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Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Mid-Air Over Egypt, Killing 18
A hot air balloon carrying a group of tourists near Luxor, Egypt, exploded in mid-air Tuesday, killing 18 people in the deadliest accident ever of its kind.
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Man Cited for Releasing Balloons to Impress Girlfriend
When it comes to how far their love will go, the sky is definitely not the limit.
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Oklahoma Man May Have Spontaneously Combusted, According to Sheriff
Someone call Mulder and Scully. Officials in Muldrow, Oklahoma, face a conundrum: How did 65-year-old Danny Vanzandt, who was alone in his home, die? One possible explanation, according to Sequoyah County Sheriff Ron Lockhart, is that he is a victim of spontaneous human combustion.
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Man Gets Dog Back — 10 Years After Giving It Up
Man’s best friend is still man’s best, even after a decade apart.
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Thieves Pull Off $50 Million Diamond Heist (Yes, $50 Million)
It's the kind of thing that, if you saw it in a movie, you'd call it implausible: international jewel thieves stole $50 million in diamonds at the airport.
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Falling Meteor Rocks Russia, Causing Injuries to 500 People
It may have looked like a scene out of a sci-fi movie, but a meteor racing across the sky in Russia had people scared out of their wits Friday morning.
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This Giant Asteroid Is Barely Going to Miss Earth on Friday
Seventeen-thousand miles might not sound particularly close at first listen, but when it comes to a gigantic rock the size of half a football field, it's a bit scarier.
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What We Know About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415.
The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:
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5 Myths & Legends That Make Valentine’s Day Interesting
Every year we try to talk ourselves out of caring about Valentine’s Day and every year we give in to the fun of celebrating love. Or, specifically not celebrating love, if that’s your thing. Either way, even if it’s become way too commercialized, we always pay attention to society’s day of love.
This year, instead of complaining about the prices of roses and chocolates, entertain your valentine with some of the stories that make Valentine’s Day more than just a day of obligatory affections.
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Bizarre New Rule Bans Kids from Blowing Out Birthday Candles in School
Australia has decided to blow out the candles on a birthday tradition.
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Buzzer Beaters: National Signing Day’s Top Recruits, the Most Hated Athletes and More
Today's top sports news: a Big Ten rivalry game ends in controversy, the best Super Bowls of all time, and which athletes do people hate most?
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How to Survive a Shooting — These Tips May Save Your Life
If you ever find yourself confronted by someone with a gun, know you are not defenseless.