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Tearjerker Alert! A Hero Longs For Home in ‘A Marine’s Christmas Song ‘ [VIDEO]
Like many of our men and women in uniform, Marine Corps Master Sgt. Robert Allen will be away from his family this Christmas.
To help deal with the separation, the 15-year veteran of the corps, who is deployed in Afghanistan, wrote a touching song about missing his wife, who is back home in Pawnee, Oklahoma.
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Boy Who Claims to Have Seen Heaven Pens ‘Heaven is for Real’ Children’s Book [VIDEO]
When he was four, Colton Burpo almost died of a burst appendix. Vivid memories the now 12-year old had of going to Heaven, sitting in Jesus’ lap, and meeting dead family members during this near death experience became the basis for the book ‘Heaven is for Real,’ which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for the past 52 weeks.
Now there is an 32-page illustrated children’s edition of ‘Heaven is for Real,’ which Colton and his parents promoted on ‘Today.’
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Who Will Actually Be Shopping on Black Friday — Survey of the Day
Twenty-four percent of Americans plan to brave the crowds and take advantage of seductive Black Friday savings, according to a survey of 1,168 adults by Poll Position.
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Americans Are Divided on Flu Shots — Survey of the Day
With flu season upon us, 46 percent of Americans have received a flu shot, whereas 47 percent said they have not and will not.
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner to Jump 13 Percent This Year
According to the American Farm Bureau, the price of Thanksgiving dinner will be 13 percent higher this year than last, marking the biggest jump since 1990.
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61 Percent of People Agree with Decision to Fire Joe Paterno — Survey of the Day
When Penn State fired legendary head football coach Joe Paterno for not being more proactive after learning his long-time assistant Jerry Sandusky had sexually abused a boy, students rioted in protest.
According to a survey of 1,386 adults from Poll Position, Penn State’s board of directors decision to dump Paterno immediately isn’t as controversial with the general public.
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End Of Daylight Saving Time Is Good for Your Health
Setting your clock back an hour early this Sunday morning may led to depressingly shorter days, but experts believe the end of daylight saving time is healthy in general.
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Charlie Sheen Will Return to TV in New Comedy, ‘Anger Management’
Charlie Sheen will be taking his winning ways back to the small screen in a TV version of the 2003 Jack Nicholson/Adam Sandler movie ‘Anger Management.’
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Reese Witherspoon and Jason Segel May Make a ‘Sex Tape’ Movie
According to Deadline New York, Reese Witherspoon and Jason Segel are Sony’s first choices to star in the studio’s upcoming comedy ‘Sex Tape.’
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Dumbest Criminal Ever Robs Store With Cop Standing Right Behind Him [VIDEO]
Here’s a little pro tip for those of you planning on holding up a convenience store: make sure a cop isn’t standing right behind you. Otherwise you’ll look like an idiot like the criminal in this video.
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Twins Perform Adorable Jig to ‘Mexican Hat Dance’ [VIDEO]
Two 18-month-old twins dance a coordinated hands-behind-their-back jig whenever their grandfather whistles the traditional ’Mexican hat dance’ song. Watch the duo’s cute routine below.
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Baby Great White Shark Rescued By Brave Surfers [VIDEO]
Typically, surfers will do just about anything to avoid a great white shark. But compassion entered into the picture when a baby great white shark washed up on shore in Venice Beach, Ca. over the weekend.
