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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.
Just like the Bible! Swarm of locusts plagues Egypt
Video: Experts estimate that a swarm of 30 million locusts in Egypt will cause severe crop damage. The correlation to the plague of locusts in the Bible has the Internet buzzing.
Baby born with HIV 'functionally cured,' doctors say
Video: If the child remains healthy, it would mark only the second time in the world's history that a person has been cured of HIV, which is the virus that causes AIDS.
Iditarod kicks off with festive ceremonial start
Video: Mushers and their dogs took a leisurely jaunt through Anchorage on Saturday in the ceremonial start of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The competitive start of the thousand-mile race is Sunday.
Rare disease robs dancer of rhythm, not soul
Video: WLWT’s Karin Johnson shares the story of a young dancer in Ohio who is battling a rare nerve disease known as 'stiff person syndrome.'
Adorable disabled dogs looking for a home
Video: Sister and brother Toy Fox Terriers were born without front legs and initially got around by hopping around like rabbits on their back limbs, until getting custom-made carts and lots of love by rescue workers. They are now looking for a home.
Queen hospitalized for stomach problems
Video: Queen Elizabeth II, 86, was admitted to the hospital over the weekend for gastroenteritis, an infection and inflammation of the stomach and intestine. The palace is calling it a precautionary measure, saying she’s in overall good health.
Saudi camel herd estimated to be worth $40M
Video: A Saudi camel breeder is considered to have one of the largest collections of rare and expensive camels in the country. It is estimated that his herd is worth $40 million.

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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.
Bear wanders inside New Mexico resort
Video: New Mexico's Angel Fire Resort had a surprise visitor at its lodge this week when a bear found its way inside through a back door that was left open. Surveillance video captured the animal wandering through the lobby and some of the corridors.
Bear cubs climb ladder to freedom
Good Samaritans in New Mexico lend a hand to a family of bears.
Mountain lion trapped by LA freeway turns to inbreeding
Video: The park runs up to the Pacific Ocean on one side and a key corridor on the other side has long been cut off by Highway 101 — essentially trapping mountain lions inside its 154,000 acres and forcing them to mate with relatives.
How hot for a heat advisory?
Video: National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Bill Sammler talks about what goes into declaring heat advisories and how to minimize the effects of extreme hot weather.
Thousands of bees delay Delta flight at airport
Video: A Delta commuter flight loaded with passengers and about to take off for New York is delayed when a cluster of honeybees is discovered on the wing.
NASA celebrates Mars rover landing
Video: The most high-tech rover NASA has ever designed has now landed on Mars, after making an acrobatic landing on the planet's surface.
Brooklyn sinkhole almost swallows car
Video: A 20-foot section of pavement opens up on 79th street, right after a woman parked her car there. Rescue workers miraculously pull the car to safety and no one was hurt.
Romney evasive about his connection to Ann's horse
Video: Mitt Romney continuously dodged questions from major news outlets about his connection to his wife’s horse in the Olympics, trying to distance himself from the animal.

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Redhead? Sperm bank doesn't want you
Video: The world's biggest sperm bank in Denmark says there is little demand for redheads. It's also banning Scandinavians because of a supply glut.
Mysterious disorder triggers outrage over loud chewing
Video: The 'Today' show examines misophonia, a disorder in which the subtlest sounds can become an unbearable annoyance for sufferers.
NBC's Andrea Mitchell has breast cancer
Video: Mitchell talks to viewers about discovering during her annual screening that she has early stage breast cancer. 'It had not spread, and I'm already back at work with terrific prognosis.'
Mental breaks: Do they benefit your brain?
Video: You might not be as tired as you think you are. A growing body of research suggests taking a mental break at high-pressure times may not do any good.
Glenn Campbell diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Video: The country music legend plans to release a final album, 'Ghost on the Canvas.'
Actors take dramatic roles at hospitals
Video: To help train doctors, actors get gigs playing patients.
Meet the boy with the backward leg
Video: Dugan Smith lost part of his leg to cancer, a new surgery called rotationplasty allows his ankle and foot to function like a knee. He's back to playing baseball and basketball.
Train tracks used as risky electric therapy
Desperate and ailing people lie on train tracks in Indonesia, hoping the electric currents produced by passing trains will cure what ails them.
Hugo Chavez releases exercise video
Video: In what appears to be an effort to quell doubts about his health and ability to stand for re-election in 2012, Venezuelan president releases a video of himself and members of his cabinet dressed in workout clothes.

