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Colorado adopts shelter dogs and cats as new 'state pet'

Thu, May 16, 2013 1:31 PM
by Jenn Savedge
Shelter dogs and cats now hold the elevated title of 'State Pet' in the Centennial State.

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The dog poem that made Johnny Carson cry
Fri, May 10, 2013 12:56 PM by Michael Graham Richard
Plucked from the TV archives: Watch as actor Jimmy Stewart shares a poem about his beloved dog, Beau.
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Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports
Fri, May 10, 2013 12:03 PM by Melissa Breyer
Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.
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Huggies TweetPee tweets when baby needs a diaper
Fri, May 10, 2013 10:17 AM by Melissa Breyer
Wet nappie? There’s an app for that.
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Dear Mom, Dear Baby
Fri, May 10, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
For Mother's Day, a set of posts that remind us what being a mother is all about.
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8 crazy things to buy your pet chicken
Thu, May 09, 2013 5:09 PM by Melissa Breyer
From hen diapers to a fowl palace, the chicken craze has spawned a zany cottage industry.
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Pets may curb heart disease risk

Thu, May 09, 2013 4:30 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

Studies have found that people with pets tend to have lower blood pressure and are less likely to have hypertension than those who don't own a pet.
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How far can you drive on a flat tire?

Thu, May 09, 2013 3:50 PM by Marc Lallanilla, LiveScience

It's possible to drive several hundred yards before you irreparably destroy the tire.
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Why preschool makes economic sense
Thu, May 09, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Economist Timothy Bartik argues that early childhood education is not just better for kids, it's better for the community.
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7 sentimental DIY gifts for Mom
Wed, May 08, 2013 12:03 PM by Jenn Savedge
Make your Mom a gift she will treasure forever with one of these handmade Mother's Day craft ideas.
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Teen uses Twitter to get into UCLA
Wed, May 08, 2013 10:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Massachusetts teen turns to social media to get off his dream school's "wait list."
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15-year-old 'Astronaut Abby' sets her sights on Mars
Wed, May 08, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Teen sets ambitious goal to be the first astronaut on Mars, and she's harnessing the power of social media to make it happen.
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5 ideas for rainy day play
Tue, May 07, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Don't let a little rain keep you and the kids indoors. Here are some great ways to enjoy the rainy weather outside.
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Why baby's hungry cry tugs at women (but not men)

Tue, May 07, 2013 11:27 AM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

Crying can interrupt certain brain activities in women, including those who are not parents.
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Disabled newlyweds forced to live apart

Tue, May 07, 2013 9:42 AM

Video: A Long Island couple just back from their honeymoon is fighting in court to be able to live together. Hava Samuels and Paul Forziano are mentally disabled and their requests to live together in one or the other's group home have been denied.
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Child abuse prevention ad targeted to kids
Mon, May 06, 2013 6:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New ad aims to stop child abuse with secret message that can only be seen by kids.
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