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Woman claims she was raised by monkeys
Video: In a new book, Marina Chapman is claiming that after being kidnapped and left in the Colombian jungle, she was kept alive by capuchin monkeys, surviving on their discarded fruit and nuts, forgetting her name, and living as a monkey for years.
After long MS battle, Annette Funicello dies at 70
Video: Annette Funicello, one of America’s first teenage sweethearts, is being remembered this morning after passing away at the age of 70 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
Dog saves girl from icy river
Video: An 8-year-old Labrador Retriever/Husky mix named Rocky is credited with saving the life of a little girl who fell into the North Saskatchewan River.
Study to find possible Alzheimer’s breakthrough
Video: A new study is underway involving drugs that may prevent Alzheimer’s.
U.S. suddenly looks like a sinkhole nation
Video: Reports of a new sinkhole come each week.
Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher dead at 87
Video: Margaret Thatcher, the longest-serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of the 20th century and the only woman ever to have held the post, passed away after suffering a stroke. She was 87. NBC’s Martin Fletcher looks back at the life and times of the 'Iron Lady.'
Kid President tours Oval Office with President Obama
Video: Robby Novak, the 9-year-old “self-appointed voice of a generation” known as Kid President, is seen having an adorable meeting with the real president.
This guy's mustache can dance
Video: Watch this man's mustache 'dance.' CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the toothless talent with the magic mustache.
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.

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Despite Sandy, sentinels stand guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Video: Hurricane Sandy forced evacuations across the East Coast, but sentinels did their jobs at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier despite the horrific storm.
'History-making' Sandy may bring 11-foot wall of water to East Coast
Video: Al Roker reports from Point Pleasant, N.J., where water is starting to come over the dunes as Hurricane Sandy strengthens. Due to the full moon, high tides are expected to add to the storm surge, which could rise to 11 feet.
Science behind 'Frankenstorm'
Video: An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling 'Frankenstorm' is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week.
Hurricane Sandy could shift into East Coast nor'easter
Video: There’s a good chance that a major storm will hit the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on the week of Halloween.
Surfer killed in shark attack at Calif. beach
Video: Officials at a California beach near Vandenberg Air Force Base are urging people to stay away after a shark attack killed a 39-year-old surfer. Experts believe it may have been a great white shark.
Felix Baumgartner: I didn't enjoy jump from space
Video: Felix Baumgartner, the first man to break the sound barrier without the aid of an air or spacecraft, talks to Savannah Guthrie about his record-setting, supersonic jump from the edge of outer space.
Severe weather knocks out power in U.S. midsection
Video: A severe storm in Mississippi toppled trees and damaged mobile homes, leaving thousands of residents in the dark across the state and in Arkansas. Meanwhile, crews in Denver, Colo., are working to restore electricity after high winds knocked d
Squirrel is presidential prognosticator
Video: A squirrel named Gnocchi is weighing in on who will win the 2012 presidential election.
Dog plays with cheetah
Video: Someday it might be able to take on the dog, but for now this Cincinnati Zoo cheetah is designated as 'play thing.'

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Lack of limbs doesn't stop 10-year-old swimmer
Video: 'I feel free in the water,' says 10-year-old Breanna Sprenger, who, despite having only one arm and no legs, is a competitive swimmer.
Michelle Obama challenges Jimmy Fallon in fitness contest
Video: To promote her Let's Move campaign, first lady Michelle Obama challenges late-night host Jimmy Fallon to a fitness contest that includes tug of war, dodge ball, push-ups and a potato sack race.
As funny as a heart attack?
Video: There's nothing funny about heart attacks ... or is there? A new short film by Elizabeth Banks uses humor to highlight the dangers of ignoring the warning signs.
'Lucky' 9-year-old receives 6-organ transplant
Video: A Maine girl is home from a Boston hospital healthy, active and with high hopes — and a new stomach, liver, spleen, small intestine, pancreas, and part of an esophagus to replace the ones that were being choked by a huge tumor.
Julianne Moore tells politicians: We want clean air
Video: Actress releases a new video calling on parents to join the fight against air pollution.
How to burn off the Super Bowl's 300 million pounds
Video: Americans will eat an estimated 300 million pounds of snack foods alone on Super Bowl Sunday.
Charity 'Operation Walk' provides free surgeries
Video: Orthopedic surgeons operate on uninsured patients, replacing their bad hips and knees.
'Parasitic twin' to be removed from 3-year-old
Video: Doctors in Peru are scheduled to remove a one-and-a-half pound 'parasitic twin' from the belly of a 3-year-old boy.
Household chemicals can decrease a child's immunity
Video: Harvard researchers found exposure to common chemicals called PFCs may lower the number of antibodies in a child’s body.

