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Argument Over Aretha Franklin Leads To Va. Shooting, Witnesses SayAn argument over Aretha Franklin led to a shooting, witnesses told police in one Virginia town Thursday.
Aldi Brings Wine Advent Calendar To The U.S., Adds Cheese Advent CalendarCheers! Aldi is bringing it's wine Advent calendar to the US and rolling out a cheese Advent calendar, too.
'Believe In Yourself': Group Of Teachers Painting Positive Messages In Student BathroomsTwelve of the 16 bathrooms have been painted so far as all are expected to be completed by the time students come back.
Doctor On Smart Device Blue Light Study: 'Don't Freak Out'A new study warns that exposure to blue light that comes from smartphones and tablets could lead to vision problems later in life.
Recall Alert: FDA Warning About Two Thyroid MedicationsThe Food and Drug Administration has a new warning and recall about two thyroid medications made by a Chinese manufacturer.
Block Party Doubling As Child's First Birthday Party Draws Ire In ChicagoA block party in Lakeview on Saturday was abruptly cut short after some residents complained to Alderman Thomas Tunney’s office that the event was actually a child’s first birthday party.
Mom Warns Others After Mosquito Bite Puts 6-Year-Old In ICU"And so it's breaking all of our hearts to see the spunkiest one out of five brothers down," LoriAnne Surrett said, reading the post no parent wants to write.
Report: Police Investigating Ramen Noodle Theft In GeorgiaAuthorities say a trailer holding nearly $100,000 worth of Ramen Noodles was stolen from outside a gas station in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Southwest Changes Emotional Support And Service Animal PoliciesSouthwest Airlines is making changes to its emotional service animal and trained service animal policy.