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Loneliness can be contagious, new study finds

We’re used to hearing about people spreading colds and flu. But according to a new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, there’s another human condition that’s equally contagious: loneliness. Complete Story...

This holiday, take your diet advice and stuff it

Should you do anything when your unfit family is stuffing themselves at Thanksgiving? And how can a husband motivate his wife to get on board the wellness train before baby comes along? Smart Fitness answers your queries.

Avoid hotel renovation regret

I’m not sure how a fully inflated beach ball got in my hotel room.

Can working out wear you out?

Is it true that exercising will eventually wear out your joints, heart or any other body parts? Should you wait awhile after working out before showering? Smart Fitness answers your queries.

What happens when good robots go ‘bad’?

It’s been a long day at the office and all you want to do is grab a cold one and plop down in front of the TV. But just as you’re getting comfy, you notice something odd on the floor in front of you. It’s a message spelled out in your son’s Legos, only he’s not quite old enough to spell. And if he were, he certainly wouldn’t write “DIE!” on the living room floor in colorful plastic bricks.

Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs

A video of best buddies Suriya (orangutan) and Roscoe (pooch) is a YouTube sensation. An old tortoise and a young hippo have their own Web site and line of books detailing their friendship. You see stories of unlikely animal friends on the news: horses nuzzling cats, dogs caring for kittens and a pig nursing tiger cubs — and in May, Oprah even featured a dog and elephant who are best friends on her show.

Why memory lane is such a mortifying stroll

Mortifying childhood memories come easily to Candice Broom, a 29-year-old elementary school teacher from Birmingham, Ala.

Nothing to sniff at: Clean smells inspire virtue

We’ve all heard the adage about cleanliness being next to godliness, but a forthcoming study in the journal Psychological Science may have empirically proved it.

ConsumerMan: Death in the digital age

Thirty years ago, when my father passed away, my brother and I knew just where to look for all of his financial papers. Some were in his top desk drawer. The rest were in the family safe deposit box.

Gunman runs away after Minn. bank teller says no

A St. Paul bank teller refused to hand over cash to a gunman and lived to tell about it. Authorities said the would-be robber walked into the Cherokee State Bank on Tuesday afternoon. He pointed a handgun at a teller and demanded money, but when she refused, he ran away with nothing.

Looking at nature makes you nicer

“If it weren’t for Central Park, all us New Yorkers would kill each other,” says Ruta Fox, a 50-something jewelry entrepreneur from Manhattan. “It’s the saving grace of this city.”

In lust for lashes, few bat an eye at odd risks

A pricey prescription drug thickens eyelashes, but it can cause light eyes to turn brown, hairs to pop up in surprising spots and other odd side effects, the FDA warns.

Chasing kids not the workout it seems

Busy moms who chase after young children may feel like they are run ragged by the end of the day, but they may not have engaged in as much physical activity as they think.

Bankrupt hotel? Check in with caution

How do you make the most of a visit to an almost-bankrupt hotel? Here’s how to spot a property and what to do if you find yourself checking into one.

Net's plagiarism 'cops' are on patrol

They scour the Web in search of stolen phrases, dig through documents looking for evidence of looting. They can’t issue citations, but they can certainly let you know if you’ve failed to include one. Yes, the plagiarism police are on the job.

‘House’ effect: TV doc has real impact on care

The medical drama "House" is having a real impact on health care, say doctors who report a rise in patients who’ve self-diagnosed a condition they saw on  the TV show — and expect costly tests.

ConsumerMan: Rent-a-Center ‘unfair’?

Rent-A-Center spokesman Magic Johnson promises the company will give you “the respect you

Tutoring tots? Kids prep for kindergarten

Today, some parents have begun signing up their 5-year-olds for summer classes or even tutoring to boost thei

Conflicting studies flummox best health intentions

In a world swirling with studies, stories, online health forums, and several thousand pounds of conflicting research, it’s hard to figure out what to do and who to believe when it comes to truly healthy behavior.

Search questions often wacky and weird

Internet search engines have become everybody’s favorite friend and confidante, acting as a automated repository of answers for just about any kind of question, no matter how strange.

Not retiring comes with a bonus: better health

The first time Thom Guthrie retired, after a long career as a teacher and school administrator, he was 60. The California man had undergone major heart surgery and thought he was ready to relax.

With parkour, the whole world's a playground

Chad Bowers didn’t learn about his favorite new workout at the gym or by reading an article about it. He watched videos on YouTube, where people have posted thousands of clips of themselves jumping over benches and railings, leaping down flights of stairs, climbing up walls and fences, and swinging from playground equipment and tree branches.

Money hiders risk a wealth of woes

Timothy Fleming used to hide cash all over the house — tucked into lapel pockets, secreted within hollowed-out pumpkins, nestled within cake tins above the fridge. That is, until he discovered the horror of a trashed cash stash.

Your Career: Take this job and shove it!

Richard Laermer, CEO of New York-based RLM PR, has noticed a disturbing trend lately. Employees who quit aren’t giving the customary two weeks’ notice, and some are even breaking noncompete agreements they signed.

Puzzling disparities found in childbirth injuries

A new government study turned up some unexpected and puzzling disparities in injuries to women and babies during childbirth.

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FDA Test Says Animal Was In Man's Soda Can
Source: 10news.com

An FDA test shows that either a frog or a toad was in a Florida man's soda can. The Food and Drug Administration test confirmed that the remains of an animal were in Fred Denegri's can of Diet Pepsi.

Mother's attorney says Gov. Crist 'taking sides' in runaway convert case before evidence is heard
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

An attorney representing the mother of the 17-year-old girl who ran away from her Muslim family in Ohio and showed up in Orlando as a convert to Christianity said Florida Gov. Charlie Crist issued an "unfortunate" statement that politicized a family issue.

