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Test-driving Google Glass
Video: CNN's Maggie Lake gets a chance to take Google Glass for a test drive around New York City.
Disabled newlyweds forced to live apart
Video: A Long Island couple just back from their honeymoon is fighting in court to be able to live together. Hava Samuels and Paul Forziano are mentally disabled and their requests to live together in one or the other's group home have been denied.
First-graders' acts of kindness catch on
Video: When an Indiana teacher asked her first-grade class to jot down a note whenever someone did something nice, the idea caught on at other schools. Now hundreds of multicolored thank-you notes decorate the school walls.
Med students taught bedside manner using horses
Video: For America’s next generation of doctors, bedside manner can fall by the wayside in the first few years of medical school. But one doctor in Arizona is hoping to change that by offering a first-of-its-kind class using horses to instill compassion.
Woman who contracted flesh-eating bacteria 'doing great'
Video: Aimee Copeland was not expected to survive after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria last year, but she is now doing well and helping to inspire others.
'Super dogs' a game changer in fight against terrorism
Video: Vapor wake detection canines are key to finding bombs and stopping terrorist attacks.
FDA reviewing chemical found in antibacterial soap
Video: The FDA is reviewing whether triclosan, an antibacterial chemical contained in liquid soap and body wash, may be ineffective or even harmful to humans. Recent studies on animals have shown an increased risk of infertility, early puberty and other hormonal issues.
Need an annual physical? There are apps for that
Video: Portable medical devices that plug into smartphones can get you quick answers. They're changing how doctors and patients communicate.
Planes clip wings on tarmac at Newark
Video: The FAA is investigating 2 planes clipping wings at Newark Liberty Airport.

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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.
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.
U.S. suddenly looks like a sinkhole nation
Video: Reports of a new sinkhole come each week.
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.
'Not your father's oil spill'
Video: Deb Miller and Susan Connolly, Michigan residents who live near the Kalamazoo River oil spill, are now advocates for pipeline safety. They talk with Rachel Maddow about why tar sands oil spills are particularly nasty to clean up.
T. Boone Pickens: The Keystone debate & why Washington doesn't work
The famous Texas oil and gas executive offers his unvarnished opinion on what's happening inside the Beltline on 'Morning Joe.'
Arkansas oil pipeline rupture foreshadows devastating environmental impact
Video: A discussion of the recent oil pipeline rupture and the long-term effects it will have.
Sea lion pups stranded on Calif. beaches
Video: Scientists in Southern California are increasingly concerned about the large numbers of starving sea lion pups washing up on the beaches.
Hiker found alive after 6 days in freezing weather
Video: Mary Owen, a college student on spring break, was found alive after being stranded for nearly a week on Mount Hood, disoriented by heavy snowfall and injured by a 40-foot fall.

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Jillian Michaels shares tips for avoiding diet pitfalls
Video: A fitness expert on 'The Biggest Loser,' she talks about her newest book, 'Slim for Life: My Insider Secrets to Simple, Fast, and Lasting Weight Loss.'
Chris Christie on doctor's critique: 'Shut up'
Video: N.J. governor fires back, saying the former White House doctor who said he would die in office has never examined him and should conduct herself 'more responsibly than that.'
Sex burns calories, but not that many: Weight-loss myths exposed
Video: A report in the New England Journal of Medicine says mistaken beliefs are detracting from real solutions to the nation's weight problems.
Iraq veteran receives rare double-arm transplant
Video: After losing both his arms and legs in Iraq, Brendan Marrocco received a double-arm transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The doctors discuss the groundbreaking surgery.
Mastectomy may have less benefit than lumpectomy
Video: According to a new study among early stage breast cancer survivors, those who receive a lumpectomy plus radiation and those who have a mastectomy both have similar rates of survival. The latest research indicates the more invasive surgery isn’t necessarily the better option.
Boy given pot to manage autism
Video: An Oregon family is using medical marijuana to calm their son's autistic rage.
Oregon man begs at roadside for new kidney
Video: Earl Martinez hopes his 'Need Kidney Donor' sign will soon lead to a transplant.
What's the best time of day to work out?
Video: Jen Ator of Women's Health tests 'Today' show anchors' knowledge of fitness facts, quizzing them about workout timing and whether cardio or strength training burns more calories.
From 427 pounds to triathlete
Video: Aimee Smith underwent gastric bypass surgery and hit the gym after years of health issues.

