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120-Pound Great Dane Gets Stuck In Tree

Firefighters were in for a surprise when they responded to a call and found a 120-pound Great Dane stuck in a tree.

Woman Finds Tumor Thanks To Potato Chip

A Washington woman says after a chip poked her tonsil and she felt sick, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with cancer.

Attempted Abduction Captured On Camera

Miami-Dade Police are investigating an attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl on her way to school.

US Reveals Joint Patrols In South China Sea With Philippines

The United States on Thursday revealed for the first time that American ships have started conducting joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea, a somewhat rare move not done with many other partners in the region.

Conservative Lawmakers Drive Backlash Against LGBT Rights

Year after year, South Carolina Sen. Lee Bright has watched as gays won more rights through legislation and the courts. And as he sees proposals elsewhere in the U.S. aimed at allowing transgender people to use the bathroom that conforms to their identity, he says plenty of people feel just like he does.

FBI Releases Hidden Camera Video, Audio of Mayor Accepting Bribes

It's the stuff Patrick Cannon didn't want anyone to see. The FBI first declined to release the recordings. But after agents played them during a community outreach program, it was only a matter of time before they were forced to show them to you, too.

Bernie Sanders Shows Support for Verizon Workers on Strike

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheered on striking Verizon workers Wednesday after 39,000 landline and cable employees walked off the job.

Verizon Workers Go On Strike Amid Contract Dispute

Tens of thousands of Verizon landline and cable workers on the East Coast have walked off the job after working without a contract since August.

Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due To Fire Hazard

Coleman has issued a recall for three models of their lithium-ion flashlights due to a potential fire hazard.

South Carolina Senators To Hold Hearing On Transgender Bill

A South Carolina bill limiting transgender people's bathroom choices is up for discussion Wednesday, a week after Republican Gov. Nikki Haley and state business leaders called the proposal unnecessary.

Reser's Issues Recall Over Listeria Concerns

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. has recalled multiple versions of its refrigerated salads due to a Listeria risk in one of the ingredients.

House Speaker Ryan Says He Will Not Run For President

"Thanks, but no thanks..." That's what House Speaker Paul Ryan said today on the long-shot prospect of him running for President. During a news conference this afternoon, Ryan tried to put to rest…

ACLU Releases Statement on Gov. McCrory's Executive Order

The American Civil Liberties Union released a statement about Governor McCrory's Executive Order addressing House Bill 2.

Bank Robbery Suspects Wrap Themselves In Tin Foil

Suspects in a bank robbery in southern Brazil used tin foil to disguise themselves for a heist. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

Sunbather Run Over By Police On Beach

A woman was run over by a police truck while sunbathing on a beach in Louisiana.

GRAPHIC CONTENT: New Video Shows Aftermath Of Will Smith's Death

The suspect in the shooting death of Will Smith called 911, secured a witness and waited for police, his attorney said. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.

Couple Faces Jail Time Over Lost Library Book

A Michigan couple is facing possible jail time over a lost library book.

Toy Dog Sent To Space Sparks Social Media Search

A stuffed toy dog named Sam was attached to a helium balloon and sent to the edge of space. The gear that was sent up with him has been found, but the dog is missing.