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Engineering a solution for penguins' aching feet
Video: A collaborative program between Northwestern and the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is helping improve quality of life for zoo animals.
The Louvre closes over pickpocket problem
Video: The Louvre was closed on Wednesday after its workers walked off their jobs to protest against what is said to be a rising problem of pickpockets haunting the famed Paris museum's vast galleries.
This pen writes in 3-D
Video: Two Massachusetts inventors show off their 3-D product to affiliate WBZ. And their designs really jump off the page.
Crocodiles used to guard Thai family's home
Video: Some homeowners go for alarms, others choose dogs, but one man in Thailand has opted for a reptilian protection system with 2 adult crocodiles guarding his home.
Watch daredevil 'Flying Raccoon'
Video: Raccoon goes rogue, walks upright across telephone wire tightrope.
Dog eats peanut butter ... with a spoon
Video: Watch dog holding his own spoon enjoy peanut butter feast.
1 in 4 melanoma survivors admit to never wearing sunscreen
Video: New research from Yale University indicates even after being diagnosed with skin cancer, some patients haven’t been able to stay away from the sun, or make lifestyle changes that would protect them from the sun’s rays.
Former waitress sues Hooters after brain surgery
Video: Sandro Lupo claims her bosses at the St. Louis restaurant told her to wear a wig following surgery.
Oh poop! Beach town seeks relief from birds
Video: Tourists flock to the jagged coastline in La Jolla, California. So do lots of birds and with those birds comes lots of poop. Rather than gasping in amazement at the beautiful views, people are holding their noses from the stench.

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Toddler at Pittsburgh Zoo killed in painted dog exhibit
Video: A 2-year-old was killed when he fell into an exhibit of endangered African dogs.
NPR apologizes to 'Bronco Bama' girl
Video: Four-year-old Abigael Evans was driven to tears by the seemingly never-ending presidential campaign coverage, and NPR apologized for making her cry.
Hurricane Sandy: View from above
Video: A time lapse of the hurricane from the 51st floor of the New York Times building.
Is climate change to blame for Sandy?
Video: For millions of Americans, Thursday morning marks day three of no electricity, and many will be without power for days to come. NBC’s Harry Smith investigates why Sandy is the third storm in only a year to cripple the Northeast power system an
Horse paints amazing self-portrait
Video: Justin, a 9-year-old painting horse, has become quite an attraction as he creates his art.
Minerals similar to Earth found on Mars
Video: NASA has compiled the first-ever list of minerals found on another planet after the Curiosity rover found soil on the Red Planet similar to the volcanic sand found in Hawaii.
Chris Christie: New Jersey destruction 'unthinkable'
Video: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, speaking with NBC, describes the iconic places on the Jersey Shore that were wiped out by Sandy. Christie says he's committed to rebuilding with the help of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
In this town, trick-or-treaters have one more creature to fear
Video: Every Halloween, the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World' launches a giant security operation aimed at keeping trick-or-treating children safe from the paws of the dozens of bears that migrate through Churchill, Manitoba, at this time of year.
Sandy dumps heavy snow on mountain regions
Video: Hurricane Sandy's damage to the Northeast coast has gripped the nation's attention, but the storm has also dumped large amounts of snow in mountains of Tennessee, N.C. and other states.

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Vitamin D may reduce risk of stress fractures in teen athletes
Video: Research has found that teen and pre-teen female athletes with the highest intake of Vitamin D experienced half as many stress fractures as girls with the lowest intake.
Obese man pleads for weight loss help on YouTube
Video: A California man has turned to YouTube for help losing 400 pounds.
Are these the world's toughest kids?
Video: Two Romanian brothers, ages 5 and 7, may deserve the title. Their father has had them on a workout regimen since they were 2 years old, and one of them holds the world record for 90-degree vertical push-ups.
Woman faked cancer, raised thousands for charity
Video: A Hanover, Va., woman raised thousands of dollars while claiming to battle a cancer she didn't have.
Severe food allergies get new awareness
Video: As the number of children with severe food allergies grows, parents are finding that their worries are beginning to be heard in some high places.
Defining a nervous breakdown
Video: 'Nervous breakdown' was never an official diagnosis, just a popular euphemism and convenient catch-all for the inability to function due to psychological stress.
Happy 'werewolf' kid says she's proud to be 'world's hairiest girl'
Video: Due to a rare condition called Ambras Syndrome, Suptra Sasuphan has excess hair covering her face and body. But she has inspired many people due to her spirit and determination.
Dying to be thin: Young men are the new faces of anorexia
Video: Victor Avon talks about battling and overcoming anorexia, an illness he says is mistakenly considered a 'girl’s disease.'
Mild winter triggers early allergy season
Video: This year’s mild winter isn’t all good news; the warmer weather is triggering the early arrival of allergy season.

