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Cross-Dressing Shoplifter Abandons Boy, 5, at Cartersville Walmart

Family members concerned about the child told loss prevention officers his uncle likes to dress in drag, and likely is the "woman" they confronted and accused of trying to take $600 in merchandise.

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Watch the trailer for "Star Trek Into Darkness," opening in theaters this weekend.

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Aftab Aslam, 19, on Thursday was arrested and charged charged with one misdemeanor count of false report of a crime, three felony counts of false statements, three felony counts of tampering with evidence and three felony counts of terroristic threats. He's currently in custody at the Fulton County Jail with no bond.

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If you thought $350 million was an impressive lottery prize, how about $500 million? With no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, May 15, the jackpot has soared even higher.

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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $600M

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Executve director Laura Whitaker has devoted her life to bringing joy to children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

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Common Core by Bill Gates

By Elizabeth Hooper | Friday, May 17 | 8 comments

The Common Core program is the brainchild of Bill Gates. Do you think he is qualified to control every aspect of your child's public education?

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The Marque of Leadership

By Hayden Collins | Thursday, May 16

The Constitution grants to the U.S. Congress the right to grant these Letters of Marque, in the same section as the right to declare war and to call forth the militia.

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How to Stay Green While Traveling

By Ashley Pardue - Enthusiastic Marketer | Thursday, May 16

Keeping up your green habits while on vacation is simple with these easy tips.

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Food Allergy Awareness Week

By Rachel Cushing | Wednesday, May 15

There are an estimated 15 million Americans with food allergies, and almost 8% of U.S. children are affected by this potentially deadly disease—that’s about two per classroom.

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