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Students in DuBois, PA, helped popularize on social media a picture of a burger some describe as appearing inedible and as school officials say resulted from a temperature problem.&dfas Students in DuBois, PA, helped popularize on social media a picture of a burger some describe as appearing inedible and as school officials say resulted from a temperature problem.&dfasA father tears up while remembering his son who was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. &A father tears up while remembering his son who was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. &Hundreds of workers at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago are threatening to strike during Thanksgiving Week. (Source: CNN)Airport employees including baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, wheelchair attendants and janitors have been fighting for a wage increase and union rights. Airport employees including baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, wheelchair attendants and janitors have been fighting for a wage increase and union rights.Fire department officials in San Jose warned people not to go into retardant that spilled as a result of an alarm malfunction, citing the dangers of skin irritation and the foam being a known carcinogen. & Fire department officials in San Jose warned people not to go into retardant that spilled as a result of an alarm malfunction, citing the dangers of skin irritation and the foam being a known carcinogen. &California's Van Eaton Galleries is holding a Souvenirs of Disneyland auction this Saturday. (Source: Van Eaton Galleries/CNN)The auction will feature more than a thousand rare and never-before-seen items from the theme park over the last six decades.The auction will feature more than a thousand rare and never-before-seen items from the theme park over the last six decades.A college quarterback helped tackle a thief in&New York who took off with an elderly&woman's purse.& A college quarterback helped tackle a thief in&New York who took off with an elderly&woman's purse.&His decision is based on it being such a divisive election cycle when he knew neither major party candidate was someone he wanted to see chosen for the job.His decision is based on it being such a divisive election cycle when he knew neither major party candidate was someone he wanted to see chosen for the job.A 27-year-old Green Beret was killed Nov. 4 while serving in Jordan.&Matthew Lewellen was a 2007 graduate of Kirksville High School and&joined the Army in 2010.& A 27-year-old Green Beret was killed Nov. 4 while serving in Jordan.&Matthew Lewellen was a 2007 graduate of Kirksville High School and&joined the Army in 2010.&Construction is expected to begin in April on the Buckingham Place and will take about 10 years to complete. Upgrades will be made to pipes and wiring to reduce the risk of fire and flood damage. The palace has 775 rooms.& Construction is expected to begin in April on the Buckingham Place and will take about 10 years to complete. Upgrades will be made to pipes and wiring to reduce the risk of fire and flood damage. The palace has 775 rooms.&Authorities say mother Laura Abarca-Nogueda was shot to death sometime Thursday afternoon at their apartment, and week-old&Sofia Victoria Gonzalez Abarca was abducted.Authorities say mother Laura Abarca-Nogueda was shot to death sometime Thursday afternoon at their apartment, and week-old&Sofia Victoria Gonzalez Abarca was abducted.The companies say they'll be better equipped to tackle the many regulatory issues they've faced together and pledged to keep their commission fees and structure competitive. The companies say they'll be better equipped to tackle the many regulatory issues they've faced together and pledged to keep their commission fees and structure competitive.The North Pole is much warmer than usual, and the amount of sea ice is at a record low.The North Pole is much warmer than usual, and the amount of sea ice is at a record low.The man explained to the officer that he was just walking home, but it was the distance of that walk that left the officer speechless. The man explained to the officer that he was just walking home, but it was the distance of that walk that left the officer speechless.McDonald's isn't going too fancy on us, but they are planning to have table service. McDonald's isn't going too fancy on us, but they are planning to have table service.A pregnant dog known as Brownie was euthanized within a week to free up space for other animals. A pregnant dog known as Brownie was euthanized within a week to free up space for other animals.Though she is not a Muslim, someone thought she looked enough like one to leave her a nasty note after smashing her car's windows and stealing her purse.Though she is not a Muslim, someone