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Robin Roberts' bone marrow transplant update
Video: 'GMA' anchor writes about how she's doing after a brief stay in the hospital.
Chris Christie on 'SNL's' fake news
Video: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appears on the 'Weekend Update' on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Yogi offers nude yoga classes
Video: A yoga studio in Cleveland is offering nude yoga classes.
Nat Geo. photographer: Arctic sea ice retreating, close to disappearing
Video: National Geographic photographer James Balog is featured in the Sundance award-winning documentary 'Chasing Ice,' which looks at the impact global warming is having on the Arctic.
Edible deodorant emits rose scent
Video: Deo Perfume Candy claims the fragrance lasts up to 6 hours.
PETA challenges kids on Thanksgiving turkey
Video: Billboard directed at children asks, 'If You Wouldn't Eat Your Dog, Why Eat a Turkey?'
Artist transforms billboards into floating gardens
Video: Imagine floating, globally connected urban forests growing where billboards stand. Artist Stephen Glassman and his team are doing it.
SEALS punished for helping to create video game
Video: Seven members of the Navy's SEAL Team Six have been disciplined for acting as paid consultants to the makers of a video game called 'Medal of Honor.'
Thomas DeCoud's green infraction
Video: Thomas DeCoud of the Atlanta Falcons was caught taking a shower longer than 5 minutes. Limiting your showers to five minutes or less can save 4,500 gallons of water per year.

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Behold Google's self-driving car
Google introduced a self-driving car at the TED conference. Watch it go fast with passengers inside.
DigiMorph: Bringing fossils to life
Video: Cutting edge research without having to cut up anything!
Colbert pokes fun at Murdoch's iPad newspaper
Video: 'All the convenience of using your iPad to read the news online, but without the Internet's annoying habit of being completely free,' says host of 'Colbert Report.'
Natalie Munroe: I'm not sorry for what I said
Video: Teacher suspended for posting profanity-laced rants about students on her blog won't apologize.
Xbox's Kinect could improve surgery
Video: The technology that powers games like 'Dance Central' may one day power the robotic arms performing your surgery.
Trashcan of the future
A Brown University student has invented a solar-powered trashcan that compacts and notifies headquarters for pickup when the bin is full.
When human and machines will become one
Video: Time Magazine’s Rick Stengel talks to the Morning Joe panel about the Singularity Movement,’ which suggests that by 2045 humans could become functionally immortal by a merging of man and machine.
High-speed rail: Biden announces $53 billion investment
Video: Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the plan to build a 21st-century infrastructure with investments in roads, bridges and high-speed rail.
Car surfers: Catching a ride to death?
As NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports, the fearless gamble of bare-handedly hitching a ride on the back of a car may have deadly consequences.

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Western tastes transform mealtime in Mumbai
Video: As millions of people in India demand more meat and eggs in their increasingly Westernized diets, mealtime in Mumbai threatens to strain the entire food chain. NBC's Ian Williams reports.
The benefits of breast milk, the tastiness of cheese
Video: A New York City chef whips up cheese using his wife's breast milk. WNBC's Ben Aaron tastes a sample.
Eliminating food deserts in America
Video: Find out what's being done to combat these nutritional wastelands on a trip to Philadelphia with first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
'Engineers' entice eaters to spend more
Video: Menu engineers are devoted to the deliberate and strategic planning of restaurant menus and use hidden strategies that subconsciously encourage diners to order more food.
Ice sculpture Al Gore belches exhaust
Video: An Alaska liquor store is making an icy statement about former Vice President Al Gore's stance on environmental issues. NBC's Chris LeClere reports.
Woman feeds family of 6 on only $4 a week
Video: Massachusetts mother says coupon cutting and special savings can drastically cut the grocery bill. <i>Good Morning America</i> tells the amazing story.
Eau de beer
Video: Perfumery goes green by turning brewery waste into sweet smelling cologne. KING's Eric Wilkinson reports.
Beer bottle-opening dog collar barks up success
Video: Two friends in California are tasting sweet success after marketing their dog collar beer opener. KNSD's Steven Luke reports.
Publix shows us how they're going green
Video: We stop by the Publix booth at the Go Green Expo.

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Woman helps pay tuition with 500,000 pennies
Video: An Indianapolis woman collects $5,000 worth of pennies toward her goddaughter's college tuition. The girl will attend Indiana University in the fall.
Couple arrested for caging autistic kids
Video: Two young boys were allegedly caged by their father and his fiance after the boys' mom gave up custody.
'Reading Rainbow' on your iPad
Video: 'Reading Rainbow' host LeVar Burton demonstrates a new app aimed at getting kids to love reading.
Cat plays guitar during earthquake
Video: A cat seems unshaken as he plays guitar during an earthquake in Australia.
Dogs have health benefits for humans
Video: New research finds pets can improve the health of owners, especially children with asthma.
Man bites police dog
Video: North Carolina K-9 named Maxx requires 15 stitches after a man bit the dog during an altercation as he was fleeing arrest.
Safe Haven serving pets and people
Video: The Wisconsin Humane Society is partnering with a local domestic violence shelter to offer a safe place where pets of domestic abuse victims can stay.
Animal charity is in deep debt
Video: SPCA International, a charity that raised close to $27 million to help animals, spent nearly all that money on fundraising expenses, says CNN.
Smart dog steals a steak with trick
Video: A tiny Chinese crested dog from Kentucky has become a giant Internet sensation.

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