Huckabee says two states in Holy Land 'unrealistic'
Source: JPost.com

Aug. 18, 2009 Associated Press , THE JERUSALEM POST Former US presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee said Tuesday there is no room for a Palestinian state "in the middle of the Jewish homeland" and that Israel should be able to build settlements wherever it wants.

Woman asked to be 'euthanized,' suspect says
Source: TheNewsTribune.com

Excerpt: Police arrest a 39-year-old Tacoma man in the July 2007 disappearance of his girlfriend. Glenn D. Riccio reportedly said he killed Jessica Armstrong and buried her at his Hilltop home. ...

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well here is a story that shows you can find love anywhere sometime back in november or december of 2000 i had purchased a computer and set it up seeing that you could create a chat room i thought about it and decided on naming the room staceys room i figured my name my room why …

Sources: Mother's Fingerprints Not Found On Tape Over Caylee's Skull
Source: ClickOrlando.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Sources told Local 6 News Monday that no fingerprints were located on the duct tape found wrapped around the skull of Caylee Anthony.

Video Report: Woman Claims Mouse Found In Chinese Food
Source: ClickOrlando.com

A customer claims a mouse was the main ingredient in her dish at a Chinese buffet in El Paso, Texas. Warning: the video is very graphic.

Judge's Ruling Means Casey Anthony Must Attend Hearings
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Judge Stan Strickland overruled a motion Thursday afternoon filed by Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, to keep her out of court. The judge's ruling means Casey will have to appear at a pretrial hearing Friday at 8:30am.

Informant says NYPD owes him money for his work
Source: NY Daily News

Excerpt: He helped cops get more than 27 illegal guns off the streets as a confidential informant, and got an award and $5,700 for his efforts. But Russell Hicks claimed the NYPD stiffed him of thousands of dollars in gun-buy payments.

Casey Anthony's Ex-Boyfriend Posted 'Chloroform' Image On MySpace - Attorney Files Motion Over Forensic Exam
Source: ClickOrlando.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attorney for Casey Anthony filed a motion late Friday afternoon seeking more information about an ex-boyfriend of his client's who posted a picture on MySpace that showed a man and woman with the title "win her over with chloroform."

Judge: Casey Anthony must appear in court
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland, who is presiding over the first-degree murder case against Casey Anthony, signed an order today requiring that she attend all future hearings.

New Anthony Documents Confirm Tape On Skull
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A new set of documents in the Casey Anthony case was released Wednesday morning. The material includes confirmation from a forensic report that duct tape was found on the skull of Casey Anthony's daughter, Caylee.

Car Hits Home, Nearly Strikes Man On Couch
Source: ClickOrlando.com

OCALA, Fla. -- An Ocala man's hopes of getting a good night's sleep were dashed when a car slammed into the side of a brick home and pushed the couch he was sleeping on away from the wall.

Tim Miller Offers Insight Into Time He Spent With Casey
Source: WESH.com

--Note: It's the second story on the page.-- Excerpt: The leader of Texas Equusearch said Thursday that Casey Anthony not only broke the group's hearts, she also broke the bank. Tim Miller is giving new insight into the days he spent with Anthony.

Psychic's Credibility Questioned Amid Claims She Talked With P.I.
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla.--Eyewitness News uncovered new information Wednesday that raises questions about the credibility of the Virginia psychic who claims she was the one on the phone with the Anthonys' private investigator, directing him around the scene, a month before Caylee Anth …

Video: Psychic on phone with P.I. Dominic Casey speaks
Source: MyFoxOrlando

--Last half of video report, we hear some of the conversation reporter Holly Bristow has with psychic.--

Caylee Anthony Case: Psychic Confirms She Spoke With Dominic Casey
Source: WESH.com

A psychic confirmed to WESH 2 News that she was on the phone with the Anthony family's private investigator in November as he searched land near where Caylee Anthony's remains were found.

Source: Kronk Believes He Saw Skull In August
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A source close to the investigation said Wednesday that Roy Kronk now believes he saw Caylee Anthony's skull sticking out of a bag the first day he reported something suspicious in the woods in August.

I desperately need a job!!!!!!

Yes, a dependable, durable and secure job! One I could be sure that I wouldn't lose one day without warning!

Florida's first gay adoption in 31 years final at last
Source: MiamiHerald.com

Two months after the foster child came to live in Wayne LaRue Smith's two-story Key West home, the brown-eyed 5-year-old boy looked up from the kitchen table and, in a plaintive voice, asked what seemed a simple question. ``Will you be my daddy?''

Russian woman put on trial in Dubai for drinking juice in public
Source:

"A 28-year-old Russian female, who visited Dubai on a tourist visa, and a 30-year-old male citizen of Lebanon, a salesman in a local store, were put on trial for drinking juice in a public place in the daytime during Muslim fasting.

Edwards' wife says trust is biggest hurdle
Source: International Business Times

The wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says her husband's extramarital affair has allowed her to focus on the importance of her children and health reform as she goes through "an ongoing process of finding your feet again.""There's a lot of adjustment t …

Singapore says local AIG unit can meet liabilities
Source: International Business Times

Singapore's central bank said Tuesday the local unit of embattled insurance giant American International Group Inc.

Two killed, seven hurt in church shooting | NEWS.com.au
Source: Australian News Network

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Al Jazeera English - Asia-Pacific - Pope sorry for clergy's 'evil' acts
Source: AL JAZEERA

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY/SODOMY Exodus 22:19 19Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death. Leviticus 18:22 22Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Leviticus 18:23

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