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Joy Behar to leave 'The View'
Video: After 16 years, she says, 'It seemed like the right time to move on.'
Map of U.S. made out of cereal revealed
Video: A 6'x 8' map of the U.S. made entirely of cereal is on display in the Time Warner building in New York to celebrate National Cereal Day on March 7.
Mom teaches others how to cook for cancer-stricken kids
Video: After using nutritious, home-cooked food to help nurse her son back to health when he was suffering from cancer, Danielle Cook Navidi is now teaching other parents those cooking skills and recipes.
Pig helps train firefighters
Video: Dominic the pig is being used by in England to help firefighters train in the art of how to handle escaped animals.
Do NYC anti-teen pregnancy ads go too far?
Video: New York City’s new campaign against teen pregnancy is receiving backlash from critics who say it unnecessarily targets young mothers and their children, while others call it simply 'brutally honest.'
Companies band together to fight childhood obesity
Video: Former Sen. Bill Frist and Newark Mayor Cory Booker serve as honorary vice chairmen of Partnership for a Healthier America, a nonprofit that’s on a mission to fight childhood obesity.
Russell Crowe claims he spotted a UFO
Video: CNN's Erin Burnett reports on a video that actor Russell Crowe posted online, saying it was a UFO sighting.
Technology can help locate sinkholes
Video: Scientists are using advanced technology to lessen the danger from sinkholes like the one in Florida that swallowed part of a house. Ground-penetrating radar can scan sites for cavities 50 feet or more below the surface.
Mount Etna lights up the sky over Sicily
Video: Italy's Mount Etna erupts overnight spewing hot ash and lava into the evening sky.

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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.
Oysters helping to clean New York's waterways
Video: A group of scientists, architects and activists believe that lots of oysters sunk into city waters can help clean up decades of pollution.
Astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at age 82
Video: The legendary astronaut made “one giant leap for mankind” as the first human to step foot on the moon.
3 million bees seized in New York City
Video: Authorities confiscate insects from homeowner in Queens who started with one hive 2 years ago.
Hippo stuck in swimming pool
Video: A hefty hippo chased away from his herd at a South African game reserve has found a refreshing place to relax: the lodge's swimming pool. Now it's stuck there.
Weatherman apologizes for incorrect forecast
Video: BBC forecaster says he's sorry after ignoring computer weather models that predicted rain.

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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.
What really causes irritable bowel syndrome?
Video: Irritable bowel syndrome, a painful gas-and-bloating condition, plagues 10 to 15 percent of adults at some point and has long divided GI experts.
Super-social gene may hold clues to autism
Video: Parents describe the struggles and joys of having twins with a syndrome known for its serious medical challenges, but also extreme socialness.

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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.
First lady on David Letterman
Video: Michelle Obama makes her third appearance on the show, talking about her daughters' summer camp, Todd Akin and kale chips.
More men getting 'bro-tox,' other procedures
Video: Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk with Dr. Ramtin Kassir and 3 of his male patients, who say they feel more confident after getting plastic surgery.

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Leaf-cutter ants are farmers, pharmacists and energy experts
Video: Researchers study ants and their complex, productive societies to help address some of human society's most pressing challenges.
Robot actress debuts in Japan
Video: A robot is acting the part of a robot with human characteristics in a Tokyo play.
Watch insects get hit by tiny pies
Video: In this new cell phone commercial, mini pies are launched at bugs to prove that in the world of pie-throwing -- and apparently cell phones -- millimeters can mean life or death.
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.

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Michael Pollan: Decentralizing food
Michael Pollan explains how having such a centralized food system can be dangerous to the country.
Michael Pollan: How did we get to this point?
Michael Pollan explains in a nutshell how the system went from working well to its current state.
Michael Pollan: Food reform framework
Michael Pollan lays out his ideas about what it would take to reform the food system.
Michael Pollan: A history of food policy
Michael Pollan explains how public health problems in the past made food so cheap it started costing people their health.
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.

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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.
Hawaii turns to dog shrinks to curb barking
Video: 10 minutes of yapping can bring legal trouble to owners of chatty mutts in Hawaii. One couple is getting help from a self-described dog whisperer.
The world's smallest puppy fits in a mug
Video: Beyonce the puppy was born weighing just 1 ounce and had to be revived by CPR. Her rescuer and owner, Beth DeCaprio, tells the story of the pint-sized pup and talks about how she's helping abused shelter animals.
Parents try to feed their kids pre-chewed food
Video: Alicia Silverstone grossed out the world after releasing a video of herself spitting food directly into the mouth of her toddler son. Watch as Jimmy Kimmel asks parents to serve their children pre-chewed food.

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