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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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Gabrielle Giffords announces gun control initiative
Video: After the deaths of 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., last month, Giffords and husband Mark Kelly knew they couldn't stay silent.
Rare jaguar cubs born at Milwaukee zoo
Video: The Milwaukee County Zoo has its first jaguar cubs since 1975. The cubs' father was born in the wild and he's bringing new genes that will help sustain the population over the next 100 years.
Most violent giraffe fight ever filmed goes viral
Video: A Discovery Channel video shows two giraffes using their six-foot necks as weapons.
'Giant' squid turning up off Dana Point coast
Video: Local fishermen say they're catching hundreds of "giant" squid off the Dana Point coast.
Zoo animals dine on Christmas trees
Video: Animals in a northern German animal park in Neumuenster on Thursday were given a New Year gift on Thursday - Christmas trees donated by people and companies in the region.
Did Armstrong make one small fib for mankind?
Video: Astronaut Neil Armstrong claimed that his famous quote “This is one small step for man…” was spontaneous, but his brother Don Armstrong says in a new BBC documentary that the quote was dreamed up months before the lunar landing.
More rain, snow on the way
Video: Showers and thunderstorms will hit the Southeast while residents in the Northeast can expect snow over the weekend.
Vermont owl survives truck collision
Video: Wildlife experts rescue a bird lodged in the grill of a pickup truck.
Major snowstorm blankets Midwest
Video: Much of the Midwest is digging out after the first major snowstorm of the season dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas. Meanwhile, cancellations and delays are causing problems for travelers heading home for the holiday.

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Using brain surgery to slim down the waist
Video: Polish doctors say they've begun to use deep brain stimulation to tackle morbid obesity.
Adult playgrounds fight obesity
Video: Playgrounds are no longer just for kids. Now, free workout stations — or should we call them 'play' stations? — are popping up at city parks in an effort to fight our widening waistlines.
Country doctor charges $5 a visit
Video:At 87 years old, Dr. Russell Dohner is a country doctor from a bygone era: He has delivered thousands of babies and still charges just $5 a visit.
Policy against sunscreen leaves students burned
Video: Tacoma, Wash., elementary students returned home from an all-day outdoor school event with severe sunburns because a state-wide policy prevented them from applying sunscreen.
Tick bite triggers sudden meat allergy
Video: University of Virginia researchers try to understand link between the lone star tick and allergies.
Man loses 100 lbs to join the Air Force
Video: Mitchell Imlah carries around an old, worn picture of himself wherever he goes. The young man in the photo is virtually unrecognizable, but the photo is a constant reminder of how far he has come.
Drug czar on battle against 'bath salts'
Video: White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske on legislation and education efforts on the dangers of the 'bath salts' drug.
Teen undergoes surgery to remove spear from head
Video: Yasel Lopez, 16, was fishing with a friend when the three-foot spear gun they were loading went off and hit Lopez right above the eye. The spear was removed by surgeons and Lopez is recovering.
Little Darth Vader: 'I was kinda scared'
Video: Max Page, the 7-year-old behind the mask in the iconic Volkswagen ads, speaks to NBC about undergoing surgery to install a new heart valve.

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Duchess Kate's official portrait unveiled
Video: The first painted portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled Friday morning at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The duchess called the painting 'amazing.'
Miss D.C.: Breast surgery will save my life
Miss District of Columbia, Allyn Rose, is in a fight for her life, and it's not just for the title of Miss America. She tells the AP why she's planning to get a pre-emptive double mastectomy after her pageant season ends.
Floral bouquets in Ukraine encased in ice
Video: An exhibition of flowers encased in ice was on display in Kiev, Ukraine. The organizers said the bouquets included more than a thousand different species of flowers from all over the world.
Only country to track happiness may not be so happy after all
Video: The tiny Buddhist nation of Bhutan has gained international acclaim by measuring progress with a Gross National Happiness indicator, and not GDP. But not everybody is happy to be so focused on happiness.
Hot-air balloon wedding crash caught on tape
Video: Wedding party braces for a crash-landing after operator loses control of balloon.
To draw crowds, some libraries offer more than books
Video: In an age where people use search engines instead of reference books and download novels on Kindles and iPads, some public libraries are taking extreme measures to stay relevant.
Al Roker: 'I pooped my pants' at the White House
Video: Roker, who has written a new book about his struggles with weight loss, sat down with Dr. Nancy Snyderman to talk about gastric bypass surgery.
What's Justin Bieber smoking?
Video: TMZ has released pictures of Justin Bieber allegedly smoking pot at a party.
Kennedy cousins open up about addiction
Video: Christopher Kennedy Lawford began abusing drugs at the age of 13, but has been in recovery now for more than 25 years. He talks about his new book, 'Recover to Live: Kick Any Habit, Manage Any Addiction,' along with his cousin Patrick Kennedy, who discusses his own experiences with addiction.

