from the hospital Tuesday, he had a little help from his friends. He came home to hugs from his family and, also, a big surprise. More>>

FOX 5's Sue Palka throws 1st pitch at Nats game on Weather Day Video included

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Our own Sue Palka had the honor of tossing the first pitch at the Nationals game Wednesday.
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Fed says redesigned $100 bill ready by October, 2 years after target date Video included

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The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will begin circulating a redesigned $100 bill this fall, more than two years after its initial target. More>>

Amazing video: 3 years of the Sun in 3 minutes from NASA Video included

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NASA has released video that shows those three years of the sun at a pace of two images per day.
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NBC plans a 12-day-long, 24/7 quiz show this fall

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NBC says it's planning a 12-day-long, around-the-clock competition show to air this fall.The network said Wednesday that the trivia-based game show, "The Million Second Quiz," will air live in prime time from a specially built studio in the heart of Manhattan. This hourglass-shaped complex will also serve as the living quarters of the four finalists.When the 12 days -- or 1 million seconds -- draw to a close, the winner could claim a cash prize of as much as $10 million.Viewers will be able t... More>>

Is CNN using potty-mouthed chef to boost ratings?

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CNN may have found a solution to its flagging ratings: the S-word! The network added foul-mouthed New York City chef Anthony Bourdain to its Sunday night prime time lineup, and curse words have since been flowing like cheap box wine. “First ‘sh*t’ at 9:03. Feeling good!” Bourdain boasted on Twitter following the 9pm showing of his show's second episode. Later he tweeted: “Yes! “Prolapsed Butthhole”! THIS is CNN! Proud!” CNN must indeed be beaming as the show is pre-taped, and the netw... More>>

McDonald's hamburger still ‘fresh’ after 14 years Video included

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A Utah man claims to have a McDonald's hamburger from 14 years ago. More>>

Tetris video game may help treat lazy eye Video included

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An old video game may offer up a new treatment for those with a certain vision problem. More>>

Hackers compromise AP Twitter account

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Hackers compromised Twitter accounts of The Associated Press on Tuesday, sending out a false tweet about an attack at the White House. More>>

Chesapeake Bay Foundation explains Maryland ‘Rain Tax’ Video included

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If you live in Maryland, get ready to pay for rain.Lawmakers passed an "Impervious Surfaces" tax - also being called the "Rain Tax."Basically, you'll be charged for any surface of land you own that does not absorb rainwater.The ultimate goal is to reduce storm-water runoff and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. How much you'll pay depends on where you live - as each county will determine its own fee. Alison Prost, Maryland Executive Director at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, joined us ... More>>

Bad date at Olive Garden captured on camera goes viral

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It's bad enough to have a fight in public, but even worse when the whole thing gets captured on camera and goes viral. On Sunday, software designer Adam Howell went to an Olive Garden in Pineville, North Carolina and couldn't help overhearing two diners having a spat in a nearby booth. All fairly easy to ignore, right? Not so much when the man tried to resolve the situation by barricading himself in a fort made of Olive Garden menus. Howell couldn't resist and sent a picture of the ... More>>

Doctors warn teens: Don't take the cinnamon challenge Video included

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Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centers. More>>

Earth Day images from NASA

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Monday is Earth Day -- an event meant to raise awareness of the environment and to educate about simple ways to make the world a greener place. Here are some classic views of our planet earth. More>>

Punching, kicking dad frees 6-year-old son from jaws of 8-foot alligator Video included

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A 6-year-old Florida boy suffered minor injuries after being attacked by an 8-foot-long alligator in shallow water, officials say. More>>

Online campaign to help Watertown resident replace, repair boat after shootout Video included

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A viral effort is underway to raise money for Watertown, Massachusetts resident David Henneberry.
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Reporter bride delays wedding to report on China earthquake Video included

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A reporter in China was getting her makeup done on her wedding day Saturday when the earthquake hit her town. More>>

Maryland Del. Don Dwyer raffling off 2 assault rifles for fundraiser Video included

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A Maryland delegate is holding a fundraiser next month to support guns rights and his re-election efforts. A part of his event includes a raffle. If you win, you get assault style guns: an AR-15 and an AK-47.