thought she looked enough like one to leave her a nasty note after smashing her car's windows and stealing her purse.Experts are developing a marijuana breathalyzer for suspected stoned drivers. Experts are developing a marijuana breathalyzer for suspected stoned drivers.A man dissolved in acidic water after he fell into Yellowstone hot spring. A man dissolved in acidic water after he fell into Yellowstone hot spring.October rains caused a mouse problem in a California neighborhood. October rains caused a mouse problem in a California neighborhood.Paid subscriptions are way up across the Times print and digital platforms in the week since the presidential election. (Source: CNN)The rift between the New York Times and Donald Trump may be paying off for the news service. The rift between the New York Times and Donald Trump may be paying off for the news service.A group of Girl Scouts who gave a local school a "buddy bench" were sad after someone drew swastikas and wrote vulgar phrases on the bench. (Source: WMUR/CNN)Just days after the troop installed the bench in the playground, someone covered it with swastikas and vulgar images. Just days after the troop installed the bench in the playground, someone covered it with swastikas and vulgar images.The floats for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade have been made ready for next week's event.The floats for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade have been made ready for next week's event.As President-elect Donald Trump selects people for his administration, he has scheduled a weekend meeting with&2012 Republic presidential nominee Mitt Romney.&As President-elect Donald Trump selects people for his administration, he has scheduled a weekend meeting with&2012 Republic presidential nominee Mitt Romney.&A woman suffered a broken arm, cuts to her head, and puncture wounds to both arms. She ended up getting nearly 80 stitches after a&bear attack. Police say it appears the woman got in between the bear and her cubs. A woman suffered a broken arm, cuts to her head, and puncture wounds to both arms. She ended up getting nearly 80 stitches after a&bear attack. Police say it appears the woman got in between the bear and her cubs.Tim Kaine says he won't be running for president in 2020. (Source: CNN)He is however planning to run for re-election for his senate seat in Virginia in 2018. He is however planning to run for re-election for his senate seat in Virginia in 2018.Although the demonstrations were mostly peaceful, emotions boiled over in at least one case. At Richard Montgomery High School in Maryland, a walkout turned ugly. Although the demonstrations were mostly peaceful, emotions boiled over in at least one case. At Richard Montgomery High School in Maryland, a walkout turned ugly.Her gymnastics coach teaches the first-grader to overcome her fears of learning new skills. In turn, the coach has learned that when you are brave, you are unstoppable.&Her gymnastics coach teaches the first-grader to overcome her fears of learning new skills. In turn, the coach has learned that when you are brave, you are unstoppable.&When she stopped to get gas, a woman&s car was stolen & with her dog still in the backseat. When she stopped to get gas, a woman&s car was stolen & with her dog still in the backseat.First grade students in a New Hampshire school get excited every day about the vacuum art their school custodian creates for them. First grade students in a New Hampshire school get excited every day about the vacuum art their school custodian creates for them.An off-duty firefighter sprang into action to rescue a man at the scene of a bad car wreck. An off-duty firefighter sprang into action to rescue a man at the scene of a bad car wreck.It was a weekend party turned murder scene with police ultimately finding the body of a former university hockey player on Wednesday some 60 miles away from New York City&in a shallow grave in Oceanport, NJ.& It was a weekend party turned murder scene with police ultimately finding the body of a former university hockey player on Wednesday some 60 miles away from New York City&in a shallow grave in Oceanport, NJ.&The 34-year-old is in his role as president of the United for Wildlife charity.