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London Marathon celebrates Boston
Video: Messages of goodwill were sent across the pond as competitors in the London Marathon on April 21 celebrated Boston's strength and remembered the victims of last week's bombings.
Harrison Ford confronts Chewbacca on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
Video: Ford channeled some barely controlled fury at his onetime co-star, calling him names and accusing him of improper relations with Ford's wife.
Man transforms himself into a merman
Video: Eric Ducharme tells A.J. Hammer that his passion for mermaids has led to him transforming himself into one.
Mexican Barbie comes with documentation, Chihuahua
Video: Mattel's doll wears a pink ruffle dress and also includes a passport among her accessories.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.

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TSA detains 3-year-old in wheelchair
Video: A family on the way to Disney World was shocked when their daughter was screened.
Watch hang glider fill up at gas station, fly off
Video: A driver in Russia was surprised to find a hang glider fueling up at a gas station, then casually drive back onto the highway and take to the skies.
Car does perfect backflip
Video: French rally driver Guerlain Chicherit pulls off a perfect backflip in a Mini.
South Korea turns to horse therapy for Internet addicts
Video: Children and teens suffering from Internet addiction are learning how to care for and ride horses.
Can the BlackBerry 10 save RIM?
Video: Will the BlackBerry 10 rekindle buyers' love affair with RIM or will it be a disappointment?
App helps find forest in the city
Video: A new app is enabling citydwellers to map the greenery in the cityscape. The Urban Tree initiative helps citizen foresters catalogue trees, using technology to help monitor and plan the urban forest.
iDoctor: Could a smartphone be the future of medicine?
Video: One of the world’s top physicians, Dr. Eric Topol, has a prescription that could improve your family’s health and make medical care cheaper. The cardiologist claims that the key is the smartphone. Topol has become the foremost expert in the exploding field of wireless medicine.
New Corvette bursts onto the scene after 9-year wait
Video: The 2014 Corvette was rolled out at the Detroit Auto Show.
Virtual carpool app Lyft offers a more social ride
Video: Ride-sharing programs like Lyft are providing commuters with less expensive and more social ways to get around. Users log into the app, specify where they’re heading, and a background-checked driver picks them up for less than a typical cab ride.

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CEO offers workers cash to take vacation
Video: One CEO is offering his employees a $7,500 bonus for employees to take their vacations. Suzanne Malveaux finds out why.
A/C repairers: Keeping us cool or taking advantage?
Video: The record heat this summer means it’s an emergency if your air conditioning breaks, but can you really trust the air conditioning repair companies to fix the problem at a fair price?
Ground broken for new Whole Foods in Detroit
Video: A city infamous for its unemployment, decay, crime and population loss would seem an odd place for an upscale natural and organic grocery chain to plant roots, but yuppie favorite Whole Foods is taking a gamble on the Motor City.
Burger King promises shift to cage-free pork and eggs
Video: The decision by the world's second-largest fast-food restaurant raises the bar for its rivals. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the U.S., talks about the announcement.
Attention, frustrated inventors: Wal-Mart wants you on aisle 2
Video: Wal-Mart knew it was in unknown territory when it launched 'Get on the Shelf,' an Internet popularity contest in which inventors compete for a coveted shot at selling their creations through the world's largest retailer.
Warren Buffett: I'd buy houses if I could
Video: Along with equities, single-family homes are a very attractive investment right now, Warren Buffet tells CNBC.
$5-a-gallon gas coming soon?
Video: The national average for a gallon of regular gas now sits at $3.56 and is expected to rise in the weeks ahead. NBC's Miguel Almaguer explains what you can expect at the pump.
People who never miss a day of work
Video: It may be hard to believe in an era of floods, flu epidemics and flexible schedules, but some people haven't missed a day of work in decades.
Gas prices soaring
Video: Americans are cringing every time they fill up.

