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Sisters Mourning Mother's Death Kicked Out of Mall for Wearing Anti-Cancer Hats

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:50:08 +0000

It may sound crazy, but showing just how much they despise cancer got three sisters booted from a mall.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties.

To see how you can help those affected, see the list below

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Five-Year-Old Faces Expulsion Because His Parents are Lesbians

Donald Deane — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:05:34 +0000

South African lesbian couple Kally and Samantha Mabe enrolled their young son in a private Christian school because they were expecting tolerance and open-mindedness. What they got was anything but.

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10 Things No One Should EVER Give Mom on Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:34:24 +0000

Shopping for Mom can be stressful. She's the woman who brought you into the world, who cleaned your face with her own spit when you were little, who asked you on a daily basis if you were raised in a barn (and did so lovingly)

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A 5-Year-Old Shot and Killed his 2-Year-Old Sister

Phil Nye — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:59:21 +0000

Earlier this week (April 30th), a 5-year-old boy in Cumberland County, Kentucky was playing with a .22-caliber rifle and accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister.

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This Weekend in Sports: The Kentucky Derby and Mayweather – Guerrero

Joe Student — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:45:58 +0000

The first jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown and the world's best boxer's first fight in a year highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
* — if necessary

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Watch Record-Setting 40,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Completely Fall Apart

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:56 +0000

Dave Evans is being forced to pick up the pieces.

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5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Kathy Landin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000

It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We've put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve.

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Huge Fires on Oil Barges in Alabama Finally Out; Three People in Critical Condition

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:18:51 +0000

On Wednesday night, an enormous fire exploded on two oil barges docked on the Mobile River in Alabama, badly injuring three people. After burning for hours, the flames are now out.

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New Hartford High School Ranked One of America's Top Schools

Keeler in the Morning — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:30:44 +0000

U.S. News and World Report released their ranking of the Country’s top schools this week and New Hartford High School was among the gold medal winners. Despite being ranked 'Silver' for several years, it’s the first time New Hartford has received the 'gold medal' ranking by the publication
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Insanely Dedicated Man Keeps Log of All 6,297 Chinese Restaurants He's Eaten At Since 1955

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:26:44 +0000

When it comes to keeping tabs of his Chinese food, David Chan is most definitely not lo mein-tenance.

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Cuomo's Numbers Slip Again, According To New Siena Poll

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:29:02 +0000

Governor Mario Cuomo's favorable rating and support for re-election slipped once again, according to a new Siena poll. While the governor's 62-percent positive rating is solid, it's a considerable slide from his 72-percent positive rating in December.

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New York City Proposes Raising Cigarette Purchase Age to 21

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:15:07 +0000

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is at it again! This time, he's attempting to pass another law that will protect adults from themselves as he attempts to raise the smoking age to 21, up from the current 18
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Bradley Cooper & NFL Star Visit Boston Bombing Victim in the Hospital

Polly Wogg — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:44:50 +0000

Bradley Cooper and New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman took time to visit with one of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
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Today Marks The 20th Anniversary Of The Waco Siege

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:56:16 +0000

Historically, April 19th is proving to be an important day in American history, for all of the wrong reasons.

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Crowd Takes Over the National Anthem at First Boston Bruins Game Since the Bombings [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:55:33 +0000

The Boston Bruins may have lost their first game since the marathon bombings, but the city won the hearts of America after taking over the National Anthem before the game.
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Boston Police Cancel Press Conference, No Updates On Boston Marathon Bombing

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:46:02 +0000

Boston Police tweeted just after 7:30pm that they are now cancelling this evening's press conference, originally scheduled for 5:00pm.

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Senate Does Not Pass Gun Control Measure, President Obama Calls It A "Pretty Shameful Day In Washington"

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:17:01 +0000

It was heralded as a compromise deal, a bipartisan effort led by Republican Senator Patrick Toomey from Pennsylvania and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, III from West Virginia.

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Westboro Baptist Church Facebook Page Hijacked By Anonymous

Phil Nye — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:42:33 +0000

The Westboro Baptist Church is once again in the spotlight for their actions. After the horrific bombing at the Boston Marathon, the Westboro Baptist Church stated that '...God allowed the city of Boston to be attacked because Massachusetts was the first state in the US to legalize same-sex marriage..'
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The Voice of the NFL Pat Summerall Dies

Polly Wogg — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:38:08 +0000

The voice of the NFL has died. Pat Summerall passed away after hip surgery at the age of 82.
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