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Ford’s car app can help allergy sufferers Video included

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Do have bad allergies?Ford's new car sync app lets drivers access allergy information with one tap.The voice activated system can give pollen counts and risk levels for asthma, cold, flu and UV rays.Ford also installed cabin air filters to prevent particles from getting inside the vehicle. More>>

Single-passenger taxi designed to beat traffic

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Talk about putting the cart before the horsepower.
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Antares rocket launch scrubbed

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A private company contracted by NASA to make supply runs to the International Space Station scrubbed a Wednesday test launch of an unmanned rocket, saying an important data cord linked to the rocket's second stage detached too soon. More>>

Online video appears to show spectators taking Boston Marathon gear after explosions

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Video posted online appears to show dozens of Boston Marathon spectators grabbing merchandise from a vacated staff tent in the aftermath of Monday's bombing. More>>

PHOTOS: Pigs escape after 3 semis collide on Interstate 94

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The Minnesota State Patrol has closed eastbound Interstate 94 after exit 24 near Barnesville after three semi-trailers crashed and formed a barrier to traffic. More>>

Train operator photographed looking at cell phone "no longer" works at Metro Video included

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A photo posted Friday on the blog Unsuck DC Metro shows a Metro operator looking at his cell phone while at the controls. In July 2009 Metro instituted a zero tolerance policy for operator use of cell phones, texting devices .A Metro spokesperson tells FOX 5’s John Henrehan the operator “no longer” works at Metro.
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Fan meets Bob Seger after awakening from semi-coma

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The first words of a 79-year-old Michigan woman as she emerged from a five-year semi-coma were, "I want to go to a Bob Seger concert." And now her wish has come true. The Flint Journal reports ( http://bit.ly/ZOmhEj ) that Evie Branan cheered, threw her hands in the air and danced during Seger's concert Thursday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills. She also met Seger and his family, talked with crew and band members and received VIP treatment. Branan is from Flint Township. She called the nig... More>>

Teen survived 25-foot plunge into hot lava tube at Hawaiian park

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A teenage boy survived a twenty-five foot plunge below the earth's surface into a hot lava tube in Hawaii. More>>

Kmart ‘Ship My Pants’ commercial takes off online

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Kmart wants customers to know that they can make their purchases online and have them shipped for free. More>>

Police: Belt buckle saves employee hit by stray bullet inside Philadelphia grocery store

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A grocery store employee said Thursday that he is thanking God and his belt buckle for saving him from a stray bullet that smashed through the market's front door. More>>

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A 79-year-old Michigan woman whose first words after emerging from a semi-coma that lasted five years were, "I want to go to a Bob Seger concert," got her wish. More>>

Was it too soon? 'Glee' episode depicts school shooting

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Critics say last night's episode of 'Glee' was too reminiscent of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. What do you think? Sound Off your thoughts in our story.
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Day-dreaming while driving more dangerous than texting

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According to the result of a new study by Erie Insurance Group, Day-dreaming while driving is a lot more dangerous than texting-while-driving. More>>

Super-sized blue crabs result of pollution in Chesapeake Bay Video included

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It's a case where bigger isn't always better.The Washington Post is reporting that blue crabs are becoming bulkier due to the pollution from power plants, factories and vehicles.That could set off a major problem in the Chesapeake Bay, here crabs eat oysters.The same carbon that crabs absorb to grow bigger is also stunting the growth of oysters.Scientists think the super-sizing of the blue crabs over the next 75 to 100-years could throw off the food chain in the Chesapeake. More>>

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J’s 'Accidental Racist' ignites controversy

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Just hours after Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's new song Accidental Racist hit the web on Monday, it was greeted by a barrage of backlash.
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Hospital debuts patient gown with more coverage

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A Detroit hospital has a new patient gown that aims to offer a little more style, comfort and -- perhaps most importantly -- rear coverage for patients. More>>