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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.
Why people are bragging more than ever
Video: The epidemic of boasting has gone viral, fueled by social media and a culture of unrelenting competition.
Danica McKellar gives girls mathematical confidence
Video: Child star turned math whiz Danica McKellar achieved fame as Winnie Cooper on 'The Wonder Years,' but her second act is all about being an advocate for math education. She talks about her latest book, 'Girls Get Curves: Geometry Takes Shape.'
Nike Olympic ad: Mocking or lauding 200-pound boy?
Video: The 12-year-old kid in a television commercial becomes a real-life inspiration.
Olympians inspire girls: Strong is the new pretty
Video: In a message that transcends medals, girls around the world are learning the value of a strong work ethic, and the importance of conquering adversity, as women excel at sports from archery to pole vaulting.
Boy rides 12-ft drop on backyard roller coaster
Video: A 3-year-old boy gets the ride of his life on a roller coaster his parents built in their backyard using PVC pipes, wood, and concrete.
Shaq Week: Conan O'Brien's answer to Shark Week
Video: It's the ultimate glimpse into the retired NBA star's glamorous celebrity life. Who needs sharks?
Extreme plastic surgery: Toe-shortening
Video: Some women are resorting to extreme surgery to look better in high heels.
'Tanning mom' turns pale
Video: Anderson Cooper responds to the so-called tanning mom and her decision to go pale after becoming a viral sensation.

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Brown tech? Human waste powers truck
Video: Kettering University students have created a human waste-powered biogas truck, a vehicle that Flint, Mich., officials hope could help clean the air and provide new jobs.
'Facebook Places' feature adds geolocator service
Video: Facebook users who carry their smart phones will soon be able to check in to real-life locations such as restaurants, pubs or live concerts. Facebook Places is all about sharing your whereabouts with friends.
Fluorescent fruit flies shed new light
Video: Researchers genetically engineer glow-in-the-dark sperm in fruit flies and reveal a wealth of information about sexual selection.
'Star Wars' inspired engineer to study human-robot interaction
Video: Engineer Dennis Hong is living his dreams — literally — in a lab filled with wacky robots.
Teen trades cell phone, gets car
Video: Teenager starts trading with a cell phone and ends up with a sports car.
Good vibrations: Treating brain disease with ultrasound waves
Video: Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases.
Inside Nissan's zero emission Leaf
Video: Phil Lebeau has a hands-on look at Nissan's highly anticipated all-electric vehicle.
Woman finds kidney donor on Facebook
video: Desperate for a kidney transplant, Sarah Taylor's prayers were answered via Facebook.
FAA approves flying car
Video: After decades of promise and curiosity, the flying car is closer to reality than ever.

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Cooking with Chef A: Quinoa for breakfast
Video: Quinoa is a superfood. Learn how to prepare it for breakfast!
In the Field: Environmental Networking at Green Drinks
Video: Learn about how to network with eco-conscious friends at Green Drinks.
In the Field: Solving the food desert problem
Video: Learn about Farmer D's grant project, aimed at alleviating food deserts in Savannah, GA.
How to plan an eco-friendly Super Bowl party
Video: Join Danielle V., MNN's green party planner, as she puts together an eco-friendly and socially conscious Super Bowl party.
In the Green Room: Farm to table at The Hil
Video: See farm to table dining in action at The Hil restaurant.
In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market
Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA.
The Green Party: Wine and cheese with an eco twist
Video: Join Danielle as she plans an organic wine and cheese party and learns about wine and cheese pairings.
In the Field: Farm to table at Cha Bella
Video: Visit a restaurant where every staffer spends time on the restaurant farm.
EcoSense for Living: Smarter grocery choices
Learn the keys to making smarter choices at the grocery store.

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Bulldog cries while listening to Adele
Video: Rocco is usually a 'very happy dog,' but on this particular day he seemed depressed. To help him get in touch with his emotions, his owner turned on Adele's ballad 'Someone Like You.
Puppy Conan welcomes Puppy Lady Gaga
Video: Puppy Conan steals the show yet again with his guest Puppy Lady Gaga.
Best in Show: Westminster Kennel Club 2012
Video: Malachy the pom-pom Pekingese was crowned top dog.
Puppy Conan should happen every night
Video: Here we have Conan O'Brien shamelessly (and adorably) exploiting the success of last Sunday's Puppy Bowl.
Diane Augler induces labor so father can see child
Video: A Dallas mother gives birth to her 5th child two weeks early after her husband is given days to live. In a sad twist of fate, Mark Augler survives cancer, but the side effects of chemotherapy will lead to his death.
Freewheeling husky makes like a hamster
Video: Training to be a sled dog just got a little bit easier for this husky pup that is taking the hamster approach to getting to the top of his game.
Battle of the bouncing bunnies
Video: Bunnies competed in the U.K.'s Rabbit Grand National, held in the dignified Yorkshire town of Harrogate in late January.
2 sick puppies walk to human hospital, wait in lobby
Video: Hospital staff treated the 'emaciated' pups, and a doctor carried them to the station's van, which then transported them to the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
News anchor bitten in face by dog on live TV
Video: A popular news anchor in Denver is recovering from reconstructive surgery after she was bitten by a dog on live television. The incident all began with a feel-good story about a dramatic ice rescue.

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