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Santa’s Helpers Try To Save Letter Service

U.S. Postal Service Cancels Mail Program Answering Letters to Kris Kringle But "Elves" Won't Give Up Quietly.. more »

Nov/20/09 10:56 AM

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By Associated Press

Oprah to End Her Talk Show in 2011

Iconic Talk Show Host to Announce Friday that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Will End its Run after 25 Seasons on the Air.. more »

Nov/20/09 10:51 AM

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By CBS/AP

Comment by sheltiedad: yeah, everyone living on the entitlement cow will surely crawl out from the rocks they are living under and vote for the 2nd time in their government dependent… 4 Responses »

Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Accident Kills 1

Driver Reportedly Dead after Vehicle Overturned; "Hannah Montana" Star Not on Board at Time of Accident.. more »

Nov/20/09 10:09 AM

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By CBS/AP

What’s in the Senate Health Bill for You?

2,074-Page Reform Package Would Expand Health Coverage for Americans, Fine Those Without Insurance, and Ban Insurer Abuses.. more »

Nov/20/09 10:02 AM

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By CBS

Change Ahead for Cervical Cancer Detection

Women in their 20s Should Get Pap Smear Every Two Years, Not Annually, OB/GYN Organization Says.. more »

Nov/20/09 8:39 AM

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By CBS/AP

New Era Workers Worry About The Future

Company announces its closing its Mobile and Jackson, Alabama plants. more »

Nov/19/09 8:34 PM

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By Steve Alexander

3 Killed In Bank Robbery, Shootout

Police in Denver shoot, kill 3 alleged bank robbers in Denver, Colorado more »

Nov/19/09 5:21 PM

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By NNS

Christmas Bongs Seized

Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments at the Los Angeles harbor. more »

Nov/19/09 5:21 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by DEW26M: WOW, how in God’s name is it illegal to import a bong into the United States, but yet you can buy Alcohol, Tylenol, and Cigarettes any day of the… 1 Responses »

Katrina Ruling Could Bring New Deluge Of Lawsuits

Now that a federal judge has blamed "monumental negligence" by the Army Corps of Engineers for some of the worst flooding from Hurricane Katrina, thousands of storm victims could be lining up for money. more »

Nov/19/09 4:24 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by cmb1: #1 why would you live in an area you know is going to flood 1 day? That is just stupid! Now all the hungry lawyers are just hoovering… 4 Responses »

FAA Says Computer Glitch Fixed

FAA Says Glitch Fixed; Air Traffic Union Spokesman Says Controllers Still Entering Flight Plans Manually..Mobile Regional is experiencing some delays.. more »

Nov/19/09 10:27 AM

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By CBS/AP

Santa’s Mail Canceled

Privacy concerns put end to popular Santa letter program. more »

Nov/19/09 6:19 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: This is sad that a tradition such as this is now stopped because of someone’s pervesed ways. One day this country will have a system of profiling… view »

Cop Tasers 10-Year-Old Girl

Girl's Mom Said She Refused to Take a Shower; Town's Mayor Calls for Investigation.. more »

Nov/18/09 1:57 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by jlb1198: He should have tased the mom! 17 Responses »

Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen Tapped as Safest

Annual List Closely Watched by Automakers to Lure Safety-Conscious Customers.. more »

Nov/18/09 11:10 AM

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By CBS/AP

Johnny Depp “Sexiest” Again

Graces Cover of People Magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive" Issue for Second Time; New Vampire Section with "Twilight" Star.. more »

Nov/18/09 9:59 AM

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By CBS

Comment by KxVicious: It amazes me how Mr. Depp does not seem to age. view »

Pirates Attack Maersk Alabama, Again

U.S.-Flagged Cargo Ship Repels Second Attack in Seven Months.. more »

Nov/18/09 8:58 AM

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By Associated Press

Web Wednesday: Sarah Palin’s Controversial Cover

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is on her nationwide book tour, but it's the cover of a magazine that has been of the topic of discussion lately. more »

Nov/18/09 4:32 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by BamaBob: http://www.freep.com/article/20091118/NEWS06/91118012/1319/Hundreds-line-up-for-Palin-in-Grand-Rapids 30 Responses »

Dictionary Word Of The Year: Unfriend

It's prone to cause drama in the online world. And, according to the New Oxford American Dictionary, it's the word of the year more »

Nov/17/09 11:24 AM

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By CNN

Comment by cissiebee: cnn? Rather than share this, just be quite. 1 Responses »

New Mammogram Advice Sparks Concerns

Task Force's Recommendation that Women Skip Test until Age 50 Raises Anxiety.. more »

Nov/17/09 11:08 AM

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By CBS/AP

Comment by southfan1981: The government doesn’t have to get into it, my insurance company already decides whether I would benefit from Medically prescribed treatment. Since… 7 Responses »

Leonid meteor shower to peak Tuesday

This year's Leonid meteor shower will peak Tuesday, forecasters say, producing mild but pretty sparks over the United States and a more intense outburst over Asia. more »

Nov/16/09 9:08 PM

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By CNN

A Jellyfish Explosion in a Warming World

Climate Change Blamed for Population Boom in Some Jellyfish Species, and as Their Ranges Expand, Fishermen Suffer.. more »

Nov/16/09 3:35 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by cissiebee: Good to know the helicopters aren’t close enough to the shoreline to notice any rising tidal effects that may or may not occur there. Unless you… 5 Responses »