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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 >>

Actor Harrison Ford used his star power on Capitol Hill today (Tuesday) to talk about his passion for aviation.

Ford, an avid pilot, talked with lawmakers in Washington about how forced budget cuts will effect aviation.

According to the Washington Times, the actor was invited by Missouri Congressman Sam Graves.

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a plan to close more than two hundred control towers.

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One person killed in mobile home fire outside Jacksonville
One person killed in mobile home fire outside Jacksonville
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:37:10 GMT
CHEROKEE COUNTY (KYTX) -- Jacksonville firefighters are on the scene of a deadly mobile home fire. The Jacksonville Fire department confirms the fire broke out around 7 on CR 3302. The Jacksonville DailyMore >>
Jacksonville firefighters are on the scene of a deadly mobile home fire.More >>
TDSHS confirms first West Nile case of the season in Anderson Co.
TDSHS confirms first West Nile case of the season in Anderson Co.
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:50:02 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - The Texas Department of State Health Services today confirmed the state's first case of West Nile illness of the season. DSHS is urging people to take precautions to reduce the riskMore >>
The Texas Department of State Health Services today confirmed the state's first case of West Nile illness of the season. DSHS is urging people to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness.More >>
Update: Female motorcyclist dies in accident on Southerland in Tyler
Emergency crews on the scene of motorcycle accident on Broadway in Tyler
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:19:30 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Emergency responders are on the scene of a motorcycle accident on Grande and Southerland in Tyler.The driver was reportedly not wearing a helmet and has multiple fractures to her face.KYTXMore >>
Emergency responders are on the scene of a motorcycle accident on Grande and Southerland in Tyler.More >>
Two ETBU football players arrested for drive-by shooting
Two ETBU students arrested for drive-by shooting
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 7:58 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:58:43 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 >>
Update: One person in custody in connection to 2-alarm apartment fire in Tyler
Tyler Fire Fighters on the scene of a 2 alarm apartment fire
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:47:11 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Tyler Fire Department are on the scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire in the 700 block of Kennedy.Tyler Fire Department Chief Tim Johnson tells KYTX CBS 19 that the fire at the two story buildingMore >>
Tyler Fire Department are on the scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire in the 700 block of Kennedy.More >>

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Morgan Freeman 'rests his eyes' during interview
Morgan Freeman 'rests his eyes' during interview
Morgan Freeman tried his hardest to stay awake during a televised interview this morning, but he just couldn't do it.More >>
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Second jewelry theft reported at Cannes Film Festival
Second jewelry theft reported at Cannes Film Festival
A valuable necklace was stolen from a party at the Cannes Film Festival, the second major jewelry theft at the event this year, police said Thursday.More >>
A valuable necklace was stolen from a party at the Cannes Film Festival, the second major jewelry theft at the event this year, police said Thursday.More >>
Amanda Bynes in trouble, again
Amanda Bynes in trouble, again
Adding to what's becoming a lengthy list of run-ins with the law, New York police arrested actress Amanda Bynes
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Adding to what's becoming a lengthy list of run-ins with the law, New York police arrested actress Amanda Bynes on Thursday night after she allegedly tossed drug paraphernalia out the window of her 36th floor Manhattan apartment.More >>
Review: 'Fast & Furious 6' stays in high gear all the way
Review: 'Fast & Furious 6' stays in high gear all the way
Drawing level with the "Star Wars" saga and pulling well ahead of "Shrek," "Ice Age" and "Spider-Man" in the sequel stakes, "The Fast and the Furious"
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Drawing level with the "Star Wars" saga and pulling well ahead of "Shrek," "Ice Age" and "Spider-Man" in the sequel stakes, "The Fast and the Furious" could yet challenge Rocky Balboa, Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger for longevity.More >>
Could 'Hangover III' get a spinoff?
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If Ken Jeong has his way, "The Hangover" wouldn't end with this weekend's third installment.More >>
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5 ways to handle chronic pain
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Carey Mulligan: How 'Gatsby' era women inspired me
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The Great Gatsby, the film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel, shows the glamorous and decadent lifestyles of fashionable, high society Americans of the Roaring Twenties.More >>
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The cult of 'Arrested Development'
The cult of 'Arrested Development'
Seven years after its finale, one of the greatest cult hits in television history is making a return. "Arrested Development" lasted three season during its initial run on FOX, with critical acclaim but dismal ratings.More >>
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Mel Brooks: A comedic torch to light the way
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Kanye West debuts new music on 'SNL'
Kanye West debuts new music on 'SNL'
Two "Saturday Night Live" sets, an Instagram snapshot and 66 projector images later, we now have a better picture of what's to come on Kanye West's anticipated new album.More >>
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