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The first person to set foot on the Earth’s moon, Neil Armstrong passed away today (Aug. 25) due to complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. He was 82.

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NEW YORK (AP) — A recently fired store worker shot a former colleague to death and then randomly started shooting others near the Empire State Building before he was shot by police officers, law enforcement officials said

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AAA projects 33 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.9 percent increase from the 32.1 million people who traveled last year.  The total number of 2012 Labor Day holiday travelers is expected to reach a new post-recession high, and is the third increase in holiday travel this year

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Hispanic population growth and improved high school completion rates helped Latino young people become the largest minority group on college campuses and a fourth of the public school population last year, according to a Pew Hispanic report released Monday

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Fellas…you know your dog is your best friend, right…so know that I know this….However, and it hurts me to report this, guys, if you want to impress a lady, get a cat.

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CLE ELUM, Wash. (AP) — Fire commanders say a firefighter is recovering at home for a few days after suffering minor facial burns Wednesday at the Taylor Bridge Fire in central Washington.

Fire officials said in a statement Thursday that members of an engine crew attempted to leave an area where a tree had torched with flames, but found their vehicle wouldn't start

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The Taylor Bridge fire is still burning today.  But some progress was made on Thursday.  Firefighters now say the blaze is about 33 percent contained.  They're hoping to keep it contained today despite tough weather conditions

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While the fire continues to rage, those in need are seeking your assistance.

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Three people are dead and four more were wounded after a gunman opened fire from inside his home near the campus of Texas A&M university.

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SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered cell phone company T-Mobile USA to pay a fired whistle blower more than $345,000.

The department announced Thursday the order resulted from an investigation into alleged violations of federal whistle blower protection laws

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