(Source: VTV/CNN)The 34-year-old is in his role as president of the United for Wildlife charity. The 34-year-old is in his role as president of the United for Wildlife charity.Video captured a customer stabbing a waiter&in a packed restaurant in Florida on Wednesday. Diners were sent scrambling out of the store. Police said the stabber&yelled, &you poisoned my food!& while assaulting the waiter. && Video captured a customer stabbing a waiter&in a packed restaurant in Florida on Wednesday. Diners were sent scrambling out of the store. Police said the stabber&yelled, &you poisoned my food!& while assaulting the waiter. &&Pepsi's CEO never told Trump's supporters Pepsi doesn't want their business. She even congratulated the president-elect on his victory. (Source: CNN)Some Donald Trump supporters are angry with Pepsi over something that never even happened.Some Donald Trump supporters are angry with Pepsi over something that never even happened.Donald Trump's transition team spokesman says that although the president-elect's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, plays an important role on Trump's team Trump has the final word on appointment.&Donald Trump's transition team spokesman says that although the president-elect's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, plays an important role on Trump's team Trump has the final word on appointment.&A father and son were on the lake fishing when they spotted two&big cats, swimming. It was not a normal sight. &&&&& A father and son were on the lake fishing when they spotted two&big cats, swimming. It was not a normal sight. &&&&&Deer hunters in Wisconsin are trying to pass a law that would allow them to retrieve an animal on private land if they are accompanied&by a game official.&Deer hunters in Wisconsin are trying to pass a law that would allow them to retrieve an animal on private land if they are accompanied&by a game official.&On Wednesday the greenback hit a 13-year high at 100.57. Higher interest rates and more government spending are a great combination of forces for the value of the dollar.& On Wednesday the greenback hit a 13-year high at 100.57. Higher interest rates and more government spending are a great combination of forces for the value of the dollar.&The organization added there have been other Nobel Laureates in the past who were unable to attend the ceremony and the prize was still awarded. The organization added there have been other Nobel Laureates in the past who were unable to attend the ceremony and the prize was still awarded.Afghan authorities said several people also were wounded in an&attack that&killed four in Kabul, Afghanistan. && &Afghan authorities said several people also were wounded in an&attack that&killed four in Kabul, Afghanistan. && &The Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that at least 1 million people have selected plans for 2017 during open enrollment.The Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that at least 1 million people have selected plans for 2017 during open enrollment.The robbers&ordered two workers and a customer to the ground, and then pistol-whipped the customer. The robbers&ordered two workers and a customer to the ground, and then pistol-whipped the customer.Washington state's supreme court is reviewing the case of a flower-store owner who would not prepare floral arrangements for the wedding of a gay couple because she said it violated her religious beliefs. Washington state's supreme court is reviewing the case of a flower-store owner who would not prepare floral arrangements for the wedding of a gay couple because she said it violated her religious beliefs.Twitter declined to comment on the suspension of accounts associated with the alt-right movement, citing privacy reasons. Twitter declined to comment on the suspension of accounts associated with the alt-right movement, citing privacy reasons.In recent propaganda, the Islamic State called the parade an &excellent target& and called on its followers to attack parade-goers with vehicles.In recent propaganda, the Islamic State called the parade an &excellent target& and called on its followers to attack parade-goers with vehicles.While a woman was driving home, a crowbar smashed into her windshield and hit her head and neck.While a woman was driving home, a crowbar smashed into her windshield and hit her head and neck.A school board member apologized after a photo of him in blackface at a Halloween party surfaced.A school board member apologized after a photo of him in blackface at a Halloween party surfaced.The 9-year-old considers it a miracle that he was able to rush in and catch his baby sibling.The 9-year-old considers it a miracle that he was able to rush in and catch his baby sibling.Snapchat&s parent company applied for an IPO that could happen as early as March. (Source: CNN)Snapchat&s parent company applied for an IPO that could happen as early as March. (Source: CNN)Apple users can now exhale, the peach emoji once again looks like a butt. Apple users can now exhale, the peach emoji once again looks like a butt.When a 10-year-old woke up to smoke in her bedroom, she rushed to get her family out of the house and to call 911.When a 10-year-old woke up to smoke in her bedroom, she rushed to get her family out of the house and to call 911.President-elect&Donald Trump will soon face the task of deciding what to do about America's longest running war, the fight&in Afghanistan. &&President-elect&Donald Trump will soon face the task of deciding what to do about America's longest running war, the fight&in Afghanistan. &&Ben Carson has reportedly declined an offer to take the job as Secretary of Health and Human Services. (Source: CNN)Carson has reportedly declined an offer to take the job as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Carson has reportedly declined an offer to take the job as Secretary of Health and Human Services.In December, Nike's self-lacing sneakers -&Hyper-Adapt 1.0 - will be available for purchase by everyone.