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Washington State Man Bit by Rattlesnake at Walmart

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Mica Craig went to Walmart to buy garden supplies, and ended up in the hospital.
Tips for Traveling this Memorial Day

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AAA says to pack some patience if you're planning to travel like millions of other Americans this coming Memorial Day weekend.
Child Medication Poisoning Deaths on the Rise

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Every day about 165 kids, or roughly four school bus loads full of children, end up in the emergency room after getting into medication.
Beyond the Headlines: Are Graphic Anti-Smoking Labels Effective?

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Tobacco companies say that mandatory labels would violate free speech. Are these graphic labels even effective?

Wieber Participates in Olympic Summit

The DeWitt native was one of over 100 athletes participating in the four-day event.
7-11 to Serve Up Low-Calorie Slurpees

The Slurpee is going on a diet.
Beyond the Headlines: Protecting Your Home from Burglars

Kenneth Fields, a reformed burglar, shares his experiences of what he looked for and what you can do to protect your home.
A Look at Alternative Gift Registries

When engaged couples already have the flatware and home accents, there is a growing number of options for alternative registries.
Survey: Parents Have Trouble Finding Trustworthy Sitters

A survey by the American Red Cross found parents can't find a babysitter they trust.
Team Wouldn't Play Opponent with Girl on Varsity Baseball Team

Mesa Preparatory Academy's varsity baseball team won the state championship because their opponent wouldn't take the field to play them. The reason? Mesa's team had a girl.
Donated Vacation Time Gives Trayvon Martin's Mother Paid Leave

Sybrina Fulton is taking several months off from work thanks to the generosity of her co-workers.
Controversial TIME Magazine Cover Hits Newsstands

The new issue discusses 'attachment parenting', but the photo of a mother breastfeeding her toddler on the cover already has people talking.
Recalls on Popular Summer Products

An inflatable water slide and a trampoline are on the latest FOX 47 News Recall Report.
Beyond the Headlines: Pregnant and Baring All - Almost

Demi Moore began the trend over 20 years ago with her Vanity Fair cover photo, but now non-celebrity moms are getting in on the trend.
Several Tanning Salons in New Jersey Ban 'Tanning Mom'

One salon owner called Patricia Krentcil's look "so unnatural" and said it "gives us a bad name".
Gift Ideas for Mom on Mother's Day

Bloomingdale's Fashion Director Stephanie Solomon shares gift ideas.
Health Headlines: Love Potion No. 9?

Researchers from Oxford University say a love pill is a real possibility.
Dog Pulls Owner Off Train Tracks

An 8-year-old rescue pit bull helped save her owner last week when she pulled the woman off of the train tracks after she fell.
Update: Parents Face Charges for Strapping Kids to Car

Indiana parents Aaron Stefanski and Jessica Clark are facing charges for operating a vehicle while drunk and neglect.
President Obama Announces Support for Same-Sex Marriage

It's the first time a sitting president has come out in support of same-sex marriage. A Lansing couple says it's a day they'll always remember.
Obama Officially Affirms Support for Same-Sex Marriage

In an interview with Robin Roberts, the president said "at a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that ...
Jordyn Wieber Appears on 'Today Show'

The local gymnastics champ from DeWitt appeared for a segment with other Olympic hopefuls and their mothers.
Spending on Flowers for Mother's Day on the Rise

The National Retail Federation expects a six percent increase in spending from last year.
Parents Arrested for Tying Children to Car, Driving Drunk

Aaron Stefanski and Jessica Clark were seen tying their kids to the top of their car in a liquor store parking lot.

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Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

Washington State Man Bit by Rattlesnake at Walmart

Tips for Traveling this Memorial Day

Child Medication Poisoning Deaths on the Rise

Beyond the Headlines: Are Graphic Anti-Smoking Labels Effective?

Wieber Participates in Olympic Summit

7-11 to Serve Up Low-Calorie Slurpees

Beyond the Headlines: Protecting Your Home from Burglars

A Look at Alternative Gift Registries

Survey: Parents Have Trouble Finding Trustworthy Sitters

Team Wouldn't Play Opponent with Girl on Varsity Baseball Team

Donated Vacation Time Gives Trayvon Martin's Mother Paid Leave

Controversial TIME Magazine Cover Hits Newsstands

Recalls on Popular Summer Products

Beyond the Headlines: Pregnant and Baring All - Almost

Several Tanning Salons in New Jersey Ban 'Tanning Mom'

Gift Ideas for Mom on Mother's Day

Health Headlines: Love Potion No. 9?

Dog Pulls Owner Off Train Tracks

Update: Parents Face Charges for Strapping Kids to Car

President Obama Announces Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Obama Officially Affirms Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Jordyn Wieber Appears on 'Today Show'

Spending on Flowers for Mother's Day on the Rise

Parents Arrested for Tying Children to Car, Driving Drunk

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