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Lion kills volunteer at Calif. animal park
Video: A male lion at a Central California animal park killed a 24-year-old female volunteer on Wednesday.
Exercise gear turned office furniture
Video: From bikes to treadmills to yoga balls, more workers, companies and classrooms are turning exercise gear into desks and chairs. Converts swear by the trend, but it's unclear if it can truly cure the ills of sedentary life.
Teenage skiier found alive after 2 nights in bitter cold
Video: The high school senior survived two freezing nights alone by building a snow shelter.
TSA to allow small knives on planes
Video: In an effort to free screeners from searching for small knives and other carry-on items that they cannot bring on a plane, the TSA is changing its rules regarding certain knives, which has flight attendants concerned.
Dog strolls through supermarket on two legs
Video: There have been several videos of dogs who can manage a few steps on their hind legs, but this pup went to the supermarket and strolled the aisles while staying upright the entire time.
2 years later, family reunited with dog lost in monsoon
Video: A dog that went missing during a monsoon in May 2011 is reunited with his Arizona family after Phoenix police rescue the animal.
Oprah's healthy frying secret
Video: Founder of OWN explains how the T-Fal ActiFry has changed how she cooks fried foods.
Alligator blood as an antibiotic?
Video: Researchers at McNeese State University in Louisiana say they have made a potential medical breakthrough.
Tornado warnings in your pocket
Video: A new Red Cross smartphone app puts potentially lifesaving info in your hand by not only warning of approaching tornadoes, but also by helping after a storm hits.

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Tropical Storm Isaac on course to strike RNC?
Video: Al Roker tracks Tropical Storm Isaac as it swirls in the Atlantic and discusses whether or not the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., will be plagued with heavy rains and high winds.
Endangered whales seen off Calif. coast
Video: Large numbers of endangered whales are being lured to the California coast by a bumper harvest of krill. The growing number is drawing tourists, but it's also leading to an increase in the number of collisions with ships.
Drought triggers poisonous spider invasion
Video: A mild winter and a long drought is causing a dangerous spike in spider infestations in parts of Oklahoma as brown recluse spiders invade homes in search of water.
Is Romney ready to accept drought, climate change connection?
Video: Dr. Michio Kaku joins guest host Karen Finney to discuss the danger of denying climate change after this summer’s record heat — and whether Mitt Romney’s claims of energy independence are believable.
Rap video celebrates Mars mission
Video: The latest space-based viral video, titled 'We're NASA and We Know It,' celebrates all the angles of NASA's $2.5 billion Curiosity rover mission to Mars.
Fisherman reels in 800-pound mako shark
Video: An angler from California reels in a 800-pound Mako shark, measuring just over 10 feet in length.
Obama tells Curiosity rover's team: Let me know if you see Martians
Video: In a phone call to the team behind NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, Obama made sure that if the mission discovers Martians, he'll be one of the first to know.
Orphaned spotted lamb adopted by Dalmatian
Video: An orphaned spotted lamb in South Australia's Barossa Valley is adopted by a similarly spotted dog, according to local media.
London Zoo showcases animals' athletic feats
Video: London zoo has been holding special animal athletic events to coincide with the Olympics taking place in the city.

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More than 1 in 10 U.S. adults take antidepressants
Video: A CDC survey finds that 1 in 10 Americans older than 12 take antidepressants.
How to find the right shrink for you
Video: It can be one of the most important relationships in life, yet choosing a therapist is often baffling for patients. WSJ health writer Melinda Beck discusses how to go about finding one and insuring that you and your shrink are a good fit.
At angel 'factory,' no assembly line required
Video: Each week, 90 volunteers cut, solder and assemble stained glass angels that are sold to watch over cancer patients worldwide and raise money for research.
Suspected stroke victim leaves South Pole
Video: A cargo flight, the first of the season, picks up suspected stroke victim Renee-Nicole Douceur, who had been stranded at the South Pole.
First lady, kids do jumping jacks for world record
Video: Michelle Obama jumped at the chance to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period. NBC's Al Roker and Figure skater Michelle Kwan warmed up the crowd.
Daily supplements may increase risk of death
Video: New study says taking common vitamin pills could be too much of a good thing.
U.S. panel advises against routine prostate test
Video: The prostate-specific antigen test that men have come to expect at a certain age is not a good screening tool and does not routinely need to be done, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Deaf woman hears own voice for first time in dramatic video
Video: In a tear-jerking home video, Sarah Churman, a 29-year-old mother who was born deaf, hears her own voice for the first time after receiving a new hearing implant. She speaks with Matt Lauer about the extraordinary experience.
The power of propofol
Video: Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a closer look at propofol, the drug at the center of the Michael Jackson death controversy trial.

