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Facebooks Big Day

With 900 million users, Facebook is a hit. Friday, that success gets tested on Wall Street. About 241 million shares are expected to be up for sale at a starting price of $38 dollars per share.

Bike Thief Wipes Out

A man broke into a Tulsa, Oklahoma bicycle shop and then made what can only be described as a painful escape. It happened early Wednesday morning.

Caught On Cam Gator Vs Scientist

A scientist who was called in to help remove an alligator from a Carteret County, North Carolina neighborhood ended up being bitten on the arm by the reptile.

Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

A new breast cancer vaccine has been shown to cut the risk of recurrence by nearly half. The clinical trial involving about 200 breast cancer patients started back in 2007.

All You Can Eat

A Wisconsin man is upset that an all-you-can-eat fish fry didn't live up to its name. At 6'6" and 350 lbs, Bill Wisth admits he's a big guy who can pack it away more than most.

Swim Coach Sex Bust

A Pennsylvania high school swimming coach was arrested Wednesday on charges he had sex with an underaged student. Kenneth Fuller, 47, is charged with institutional sexual assault, corruption of a minor and related charges.

Boarding Up Ahead of NATO

Security precautions are becoming more visible, in the form of fencing and plywood, in the days leading up to the NATO Summit in Chicago.

Harvey Milk Day Spurs Controversy

A day celebrating the work of civil rights activist Harvey Milk has sparked controversy in California. The group called Save California is urging parents to take kids out of school on May 22nd.

Five DUIs In Five Weeks

A Vineland, New Jersey man already accused of driving under the influence a four times in the past five weeks was busted for drunk driving again Wednesday.

LA Deputies Suspended

Officers accused of running secret clique that aggressively targeted gangs.

Bad Taste

Food trucks are common these days, but one Washington, DC truck is feeling the heat after complaints that have nothing to do with the food were posted online.

Caught On Cam Firefighters Plunge

Firefighters were battled a large two-alarm fire at a condominium building in Portland, Oregon Wednesday afternoon.

Manatee Goes Home

Poisonous red tide killed nearly 40 manatees this winter in southwest Florida, but thanks to a pair of kayakers who made a rare discovery, one was saved. The kayakers found the manatee in January.

Drinking Fancy

Flavored vodkas are booming in popularity.

Lady Antebellum Sings For Henryville

Country superstars put on special show for students who lost their school in deadly tornado.