NYC plans to punish purchasers of counterfeit handbags Video included

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There's a move to make the purchase of counterfeit handbags a crime in New York City. More>>

IRS collecting tax payer information from Facebook and Twitter Video included

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You have until April 15th to file a return - and the IRS will be collecting a lot more than just taxes this year. More>>

Joe Flacco to portray Johnny Unitas in movie

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One Baltimore quarterback will be portraying another in a movie that's scheduled to start shooting this summer. More>>

Tweeting about the flu can be contagious Video included

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What do tweeting and the flu have in common? More>>

Off-duty California cop pulls assault suspect off federal security agent at Honolulu airport

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Federal airport authorities are praising an off-duty California police officer who came to the rescue of a security agent who was being assaulted at the Honolulu airport. More>>

Obama calls CA attorney general 'the best looking attorney general' Video included

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At the last stop of his California fundraising swing Thursday, Obama couldn’t help but take notice of California Attorney General Kamala Harris — and not just for her legislative work. “She’s brilliant and she’s dedicated, she’s tough,” Obama said according to a pool report of the event. “She also happens to be, by far, the best looking attorney general …. It’s true! C’mon.”
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Tampa Bay Rays apologize after mascot shown holding offensive sign mocking death of Steve Irwin

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A major league baseball team is apologizing after their mascot was photographed with an offensive sign mocking the death of late wildlife expert and television personality Steve Irwin. Photos posted online show Raymond, the Tampa Bay Rays mascot, photographed holding a sign that crosses out the ‘Crocodile Hunter's’ name as part of a team ‘to-do’ list. Irwin was killed by a stingray in 2006. The incident happened during Wednesday night’s game.According to the Tampa Bay Tribune, the Tampa Ba... More>>

German beer truck crashes into Manatee River

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A German beer truck plunged off the J.D. Young Bridge Thursday morning and into the Manatee River. The driver is OK.
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Washington participating in International Pillow Fight Day

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The nation's capital is set to host a mass pillow fight as part of International Pillow Fight Day. More>>

Lottery winners share winnings with gas station clerk who sold them ticket Video included

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A group of workers in Florida are sharing the wealth with the store clerk who sold them a winning Powerball ticket. More>>

DeGeneres hooked for 'Nemo' sequel 'Finding Dory'

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Ellen DeGeneres is going fishing again with a sequel to the animated blockbuster "Finding Nemo."Disney and its Pixar Animation unit announced Tuesday that DeGeneres will reprise her "Dory" voice role for "Finding Dory." The sequel is due out Nov. 25, 2015. More>>

Beer-flavored ice cream stirs controversy

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Never mind rum raisin. A Brazilian brewer is churning up controversy over an ad for beer-flavored ice cream that some claim could encourage children and adolescents to drink.
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Justin Bieber pulls April Fool’s Day prank on TMZ Video included

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Justin Bieber got into the April Fool’s Day spirit and played a prank on TMZ. The star tweeted to his 37 million followers that he was taking fan phone calls.He shared a number and it turns out that number is TMZ's tip line!The tweet was deleted shortly after but we're guessing not before TMZ got bombarded with calls from fans.Unfortunately, the number is toll-free, which means TMZ will foot the bill. More>>

'Buckwild' star Shain Gandee dead at 21

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"Buckwild" Star Shain Gandee was found dead in a vehicle in West Virginia this morning ... 31 hours after the 21-year-old MTV reality star had been reported missing, this according to law enforcement. More>>

Easter Bunny stopped for not wearing a helmet

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The Easter Bunny was stopped over the weekend by police for not wearing a helmet.
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Filipino devotees reenact crucifixion of Jesus Christ in bloody Good Friday rites

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At least 16 devotees have been nailed to crosses in the northern Philippines during an annual Good Friday reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The celebration mixes Roman Catholic devotion with Filipino folk beliefs on sacrifices and miracles. More>>

Phone company sends grandmother termination letter after voting for American Idol hundreds of times per hour Video included

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An Illinois grandmother who is known to vote for American Idol contestants as many as several hundred times in an hour, says she received a warning from her phone company.
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How complicated is it to fire a federal employee? Video included

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Working for the federal government traditionally meant a trade off: lower salaries but high job security. Today, salaries are high and so is job security.
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Lululemon: Downward dog not required for returns

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No "downward-facing dog" is required. Lululemon said Wednesday that no demonstrations of yoga or any other positions are needed to return the pricey black yoga pants that the company pulled from shelves last week after finding that they were too sheer.

