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'Death Wish' coffee has twice the caffeine
Video: Drinking the 'world's strongest cup of coffee' is like having 2 cups at once.
Cat memes hit the big screen
Video: The Internet celebrity cat Lil Bub is starring in the new documentary 'Lil Bub and Friendz.'
Meet Kali, Alaska Zoo's littlest polar bear
Video: An orphaned polar cub is making its temporary home at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. An official says the bear's mother was killed March 12. The cub is about 3 or 4 months old and weighs just over 18 pounds.
Deaf woman weeps at hearing family for first time
Video: Amy Barber, 26, who was born deaf, hears the voices of her family members for the first time thanks to a cochlear implant. NBC’s Natalie Morales reports on the touching YouTube video that has gone viral.
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.
Man makes finger prosthetic out of bicycle parts
Video: Washington amputee Colin Macduff was granted a provisional patent for his design, which helps him grab items.
Skiiers take to the slopes in Iran
Video: Downhill skiing is taking off amongst Iran's elite. And despite it's proximity to Tehran, the ski resort of Dizin has more in common with western ski resorts than you might think.
One-stop shopping for a haircut and heart check
Video: Some barbers are just as handy with a blood pressure cuff as they are with clippers. Hypertension runs high among African-Americans, and barbers and beauticians are helping treat their clients' health as well as their hair.
Wild foxes as house pets?
Video: How anyone with about $8,000 can share their home with a cuddly predator.

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Rap video celebrates Mars mission
Video: The latest space-based viral video, titled 'We're NASA and We Know It,' celebrates all the angles of NASA's $2.5 billion Curiosity rover mission to Mars.
Fisherman reels in 800-pound mako shark
Video: An angler from California reels in a 800-pound Mako shark, measuring just over 10 feet in length.
Obama tells Curiosity rover's team: Let me know if you see Martians
Video: In a phone call to the team behind NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, Obama made sure that if the mission discovers Martians, he'll be one of the first to know.
Orphaned spotted lamb adopted by Dalmatian
Video: An orphaned spotted lamb in South Australia's Barossa Valley is adopted by a similarly spotted dog, according to local media.
London Zoo showcases animals' athletic feats
Video: London zoo has been holding special animal athletic events to coincide with the Olympics taking place in the city.
Bear wanders inside New Mexico resort
Video: New Mexico's Angel Fire Resort had a surprise visitor at its lodge this week when a bear found its way inside through a back door that was left open. Surveillance video captured the animal wandering through the lobby and some of the corridors.
Bear cubs climb ladder to freedom
Good Samaritans in New Mexico lend a hand to a family of bears.
Mountain lion trapped by LA freeway turns to inbreeding
Video: The park runs up to the Pacific Ocean on one side and a key corridor on the other side has long been cut off by Highway 101 — essentially trapping mountain lions inside its 154,000 acres and forcing them to mate with relatives.
How hot for a heat advisory?
Video: National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Bill Sammler talks about what goes into declaring heat advisories and how to minimize the effects of extreme hot weather.

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Deaf woman hears own voice for first time in dramatic video
Video: In a tear-jerking home video, Sarah Churman, a 29-year-old mother who was born deaf, hears her own voice for the first time after receiving a new hearing implant. She speaks with Matt Lauer about the extraordinary experience.
The power of propofol
Video: Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a closer look at propofol, the drug at the center of the Michael Jackson death controversy trial.
Redhead? Sperm bank doesn't want you
Video: The world's biggest sperm bank in Denmark says there is little demand for redheads. It's also banning Scandinavians because of a supply glut.
Mysterious disorder triggers outrage over loud chewing
Video: The 'Today' show examines misophonia, a disorder in which the subtlest sounds can become an unbearable annoyance for sufferers.
NBC's Andrea Mitchell has breast cancer
Video: Mitchell talks to viewers about discovering during her annual screening that she has early stage breast cancer. 'It had not spread, and I'm already back at work with terrific prognosis.'
Mental breaks: Do they benefit your brain?
Video: You might not be as tired as you think you are. A growing body of research suggests taking a mental break at high-pressure times may not do any good.
Glenn Campbell diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Video: The country music legend plans to release a final album, 'Ghost on the Canvas.'
Actors take dramatic roles at hospitals
Video: To help train doctors, actors get gigs playing patients.
Meet the boy with the backward leg
Video: Dugan Smith lost part of his leg to cancer, a new surgery called rotationplasty allows his ankle and foot to function like a knee. He's back to playing baseball and basketball.

