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Forklift Destroys Vodka

Forklift Destroys Vodka
A big "whoops" for one employee operating a forklift inside a liquor warehouse in Russia. GREAT VIDEO more »
Nov/6/09 3:07 PM
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By CBS
Comment by ronald t: i could not help it i cried 3 Responses »

Man Attends His Own Funeral

Man Attends His Own Funeral
Family Misidentified Victim of Car Crash as Their Own.. more »
Nov/4/09 1:21 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Great1: Can I get a refund for the flowers I sent? 1 Responses »

World’s Fastest Man Adopts Its Fastest Cat

World’s Fastest Man Adopts Its Fastest Cat
Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt Pays $13,700 to Adopt Cub Named "Lightning Bolt" As Part of Cheetah Conservation Effort.. more »
Nov/2/09 2:16 PM
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By Associated Press

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail
Environmentally Friendly 1,200-Foot "Oasis of the Seas" Features Theater, Ice Rink and Bar which Moves Up and Down 3 Decks.. more »
Oct/30/09 1:15 PM
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By Associated Press

U.S. Ship Fires On Poland

U.S. Ship Fires On Poland
A guided missle destroyer inadvertently shoots a Polish warehouse in the Port of Gdynia. No one is hurt. more »
Oct/29/09 2:29 PM
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By Reuters
Comment by sheltiedad: The U.S. Navy opened fire on a furniture warehouse in Poland. I remember back in the 70s when there were many Polish jokes and how the Polish people were… view »

Facebook Keeps Profiles of the Dead

Facebook Keeps Profiles of the Dead
Social Network will "Memorialize" Profiles of the Dead if their Friends or Family Request It more »
Oct/27/09 12:21 PM
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By The Associated Press

Tigers Said to be on “Verge of Extinction”

Tigers Said to be on “Verge of Extinction”
World's Tigers Are Fast Dying Out Despite Campaigns to Save Them, Experts Say more »
Oct/27/09 12:18 PM
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By The Associated Press

Afghanistan Helicopter Crashes Kill 14

Afghanistan Helicopter Crashes Kill 14
11 U.S. Troops, 3 Civilians Die in Separate Incidents; Victims Reportedly Include DEA Agents.. more »
Oct/26/09 8:59 AM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by jeffsmith: Who’s going to be the one, to tell the mothers of those killed that their kid died for nothing, or died to fill someone’s pockets? Why are… view »

Obama To End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Obama To End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
At a fundraising dinner, President Obama says he will end the military policy that allows gays to serve in the military as long as they don't disclose their sexual orientation. more »
Oct/10/09 7:40 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by ickthus: “Thankfully, the president is doing what the majority of the people want by any statistics I’ve seen, instead of worrying about protecting an overly… 95 Responses »

Obama “Surprised” About Winning The Nobel Peace Prize

Obama “Surprised” About Winning The Nobel Peace Prize
President Barack Obama says he's honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but says he isn't sure he's done enough to earn it. Click here to listen to his reaction. more »
Oct/9/09 10:58 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: News Flash…..Obama wins 2nd Award ! It has just been confirmed that Barack Obama has won the Hiesman Trophy for watching a college football game… 38 Responses »

Feds Net Dozens in Phishing Ring Bust

Feds Net Dozens in Phishing Ring Bust
Arrests in Egypt, Three U.S. States in ID Theft Scheme that Has Victimized Thousands. more »
Oct/7/09 1:14 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: I wonder-are these people connected with the African nationals that were arrested in Loxley a few months back, for similar charges? view »

Space Program Sees First Round Of Layoffs

Space Program Sees First Round Of Layoffs
More than 250 contract workers have lost their jobs in the first round of layoffs related to the planned shutdown of the space shuttle program by the end of 2010. more »
Oct/4/09 12:08 PM
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By Associated Press

Rio Will Host The 2016 Summer Olympics

Rio Will Host The 2016 Summer Olympics
The the International Olympic Committee chose Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first time. more »
Oct/2/09 11:12 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by ickthus: i have a passport, but no way i will ever want to go there after what they did. the world summit for some ECO save the would treehugging fest a few years… 7 Responses »

Chicago Will Not Host 2016 Summer Olympics

Chicago Will Not Host 2016 Summer Olympics
The Windy City was eliminated in first round of voting by the IOC. Tokyo was eliminated next. The games will either be held in Rio De Janeiro or Madrid. more »
Oct/2/09 8:51 AM
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By CBS/WKRG Staff
Comment by bobcat: Just another black eye for our beloved President and all those who thought he could walk on water. ((((( SplaSh ))))) He’s as wet as Kati Couric… 6 Responses »

Toyota Floor Mat Recall Still Uncertain

Toyota Floor Mat Recall Still Uncertain
Automaker's President says Fatal Crash in U.S. "Extremely Regrettable," but Still Investigating the Cause.. more »
Oct/2/09 8:43 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by lovepeace: Hush up now, Sheltie, or people will start thinking they don’t need fancy lawyers to think all this stuff up. 1 Responses »

Man Kills 83,000 Rats; Wins TV

Man Kills 83,000 Rats; Wins TV
Country Honors Farmer for Tireless Effort in Eradicating Rodents.. more »
Oct/1/09 2:02 PM
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By Associated Press

Tsunamis Kill Scores on Samoan Islands

Tsunamis Kill Scores on Samoan Islands
At Least 99 Killed as Samoa, American Samoa Devastated by Huge Waves Sparked by Quake; Obama Declares Major Disaster.. more »
Sep/30/09 9:01 AM
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By CBS/AP

Becoming A Saint

Becoming A Saint
Mobilians rejoice in the Canonization of Jeanne Jugan. more »
Sep/29/09 8:09 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven

Quake, Tsunami Kill at Least 14 in Pacific

Quake, Tsunami Kill at Least 14 in Pacific
Village Flattened by Wave in American Samoa after 8.3-Magnitude Earthquake at Dawn more »
Sep/29/09 5:34 PM
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By CBS/AP

Film Director Roman Polanski Arrested

Film Director Roman Polanski Arrested
Roman Polanski has been arrested in Switzerland and could be extradited to the United States in connection with a 1977 sex crime. more »
Sep/27/09 2:16 PM
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By Associated Press

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