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Christmas Bongs Seized

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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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

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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Comment by sheltiedad: The Katrina free money cow must be drying up.  Time to look for a new entitlement cow with a spare teat or a new money tree to keep the money flowing. … 5 Responses »

FAA Says Computer Glitch Fixed

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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Santa’s Mail Canceled

Santa’s Mail Canceled
Privacy concerns put end to popular Santa letter program. more »
Nov/19/09 6:19 AM
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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

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

Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen Tapped as Safest

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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Johnny Depp “Sexiest” Again

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

Pirates Attack Maersk Alabama, Again

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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Web Wednesday: Sarah Palin’s Controversial Cover

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

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

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

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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A Jellyfish Explosion in a Warming World

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 »

Riley:  No More Bingo Machines

Riley:  No More Bingo Machines
Gov. Riley is urging gaming manufacturers in seven states to make sure they keep their gambling machines out of Alabama. more »
Nov/16/09 3:34 PM
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Comment by framkly: I wonder if Gov. Riley paid his gambling debt to the Gov. of Fla. Alabama got beat in the SEC championship game last year and the stake was Dreamland BBQ… 6 Responses »

Police Find Missing N.C. Girl’s Body

Police Find Missing N.C. Girl’s Body
5-Year-Old Shaniya Davis Disappeared a Week Ago; Mother Accused of Offering Her for Sex.. more »
Nov/16/09 2:44 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by lillybell: How sad, poor little girl, I hope the mother gets what she deserves! 4 Responses »

Cholesterol Drug Study Raises Concerns

Cholesterol Drug Study Raises Concerns
Effect of Zetia and Vytorin Question in Latest Research.. more »
Nov/16/09 10:46 AM
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Study: Recovery Of Lost Jobs Could Take Years

Study: Recovery Of Lost Jobs Could Take Years
According to a Massachusetts group, jobs lost in Alabama during the recession might not be coming back until 2013. more »
Nov/15/09 12:48 PM
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Ex-Congressman Gets 13 Years In Freezer Cash Case

Ex-Congressman Gets 13 Years In Freezer Cash Case
A former Louisiana congressman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.. more »
Nov/13/09 5:00 PM
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Comment by FastFred: sheltiedad…Did that Lexus have a cooler in it to keep the “CASH” cold ? 1 Responses »

NASA: Spacecraft Confirms Water on Moon

NASA: Spacecraft Confirms Water on Moon
Satellite That Crashed Into Crater Yields Debris With Presence of Water.. more »
Nov/13/09 3:48 PM
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Woman Accused Of Faking Breast Cancer For Implants

Woman Accused Of Faking Breast Cancer For Implants
Authorities say a woman lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged. more »
Nov/13/09 3:05 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33907426/ns/today-today_people This is a good article. Apparently her husband thought she had breast… 4 Responses »

Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder

Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder
Death Penalty Possible at Military Trial; Additional Charges Possible.. more »
Nov/12/09 3:37 PM
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Comment by rmseek1234: No sharp shooters-make him suffer a little. One in the knee….one in the thigh,etc. Hey,if it takes more than 13 bullets,I’ll donate some (like… 2 Responses »

Balloon Boy Parents to Plead Guilty

Balloon Boy Parents to Plead Guilty
Plea to Misdemeanor Reportedly Part of Settlement To Avoid Deportation of Mayumi Heene.. more »
Nov/12/09 11:23 AM
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Comment by Tide Fan: No way…..they claimed to be innocent while on national television….do you mean that they LIED…??? No way…I cant imagine that. Their… 1 Responses »

Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming

Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming
But what do the owners of small businesses in Mobile think about the idea? more »
Nov/11/09 9:45 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: The teenage unemployment rate is at 27.6% and I think a link can be made to the increased minimum wage during these very difficult economic times. Force… 25 Responses »