&In December, Nike's self-lacing sneakers -&Hyper-Adapt 1.0 - will be available for purchase by everyone.&Brown University officials are investigating the trashing of American flags on campus after a&Veterans Day event.& Brown University officials are investigating the trashing of American flags on campus after a&Veterans Day event.&A Florida woman says an arrow went through her leg while she was gardening in Florida. She pulled it out and then screamed.&& A Florida woman says an arrow went through her leg while she was gardening in Florida. She pulled it out and then screamed.&&For those seeking shelter from the serious election, Twitter is being swarmed with Joe Biden memes.For those seeking shelter from the serious election, Twitter is being swarmed with Joe Biden memes.After a neo-Nazi website called New Balance the &Official Shoes of White People,& the company issued a statement saying it does not tolerate bigotry or hate in any form.&After a neo-Nazi website called New Balance the &Official Shoes of White People,& the company issued a statement saying it does not tolerate bigotry or hate in any form.&&Dwayne &the Rock& Johnson is this year's &Sexiest Man Alive.& &Dwayne &the Rock& Johnson is this year's &Sexiest Man Alive.&AAA said this year's increase in travel would mark the eighth year of growth, boosting totals to the highest volume since 2007.AAA said this year's increase in travel would mark the eighth year of growth, boosting totals to the highest volume since 2007.Fares have dropped below $100 for a round-trip ticket on some routes.Fares have dropped below $100 for a round-trip ticket on some routes.A state lawmaker wants his colleagues to do something about the disruptive protests.&A state lawmaker wants his colleagues to do something about the disruptive protests.&The group is accused of inspiring more than 140 people to fight in Syria. The group is accused of inspiring more than 140 people to fight in Syria.&White women shouldn't date black men& and &Race and intelligence: the facts& are the topics of the hateful fliers OU NAACP President Austyn Williams encountered Monday morning.&White women shouldn't date black men& and &Race and intelligence: the facts& are the topics of the hateful fliers OU NAACP President Austyn Williams encountered Monday morning.Trump seems to have a different opinion on the Electoral College than he did in 2012. Trump seems to have a different opinion on the Electoral College than he did in 2012.A message posted on Pamela Taylor's account reads: &It will be refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified first lady in the White House. I'm tired of seeing an ape in heels.& A message posted on Pamela Taylor's account reads: &It will be refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified first lady in the White House. I'm tired of seeing an ape in heels.&Spectators started gathering early Monday morning around the Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays, NY,once word started spreading about the incredible sight.Spectators started gathering early Monday morning around the Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays, NY,once word started spreading about the incredible sight.The Anti-Trump protester was suddenly tackled from behind and fell down several stairs before the attacker was arrested.The Anti-Trump protester was suddenly tackled from behind and fell down several stairs before the attacker was arrested.Officers said they saw &blood splattered on the white comforters on both beds in the room as well as blood on the walls and door frame to the bathroom.& One of the officers noticed a &bloody piece of brown, human flesh lying on the hallway carpet.& It turned out to be part of the victim's lip. Officers said they saw &blood splattered on the white comforters on both beds in the room as well as blood on the walls and door frame to the bathroom.& One of the officers noticed a &bloody piece of brown, human flesh lying on the hallway carpet.