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Rosie O'Donnell recovering from heart attack
Video: O’Donnell, who took an aspirin when she started experiencing pain, saw her doctor the following day and found out her left anterior descending artery was 99 percent blocked.
If you give up your cellphone, restaurant will discount your meal
Video: A Los Angeles restaurant is offering a discount to diners who agree to turn off and 'coat check' their cellphones and other gadgets.
Why people are bragging more than ever
Video: The epidemic of boasting has gone viral, fueled by social media and a culture of unrelenting competition.
Danica McKellar gives girls mathematical confidence
Video: Child star turned math whiz Danica McKellar achieved fame as Winnie Cooper on 'The Wonder Years,' but her second act is all about being an advocate for math education. She talks about her latest book, 'Girls Get Curves: Geometry Takes Shape.'
Nike Olympic ad: Mocking or lauding 200-pound boy?
Video: The 12-year-old kid in a television commercial becomes a real-life inspiration.
Olympians inspire girls: Strong is the new pretty
Video: In a message that transcends medals, girls around the world are learning the value of a strong work ethic, and the importance of conquering adversity, as women excel at sports from archery to pole vaulting.
Boy rides 12-ft drop on backyard roller coaster
Video: A 3-year-old boy gets the ride of his life on a roller coaster his parents built in their backyard using PVC pipes, wood, and concrete.
Shaq Week: Conan O'Brien's answer to Shark Week
Video: It's the ultimate glimpse into the retired NBA star's glamorous celebrity life. Who needs sharks?
Extreme plastic surgery: Toe-shortening
Video: Some women are resorting to extreme surgery to look better in high heels.

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'Star Wars' inspired engineer to study human-robot interaction
Video: Engineer Dennis Hong is living his dreams — literally — in a lab filled with wacky robots.
Teen trades cell phone, gets car
Video: Teenager starts trading with a cell phone and ends up with a sports car.
Good vibrations: Treating brain disease with ultrasound waves
Video: Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases.
Inside Nissan's zero emission Leaf
Video: Phil Lebeau has a hands-on look at Nissan's highly anticipated all-electric vehicle.
Woman finds kidney donor on Facebook
video: Desperate for a kidney transplant, Sarah Taylor's prayers were answered via Facebook.
FAA approves flying car
Video: After decades of promise and curiosity, the flying car is closer to reality than ever.
What lice can tell us about human migration
Video: The insect's DNA helps piece together our evolutionary history.
Southwest finds shipment of heads on a plane
Video: Southwest Airlines employee finds 40 human heads on their way to Fort Worth.
Lobster virus: Understanding the spread of a new threat
Video: A Florida marine ecologist narrows down the spread of the first lobster virus.

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In the Green Room: Farm to table at The Hil
Video: See farm to table dining in action at The Hil restaurant.
In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market
Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA.
The Green Party: Wine and cheese with an eco twist
Video: Join Danielle as she plans an organic wine and cheese party and learns about wine and cheese pairings.
In the Field: Farm to table at Cha Bella
Video: Visit a restaurant where every staffer spends time on the restaurant farm.
EcoSense for Living: Smarter grocery choices
Learn the keys to making smarter choices at the grocery store.

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Dad trains fireman to rescue people with autism
Video: Longtime firefighter Bill Canatta is committed to caring for his 21-year-old son Ted, who is living with autism. Bill teaches people across the country how to rescue other people with the condition, and his training helped one first responder
Anchor bitten by dog on air recovers
Video: Colorado TV anchor Kyle Dyer, who is recovering from reconstructive surgery after a dog bit her in the face on air, tells Ann Curry, 'it could’ve been so much worse.'
Pet dog chases mountain lion up tree
Video: A mountain lion was chased up a tree near San Jose, California by one bold German Shepherd.
Bulldog cries while listening to Adele
Video: Rocco is usually a 'very happy dog,' but on this particular day he seemed depressed. To help him get in touch with his emotions, his owner turned on Adele's ballad 'Someone Like You.
Puppy Conan welcomes Puppy Lady Gaga
Video: Puppy Conan steals the show yet again with his guest Puppy Lady Gaga.
Best in Show: Westminster Kennel Club 2012
Video: Malachy the pom-pom Pekingese was crowned top dog.
Puppy Conan should happen every night
Video: Here we have Conan O'Brien shamelessly (and adorably) exploiting the success of last Sunday's Puppy Bowl.
Diane Augler induces labor so father can see child
Video: A Dallas mother gives birth to her 5th child two weeks early after her husband is given days to live. In a sad twist of fate, Mark Augler survives cancer, but the side effects of chemotherapy will lead to his death.
Freewheeling husky makes like a hamster
Video: Training to be a sled dog just got a little bit easier for this husky pup that is taking the hamster approach to getting to the top of his game.

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