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Hoodie-wearing queen seen driving SUV
Video: Photos showing Queen Elizabeth wearing her hoodie while driving her Range Rover are going viral, and even though she barely clears the steering wheel, she looks pretty tough.
Woman reflects on month of not looking at herself
Video: Autumn Whitefield-Madrano went on 2 month-long mirror fasts in the last 2 years, where she went to such lengths as avoiding her reflection in the kitchen pots and pans and putting on her makeup by feel.
News anchor misuses 'canoodle' on-air
Video: An anchorman awkwardly asks weather girl to 'canoodle' because he thinks the word means 'chat.'
Former U.S. Navy SEAL writes book about Osama bin Laden raid
Video: The book, which will be released on Sept. 11, provides a first-person account of the May 2011 Osama bin Laden raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
New branch of treetop hotel market puts more tourists out on a limb
Video: Arnaud de La Chesnais runs La Cabane en l'Air, which has built nearly 250 simple treehouses across France. Imitations are mushrooming around Europe, allowing whole families to go out on a limb on a budget, for as little as $100 per night.
'Baywatch' star searches for Noah's ark
Video: Donna D'Errico traveled to Turkey, climbed Mount Ararat in search of biblical boat.
Woman tightropes across moving trucks
Video: Daredevil Faith Dickey walks on a rope between two speeding trucks.
Rosie O'Donnell recovering from heart attack
Video: O’Donnell, who took an aspirin when she started experiencing pain, saw her doctor the following day and found out her left anterior descending artery was 99 percent blocked.
If you give up your cellphone, restaurant will discount your meal
Video: A Los Angeles restaurant is offering a discount to diners who agree to turn off and 'coat check' their cellphones and other gadgets.

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Environmental entrepreneurs: Reviving streetcars
Video: Oregon Iron Works is gambling on being the first American-owned company to manufacture streetcars in more than 50 years. Its zero-emissions people mover is appealing to cities trying to revive their urban cores.
Rabbits chew on parked cars
Video: Rabbits are chewing through wires in newer model cars because of a tasty soy-based compound in the wiring.
Surgical robotics make certain medical procedures possible
Video: Robots help surgeons transcend human limits.
Cabbies call bluff on Google's robo-car
Video: While Google's announcement that it is road-testing robo-cars in California has created big buzz around the country, those who drive for a living have a different take.
Test-driving the Chevy Volt electric car
Video: CNBC's Phil LeBeau test drives the Chevy Volt electric car, which can go up to 40 miles without using a drop of gas.
Cell phone captures jet's emergency landing
Video: Sparks fly as the wing of a Delta commuter jet hits the runway at New York City's JFK Airport after the plane's landing gear didn’t properly deploy.
What if you never had to worry about getting lost?
Video: Brain Positioning System could help keep better track of yourself and your keys.
Electric car sets speed record
Video: Ohio State University's "Buckeye Bullet" beat the world land speed record for an electric car.
Portland bike lane gets Mario Karted
Video: Someone has painted Mario Kart items -- mushrooms, stars and more -- along a bike path.

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BRIGHTER LIVING: Enviro-friendly BBQ
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Cookout the green way with these tips and products!
Cooking with Chef A: Chickpea and spinach soup in under 30 minutes
Video: Chef A shares her favorite chickpea and spinach soup recipe.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Fish and mercury
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Fish is an important part of a healthy diet, but the levels of mercury found in some fish could be danger to your health.
NATURAL SOUTH: Eco grocery shopping
Learn more ways to shop green in this episode of the Natural South.
Cooking with Chef A: Red pepper soup in under 30 minutes
Video: Chef A is back with another tasty soup.
Cooking with Chef A: Zucchini soup in under 30 minutes
Video: Chef A shares a quick zucchini soup recipe.
Cooking with Chef A: Butternut squash soup
Video: Chef A shares her favorite butternut squash recipe.
Cooking with Chef A: Quinoa for lunch
Video: It's lunch time, which means it's quinoa time!
Cooking with Chef A: Quinoa for dinner
Video: Chef A makes quinoa again, this time for dinner.

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Blind dog sees for the first time
Video: A dog named Fiona was found blind and living in a trash pile — until she was rescued by some animal lovers. Watch this remarkable video of her recovery.
Dog keeps young girl alive by carrying her oxygen
Video: Alida Knobloch, a 3-year-old girl who must use an oxygen tank at all times to continue breathing, has found a lifesaver and best friend in her service dog, who carries her oxygen tank, enabling her to roam and play.
Santorum plays the dog card in latest attacks on Romney
Video: People can’t seem to stop talking about the story of Mitt Romney driving on the highway with his dog Seamus in a cage on the roof. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank and PR strategist Jill Zuckman weigh in on why the most damaging thing in Rom
Couple sues over Down syndrome misdiagnosis
Video: The parents of a 4-year-old Oregon girl with Down syndrome are suing Legacy Health in Portland because they say doctors misdiagnosed their daughter as not having the condition during a prenatal screening.
Dogs sniff out anti-terror role at London Olympics
Video: A cadre of bomb-sniffing dogs will sniff out threats at the London Olympics alongside tens of thousands of two-legged security personnel preparing to make the city safe for the 2012 summer games.
Pronounced dead at birth, baby revived by hug turns 2
Video: After being told her newborn son was dead, mother Kate Ogg was able to cuddle and caress her baby's limp body back to life, astonishing doctors.
Dad trains fireman to rescue people with autism
Video: Longtime firefighter Bill Canatta is committed to caring for his 21-year-old son Ted, who is living with autism. Bill teaches people across the country how to rescue other people with the condition, and his training helped one first responder
Anchor bitten by dog on air recovers
Video: Colorado TV anchor Kyle Dyer, who is recovering from reconstructive surgery after a dog bit her in the face on air, tells Ann Curry, 'it could’ve been so much worse.'
Pet dog chases mountain lion up tree
Video: A mountain lion was chased up a tree near San Jose, California by one bold German Shepherd.

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