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Nelson Mandela Health Update: Former South African President May Leave Hospital Soon

South African President Jacob Zuma has shot down conflicting reports that former president and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela has been discharged from the hospital.

Labor Day Parade 2013 NYC: Schedule, Routes - Festivals and Fairs Around Broadway, Fourth Avenue and More!

Labor Day weekend is here, and it's time to take a break from all the hustles and bustles of your busy life to celebrate your very own weekend, laborer!
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Man Gets Lottery Winnings 7 Years After Being Scammed

A man who was scammed out of his $5 million dollar lottery ticket will finally get his reward money 7 years after losing the lottery ticket.
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Pew Research Study: U.S. Hispanic Population Spreading

The U.S. Hispanic population is spreading throughout the country but is still mainly centered in California, Texas, and Florida, according to a study by The Pew Research Center's Hispanic Trends Project.
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Tylenol Warning Labels Added to Bottles of Medication

Tylenol, an over-the-counter pain medication, will be adding new warning labels to its bottles.
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New Monopoly Cat Token: Hasbro Rolls Out 'Kitty' Game Piece

It's goodbye iron and hello kitty for Monopoly fans as Hasbro officially began rolling out the newest game token in the popular board game.
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Electronic Cigarette Safety: New Study Says E-Cigarettes Are Bad for Smokers' Health

A new study reports that electronic cigarettes contain carcinogens, despite claims that electronic cigarettes are a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes.
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Paula Deen Racist Remarks Discrimination Case Dismissed in Court

A lawsuit accusing Paul Deen and her brother, Earl "Bubba" Hiers, of discrimination was dismissed Monday by a federal judge.
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Tesla Sedan Drives Record Sales, Electric Cars Outsell Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo in CA

Roughly a week after Tesla Motors, Inc. announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded its Model S electric car with a 5-star safety rating, reports have surfaced that Tesla sales have soared in California.
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Fort Hood Shooting Trial Verdict: Nidal Hasan Guilty on 13 Counts of Murder In 2009 Massacre

The Army Major who admitted to gunning down 13 innocent people at Fort Hood in 2009 was found guilty Friday on 13 counts of murder.
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Third Gender Option Offered in Germany for Intersex Babies

Germany will become the first European nation to recognize a third gender for intersex babies.
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Egypt Revolution 2013: Hosni Mubarak Released, Transferred to House Arrest

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak emerged from prison today with a smile on his face before getting transported to a military hospital for house arrest

Blue Moon August 2013: Tonight's Lunar Party A Real Rarity

The history behind the term "blue moon" is actually a bit more complicated than one would think.
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Egypt Revolution 2013: Muslim Brotherhood Spiritual Leader Arrested as Country Remains in Turmoil

Just days after hundreds of people died amidst violent clashes in Egypt, the nation's police forces arrested the spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie.

Leukemia Patient Denied Health Insurance Over 26 Cents

Sergio Branco nearly lost his life because of a 26 cent error that his insurance company refused to allow him to fix.
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Mayan Frieze: Extraordinary Huge Stone Carving Found in Guatemala

Guatemalan archeologists unearthed a high-relief stucco sculpture they say is an “extraordinary” finding. A government statement explains how Guatemalan archeologist Francisco Estrada-Belli and his team stumbled upon a richly decorated Mayan frieze in the Northern Province of Peten.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2013: Dates, Time and Best Places to Watch

Skygazers rejoice! The 2013 Perseid meteor shower is less than a week away and will once again provide the perfect opportunity to look skyward as the universe provides us with its own unique fireworks display. Read on for the date and time, and the best places to watch the show.
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School Bus Fight: Police Say Driver Should Have Intervened, Experts Think Otherwise [VIDEO]

Though the driver was initially threatened with criminal charges by the police department, he has since been vindicated in his actions.

George W. Bush Heart Surgery: Former President Goes Under to Fix Blocked Artery

The Bush family breathed a collective sigh of relief this morning, as former President George W. Bush successfully underwent heart surgery and had a stent inserted to open up a blocked artery.
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