& It turned out to be part of the victim's lip.Because the level of a chemical linked to cancer was deemed to exceed safe federal guidelines, residents in Newburgh, NY, were told to get their blood tested. Because the level of a chemical linked to cancer was deemed to exceed safe federal guidelines, residents in Newburgh, NY, were told to get their blood tested.A 2-year-old loves his neighborhood garbage man so much that he dressed as him for Halloween and eagerly anticipates trash day.A 2-year-old loves his neighborhood garbage man so much that he dressed as him for Halloween and eagerly anticipates trash day.A church sign was vandalized with a racist message that seemed to correlate with the recent election results. A church sign was vandalized with a racist message that seemed to correlate with the recent election results.&It looked like ice. It was solid bunker, mostly all dead,& one resident said of the fish die-off. &It looked like ice. It was solid bunker, mostly all dead,& one resident said of the fish die-off.Simple steps to reduce your food waste improve the environment&s bottom line and yours, too. Simple steps to reduce your food waste improve the environment&s bottom line and yours, too.Laura Ingraham's radio show airs throughout the U.S., and she's a regular contributor on the Fox News channel, and a substitute host on the O'Reilly Factor. She is reportedly under consideration for White House press secretary.& Laura Ingraham's radio show airs throughout the U.S., and she's a regular contributor on the Fox News channel, and a substitute host on the O'Reilly Factor. She is reportedly under consideration for White House press secretary.&People unhappy with election results have been donating thousands of dollars in Mike Pence's name because he has called for cutting federal funding to the organization. People unhappy with election results have been donating thousands of dollars in Mike Pence's name because he has called for cutting federal funding to the organization.Oreo and Milka offer similar products overseas, but this is the first time Oreo is offering a candy bar in the U.S. Oreo and Milka offer similar products overseas, but this is the first time Oreo is offering a candy bar in the U.S.Friends discovered the body of Oklahoma State student Brandon Cavazos on Saturday and called police. Police said there were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play.Friends discovered the body of Oklahoma State student Brandon Cavazos on Saturday and called police. Police said there were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play.A slur and a swastika were also painted on the church.A slur and a swastika were also painted on the church.Jenner recently told Allure magazine that she's sick of how connected her sisters are to their mobile devices and that sometimes she'll quit social media to clear her mind. Jenner recently told Allure magazine that she's sick of how connected her sisters are to their mobile devices and that sometimes she'll quit social media to clear her mind.A United Nations report is calling on world leaders to reduce air pollution to save kids' lives.&A United Nations report is calling on world leaders to reduce air pollution to save kids' lives.&Experts say that bad habits may slip in as you try harder to practice good habits but you should take comfort in knowing that your good habits are making you feel better.Experts say that bad habits may slip in as you try harder to practice good habits but you should take comfort in knowing that your good habits are making you feel better.Court documents show Trisha Meyer kept three tiger cubs, an adult tiger, a fox, a skunk and several monkeys in a home she was leasing. Court documents show Trisha Meyer kept three tiger cubs, an adult tiger, a fox, a skunk and several monkeys in a home she was leasing.The 4-year-old grabbed the gun that was on the nightstand and shot herself and her mother, who was sleeping.& The 4-year-old grabbed the gun that was on the nightstand and shot herself and her mother, who was sleeping.&When two dogs attacked, a mother tried to shield her son from their bites, but the boy still ended up with extensive injuries.When two dogs attacked, a mother tried to shield her son from their bites, but the boy still ended up with extensive injuries.Two swastikas were scratched onto an Indian woman&s car while she was out shopping. Two swastikas were scratched onto an Indian woman&s car while she was out shopping.The threat left most students, regardless of religious faith, disturbed.&The student did take off her headscarf before running away in fear. &The threat left most students, regardless of religious faith, disturbed.