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5 Stunning, Futuristic Concept Cars You Might Be Able to Buy Someday

Carl Pettit — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:59:48 +0000

Car designers are hard at work coming up with some incredible, futuristic-looking automotive designs, some of which may be racing down your street in the years ahead.

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Building Collapses in Philadelphia, Trapping and Injuring Multiple People

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:43:22 +0000

On Wednesday morning, a four-story building in Philadelphia collapsed unexpectedly, trapping some people under the rubble and injuring others.

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5 Strange Federal Tax Deductions You Might Not Know About

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:12:10 +0000

Tax season comes and goes every year, to the dread and relief of many a taxpayer. Even if you’ve taken care of your taxes this year, that doesn’t mean you shouldn't be mindful of potential tax deductions you can claim for your next round with the government in the year to come.

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5 Highly Unusual Restaurant Experiences You Won't Forget

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:03:00 +0000

There are all kinds of strange eateries out there, ranging from opera-themed bistros to cafes swarming with cats, as well as diners built inside of the fuselages of old airplanes. While we understand that some people just want a simple, peaceful meal when they head out, others like a little something extra special.

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5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Botox

Kathy Landin — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:00:32 +0000

Botox injections have been used as a cosmetic procedure for more than a decade, with millions of people trying to reduce the number of wrinkles on their faces.

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5 Unusual Animals That Make Great Pets

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:57:22 +0000

Cats and dogs, while extremely lovable, are not the only choices out there when it comes to selecting a household pet. There are quite a few unusual animals in existence that actually make good, even great companions for their human owners. We’re not talking man-eating tigers or wild boars here—there are some limits to just how exotic you should go.

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5 Foods You Thought Were Healthy, but Actually Aren't

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:52:16 +0000

For a country as obsessed with weight and food production as ours is, there tends to be a lot of conflicting information, health-food fads and dietary gimmicks circulating about what and how we should eat.

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5 Simple Health Tips That Just Might Help You Live Longer

Carl Pettit — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:37:15 +0000

Life is an amazing gift when you stop and think about it. Out of all the things that are living, you get to be you—which is a lot better than being a sea slug, for example. In order to ensure that you get the most out this life and as many years as you possibly can, you need to take good care of your body—that vessel that lets you breathe air, eat food, meet your friends at restaurants and get about in general.

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9 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love for Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:34 +0000

Sure, your dad saidhe didn't want anything for Father's Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that, thanks to the last several holidays, he has quite enough ties and golf balls, thank you.

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The 10 Best Indy 500 Finishes of All-Time

Joe Student — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:40 +0000

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time:

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Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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What Are the Best States for Retirement?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:28 +0000

You’ve put the kids through college and paid off the mortgage, so now it’s time to kick back and relax.

So, where should you spend your golden years?

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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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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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What Does Mom Really Want for Mother's Day? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:41:58 +0000

So, you think you know what to get for Mother’s Day? Think again.

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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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Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.
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Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

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88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:16:39 +0000

Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force.

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New Movies: 'Evil Dead,' 'Jurassic Park 3-D'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:57:39 +0000

Looks like we're in for a thrilling weekend at the movies. The one new release is a remake of a 1980s horror classic, and we also get a 3-D-updated edition of a major '90s sci-fi blockbuster.

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