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Solar power chargers in NYC parks
Video: After Superstorm Sandy left so many New Yorkers without power, New York City and phone provider AT&T partner to install 25 solar powered charging stations over the summer.
Unusual heat wave bakes Alaska
Video: Temperatures have reached 70 in Anchorage almost every day for more than a week, while a more remote area saw a high of 96.
Dirt soup sold at Japanese restaurant
Video: If you’re looking for the ultimate in organic cuisine, look no further than dirt soup, a mixture of purified dirt and chopped burdock root strained into an earthy-flavored concoction.
Google launches Internet-beaming balloons
Video: Google tests giant balloons to connect 50 New Zealand homes to the Internet. It says the technology could bring websurfing to remote corners of the world.
'Pharmacy on a Bicycle': A bottom-up approach to health care
Video: Eric Bing, co-author of 'Pharmacy on a Bicycle,' talks with MSNBC's Craig Melvin about efforts to improve health care around the world.
Teen takes a ride on a wild shark
Video: Florida native Chris Kreis, 19, took the ride of his life when he was fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and a whale shark swam up alongside his boat.
Patriots owner alleges Putin stole Super Bowl ring
Video: 8 years after saying he gave Russian President Vladimir Putin his Super Bowl ring as a gift, Robert Kraft is now saying Putin stole it.
Missing Nazi diary recovered
Video: Officials located missing pages of Alfred Rosenberg's wartime diary in upstate New York.
Supreme Court rules against gene patenting
Video: On Thursday a unanimous Supreme Court said Myriad Genetics of Utah was not eligible to patent genes because it did not create those genes: nature did, and nature cannot be patented.

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Solar power chargers in NYC parks
Video: After Superstorm Sandy left so many New Yorkers without power, New York City and phone provider AT&T partner to install 25 solar powered charging stations over the summer.
Unusual heat wave bakes Alaska
Video: Temperatures have reached 70 in Anchorage almost every day for more than a week, while a more remote area saw a high of 96.
Teen takes a ride on a wild shark
Video: Florida native Chris Kreis, 19, took the ride of his life when he was fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and a whale shark swam up alongside his boat.
Missing Nazi diary recovered
Video: Officials located missing pages of Alfred Rosenberg's wartime diary in upstate New York.
Burglars target homes using obituaries
Video: In a trend so heartless it has stunned veteran detectives, thieves are poring through obituaries, picking out the homes of grieving relatives to target while the family members are at funerals.
Fire threatens Colorado's Royal Gorge
Video: A wildfire has forced homeowners and campers to be evacuated from Colorado's Royal Gorge area.
Bloomberg: NYC is prepping for warming world
Video: The projections paint an unsettling picture of New York's future: A city where by the 2050s, 800,000 people could be living in a flood zone that would cover a quarter of the land, and as many 90-degree days as is now normal for Birmingham, Ala.
Zoo animals rescued from flooding in Germany
Video: Animals were carried to safety at a zoo in Germany as floodwaters rose.
Tropical Storm Andrea aimed at Florida coast
Video: Residents along the coast from Florida to North Carolina are preparing to be hit by strong winds and heavy rains from Tropical Storm Andrea.

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'Pharmacy on a Bicycle': A bottom-up approach to health care
Video: Eric Bing, co-author of 'Pharmacy on a Bicycle,' talks with MSNBC's Craig Melvin about efforts to improve health care around the world.
Man's 22 nose surgeries turn into lawsuit
Video: Vishal Thakkar is suing an Oklahoma clinic and doctor, seeking damages for medical expenses.
Spokesman: Nelson Mandela's condition is 'serious'
Video: The former South African president was hospitalized over the weekend for a recurrent lung infection after his condition deteriorated, a spokesman said.
Obese woman tattoos weight goal on stomach
Video: 'Extreme Weight Loss' host Chris Powell discusses helping Meredith lose half her body weight.
Blood test may help diagnose autism early
Video: Emory University begins a clinical trial of a new test that could help diagnose autism at an early age.
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries
Video: 30 people in 5 states have come down with the virus.
Man finds perfect kidney match in wife
Video: After kidney failure, a Texas man finds out his wife is a perfect match for a donation.
Bet you won't do this exercise in public
Video: Forget exercise, try Prancercise and prance like a horse! CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the funniest workout routine yet.
Study: Handbags carry more bacteria than some toilets
Video: A recent U.K. study claims some purses and handbags are loaded with more bacteria than the average toilet. The 'Today' show puts those findings to the test, taking samples from handbags for microbiologist Nathan Lents of John Jay College to analyze.