Family Charged with Child Sex Crimes

Family Charged with Child Sex Crimes
5 Men Accused of Sodomy, Rape and Bestiality in List of Felony Charges.. more »
Nov/11/09 4:09 PM
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Comment by cissiebee: Nooooh kidding.  I heard it costs more to execute a person than give them life without parole.  If this is so, our system needs to be revamped. 1 Responses »

Chemical In Plastic Linked to Impotence

Chemical In Plastic Linked to Impotence
Factory Workers With High Levels of Bisphenol A, or BPA, Experienced Sexual Problems.. more »
Nov/11/09 1:20 PM
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Wal-Mart Revamps Black Friday Strategy

Wal-Mart Revamps Black Friday Strategy
A year after a Wal-Mart worker was trampled to death by a massive crowd of bargain-hunting shoppers, the retail giant is implementing new crowd control measures to handle the crush that typically accompanies the day after Thanksgiving – Black Friday. more »
Nov/11/09 9:51 AM
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Comment by rmseek1234: I could not agree more jlb! I think I would even pay double to not fight crowds the day after Thanksgiving, ANYWHERE! Not worth it to me…. I did… 3 Responses »

Web Wednesday: Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Web Wednesday: Unsportsmanlike Conduct
It seems like we're seeing more and more bad behavior at sporting events. But it's not the fans who are getting out of control, but the players and they're as young as high school students. more »
Nov/11/09 5:54 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by really-doe: Gosh… kind of reminds me of my ex-girlfriend. BYU has some nice looking ladies on their team. 8 Responses »

International Adoption

International Adoption
Traveling to Russia to adopt children is the perfect fit for some local familes. more »
Nov/10/09 3:20 PM
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Comment by lalalicococh: Happy Adoption Month!!! As a family who has used Children of the World for two adoptions,I can fully endorse their agency as being knowledgable, timely,… 5 Responses »

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fighting Leukemia

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fighting Leukemia
62-Year-Old Hall of Fame Basketball Star Diagnosed Last December; Says Prognosis is Encouraging.. more »
Nov/10/09 11:27 AM
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Washington Sniper Set to Die Tuesday Night

Washington Sniper Set to Die Tuesday Night
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has cleared the way for the execution of sniper John Allen Muhammad. more »
Nov/10/09 11:10 AM
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Comment by Tide Fan: Virginia may have Texas beat in how quick they throw out the trash….Kudos to VA. 1 Responses »

Maclaren to Recall 1 Million Strollers

Maclaren to Recall 1 Million Strollers
Fears of Children Getting Fingers Amputated Sparks Recall Dating Back to 1999.. more »
Nov/10/09 8:07 AM
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LA Governor Declares State Of Emergency

LA Governor Declares State Of Emergency
Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida. more »
Nov/8/09 2:57 PM
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Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »
Nov/8/09 1:20 PM
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Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak

Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak
A national survey says Alabama is one of only three states that gives no subpoena power to its ethics commission. more »
Nov/8/09 1:11 PM
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Comment by freedomtofascismcom: Just prove me wrong.If you can. I like where I live just fine thank you. No need to move. Only to change things for the better. We are a republic not a… 6 Responses »

Eufala Man’s Son Wounded In Fort Hood Shooting

Eufala Man’s Son Wounded In Fort Hood Shooting
A Eufaula man says his son is recovering after being hit in the shoulder during a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas. more »
Nov/7/09 12:59 PM
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Bond Denied For Office Shooter

Bond Denied For Office Shooter
A man charged with killing a worker and wounding five others in the Orlando engineering firm where he once worked has been denied bond. more »
Nov/7/09 12:44 PM
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1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Orlando Shooting Spree

1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Orlando Shooting Spree
Former Employee Opens Fire in Offices of Firm that Sacked Him; Asked Why He Did It, Gunman Said: "They Left Me to Rot".. more »
Nov/6/09 12:00 PM
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Officials: Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat

