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65 Car Pileup: Highway Was Like Ice Skating, Say MA Police
A 65-car pileup was the result of icy road conditions on Interstate 290 in Worcester, Mass. Sunday. Vehicles were unable to stop on roads slick with freezing rain, and 40 people were injured in the major crash.
2013 Cyber Monday Deals: Wal-Mart and Amazon Weekly Ads and Promotional Codes
2013 Cyber Monday sales are in full effect as those who aren't done getting gifts for the holiday season look to extend their Black Friday shopping. Many retailers are even extending the cyber savings over an entire week, giving customers a chance to get great deals even until the weekend.
Gynecologists Can Treat Men for STIs and Anal Cancer, Says Board
Gynecologists can treat men, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology said in a reversal Tuesday. The professional group that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists had stated in September that men should turn to other physicians for specific types of care in an effort to limit non-gynecological work across the field.
'Gravity' Spinoff 'Anigaaq' Could Make Oscars History (VIDEO)
A "Gravity" spinoff titled "Anigaaq" could make history if it becomes the first short film to be nominated alongside its feature-length counterpart. The film deals with the other side of a conversation astronaut Dr. Ryan Stone has with a previously unknown person while suffering in space.
DNP Small Plane's Interstate Landing in Maine Backs Traffic Up for Miles
A small plane landed on interstate 295 in Cumberland, Maine Thursday after the engine of the aircraft began experiencing difficulties. Sachin Hejeji managed to land the single-engine Cessa 152 without hurting anyone around 5 p.m., during rush hour.
Lunenberg Forfeits Season Over Racist Graffiti: MA High School Investigating Racial Slurs
Lunenberg forfeited the rest of their football season after one of the Massachusetts junior varsity players found racist graffiti spray painted on his home. 13-year-old Isaac Phillips, who is half-black, half-white, found "Knights don't need n------!"and the last two games of the season were canceled pending an investigation.
Costco on Bible Controversy: We're Sorry for Labeling It '$14.99 Fiction'
Costco's Bible mislabeling has resulted in an apology from the bulk shopping store. When a California pastor visited the store to pick up a Christmas gift last week Friday, he discovered stickers on all of the Bibles reading "$14.99 Fiction," and called the wholesaler's attention to the error.
Coach Bit Player? Doyle Wolverton and Girls' Basketball Team Tight-Lipped on Incident
Doyle Wolverton, the coach who bit a player allegedly was accused of the crime recently and resigned as a result. The famous Leake Academy girls' basketball coach reportedly grabbed one of his player's faces and bit her during a timeout at a game last week Tuesday.
Kobe Bryant Return From Injury: D'Antoni Cautious, But Team is Optimistic
Kobe Bryant returned to the Los Angeles Lakers in a practice Saturday and worked out with the team, running and shooting on the court. The NBA superstar was sidelined with a tear to his Achilles tendon in April, but his return to playing minutes during a game may still take some time, according to Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni.
Rob Ford Reality TV Show is Toronto Mayor's Mouthpiece: 'I Am Changing My Behavior'
Rob Ford's reality TV show, "Ford Nation" premiered Monday night to Canadian viewers on the country's Sun New Network, and the embattled mayor that admitted to smoking crack in office got to tell his side of the story without the pressure of journalists and reporters. The hour-long pre-taped show is hosted by the Toronto mayor and his brother, city councilor Doug Ford.