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Climate Change Set to Worsen Pollen and Grass Allergies
The warming planet will likely make your pollen and grass allergies a lot worse, according to a new study published in PLOS One
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10 Illnesses that Flourish in Fall
Nov 7, 2014, 9:37 AM ESTThe cooler weather in autumn increases your susceptibility to these ten illnesses.
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Thanksgiving Superfoods with Weight-Loss...
Nov 7, 2014, 9:35 AM ESTMany of the native Americans crops traditionally used as part of the annual feast have real health benefits — and can even help you lose weight.
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Alaska's Aleutian Islands Brace for Intense...
Nov 7, 2014, 9:10 AM ESTMariners and remote Alaskan villages in the Aleutian Islands brace for a powerful storm.
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Intense Bering Sea Storm Expected: Hurricane...
Nov 6, 2014, 11:02 PM ESTA former super typhoon may develop a powerful post-tropical cyclone with impact in parts of Alaska
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Shedd Aquarium in Chicago Welcomes Adorable Sea...
Nov 6, 2014, 6:40 PM ESTAn adorable sea otter pup was rescued in California and is in good health after recuperation.
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Air Pollution Linked to Rising ADHD Cases
Nov 6, 2014, 4:52 PM ESTPrenatal exposure might be the key, according to new research.
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Rocket Engine Failure Blamed in Orbital Launch...
Nov 6, 2014, 11:54 AM ESTEngine failure was the cause of the explosion of an unmanned rocket shortly after it lifted off from a launch pad in Wallops Island, Virginia, last month, according to the company behind it.
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Baby Hippo's Arrival Surprises Los Angeles Zoo...
Nov 5, 2014, 3:17 PM ESTThe baby, the first hippopotamus born at the Los Angeles Zoo in 26 years, doesn’t have a name yet but is doing well, the zoo staff says.
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Cam McCaul Makes Surprise Appearance... LIVE
Nov 5, 2014, 3:08 PM ESTCam McCaul Makes Surprise Experience Live on "America's Morning Headquarters."
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20 Mistakes You Should Avoid During Winter
Nov 5, 2014, 2:54 PM ESTAs winter rolls around, it's often hard to remember all of the dos and donts regarding winter living. Here are just a few tips to keep you safe and sound.
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24 Stunning Images of Fall Fitspiration
Nov 5, 2014, 2:33 PM ESTIn much of the country, fall might be the perfect time to take your workout outdoors.
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Virgin Galactic Wreckage Found 35 Miles From...
Nov 5, 2014, 9:15 AM ESTCrews working at the site of a Virgin Galactic test flight crash are finding debris dozens of miles away.
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Hawaii Lava Flow: Family Headstone Miraculously...
Nov 5, 2014, 7:43 AM ESTAs an encroaching lava flow moved into a Hawaii cemetery, a miracle happened.
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Maine Snow: Election Day Underway With...
Nov 4, 2014, 7:55 PM ESTMaine's first snowfall of the season led to traffic accidents and power outages across the state Sunday.
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The Germiest Public Places
Nov 4, 2014, 5:23 PM ESTWatch out for these germ-laden hot spots — and prepare to be grossed out.
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Three College Students Rescued While Hiking...
Nov 4, 2014, 2:15 PM ESTHere's the latest on three college kids who had to be rescued from one of Colorado's most famous mountains.
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Dog Found Alive in Camarillo Mudslide Reunited...
Nov 4, 2014, 8:22 AM ESTA Dachshund named Tinkerbell thought to have died in a mudslide that damaged homes in Camarillo Springs, California, this weekend has been found alive.
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Hawaii Lava Flow Update: Stalled Flow Could...
Nov 3, 2014, 9:18 PM ESTA lava flow is eeking its way toward Pahoa, Hawaii, here's the latest.
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Virgin Galactic Crash Update: Descent System...
Nov 3, 2014, 2:36 PM ESTNo cause for Friday's crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo has been determined, but investigators have found the "feathering" system – which rotates the tail to create drag – was activated before...
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Rob Greenfield Dumpster Dives to Save the World...
Nov 3, 2014, 1:36 PM ESTRob Greenfield wants to come to your town, dive into your dumpsters and make a feast.
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Toxic Chemicals Found in Air Near Oil and Gas...
Nov 3, 2014, 12:53 PM ESTOil and gas development sites are spewing toxic, cancer-causing gases into the air, according to new research.
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People Who Live Near Fracking More Likely to...
Nov 3, 2014, 12:16 PM ESTA new study exmaines the health effects of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
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Record Early Double-Digit Snow in Maine After...
Nov 3, 2014, 8:01 AM ESTOne system that brought record-setting early-season snowfall to the South, then hit Maine hard.
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Kalapana, Hawaii Burning: The History of...
Nov 3, 2014, 7:34 AM ESTLava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has a destructive past.