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Red Human Rights Campaign logo spreads on Facebook

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If you've logged onto Facebook within the last 24 hours you may have noticed a modified logo for the Human Rights Campaign. More>>

Victoria's Secret ‘The Bright Young Things’ campaign upsets parents who think ads target teens Video included

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A Victoria's Secret slogan the company says was launched to tie in with spring break is being criticized by parents who believe it is targeting teens and pre-teens. More>>

Can’t get a song out of your head? Do a puzzle Video included

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There may be a way to tune out the songs you hear but can’t get out of your head.
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Store charges shoppers who browse but don’t buy Video included

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A store in Australia is tired of people looking without buying - so it's charging for browsing. Anyone who walks into the specialty foods store must pay $5.Now, if you buy something that $5 dollars will be discounted from your bill.The shop says the new policy is an effort to prevent people from finding products they like and then shopping prices at other stores. More>>

Ballpark installs urinal video games Video included

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A baseball stadium in Pennsylvania has come up with some unique entertainment - urinal video games. More>>

Pastor organizing toy gun buy-back to help curb violence Video included

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Pastors in St. Louis think taking toy guns out of children's hands may help curb violence. More>>

Man arrested after attempting to steal money from Girl Scouts troop Video included

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Would-be thieves targeted a Girl Scouts cookie booth in Waldorf, Md. on Sunday. On Tuesday, one man is facing charges and police are looking for a woman connected to the case. More>>

Roommate charged with malicious wounding after male genitalia drawn on face

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Arlington County Police say a 31-year-old Arlington man has been arrested and charged with malicious wounding of his roommate after waking up to find male genitalia had been drawn on his face with permanent marker. More>>

Mount Vernon to sell George Washington's rye whiskey

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Rye whiskey using George Washington's own recipe will soon go on sale at the first president's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. More>>

Squatter jailed after police say he tried to claim $6 million Bethesda mansion Video included

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Authorities say a $6 million home was caught in the middle of a growing housing scheme.
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Gun store rescinds Mark Kelly's rifle purchase, questions his 'intent'

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A Tucson gun store owner has decided to rescind the sale of a military-style rifle to Mark Kelly, the husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, after Kelly said he had intended the purchase to make a political point about how easy it is to obtain the kind of firearms he's lobbying Congress to ban. More>>

Punxsutawney Phil's handler takes blame for faulty forecast Video included

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An Ohio prosecutor who has light-heartedly filed a criminal indictment against the famous Pennsylvania groundhog who fraudulently "predicted" an early spring said he may consider a pardon now that the animal's handler is taking the blame. More>>

DC Police cruiser stolen, crashed after left unattended by officer Video included

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A D.C. Police cruiser was stolen and then crashed after an officer left it unattended Monday. More>>

Several reports of possible meteor sighting in area Friday night Video included

Did you see something streaking through the evening sky Friday night? Apparently, you weren't alone. Social media sites were buzzing Friday night with reports of a brief but bright flash of light that streaked across the sky along the East Coast.

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Vehicle built out of abandoned Cessna aircraft catching many eyes Video included

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It sounds like a car and moves like a car, but this thing used to fly. It's a 1956 Cessna 310 put on a 1987 Toyota van chassis.

