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Boyfriend Suddenly Leaves After Anniversary

A woman can't cope with the way her boyfriend left with no apology or explanation. More
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Mother Gives Birth To Baby In Pickup

A Florida mother gives birth to her fifth child in the front seat of her family's pickup truck on the side of the road. More

More People List Dogs, Cats On Christmas Lists

Dogs across the country can expect some bone-shaped presents under the Christmas tree this year. More

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Full Plates Nullify Thanksgiving Calorie Cuts

Good news this Thanksgiving: Compared with 50 years ago, some staples of the Turkey Day table have fewer calories. The bad news? It probably won't matter because most Americans will eat too much anyway. More
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Study: Kids Watch Hours Of TV At Day Care

When added to the two to three hours many parents already admit to allowing at home, preschoolers in child care may be spending more than a third of the about 12 hours they are awake each day in front of the electronic baby sitter, researchers say. More
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UN Urges Help For 1 Billion Deprived Children

UNICEF urged the world to help the 1 billion children still deprived of food, shelter, clean water or health care -- and the hundreds of millions more threatened by violence -- two decades after the U.N. adopted a treaty guaranteeing children's rights. More
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Toddler, 2, Helps Mom Give Birth To Brother

A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother. More

Cutting Back On Tips? How Not To Look Cheap

This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them. More

Zoo's 'Female' Tortoise Turns Out To Be Male

A tortoise's zookeepers in Cleveland are the ones feeling slow because after more than 50 years, they've discovered "Mary" is actually a male. More

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Should You Buy A Real Or Fake Tree?

Learn the pros and cons of buying a real Christmas tree versus purchasing a fake one. More

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