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Strangers united by military tragedies
Mom of Marine who killed himself befriends wife of veteran charged with murder. Full story
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Aspiring TV stars crash Obama party
Couple penetrate security at White House dinner to mingle with the likes of Joe Biden and Rahm Emanuel. Full story
Day of the super-turkey could be nigh
Genetic research by Virginia Tech scientists could lead to “happier,” plumper, tastier birds. Full story
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Time to obsess about white Christmas
In northern latitudes, the notion of a white Christmas takes on mythic proportions. But why is snow important to a holiday celebrating the birth of a man in the arid climate of the Middle East?
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Nurse anesthetist accused of abuse
A metro Atlanta nurse anesthetist has been charged with molesting and sodomizing anesthetized patients in dental and medical offices, and police say there could be 100 victims.
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China announces plan to boost energy efficiency
China announced plans Thursday to drastically boost its energy efficiency as part of its contribution to the fight against global warming.
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570,000 9/11 pager messages released
Some 570,000 pager messages sent on Sept. 11, 2001, some of them by government officials, were being disclosed Wednesday by a nonprofit activist group.
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Military families united by tragedies
The mother of a suicidal Marine wants to share Thanksgiving with the wife of a vet charged with murder. They share a belief that the military doesn't look after its members once they return from war.
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In sagging economy, man donates bras
A Chicago man is collecting and donating thousands of bras to poor girls and women who can't afford to guy the undergarments on their own.
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Salvation Army kettles now take plastic
There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards.
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Salvation Army kettles now take plastic
There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards.
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Day of the super-turkey could be nigh
Genetic research by Virginia Tech scientists could lead to 'happier,' plumper, tastier birds.
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