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'No Ambiguity' on Climate Change, UN Says in...
Nov 3, 2014, 7:08 AM ESTClimate change is here and human caused and limiting its impacts may require reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2100, the U.N.'s panel on climate science said Sunday.
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Nik Wallenda Breaks Two World Records After...
Nov 2, 2014, 10:47 PM ESTNik Wallenda made history Sunday night after completing a daring tightrope walk over the Windy City.
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Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Over Chicago...
Nov 2, 2014, 7:23 PM ESTHere's what to expect from Nik Wallenda's walk that will occur high above the Windy City.
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Four Dead After Fishing Boat Capsizes off...
Nov 2, 2014, 2:55 PM ESTFour are dead after a fishing boat was capsized off the Northern California coast.
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Snow Falls on the South: Thousands Without...
Nov 2, 2014, 1:38 PM ESTSnow is falling across the South for the first time this season, knocking out power to thousands across the region.
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5 Secret Tricks to Start Your Morning Right
Nov 2, 2014, 12:54 PM ESTWays to maximize your morning routine.
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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Lost in Test...
Nov 2, 2014, 7:50 AM ESTVirgin Galactic reported an issue during a test flight of its SpaceShipTwo, which hopes to become the first commercial spacecraft,.
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California Storms, Mudslides Prompt Evacuations...
Nov 2, 2014, 6:03 AM ESTAuthorities evacuated homes north of Los Angelees after mud and debris struck several of the residences and partially buried one man.
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Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Lost in Test...
Nov 2, 2014, 6:02 AM ESTVirgin Galactic reported an issue during a test flight of its SpaceShipTwo, which hopes to become the first commercial spacecraft,.
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Wintry Conditions in Chicago: Lake Michigan...
Nov 1, 2014, 9:10 AM EDTHigh winds whipped on waves on Lake Michigan and led to closures on Lake Shore Drive; Over 300 flights were canceled at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
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Shrimp In U.S.: Nearly A Third Sold Is...
Oct 31, 2014, 4:14 PM EDTA recent study from ocean conservancy group Oceana finds that nearly a third of U.S. shrimp sold is misrepresented.
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Wolf-Like Animal A Rare Sight in Northern...
Oct 31, 2014, 3:54 PM EDTOfficials are investigating reports of a wolf-life animal spotted in northern Arizona.
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Beautiful Portraits of Spineless Sea Creatures
Oct 31, 2014, 3:03 PM EDTThe photographer set up a studio within the wet lab of a research vessel, and diving scientists brought her the specimens.
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Drought Hasn't Touched Mission Viejo,...
Oct 31, 2014, 1:57 PM EDTHere's the one area in California that hasn't yet been affected by the drought, as well as their secret to staying flush with water.
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The Worst Fall Allergy Cities of 2014
Oct 31, 2014, 12:31 PM EDTFind out how your city ranks for seasonal allergies.
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Arsenic in U.S. Well Water Linked to Heart...
Oct 31, 2014, 12:10 PM EDTA new study examined the relationship between arsenic levels in U.S. well water, and found that the element increases heart health risks.
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'Giant' Algae Virus May Hurt the Human Brain
Oct 31, 2014, 12:09 PM EDTHumans swimming in fresh water might have a new health risk to worry about.
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Parachutist Rescued from Tower after Two Hour...
Oct 31, 2014, 12:04 PM EDTAuthorities rescued a parachutist after he was stuck to a broadcast tower on the outskirts of St. Louis, Missouri for two hours Thursday night.
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Small Plane Crashes at Wichita's Mid-Continent...
Oct 30, 2014, 7:32 PM EDTA small plane lost an engine and crashed into a building at Wichita's Mid-Continent Airport.
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New Frog Species Discovered in New York City
Oct 30, 2014, 2:12 PM EDTA new frog species has been discovered inhabiting the New York City metropolitan area and surrounding coastal regions.
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Amelia Earhart Clue: Debris Identified as Part...
Oct 30, 2014, 10:29 AM EDTOn July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart dissapeared without a trace, but we may be this much closer to finding her.
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Global Warming: The Weather Channel Position...
Oct 30, 2014, 9:25 AM EDTWe break down what science tells us about global warming and climate change.
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Sri Lanka Mudslide: There's No Hope of Finding...
Oct 30, 2014, 8:05 AM EDTDisaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera estimates the number of dead in Wednesday's disaster would be fewer than 100, although villagers said the figure could easily exceed 200.
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5 Health Impacts of Daylight-Saving Time's End
Oct 29, 2014, 4:34 PM EDTWe fall back this Sunday, Nov 2 at 2 a.m., officially marking the end of 2014's daylight-saving time.
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Is 'Weed Dating' the New Speed Dating? New...
Oct 29, 2014, 3:45 PM EDTWe can't imagine a better way to 'weed out' a new partner.