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Va. teens to face charges after 'gallon smashing' video Video included

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Three northern Virginia teenagers who consider themselves merry pranksters with a popular YouTube channel are facing criminal charges for what they allegedly did in their most viewed video of "gallon smashing." More>>

Biden doesn’t kiss the pope’s ring

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Joe Biden doesn't kiss up to anyone -- whether a queen or a pope. More>>

Punxsutawney Phil 'sued' for inaccurate spring prediction

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Punxsutawney Phil, the weather predicting groundhog, is being ‘sued.’The grounds? Misrepresentation of early spring.Back in February, Phil did not see his shadow which was supposed to mean just six more weeks of winter.A prosecutor in Ohio wants to indict Phil after saying much of the country was duped by the groundhog's forecast. More>>

North Carolina wife reportedly buys billboard to embarrass alleged cheating husband Video included

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A billboard in Greensboro, N.C., claims to be from a scorned woman who apparently caught her husband with another woman, MyFox8.com reported. More>>

YouTube now serving videos to 1 billion people Video included

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YouTube says more than 1 billion people are now visiting its online video site each month to watch everything from zany clips of cute kittens to sobering scenes of social unrest around the world. More>>

Death Wish Coffee claims to have 200% more caffeine than other roasts Video included

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Drink at your own risk. "Death Wish Coffee" claims to be the world's strongest cup of joe. More>>

TSA finds woman's cane concealing sword at Dulles

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Hiding a weapon inside a walking cane -- it's one of the oldest tricks in the James Bond playbook, and it's apparently more common than you think. More>>

Geeky high schooler asks Kate Upton to prom on YouTube; she says maybe

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Remember when Mila Kunis accepted a Marine's YouTube video invitation to attend the Marine Corps ball? Well now a high school senior is trying the same tack, only this time its with supermodel Kate Upton. And it just might work, too.
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Doctor Oz sued over sleep advice involving hot, rice-filled socks Video included

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Doctor Oz is being sued over his advice on what to do if you have trouble falling asleep.A New Jersey man claims he got third-degree burns after he filled a pair of socks with uncooked rice, warmed them up in the microwave, and put them on his feet.Doctor Oz suggested the sleep tip on an episode last year but warned not to get the socks too hot."The Doctor Oz Show" said it couldn't comment until it could review the lawsuit. More>>

Sugary drinks linked to more than 180,000 obesity-related deaths worldwide Video included

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A study has linked sugary drinks to more than 180,000 obesity-related deaths worldwide each year.
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Wis. limits use of nude beach to reduce sex, drugs

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Wisconsin authorities announced Tuesday they will shut down one of nation's most popular nude beaches on weekdays after struggling for years to curtail sex and drugs on the sandbar and surrounding woods. Nudists from around the country have been traveling to the public beach on the Wisconsin River near Mazomanie, about 25 miles northwest of Madison, for decades as word spread that prosecutors in ultra-liberal Dane County wouldn't go after anyone for showing skin. But visitors haven't stopped ... More>>

New Lindsay Lohan Mugshot Released

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TMZ has obtained Lindsay Lohan's booking photo after she turned herself in to Santa Monica police. It comes after she pleaded "no contest" to a case involving a crash on the PCH. More>>

Virginia high school students helps the hungry Video included

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In a cramped alley in D.C., just a few hours before his math quiz, 17-year-old Ben Pavich is delivering hope. It's a serving of garden vegetable soup in a stomach that has been aching for something to fill it. Ben and some fellow students at Dominion High School in Sterling decided to a non-profit called Generosity Feeds.   More>>

Kate Middleton's nose becoming a popular plastic surgery request Video included

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She's a trend setter when it comes to fashion and style. More>>

One dog left at emergency shelter set up after Superstorm Sandy

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Bruno still can't go home after Superstorm Sandy. He's an adult Rottweiler, the last remaining animal at a Long Island, New York, emergency pet shelter opened after the storm. More>>

Demand for 'The Book of Mormon' crashes Kennedy Center website

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High demand for tickets to Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" is stressing the Kennedy Center's website. More>>

Pope Francis sends out first tweet Video included

Pope Francis' first tweet Pope Francis' first tweet
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The pope's Twitter account, whose profile was changed to read "Sede Vacante" when Benedict stepped down, now has been switched back to "Pontifex." His first tweet is "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM" which translates to: "We have Pope Francis." More>>