&The student did take off her headscarf before running away in fear. &The victims include an off-duty police detective, whose eye socket was fractured while he tried to intervene. The victims include an off-duty police detective, whose eye socket was fractured while he tried to intervene.The comments come after Trump recorded an interview CBS' 60 Minutes set to air Sunday night in which he said he will be more &restrained& on Twitter now that he's been elected president.The comments come after Trump recorded an interview CBS' 60 Minutes set to air Sunday night in which he said he will be more &restrained& on Twitter now that he's been elected president.More than 100 border patrol agents will be deployed in Texas to facilitate border crossing activity. More than 100 border patrol agents will be deployed in Texas to facilitate border crossing activity.A young woman with cerebral palsy was upset when thieves stole her wheelchair from her front yard and threatened her independence.A young woman with cerebral palsy was upset when thieves stole her wheelchair from her front yard and threatened her independence.An alligator attack left a dog with wounds on her back and leg, but she is recovering. An alligator attack left a dog with wounds on her back and leg, but she is recovering.A spokesperson for President-elect Donald Trump says he could choose his chief of staff by Monday, and two people widely considered to be in the running for the post are Republican National Committee Chairman Reinhold Priebus and Breitbart CEO Steve Bannon.A spokesperson for President-elect Donald Trump says he could choose his chief of staff by Monday, and two people widely considered to be in the running for the post are Republican National Committee Chairman Reinhold Priebus and Breitbart CEO Steve Bannon.There's no fishy business allowed on National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day, which is observed Nov. 12 each year.&There's no fishy business allowed on National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day, which is observed Nov. 12 each year.&If you're going on vacation, you may want to not carry along books and magazines and may want to bring your iPad or Kindle to spare yourself being weighed down.& If you're going on vacation, you may want to not carry along books and magazines and may want to bring your iPad or Kindle to spare yourself being weighed down.&Researchers say the number of smokers dropped about 15 percent from 45 million to nearly 37 million between 2005 and 2015. Researchers say the number of smokers dropped about 15 percent from 45 million to nearly 37 million between 2005 and 2015.Sam Wang, founder of the Princeton Election Consortium, compared himself to John the Baptist, called it a good source of protein, added some honey on top and described the taste as &a little nutty.& Sam Wang, founder of the Princeton Election Consortium, compared himself to John the Baptist, called it a good source of protein, added some honey on top and described the taste as &a little nutty.&A thief returned a couple's package after they blasted him on Facebook with surveillance video.A thief returned a couple's package after they blasted him on Facebook with surveillance video.College students noticed threatening and racially-charged messages popping up on messaging apps on their phones. College students noticed threatening and racially-charged messages popping up on messaging apps on their phones.Fake deportation letters were handed out at a California high school to students of different ethnicities, with one student who received one being asked whether she was ready to go back to Mexico.& Fake deportation letters were handed out at a California high school to students of different ethnicities, with one student who received one being asked whether she was ready to go back to Mexico.&Kristen Fritch, 16, has been missing since her mother and sister were found shot to death Tuesday. Police said Jesse Dobbs didn&t go easily when they confronted him in a bar Wednesday night. Kristen Fritch, 16, has been missing since her mother and sister were found shot to death Tuesday. Police said Jesse Dobbs didn&t go easily when they confronted him in a bar Wednesday night.The &n& word along with &Trump& and &White America& was written in the high school bathroom.The &n& word along with &Trump& and &White America& was written in the high school bathroom.The 4-year-old has had three open heart surgeries.&The 4-year-old has had three open heart surgeries.&A dog and owner are reunited after the puppy swam two miles away from home. A dog and owner are reunited after the puppy swam two miles away from home.Bo Paske's weekend just kept getting better. He was granted sideline access for FSU's 45-34 come-from-behind win over Ole Miss the same day his new friend gave him a personalized jersey.Bo Paske's weekend just kept getting better. He was granted sideline access for FSU's 45-34 come-from-behind win over Ole Miss the same day his new friend gave him a personalized jersey.Marley Dias, 11, was tired of reading books about white boys and their dogs so she began looking for stories about black girls.&Marley Dias, 11, was tired of reading books about white boys and their dogs so she began looking for stories about black girls.&
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