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Patriots owner alleges Putin stole Super Bowl ring
Video: 8 years after saying he gave Russian President Vladimir Putin his Super Bowl ring as a gift, Robert Kraft is now saying Putin stole it.
Miss Iowa is missing one key feature
Video: Winning a beauty pageant takes overcoming obstacles, something Miss Iowa 2013 has mastered in her lifetime.
Stuck passengers sing 'I Believe I Can Fly' on tarmac
Video: Fliers stuck for an hour and a half on a plane in 100-degree temperatures broke out into song.
Philadelphia Orchestra delayed on airplane performs 'pop-up' concert
When a group from The Philadelphia Orchestra found itself delayed on the tarmac for three hours waiting for their flight from Beijing to Macao as part of the 2013 Residency & Fortieth Anniversary Tour of China, a quartet of musicians decided to provide a "pop up" performance for the passengers.
Fashion photographer devotes life to the disabled
Video: Rick Guidotti's life has been all about beauty and the power of images. However, 15 years ago while photographing a disabled woman, Guidotti was shocked by images in medical textbooks. Those images changed his life.
102-year-old woman's birthday BASE jump
Video: Dorothy Custer trumps her last birthday adventure of ziplining with a leap from an Idaho bridge.
'The Internship': Wilson's and Vaughn's parenting styles clash
Video: Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, the stars of new comedy 'The Internship,' discuss having their children on set and how their parenting styles differ.
Queen celebrates 60th anniversary of coronation
Video: Three generations of royals celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne in Westminster Abbey as Duchess Catherine, Prince William, and the rest of the royal family prepare for the birth of a new heir.
Woman wins $1 million on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Video: Autumn Erhard became the second contestant to win the one million dollar grand prize on Wheel of Fortune.

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Google launches Internet-beaming balloons
Video: Google tests giant balloons to connect 50 New Zealand homes to the Internet. It says the technology could bring websurfing to remote corners of the world.
Supreme Court rules against gene patenting
Video: On Thursday a unanimous Supreme Court said Myriad Genetics of Utah was not eligible to patent genes because it did not create those genes: nature did, and nature cannot be patented.
Finding solutions to smartphone theft
Video: CNN's Samuel Burke reports on new ways police and companies are working to protect against rising smartphone theft.
This mobile mansion costs HOW much?
Video: A 40-foot long recreational vehicle in Dubai is the most expensive to ever go on sale at a cool $3 million.
Watch your best friend's wedding in your pajamas
Video: When the wedding invitation comes in the mail these days it's something an invitation to witness the ceremony virtually rather than attend in person. Companies like I Do Stream find many couples just want to share their big day with a larger audience.
Bioengineers invent light-controlled gel
Video: Modeled after the way plants cells expand and shrink in the sun, bioengineers at UC Berkeley have created a new gel that can be manipulated by light, which could be used for drug delivery and tissue engineering.
Yahoo offers tour of new Flickr site
Video: Marissa Mayer and Markus Spiering reveal the big changes that are coming to the photo-sharing site.
Teen's device charges a phone in 20 seconds
Video: Eesha Khare, an 18-year-old high school student, has invented an energy storage device that charges in about 20 seconds and is smaller than a cellphone battery. Her invention has gotten the attention of Google.
Test-driving Google Glass
Video: CNN's Maggie Lake gets a chance to take Google Glass for a test drive around New York City.

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Tax refund scams fueled by identity theft
The number of tax fraud cases due to identity theft has risen dramatically in recent years, but both local and federal authorities have spent the last few months targeting the thieves.
Teen: Selling my app to Yahoo wasn't about $30M
Video: Nick D’Aloisio became a multi-millionaire when he sold his Summly app to Yahoo. The teenager talks about the sale, saying 'it will be different' working for the tech giant, and that he’s excited about the future of his technology.
Las Vegas family lives comfortably on $14K a year
Video: According to 2012 guidelines, a family of four making less than $23,000 per year is living in poverty. But the Wagasky family is not only surviving on nearly $10,000 less than that; they are thriving and have no debt.
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.
Whole Foods: How radical CEO created grocery empire
Video: John Mackey doesn't believe in man-made global warming and takes a $1 annual salary.
2 N.J. men sue Subway over missing inch
Video: The image of the 11-inch Subway sandwich marketed as "Footlong" that ignited an online chuckle-fest last week has now sparked a lawsuit.
Dairy industry warns 'milk cliff' could raise prices
Video: Currently the average gallon of milk costs $3.65, but the dairy industry is saying that if Congress doesn’t approve a farm bill by Jan. 1, prices could soar to between $6 and $8 a gallon.
Apple CEO announces entire line of Macs to be made in America
Video: In an exclusive interview with Brian Williams, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced one of the existing Mac lines will be manufactured exclusively in the United States.
Amazon warehouses anticipate Cyber Monday
Video: Last Cyber Monday, Amazon sold more than 200 items per second. This year, 40 fulfillment warehouses across the country are prepared for similar sales.

