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Sisters Mourning Mother's Death Kicked Out of Mall for Wearing Anti-Cancer Hats

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:30:08 +0000

It may sound crazy, but showing just how much they despise cancer got three sisters booted from a mall.

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Spanish Teacher Fired for Calling Student Racially-Charged Term in Awful Translation Screwup

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:51:45 +0000

You really do need to be careful about the words you use.

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Extreme 'American Idol' Fans Stab Each Other During Fight Over Who Should Win

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:40:25 +0000

'American Idol' may not be the ratings juggernaut it once was, but that doesn't mean its fans are any less passionate.

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10 BBQ Fails to Avoid on Memorial Day

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:14:52 +0000

Got any Memorial Day plans? Maybe you’re heading to a parade and dressing up in those American flag shorts (guilty). Or perhaps heading to the public pool to kick off swimming season is more your style. Whatever you do, there’s one Memorial Day staple that all Americans must experience on Monday— the BBQ.

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Top 5 Skills Recruiters Look For in a Candidate

Kathy Landin — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:24:24 +0000

If you’re looking for a job, you’ve probably got your résumé online and you may even be attending career fairs. Whether you have a little or a lot of experience in your industry, there are certain working skills that all recruiters—no matter what job they’re trying to fill—are looking for in a candidate.

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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 said he 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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Kindly Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Visit Italy

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:58:50 +0000

Some days, you make more in tips than others.

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I-5 Bridge Collapses in Washington's Skagit River, Sending Cars and Drivers Into the Water [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:43:26 +0000

A bridge collapse in Mount Vernon, Washington on Thursday miraculously resulted in no fatalities.

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Best Summer Jobs For Teens in Wichita Falls

Kacy Collins — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:50:18 +0000

Summer is right around the corner and that means schools out, kids are free and its really hot. Now some teenagers who happen to be 16 or older will be hitting the job market in an attempt to earn a little money while they have some free time. So when it comes to summer jobs, where can you find one that's best suited for teens?

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Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

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You Have an Aggressive Blue Jay in Your Yard – Now What?

Bethany Lee — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:59 +0000

They’re beautiful to look at, but if you’ve had a Blue Jay hanging out near your house, you know how mean they can be.

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Teen Who Died of Cancer Gives the World a Heartbreaking Gift

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:28 +0000

Zach Sobiech is singing with the angels now.

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Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others.

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Nightclub in Trouble for Putting Two-Way Mirror in Women's Bathroom

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000

There are two sides to every story.

And sometimes there are two sides to every mirror.

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Hero Dad Goes Out to Buy Daughter Ice Cream, Winds Up Stopping Robbery

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:11:44 +0000

A good dad has proven to be an even better Good Samaritan.

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Homeless Girl Overcomes Odds to Be Named High School Valedictorian

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:10:03 +0000

Homework was never easy for Chelesa Fearce -- mostly because she didn't have a home to do it in.

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Helen Mirren Plays Queen for Boy With Terminal Cancer

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:16 +0000

After Queen Elizabeth II said no to a dying boy's wish to visit Buckingham Palace, Helen Mirren, who's currently playing Her Majesty onstage, stepped in and made his dream come true. Dame Mirren, we love you even more now.

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Father Arrested After Letting 9-Year-Old Daughter Drive Car

Donald Deane — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:45:06 +0000

In our experience, parents generally let their small children drive when they're too drunk to drive themselves. But a father in Ohio was apparently stone cold sober when he let his 9-year-old daughter drive the family car. Can't blame alcohol for this one, dude. That dumb decision was all yours.

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CSCOPE Is Dead…Or Is It?

Mike Hendren — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:02 +0000

CSCOPE lesson plans are going away

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The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary.

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