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• Dec 23, 2013

  Dad Throws Son and Self Off Building Rooftop Over Custody Issue

  A man and his 3-year-old son are dead after the 35-year-old father learned his wife would be gaining custody of the boy. Dmitriy Kanarikov threw his son from the roof of a 52-floor building in New York City before leaping to his own death.

• Dec 23, 2013

  Community Rallies Around Soldier, Replaces $5,000 in Gifts Stolen by Vandals

  An Army soldier returning home from 17 months in Afghanistan had the shock of his life when presents he bought for his family were stolen just two days before he arrived home. Someone broke into his Lodi, California home and took all the presents, valued at $5,000. Now, though, Good Samaritans are rallying to replace all the ornaments.

• Dec 23, 2013

  Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici Talk Family Planning: 'I Want 5 Kids!' Giudici Says

  As Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici's wedding approaches, the two are opening up about their plans for married life. The couple has also addressed the issue that former competitors will be at the wedding.

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  Dec 23, 2013

  Claire Davis Dies After Arapahoe Shooting; Her Parents, Parents of Gunman Issue Statements

  Claire Davis, 17, succumbed to her injuries following being shot in the head at point-blank range by a classmate at Arapahoe High School on December 13. Her parents, and the parents of the gunman, have both issued statements about the young girl's life and impact on the community.

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  Dec 23, 2013

  'Homeless Man' Rewards Those Who Do Good, Practice Kindness

  There's a man in Vancouver who will surprise you simply for doing the right thing. He poses as a panhandler and then turns around and offers you assistance as part of his family's ritual of performing random acts of kindness.

• Dec 23, 2013

  Pregnant Nurse Fired for Refusing Flu Shot

  Dreonna Breton, a registered nurse, was fired from her job at Horizon Healthcare Services for refusing to get a flu shot, even though she is pregnant and provided the organization with two exempt documents from medical professionals.

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  Dec 20, 2013

  Polygamist Series to Debut on TLC in March; Features the Williams Family From 'My Five Wives'

  TLC already has one series featuring a polygamist family, the Brown family, in Las Vegas. Now, though, the channel will debut another series about a polygamist family, the Williams family, who lives in Utah. The Williams family has already been featured in a one-hour documentary but will star in nine episodes starting in March.

• Dec 20, 2013

  'Harry Potter' Play Being Written by J.K. Rowling Will Focus on Harry's Pre-Wizard Years

  Harry Potter fans, rejoice! J.K. Rowling just announced that she is working on a play that will feature the beloved character in the years leading up to his learning that he is a wizard. The popular seven-book series has sold more than 450 million copies around the world and is still incredibly popular with fans of all ages.

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  Dec 20, 2013

  Boston Bombing Victim 'Glad' He Was Injured: 'It Was to Meet the Love of My Life'

  Boston bombing victim-survivor James "Bim" Costello, 31, is actually grateful for the event that put him in the hospital and could have taken his life. Costello proposed to the nurse who helped take care of him and is "glad" he was blown up but does express sympathy for all the others injured in the blast.

• Dec 20, 2013

  'MasterChef Junior' Renewed for Second Season

  Calling all young, aspiring chefs! Fox has just ordered a second helping of "MasterChef Junior," a series that debuted this year to wonderful ratings and brought in a new audience and class of competitors.