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Giffords to face shooter in court for first time
Video: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is set to come face-to-face with her shooter in court for the first time as Jared Loughner will be sentenced for the 2011 massacre that killed 6 people and wounded 13.
Was Diane Sawyer drunk on election night?
Video: Viewers speculate about the news anchor's state after she slurred words and rambled throughout the ABC broadcast.
Manhattan president: 'Postpone the marathon'
Video: Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says he believes Mayor Bloomberg should postpone the New York City marathon as congressman Michael Grimm from Staten Island says he’s 'angry' over plans to continue with the race.
Conan gets 'extreme' on some pumpkins
Video: Conan helps extreme pumpkin carver Tom Nardone get ready for Halloween with some power tools.
Football team befriends bullied girl
Video: A bullied special needs student gets help from the quarterback and his teammates.
Students find new use for old-world skills
Video: At the North Bennett Street School in Boston, Mass., students are discovering artisanal pursuits by learning the art of book binding, furniture making and other handcrafts.
Dealing with dyslexia
Video: Director Jamie Redford shares details from his documentary 'The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia.' Famous attorney David Boies, who also suffers from the disorder and is featured in the film, joins Redford for the discussion.
World's oldest teacher still in classroom
Video: Teacher and chaplain Father Geoffrey Schneider may be just shy of a century, but he has no plans to retire. The 99-year-old has just picked up the Guinness World record for the world's oldest active teacher.
Women get face slapped to remove wrinkles
Video: Some people are looking to fight effects of aging with a unique new technique.

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What does your virtual self have to do with the real world?
Video: Your avatar may be just a virtual identity, but it can also affect how you live in the real world.
'Today' show anchor asks, 'What is the Internet?'
Video: Flash back to the '90s as the show's anchors struggle with the concept of the 'massive computer network' that was generating buzz in 1994.
Texting and walking don't mix: Woman falls into fountain
Pennsylvania woman who fell into a mall fountain while texting — becoming an instant Internet sensation in the process — has hired an attorney.
Building Rome in a day with virtual reality maps
Video: Team at Seattle university is creating largest 3-D reconstruction that anyone has ever attempted, rebuilding the world one pixel at a time.
Color-changing shirts sniff out air pollution
Video: Shirts designed by NYU grad students Sue Ngo and Nien Lam feature internal organs that change colors depending on the levels of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere.
Hey, kids! Why not doodle for Google?
Video: Children across the country have a chance to have their own illustration featured on the search engine’s home page. Google’s Marissa Mayer announces the fourth annual Doodle 4 Google competition.
3-D without glasses?
Video: A creepy experimental device makes your eyes blink involuntarily during a movie.
Winter driving dos and don'ts
Video: NBC's Tom Costello reports on the most common challenges of driving in winter weather and advises how to avoid simple mistakes on the road.
Tips for driving in ice and snow
Video: NBC’s Tom Costello shows viewers how to navigate their cars on roads covered in a slippery mixture of ice and snow.

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A beer from 'outer space'
Video: Japanese beer maker unveils 'Space barley' beer that is brewed with barley grown on the International Space Station. MSNBC's Dara Brown reports.
Belly up for vodka-infused 'tipsy turkey'
Video: The owner and executive chef of O'Casey's Tavern in New York City discusses the tavern's famous 100-proof vodka-infused turkey, which also comes with a side of vodka gravy.
BPA found in wide range of canned goods
Video: A study conducted by <i>Consumer Reports</i> found BPA in almost all 19 name brand foods tested -- from juice to chicken soup and tuna fish.
Video: First lady champions healthy eating
Michelle Obama has a plan to convince parents to keep their children away from fast food and sugary drinks.
Assignment Earth: Greener vineyards
Video: Organic practices in California's Napa Valley used to be unusual. Now they're the norm.
The Green Party: Eco-friendly cocktails for your wedding
Video: Put a sustainable twist on your wedding cocktails.
The Green Party: An eco-twist on your wedding catering
Video: Check out how you can put an eco-twist on your wedding catering.
Two Minutes for the Planet: Eat green
Learn more about buying organic, natural and sustainable foods
Cooking with Chef A: Tomato and olive chicken
Video: Join Chef A as she demonstrates how to make an easy, delicious tomato and olive chicken.

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Israeli baby arrives to his circumcision in a remote-control car
Video: This macho-baby arrived to his own circumcision riding a convertible remote-control car, together with drumming and fireworks.
Documentary examines America's relationship with dogs
Video: A new HBO documentary, 'One Nation Under Dog,' looks at our obsession with dogs, including darker topics such as puppy mills. Producer and director Ellen Kent discusses the film.
Dogs causing car accidents?
Video: Drivers who like to keep their pets unrestrained in the car can pose a hazard on the road.
Tiny pig overcomes fear of stairs to get to a bowl of oatmeal
Video: Hamlet is a little shy about going to down the steps, but, oh man, does he ever want that bowl of oatmeal. Thankfully, his effort is rewarded in a most delightful way.
Canine masterpiece: Beagles paint for charity
Video: In Canada, one trainer has taught beagles how to paint and sells the art to help other beagles, including a blind 8-year-old dog.
Crazy corgi causes explosion in home
Video: The dog caused an explosion while attacking cleaning products.
6-year-old going to National Spelling Bee
Video: Lori Anne Madison is the youngest student to qualify for the National Spelling Bee. She will compete against teens as old as 15.
Stray dog runs with cyclists across China
Video: Dog follows bicycle riders on a 1,000-mile trek for 20 days.
Motorcycle-riding dog gives owner's business a boost
Video: A motorcycle-riding dog in Texas is bringing an abundance of attention to his owner’s business.

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