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Dirt soup sold at Japanese restaurant
Video: If you’re looking for the ultimate in organic cuisine, look no further than dirt soup, a mixture of purified dirt and chopped burdock root strained into an earthy-flavored concoction.
5 food groups with unexpectedly high sugar
Video: Samantha Cassetty from Good Housekeeping explains that your favorite desserts and soda aren’t the only things that are high in sugar; you should also be careful when selecting breakfast sandwiches, iced coffee and frozen meals.
Quitting caffeine now a mental health disorder
Video: If you thought cutting down on coffee was tougher than it seems, you’re right. According to the Wall Street Journal, quitting caffeine now is a basis for a mental health disorder.
Nutrition labels may be displayed on alcohol
Video: Voluntary labeling allows beverage companies to include serving size and calories on product info.
Taco Bell employee licks shells
Video: A photo of a Taco Bell employee appearing to lick taco shells has gone viral, prompting a Taco Bell investigation.
'Pioneer Woman' serves up guilty pleasures
Video: Food Network's show 'Pioneer Woman' is an under-the-radar hit with urban pioneers. If offers a window into how cooking shows are increasingly more about a lifestyle than food.
'Boredom' diet promises weight loss through repetition
Video: New diet calls for repeating the same meals every day in order to help shed the pounds.
Bacon-loving grandma gets surprise from Wienermobile
Video: Pearl Cantrell, who's 105 and eats bacon every day, got to ride around her Texas town in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
Pharmacist accused of planting poisoned orange juice at Starbucks
Video: A pharmacist was arrested after police say she placed 2 bottles of orange juice filled with rubbing alcohol on a shelf at a San Jose, Calif., Starbucks. Ramineh Behbehanian was taken into custody on an attempted murder charge.

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Building a home with a 3-D printer
Video: Architects claim they'll soon be able to build a whole house using a 3D printer. The technology is still relatively new, but it's already being used in the medical world and in the arts.
First lady exercises her green thumb
Video: Michelle Obama plants her 2013 garden with a little help from a few kids, while her campaign to fight childhood obesity helps children across the country.
Clinton visits Haitian coffee plant, brewery
Video: Former President Bill Clinton visited Haiti, and pledged $700,000 to the country's agricultural sector.
Igloo has sofa and TV
Video: A man in Worcester, Mass., built his own frigid 'man cave' in his backyard, complete with electricity.
Chicken coops get a high-end makeover
Video: What would posesses a person to buy a $1,200 chicken coop, or a $45 white-enamel pail? Outdoorsy activities are getting a high-end makeover and consumers are flocking to the trend.
Couple covers floor with 60,000 pennies
Video: Ryan Lange and Emily Belden were looking for a way to update the floor of their Chicago bedroom when they were inspired by a jar of change. They chat about the ensuing project, which took about four months and involved acquiring nearly 60,000 pennies and gluing them to the floor.
Micro apartments are the future in New York
The number of single people and couples living in big cities is growing. That's why a New York City museum has built a full-sized micro apartment to showcase the need for smaller living spaces.
Lights out for 75-watt bulbs
Video: New regulations pull the plug on the 75-watt incandescent light bulbs.
First lady unveils White House holiday decorations
Video: Michelle Obama thanks military families for their sacrifices and shows them how Christmas tree trimmings at the White House honor their service during the annual unveiling.

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Shelter forced to euthanize 167 animals
Video: A Georgia animal shelter put 167 animals to sleep after more than 260 animals were dropped off in less than 2 weeks, leading to overcrowding of the facilities.
Guide dog saves trainers from out-of-control car
Video: A guide dog in training saves the day when an out-of-control car comes careening down the sidewalk. The dog is able to get his blindfolded trainer and supervisor out of the way, and the entire incident is caught on camera.
Hands-free technology may be biggest driving distraction
Video: ABC News' David Kerley helps test voice-activated gadgets designed to keep drivers' eyes on the road.
Frisky cat takes on treadmill
Video: Christopher Rogers was visiting a friend's house when he noticed that George, the family cat, seemed very interested in the treadmill.
Bullmastiff kills child who survived tornado
Video: A family who lost all their material possessions in a Oklahoma tornado loses their 5-year-old in a dog attack in Arkansas.
'Rescued' dogs helping soldiers cope with PTSD
Video: The group Guardians of Rescue are helping veterans deal with PTSD by linking them up with canine companions.
Watch a dog narrate his sad diary
Video: If you loved 'Sad Cat Diary,' you'll enjoy learning what goes on inside the head of man's best friend.
Family fights to keep pet deer
Video: A family is in a legal battle to keep their pet deer, Lilly, after the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the law prohibits the possession of a live wild animal.
Cat hates ThunderShirt
Video: The only thing this cat hates more than his ThunderShirt is his ThunderShirt.

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