Fish & Chips - Legal Sea Foods recipe Video included

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Fish & Chips - Legal Sea Foods Ingredients: 8oz cod pieces 3oz Fried fish coating (below) 2oz buttermilk canola oil for frying lemon wedge French fries cole slaw tartar sauce Preparation More>>

Mother faces charges after video shows toddler smoking pot out of a bong

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A Washington state mother faces charges after being accused of letting her toddler smoke pot out of a bong. More>>

Beach-goers form human chain to rescue boy from drowning

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A 12-year-old boy was rescued after beach-goers formed a human-chain and pulled him from the sea off of a New Zealand beach. More>>

Comet making closest approach ever of Earth

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This week the western sky has a visitor from the deep depths of the outer solar system - Comet PanSTARRS. March 12-18 is prime time to view the comet as after this week it will start to fade. More>>

Source: Ashley Judd moving forward with run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky

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Ashley Judd has yet to officially announce her political aspirations, but a source with intimate knowledge of the situation tells FOX411's Pop Tarts column the actress is preparing herself to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for his Kentucky seat in 2014. More>>

Justin Bieber in shouting match with photographer

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Justin Bieber's feeling better! More>>

Giant wave kills American tourist in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas, injures another

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A 65-year old woman was killed when a giant wave struck two American tourists strolling on the beach near the famous stone arch in the Mexican resort town of Cabo San Lucas. More>>

Video shows Dunkin' Donuts worker throwing hot coffee on man allegedly trying to rob store

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Police in West Haven, Connecticut are searching for a man they say tried to rob a Dunkin' Donuts Saturday and got a face full of coffee. More>>

President Obama pokes fun at DC’s overreaction to the snow forecast

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President Obama has poked fun at Washington's tendency to overreact to winter weather in the past. Apparently, he couldn't resist one more shot at the forecast on Wednesday. More>>

Dennis Rodman already planning return trip to North Korea

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Dennis Rodman is already planning his next trip back to North Korea. More>>

Pizza delivery man tipped a measly $10 on a $1453 order

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Bad tippers, beware.  The next time you consider short changing your pizza delivery worker after he or she slogged through the rain or snow to get your pizza there pipping hot, consider this: You could be outed. More>>

Japanese jeweler unveils Messi's golden foot

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If anyone doubts Lionel Messi has a golden foot, now there's proof. More>>

Woman kicked out of gym for using cell phone tells her story

The policy is clear: no cell phones while working out and it's posted in plain sight at the planet Fitness in Dedham. More>>

World's oldest woman turns 115

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Happy birthday to the world's oldest woman who turned 115 Tuesday! More>>

Video producer releases footage of Miss Teen Delaware reading her name, consenting to sex film

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The former Miss Teen Delaware, embroiled in a porn scandal, faced further embarrassment as footage of her agreeing to appear in an adult video emerged on Sunday. More>>

Texas man dies during first leg of Alcatraz triathlon Video included

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A 46-year-old Texas man died of an apparent heart attack Sunday in the frigid waters of the San Francisco Bay just moments after the start of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, race officials said. More>>

Stephen Colbert stumps for his sister Video included

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One of Comedy Central's most well known faces is helping his sister get elected to congress. More>>

Seoul police quiz US GIs over car-chase, shooting Video included

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South Korean police say they are questioning U.S. soldiers over a high-speed car chase that resulted in a Seoul officer shooting a soldier after being hit by a car. More>>

15 miners fired for performing Harlem Shake in Australian gold mine Video included

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A newspaper says up to 15 miners have been fired for performing the "Harlem Shake" dance craze underground in an Australian gold mine. More>>

First ever photo of alien planet forming

First ever photo of alien planet forming

This composite image shows a view from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope (left) and from the NACO system on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (right) of the gas and dust around the young star HD 100546. Image released Feb 28, 2013. This composite image shows a view from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope (left) and from the NACO system on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (right) of the gas and dust around the young star HD 100546. Image released Feb 28, 2013.
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Astronomers have captured what may be the first-ever direct photograph of an alien planet in the process of forming around a nearby star. The picture, which captured a giant alien planet as it is coming together, was snapped by the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile. It shows a faint blob embedded in a thick disk of gas and dust around the young star HD 100546. The object appears to be a baby gas giant planet, similar to Jupiter, forming from the disk's ... More>>