Officials: Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat
A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, and it is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline. more »
Nov/6/09 11:40 AM
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Alabama Guard Member Injured In Fort Hood Shooting

Alabama Guard Member Injured In Fort Hood Shooting
The Alabama National Guard has identified the soldier who was injured in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. more »
Nov/6/09 10:49 AM
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Comment by sheltiedad: benjielove, good post and it has some basic truth to it. He may have been a major in our Army, but who but a terrorist or a nutjob would open fire on his… 1 Responses »

Unemployment Rate Highest Since 1983

Unemployment Rate Highest Since 1983
The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 - and is likely to go higher. more »
Nov/6/09 10:08 AM
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Comment by cissiebee: Gas?  Yea I like the prices not going up but if you compare our cost to the rest of the world it’s considerably lower.  Take into consideration… 17 Responses »

Answers Sought in Ft. Hood Shooter Rampage

Answers Sought in Ft. Hood Shooter Rampage
Army Psychiatrist Reportedly Upset Over Deployment Is Lone Suspect in Shooting That Killed 13; In Stable Condition.. more »
Nov/6/09 8:53 AM
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Comment by carl: Kuwait is the only country I would feel half way safe about practicing Christianity in,in the Muslim parts of the world but I haven’t been to all… 17 Responses »

Soldier Opens Fire at Ft. Hood; 12 Dead

Soldier Opens Fire at Ft. Hood; 12 Dead
31 Others Wounded; Shooter Killed by Police; Two Other Soldiers Held as Suspects. Updated 5:21p.m. more »
Nov/5/09 2:40 PM
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Comment by sheltiedad: Now that this muslim officer in the army is still alive, let’s all chip in and buy him a ham sandwich and a bacon burger.  Guess he’ll… 15 Responses »

Elvis Is Coming To The Strip

Elvis Is Coming To The Strip
Cirque du Soleil announced Thursday that its new show in Las Vegas will be called "Viva ELVIS." more »
Nov/5/09 1:30 PM
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Man in Breathalyzer Costume Gets DUI

Man in Breathalyzer Costume Gets DUI
Cops: Man Dressed as Device Used To Prove Drunk Driving Drives Drunk Himself.. more »
Nov/5/09 10:36 AM
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Police to Tear Down Walls of Rapist’s Home

Police to Tear Down Walls of Rapist’s Home
Convicted Rapist Denied Bail on Five Murder Charges; 11 Corpses Were Found in and Around His Cleveland House.. more »
Nov/4/09 4:56 PM
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3 Missing N. Dakota Students Found Dead

3 Missing N. Dakota Students Found Dead
Police: Softball Players Found in Vehicle Pulled from Pond Two Days after Women Disappeared.. more »
Nov/4/09 11:31 AM
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Drunk Woman Calls 911 To Say She’s Driving

Drunk Woman Calls 911 To Say She’s Driving
Mary Strey told the dispatcher "I don't want to hurt anybody. I'm drunk." more »
Nov/3/09 9:44 AM
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Comment by My God is my judge: I think she did the right thing. 7 Responses »

Warship Built with Twin Tower Steel in NYC

Warship Built with Twin Tower Steel in NYC
USS New York Sails Past Ground Zero; 7.5 tons of World Trade Center Steel Used on Ship.. more »
Nov/2/09 10:49 AM
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Okaloosa County Deputy Meets His Kidney Donor

Okaloosa County Deputy Meets His Kidney Donor
A man who works for the Corrections Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida donated a kidney to Okaloosa County Deputy Johnnie Briggs. The two men met today. more »
Oct/30/09 3:55 PM
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Tornadoes Sweep Through Louisiana And Arkansas

Tornadoes Sweep Through Louisiana And Arkansas
One Man Killed as Violent Storms Damage Homes, Down Trees and Power Lines; Steeple Blown Off Church Crushes Car, Driver Saved.. more »
Oct/30/09 1:19 PM
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