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Game Changer: Inside Zynga's 'Farmville'
Video: Social gaming company Zynga is behind popular games like 'Farmville' and 'Words With Friends.' NBC's Kate Snow got a behind-the-scenes look at how Zynga develops the games that have the world playing together.
Detroit Auto Show looks to drive city
Video: The Detroit Auto Show opens Monday, and this year the big story isn’t just the cars but also the resurgence of the 'Big Three' automakers and Motor City itself.
New high-tech meters help track blood glucose
Video: Walt Mossberg reviews the Telcare BGM, a new blood glucose meter that automatically and wirelessly uploads the multiple daily blood glucose readings diabetics take to an online database accessible via website or iPhone.
New Apple TV coming mid-2012
Video: CNBC reports that Apple may be readying a flat-screen, a product launch that could rival the introduction of the iPhone.
Deadly flu virus created in the lab
Video: Starting with the virus that causes bird flu, 2 scientists create a highly contagious version in the lab that one calls 'probably one of the most dangerous viruses you can make.'
Alexander Graham Bell speaks from the 1880s
Video: Early sound recordings by Alexander Graham Bell that were stored at the Smithsonian Institution for more than a century were played publicly for the first time Tuesday.
Could people soon be living forever?
Video: Scientists are making strides that indicate one day they may be able to regrow tissue, organs and limbs, which could add hundreds of years to the human life span.
Jim Motavalli chats with Jay Leno about future of electric cars
Video: MNN's blogger stops by the garage to discuss his just-published book, which chronicles the dramatic, yet inevitable transformation of the auto industry. That's right, the electric car is coming in the not-so-distant future.
Luxury cars totaled on Asian highway
Video: Eight Ferraris, 3 Mercedes-Benz cars and a Lamborghini were involved in a 14-vehicle chain-reaction accident in southwest Japan.

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'Divorce cakes' on the menu at Florida bakery
Video: Getting a divorce can be complicated, but a baker in Florida is turning it into a piece of cake with divorce-themed desserts.
To kill Listeria, wash that produce
Video: Food expert Phil Lempert offers some practical advice on how to reduce the risks when preparing your next meal.
College students push for alcohol amnesty
Video: Just one month after a freshman died on campus, students at the University of Central Florida are pushing the school to grant amnesty to those who report alcohol-related emergencies.
What FlipCams and grilled cheese have in common
Video: FlipVideo camera creator Jonathan Kaplan leaves the tech world to start a new fast-food chain.
Jake Gyllenhaal gets his hands dirty with at-risk kids
Video: Jenna Bush Hager catches up with the Academy Award-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who is helping inner-city children from the Bay Area learn about sustainable farming and healthy eating.
Cartoons on food boxes create nagging children
Video: New research suggests that cartoons appearing on food boxes may determine whether children will pester their mothers to buy the food and also the level of nagging parents are likely to experience.
McDonald's boss takes health crusade personally
Video: Jan Fields, the McDonald’s boss behind the healthy upgrade to its U.S. menu, is practicing what she preaches: She recently lost 90 pounds.
The veggies on the bus go 'eat, eat, eat'
Video: In many urban neighborhoods it's hard to find supermarkets selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Which is why in one neighborhood, vegetables take the bus.
Soy sauce makes dead squid 'dance'
Video: Energy lies within ions contained in the sauce's high sodium content, and these ions are used in cells to create voltage differences. Because the squid is served fresh, its cells are still active and when the sodium is applied, the signals acr

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Michael Pollan: The problem with monocultures
Michael Pollan explains that if farmers are only growing one or two crops, that means people are only eating one or two crops, which does not make for a healthy diet.
Michael Pollan: State of the Movement Address
Michael Pollan's State of the Movement Address from the Georgia Organics Convention
BRIGHTER LIVING: Enhanced energy efficiency
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Tips to enhancing our energy efficiency.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Weather the winter
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: These helpful tips will keep you green and warm.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Handy lemon uses
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Keep lemons handy for all these great tips.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Alternate power at home
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Could your home go solar? Find out.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Green projects under $500
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: It's not as hard or as expensive as you may have thought.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Stay cool and save
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: This summer, keep the house cool with these tips.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Energy-saving trees
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Avoid the heat island with a few planting tips.

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Sailor surprises son as Darth Vader
Video: A Navy sailor dressed as Darth Vader to surprise his son upon a brief return from being deployed.
Study links flu during pregnancy to autism
Video: Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighs in on a new report that shows influenza during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, but also cautions that it shouldn't prevent women from getting their flu shots.
Worried owners search for pets lost in Superstorm Sandy
Video: Families separated from their beloved pets use social media to find their furry friends.
Family pig saves family cat
Video: A New Hampshire woman's cat burned in a barn fire was found by her pet pig, Miss Colby.
Dog fight: Custody battle over obese dachshund
Video: 'Everybody loves his forehead wrinkles,' said the owner of Obie, who may be the largest dachshund in the world. Obie became a national sensation when he began his effort to drop pounds, but the non-profit shelter Obie was adopted from is fight
Spider-Man, Green Goblin agree on Halloween safety
Video: Look who's giving Halloween safety advice: None other than Broadway's one-time injury-happy Spider-Man. The actor who plays the webslinger was joined by his nemesis the Green Goblin Thursday at a press conference with the NYPD.
First lady on presidency and parenting
Video: First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and discussed some of the first couple's parenting challenges. She described telling her daughters before the President's speeches 'look like you're listening.'
British army dog awarded medal
Video: Theo, a bomb-sniffing dog which helped uncover more bombs and weapons than any other army dog in Afghanistan, has been posthumously awarded Britain’s highest military honor available to animals.
Padding from combat zone put in football helmets
Video: Material first used in combat helmets now is being used to battle concussions on the playing field.

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