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Leafy greens are top food poisoning source
Video: CDC says leafy greens like spinach and lettuce are the leading source of food poisoning, an uncomfortable conclusion for health officials who want us to eat our vegetables.
Making healthy food accessible to seniors
Video: Healthy Harvest is helping those who can’t afford fresh produce by gathering surplus fresh fruits and vegetables from fields and orchards and redistributing them.
New farm-to-school program gives kids fresh food
Video: The California program aims to help kids in the Palm Springs Unified School District who are vulnerable to health issues like obesity by providing fresh fruit and veggies straight from community farms. It is supported by the Clinton Foundation and the Health Matters Initiative.
Booze saves puppy's life
Video: A 9-week-old puppy is put on a vodka drip after being poisoned by antifreeze.
'Drinking mirror' shows alcohol's toll on looks
Video: Kicking back with a glass of wine is how many people like to unwind, but what if you knew the toll alcohol could take on your appearance? A new 'drinking mirror' app shows how alcohol can affect your face.
Paula Deen's new rules of eating helped her lose weight
Video: After learning she has Type 2 diabetes, Paula Deen changed her eating habits to shed pounds.
Patrick Dempsey joins Tully's Coffee chain in Starbucks battle
Video: The 'Grey's Anatomy' star helps save jobs after joining forces with a popular coffee chain.
Monks as bakers: The silent, tasty life
For 25 years, the Trappist monks at Assumption Abbey in Ava, Missouri have been baking and selling holiday fruitcakes to support themselves. Some say the dark, spicy cake is a taste of heaven on Earth.
Seafood replaced with cheaper fish
Video: A new study from the International Ocean Conservation group reveals up to 55 percent of seafood in grocery stores and restaurants from cities across the country are mislabeled and replaced with fish of lower quality.

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Texas man obsessed with White House builds mini-Oval Office in home
Video: Ron Wade built a mini replica of the Oval Office in his Longview, Texas, home. It took 2.5 years to design, eight months and 250 workers to build. The cost? $250,000.
Living less-than-large
Video: They can be cleaned from top to bottom in minutes, cost much less than a traditional home, and are greener too. Why a small home might be a good choice.
Veterans find new work on the farm
Video: A program that teaches agribusiness to retired soldiers offers a fresh start to vets seeking a new career.
Couple downsizes to 129-square-foot home
Video: 'It’s like a sailboat on wheels,' says a Colorado woman of the house she shares with her husband. Take a tour of the tiny abode.
Field of dreams? Farmland prices booming in Iowa
Video: There's a real estate boom going on in an unlikely place. Rock Center's Harry Smith traveled to Harrison County, Iowa, a state where farmland prices have risen 30% in one year.
Snoop Dogg praises Welsh turnip farmer
Video: A 68-year-old Welsh farmer is surprised to learn he has a fan in rapper Snoop Dogg.
Inside billionaire's high-tech castle
Video: Take a tour of a 72,000-square-foot Pensmore mansion in Missouri that is bigger than the White House.
Trying to breed better fruit
Video: How fruit producers are trying to breed a better fruit, such as mottled plums, pluerries and peacherines.
Plush tree house built in Portugal
Video: A family in Portugal builds a massive tree house in a 250-year-old oak tree.

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Too busy? Rent-A-Spouse helps families get organized
Video: For that never-ending to-do list, sometimes it’s necessary to call in reinforcements. Clients include single parents, empty nesters and even single professionals who need extra help around the house.
Wild foxes as house pets?
Video: How anyone with about $8,000 can share their home with a cuddly predator.
Dolls for children with Down Syndrome
Video: Mother's design offers new best friends for children with Down Syndrome.
Girl scouts scammed
Video: A cruel hoax occurred when someone placed an order for 6,000 boxes of cookies.
Dog uses the toilet and flushes it
Video: Here's one unique way to potty train your dog.
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.'
Dog strolls through supermarket on two legs
Video: There have been several videos of dogs who can manage a few steps on their hind legs, but this pup went to the supermarket and strolled the aisles while staying upright the entire time.
2 years later, family reunited with dog lost in monsoon
Video: A dog that went missing during a monsoon in May 2011 is reunited with his Arizona family after Phoenix police rescue the animal.
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.

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