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Web Exclusive: New attraction opens at Sea World Orlando in time for summer
Web Exclusive: New attraction opens at Sea World Orlando in time for summer
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:17:42 GMT
(CNN/Central Florida News 13) - Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction. The ride transports families into a rarely seen, icy world to explore a massive penguin colonyMore >>
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction. The ride transports families into a rarely seen, icy world to explore a massive penguin colony up close and personal.More >>
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 >>

(KYTX) - Do you order your medications online? The Food and Drug Administration says it's risky business!

That's because the medicine could be fake, expired or contaminated.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy reports less than 3% of online pharmacies meet state and federal laws.

The FDA announced a campaign yesterday to bring awareness to online pharmacies, pointing out if prices seem too good to be true -- they probably are.

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Plane hits trees, crashes near airport
FAA headed to scene of plane crash near East Texas Regional Airport
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:37:21 GMT
RUSK COUNTY (KYTX) -- The Rusk County Sheriff's office is on the scene of plane crash near East Texas Regional Airport. This happened near CR 2156D in Rusk County very close to the Gregg County line. We'reMore >>
We're told a single engine plane was circling to land when it crashed around 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening.More >>
Corps League changes plans after ruling on Confederate flag
Corps League changes plans after ruling on Confederate flag
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:26:40 GMT
JACKSONVILLE (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The Marine Corps League Detachment No. 1381 of Jacksonville will not place rebel flags at the city cemetery this Memorial Day weekend per the city's request.JacksonvilleMore >>
The Marine Corps League Detachment No. 1381 of Jacksonville will not place rebel flags at the city cemetery this Memorial Day weekend per the city's request.More >>
Two ETBU students arrested for drive-by shooting
Two ETBU students arrested for drive-by shooting
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:06:11 GMT
MARSHALL (KTBS) - Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer. The players are Brooks Michael HolderMore >>
Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer.More >>
Gun, drug texts feature in new Trayvon Martin shooting evidence
Gun, drug texts feature in new Trayvon Martin shooting evidence
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:49:56 GMT
(CNN) -- Items taken from Trayvon Martin's cell phone -- including a text-message discussion of drug use and pictures of a gun and marijuana plants -- are among new details released Thursday by attorneysMore >>
Items taken from Trayvon Martin's cell phone -- including a text-message discussion of drug use and pictures of a gun and marijuana plants -- are among new details released Thursday by attorneys for the neighborhood watch volunteer accused of killing him without provocation 14 months ago.More >>
Murder and suicide a month apart are connected in bizarre case
Murder and suicide a month apart are connected in bizarre case
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:19:49 GMT
ANDERSON COUNTY (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - A woman's body found in a wooded area in Anderson County in October and a man's death in Flint a month later would seem to be unrelated, but authorities sayMore >>
A woman's body found in a wooded area in Anderson County in October and a man's death in Flint a month later would seem to be unrelated, but authorities say the two are connected.More >>

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Web Exclusive: New attraction opens at Sea World Orlando in time for summer

Web Exclusive: New attraction opens at Sea World Orlando in time for summer

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

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Plane hits trees, crashes near airport

FAA headed to scene of plane crash near East Texas Regional Airport

Corps League changes plans after ruling on Confederate flag

Corps League changes plans after ruling on Confederate flag

Two ETBU students arrested for drive-by shooting

Two ETBU students arrested for drive-by shooting

Gun, drug texts feature in new Trayvon Martin shooting evidence

Gun, drug texts feature in new Trayvon Martin shooting evidence

Murder and suicide a month apart are connected in bizarre case

Murder and suicide a month apart are connected in bizarre case

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