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American History
The Golden Spike Ceremony, which took place May 10, 1869, was held at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory.
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Weather Watchers
Northern lights this weekend? Auroras could be visible as far south as Alabama.
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TV Chat
5 teams left on The Amazing Race......and I swear to gawd I wouldn't have made it past
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Sports
Former NBA player Glen Davis sentenced to 40 months in prison for involvement in healthcare fraud scheme
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Personal Finance and Investing
Watch out some economists are floating the idea of confiscating
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World History
VE Day, May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe: WWII The Greatest Generation, Victory over Fascism
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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
Sign Petition: "Stop Killing Beagles and Cutting Out their Eyes in Brutal Experiments"
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Anthropology
2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet found in burial mound likely caused 'awe in the enemy'
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Movies
On this day, May 8, 1913, "Looney Tunes" and "Merrie Melodies" cartoonist Bob Clampett was born.
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Weird News
Florida man who goes by 'Pee Wee' accused of exposing self to shoppers at Target, Walmart, Burlington stores
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Soccer/Football
Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to its first World Cup in 1978, dies aged 85
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True Crime
A fifth 'Misfit' is accused of murdering two Kansas women. Last year, he declared extremist beliefs
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Household Hints & Help
Are the salad dressings found in the produce area of a grocery storebetter than the ones on the condiments aisle?
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