Police in Mexico find marijuana launching cannon used to send pot into US Video included

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Police in Mexico have discovered a new method in the illegal drug trade. They've confiscated a marijuana launching cannon. More>>

Struggling Groupon ousts CEO Andrew Mason Video included

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The CEO of online deals pioneer Groupon has been fired. More>>

FAA investigating after students film Harlem Shake video during flight Video included

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The latest craze to sweep the Internet is bringing college students the wrong kind of attention -- from the Federal Aviation Administration. More>>

Female kicker to make history at NFL regional combine tryout Video included

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Lauren Silberman has scant chance at making the NFL. Silberman never kicked anything more than a soccer ball in an organized game and she just started practicing long-range field goals. More>>

In Kenya, half brother to Obama runs for governor Video included

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A politician named Obama who is running for governor in Kenya can boast of one big claim to fame on the campaign trail: blood relations with the president of the United States. More>>

Areas of northeast seeing Superstorm Sandy baby boom Video included

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It's been four months since Superstorm Sandy hit the northeast. Now, some in New York say they're seeing a bump in the number of babies that may have been conceived while the lights were out. More>>

Former Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King offered $250,000 porn contract

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She might have lost her crown ... but former Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King has just been offered a pretty sweet back-up plan ... $250,000 to promote a hardcore porn site. More>>

Junior Ranger sends swiped sticks back to Yosemite National Park along with adorable apology letter

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An adorable apology letter posted on Yosemite National Park's Facebook page was sent to the rangers by a young visitor who was worried she broke the rules by stealing two sticks. More>>

Aston Martin makes baby stroller with price tag of over $3000 Video included

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Aston Martin cars are best known for being James Bond's ride of choice. But now, even your baby can enjoy luxury like ‘007.' More>>

Youth hockey coach jailed after tripping opposing team’s players after game

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A Vancouver pee-wee hockey coach has been sentenced to 15 days in jail for tripping a player during a postgame handshake. More>>

Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King resigns after porn video surfaces

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Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King has officially given up her crown after a porn video surfaced on the Internet that allegedly features the 18-year-old beauty queen. More>>

Billionaire releases plans for Titanic replica set to sail in 2016 Video included

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What could possibly go wrong? More>>

Japanese woman, daughter of kimono maker, recognized as world's oldest woman at age 114 Video included

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A 114-year-old Japanese woman, the daughter of a kimono maker, has been recognized as the world's oldest woman. More>>

The sands of time: Continent 'lost' 60 million years ago found by scientists

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Hidden beneath the brilliant blue waters of the Indian Ocean lies a secret, scientists say: an entire micro-continent that detached itself some 60 million years ago. More>>

Welcome to Pyongyang: North Korea's first video game is awful

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You know how much fun you have driving around and finding places to fill up your car with fuel? More>>

Peru officials seize magic potions, elixirs Video included

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Officials in Peru are seizing so-called magic potions and elixirs. More>>

Terrifying video shows teen dangling from New Mexico ski lift before falling 45 feet

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A shocking ski lift accident was all caught on tape. In the video, a 17-year-old can be seen dangling from a New Mexico ski lift after leaving the safety bar up and slipping off of the seat. More>>

Online video shows funniest reaction to Russian meteor

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The internet has been flooded with videos showing the Russian meteor streaking across the sky. This one, posted online at LiveLeak.com, may or may not be real – but it has to be the funniest! More>>

Bodybuilder’s self-portrait photo posted by Reddit user goes viral

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A photo posted on reddit.com with the caption '60 years old' is making viral rounds online. The image shows a self-portrait of a bearded man taken in a locker room. More>>

Heart transplant recipient falls in love with donor’s sister

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Her brother's heart ultimately guided her to the man that would fulfill her own heart. After helping to find the right match for her deceased brother's donated heart, one woman fell in love. More>>

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