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Facebook user gets kidney donor wish in 90 minutes
Video: Eddie Beatrice used social media to bypass multi-year waiting list for a kidney.
Sir, you have a cat stuck in your engine
Video: A routine oil change turned into a feline rescue operation for one Nebraska driver.
Oral surgeon may have exposed patients to HIV
Video: Dr. Scott Harrington, an oral surgeon in Tulsa, Okla., is being charged for unsafe and unsanitary practices, possibly exposing as many as 7,000 patients to hepatitis and HIV after one patient tested positive for both after a visit to his office.
Two 90-plus grandpas face off in 100-meter dash
Video: It’s viral-video gold when two grandfathers, one 95 and the other 94, go head to head in a 100-meter dash in Belgium. The two were competing at a race for military veterans.
Why is this pregnant possum on a kayak?
Video: A man in Biscayne Bay, Florida, rescued a pregnant opossum he found swimming.
Nelson Mandela hospitalized for lung infection
Video: The 94-year-old former South African president has been admitted with a recurrence of the lung infection he suffered in December.
After landslide destroys home, dozens more at risk
Video: A man barely escaped his home before it tumbled down a hill in a landslide near Puget Sound on Whidbey Island in Washington state.
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.
TV's impact on the gay marriage debate
Video: Thanks in part to shows like 'Modern Family,' a majority of Americans are now in favor of same-sex marriage.

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Toddler plays with gorilla: Is old video an example of bad parenting?
Video: Take a look at a video that's surfaced on YouTube from more than 20 years ago that shows an 18-month-old girl playing with a 300-pound gorilla.
Southern butterflies shifting to warmer north
Video: Warm climate butterflies are spending more and more time in Massachusetts.
Pungent rotten egg stench in California due to fish?
Video: Public officials in southern California are searching for the source of a stench that has permeated the region. One theory is that the odor from a massive fish die-off in the Salton Sea, a lake about 75 miles west of San Diego, was blown to th
Farm powered by walnuts
Video: A walnut farmer in California uses walnut shells and husk waste to create fuel to power his farm.
Vladimir Putin: Leader of the flock
Video: Russian President Vladimir Putin has piloted an ultralight to lead a flock of young Siberian white cranes in flight.
400 trees to be cut in L.A. to make room for space shuttle Endeavour
Video: Crews will remove about 400 trees to make room for the space shuttle, which is poised to come to Los Angeles.
Whales stranded off Scottish coast
Video: A British wildlife rescue organization says on Sunday that 16 whales have died following a mass stranding off the coast of Scotland. The mammals were among a group of 26 pilot whales stranded at Pittenweem, in eastern Scotland.
'Meatball' the bear has Twitter following
Video: Meatball the bear has 28,000 followers on Twitter. This local celebrity, who eats meatballs, is now in quarantine.
Hear the first song from Mars
Video: The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am discusses his love of technology, space and the premiere of his new single 'Reach for the Stars,' which was broadcast from the Mars rover Curiosity.

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Avastin could buy time for women with ovarian cancer
Video: Two new studies show that Avastin — a drug approved for other use against cancers but controversial — could give women more time in their battles with ovarian cancer.
'I'm here': Ambien awakens stroke victim
Video: Australian Sam Goddard suffered several strokes in 2010. He was left in a coma and later a vegetative state. His fiancee, Sally Nielsen, never gave up hope, researching until she discovered Ambien could wake up the man she loves.
Anonymous donor gives cancer patient $10,000
Video: An anonymous donor left a $10,000 check at the doorstep of a California woman suffering from stage-4 cancer. The woman will put the money toward her cancer treatment.
How to avoid getting sick while flying
Video: Airlines are deploying state-of-the-art filtration systems to stop the spread of flu and cold viruses.
Woman finds kidney on Craigslist
Video: A Florida woman receives kidney from stranger after posting ad on Craigslist.
Bono observes World AIDS Day
Video: When he is not on the road with U2, he's on the road with his various charitable efforts aimed at eradicating AIDS. On World AIDS Day in Washington, Bono, with the help of 3 U.S. presidents, marked the 30th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS
More kids skipping school vaccines
Video: More parents are opting out of school shots for their kids. In 8 states, more than 1 in 20 public school kindergartners aren't getting all the vaccines required for attendance, an AP analysis found.
Lobster trap: Honduran divers die hunting 'red gold'
Video: Off the coast of Honduras, divers are becoming paralyzed and even dying in pursuit of what they call 'red gold.' The treasure they're hunting is the lobster that ends up on many American dinner plates.
Drug helps monkeys lose weight, but can it help humans?
Video: A simple drug that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream. The study is only in monkeys, but tests in people could begin shortly.

