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Web Exclusive: Cleveland who helped kidnapping victims getting burgers for life
Web Exclusive: Cleveland who helped kidnapping victims getting burgers for life
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:32:03 GMT
(CNN) - The man who helped rescue three kidnapped women in Ohio will enjoy free burgers for the rest of his life! More than a dozen restaurants in the Cleveland area have pledged to give Charles RamseyMore >>
The man who helped rescue three kidnapped women in Ohio will enjoy free burgers for the rest of his life! More than a dozen restaurants in the Cleveland area have pledged to give Charles Ramsey a free burger whenever he stops in.More >>
Web Exclusive: Girl's lemonade stand shutdown
Web Exclusive: Girl's lemonade stand shutdown
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:53:38 GMT
(WTHR/CNN) - When it warms up outside, it's not unusual to see children set up lemonade stands around town. But in Indianapolis, confusion over health permits shut down a little girl's lemonade stand. ThousandsMore >>
When it warms up outside, it's not unusual to see children set up lemonade stands around town. But in Indianapolis, confusion over health permits shut down a little girl's lemonade stand.More >>
Web Exclusive: People struggling to pay bills moving to suburbs
Web Exclusive: People struggling to pay bills moving to suburbs
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:43:11 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - If you're a gamer, today is a big day. Microsoft will unveil its next-generation XBOX console today. The big announcement takes place at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. There's plentyMore >>
A new report shows more people-- who are struggling to pay their bills-- have moved to the suburbs. According to the Brookings Institution, poverty soared 67% in the nation's suburbs from 2000 to 2011.More >>
Web Exclusive: Steak N Shake employee gets big tip
Web Exclusive: Steak N Shake employee gets big tip
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:07:15 GMT
(CNN/WTHR) - They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. When it comes to restaurant tipping, etiquette authority Emily Post says theMore >>
They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. Cece Bruce couldn't believe she got a $446 tip.More >>
Web Exclusive: Vinyl Records still spinning after all these years
Web Exclusive: Vinyl Records still spinning after all these years
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:44:44 GMT
(CNN/KVAL) - Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era. When was the last timeMore >>
Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era.More >>
Web Exclusive: Robin Williams headed back to small screen
Web Exclusive: Robin Williams headed back to small screen
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:26:40 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. WilliamsMore >>
Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. More >>
Web Exclusive: Mom accused of putting adoption ad on Craigslist for her son
Web Exclusive: Mom accused of putting adoption ad on Craigslist for her son
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:20:48 GMT
(KHOU/CBS) - A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine RedusMore >>

A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine Redus is now charged with advertising for placement of a child.

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Web Exclusive: Retired Air Force One could be yours
Web Exclusive: Retired Air Force One could be yours
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:46:44 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - Where you live could determine how much you pay for health care under the new federal health care law. To keep premiums low, some states are allowing insurance companies to charge patientsMore >>
A plane that once carried U.S. presidents could be yours, if the price is right. Also in Consumer Corner, where you live could determine how much you're paying for health care.More >>
Web Exclusive: Security will be high for Sochi Winter Olympics
Web Exclusive: Security will be high for Sochi Winter Olympics
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:12:35 GMT
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
Web Exclusive: Legendary CBS soap actress passes away
Web Exclusive: Legendary CBS soap actress passes away
Updated: Thursday, May 9 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:24:46 GMT
(CNN) - Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. The 84-year-old actress was best known for her role as the matriarchMore >>
Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. Also trending today, a woman gets shot in the jaw with a harpoon.More >>

(CNN) - America's national debt is growing. It has now topped $16-trillion dollars -- that's more than $50-thousand dollars of debt per citizen.

This new number is of course providing political fodder this Presidential election year with both Republicans and Democrats blaming each other.

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Body found in 'burned out' car on Smith County road
Body found in 'burned out' car on Smith County road
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:04:27 GMT
SMITH COUNTY (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The Smith County Sheriff's office is on the scene of a body found in a burned out car on County Road 3101 near the Smith County line. We will bring you more informationMore >>
SMITH COUNTY (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The Smith County Sheriff's office is on the scene of a body found in a burned out car on County Road 3101 near the Smith County line. We will bring you more informationMore >>
East Texas businesses helping Oklahoma tornado victims
East Texas businesses helping Oklahoma tornado victims
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:07:43 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Below are a list of East Texas businesses collecting donations for the Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims. Whitehouse: - Brookshire's in Whitehouse — 601 Texas 110, Whitehouse, TXMore >>
East Texas businesses collecting donations for the Moore, Oklahoma tornado victims.
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Approved bill would drug test some unemployment benefit applicants
Approved bill would drug test some unemployment benefit applicants
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:55:02 GMT
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – It looks like a bill that would drug test some Texans who receive unemployment will become law. Senate Bill 21 would require first-time unemployment benefit applicants, whoMore >>
It looks like a bill that would drug test some Texans who receive unemployment will become law.More >>
LISD elementary play modified following complaint by FFRF
LISD elementary play modified following complaint by FFRF
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:44:20 GMT
LINDALE (KYTX) - An elementary school in Lindale Independent School District was recently contacted by the Freedom from Religion Foundation with regards to the historical music program "In God We Trust."AccordingMore >>
An elementary school in Lindale Independent School District was recently contacted by the Freedom from Religion Foundation with regards to the historical music program "In God We Trust."More >>
More than 2,000 students attend GLOBE Career Expo 2013
More than 2,000 students attend GLOBE Career Expo 2013
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:26:28 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - More than 2,000 high school juniors were at LeTourneau University in Longview this morning for Career Expo 2013.The event brings students together with professionals representingMore >>
More than 2,000 high school juniors were at LeTourneau University in Longview this morning for Career Expo 2013.More >>

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Web Exclusive: Cleveland who helped kidnapping victims getting burgers for life

Web Exclusive: Cleveland who helped kidnapping victims getting burgers for life

Web Exclusive: Girl's lemonade stand shutdown

Web Exclusive: Girl's lemonade stand shutdown

Web Exclusive: People struggling to pay bills moving to suburbs

Web Exclusive: People struggling to pay bills moving to suburbs

Web Exclusive: Steak N Shake employee gets big tip

Web Exclusive: Steak N Shake employee gets big tip

Web Exclusive: Vinyl Records still spinning after all these years

Web Exclusive: Vinyl Records still spinning after all these years

Web Exclusive: Robin Williams headed back to small screen

Web Exclusive: Robin Williams headed back to small screen

Web Exclusive: Mom accused of putting adoption ad on Craigslist for her son

Web Exclusive: Mom accused of putting adoption ad on Craigslist for her son

Web Exclusive: Retired Air Force One could be yours

Web Exclusive: Retired Air Force One could be yours

Web Exclusive: Security will be high for Sochi Winter Olympics

Web Exclusive: Security will be high for Sochi Winter Olympics

Web Exclusive: Legendary CBS soap actress passes away

Web Exclusive: Legendary CBS soap actress passes away

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Body found in 'burned out' car on Smith County road

Body found in 'burned out' car on Smith County road

East Texas businesses helping Oklahoma tornado victims

East Texas businesses helping Oklahoma tornado victims

Approved bill would drug test some unemployment benefit applicants

Approved bill would drug test some unemployment benefit applicants

LISD elementary play modified following complaint by FFRF

LISD elementary play modified following complaint by FFRF

More than 2,000 students attend GLOBE Career Expo 2013

More than 2,000 students attend GLOBE Career Expo 2013

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