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Lady Gaga blames pasta for 25 lb. weight gain
Video: Lady Gaga says frequent visits to her dad's Italian restaurant are to blame for her recent weight gain.
GMA's Roberts undergoes bone marrow transplant
Video: Robin Roberts, the 'Good Morning America' co-anchor, sent a video message taped from her New York hospital bed for airing on the program Thursday, which is the day she's set to have a bone marrow transplant.
Teacher who can draw perfect circle does it live
Video: Math teacher Alexander Overwick is a self-proclaimed 'world freehand circle-drawing champion' after an online video of him drawing the perfect sphere got more than 6 million hits.
Applebees after dark? Eatery to open nightclubs
Video: The family restaurant Applebees, with almost 2,000 locations across the country, is keeping its doors open until midnight and later in hopes of becoming a trendy after-hours hot spot.
Periodic table is new touchstone of geek chic
Video: New books, websites, apps and toys have opened the periodic table to more interest than ever, engaging many people who snoozed through chemistry class.
Model overcomes acne, bullying on catwalk
Video: Cassandra Bankson grew up being bullied because she had severe acne, and spent years isolated from the world. After putting her face online to help others, she was given the opportunity to walk the runway in a New York Fashion Week show.
Obama on David Letterman
Video: President Barack Obama discusses the comments made by Mitt Romney in a recently released video.
For these party animals, it's all happening at the zoo
Video: Zoos from San Francisco to London are pulling in visitors by offering the 'silent disco.' Zoo-goers jam to their favorite beats while wearing headphones, and preserve the natural sleep patterns of the zoo animals.
Florida girl is state's first female quarterback
Video: Erin DiMeglio is South Plantation High School’s third string quarterback, making her potentially the first female quarterback to play in a Florida high school game.

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Cell phone 'time traveler' seen in silent film
Video: A 1928 movie clip has gone viral online because it seems as if there's a cell phone being used in it.
Apps keep track of kids on Halloween
Video: Smartphone apps help you keep track of your kids as they trick-or-treat.
Project IceCube and its frozen secrets
Video: Searching below the surface of Antarctica for the mysterious neutrino.
Journey to inventor's secret island
Video: Dean Kamen, the man who invented the Segway, has turned a tiny island off the coast of Connecticut that he calls North Dumpling into his own vast, personal laboratory.
Conducting science experiments behind bars
Video: Unlocking the mysteries of science in the unlikeliest of places: Prison.
The White House's first science fair
Video: President Obama speaks about the importance of science, technology, engineering and math education after viewing exhibits from science fair winners from across the country.
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.

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Michael Pollan: Energy and climate change
Michael Pollan discusses how the food system uses too much fossil fuel and reminds us that solar energy from plants is free.
Michael Pollan: The components of the address
Michael Pollan breaks down his address into different components.
Michael Pollan: Introduction
Michael Pollan thanks and congratulates several organizations.
Cooking with Chef A: Cajun breaded chicken
Video: See how to make an easy Cajun breaded chicken with Chef A.
Cooking with Chef A: Carrot & parsnip soup in under 30 mins
Video: Join Chef A as she demonstrates how to make a carrot and parsnip soup in less than 30 minutes.
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.

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Border collie paints a masterpiece
Video: Arbor from Nevada specializes in abstract works of art. Is this pooch the next Picasso?
Catholic teacher says she was fired for undergoing in vitro fertilization
Video: After undergoing IVF, teacher Emily Herx says she was fired from her job at an Indiana Catholic school and was told that she was a 'grave, immoral sinner' by the parish pastor.
Teens are drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk
Video: Dozens of videos on YouTube show the latest teen experiment: drinking hand sanitizer, which is often more than 60 percent alcohol. It's inexpensive, it's legal ... and it's dangerous.
39-pound cat needs a home
Video: A Santa Fe animal shelter is hoping to get an obese cat in shape and put him up for adoption.
Girl on cellphone plunges into sinkhole
Video: A teen walking and talking on her cellphone plunges 20 feet into a sinkhole after failing to notice caution blocks on the sidewalk.
Dog that stood by fallen pal reunited with owners
Video: The loyal black Lab that braved traffic on a busy California street to stand by her fallen canine pal has been reunited with her owners.
Loyal Labrador keeps watch over a dog struck by car
Video: The dog stayed by the side of its partner, a golden retriever that had been struck by a car and killed in Los Angeles. The county animal shelter named the dog Grace.
Mommy wars: 2012 edition
Video: For many moms around the country, Hilary Rosen's remark that Ann Romney had ‘never worked a day in her life’ hits a raw nerve.
9-year-old's DIY cardboard arcade gets flashmobbed
Video: Caine made his arcade using boxes from his dad’s used auto parts store. He hadn’t had many customers, so his very first customer set up a flashmob to make his day, and filmed his response.

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