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Raw: Crane Falls on Russian Apartment Building
A construction crane fell on an apartment building on Sunday in the Russian city of Kirov, damaging balconies and seven vehicles which were parked outside, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said. (May 27)
Fiddling Championship Draws Fast-Flying Fingers
People who love music spent part of the Memorial Day weekend in Homestead National Monument in Nebraska for America's Monumental Fiddling Championship. A total of $1,300 in prize money was handed out. (May 27)
Fiddling Championship Draws Fast-Flying Fingers
People who love music spent part of the Memorial Day weekend in Homstead National Monuent in Nebraska for America's Monumental Fiddling Championship. The contest had different categories based on experience, and a total of $1,300 in prize m...
Raw: Apple 1 Computer Sells for More Than $650k
One of the only six surviving original 1976 "Apple 1" computers still in working order sold for the world record price of $671,400 at an auction on Saturday. (May 25)
Raw: Apple 1 Computers Sells for More Than $650k
One of the only six surviving original 1976 "Apple 1" computers still in working order sold for the world record price of $671,400 at an auction on Saturday. (May 25)
Raw: Tightrope Walk Between Cathedral Spires
An Austrian daredevil on Friday became the first man to walk a tightrope strung between the two towers of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna's most famous landmark. (May 24)
SeaWorld: Penguins Are Coolest Thing in Florida
On Friday, SeaWorld Orlando opens its "Antarctica _ Empire of the Penguin" attraction. With a ride, restaurants and 250 live penguins, it's the largest expansion in the park's history. (May 23)
A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs
A German auctioneer is selling one of Apple, Inc.'s original 50 computers on Saturday. The Apple I computer is with a black and white monitor and original tape deck is expected to sell for upwards of $250,000. (May 23)
Study: Cockroaches Survive by Losing Sweet Tooth
How sweet it isn't: Scientists find how some cockroaches resist the sugary lure of poisons. It turns out glucose activates taste nerves that tell the brain 'yuck!' instead of 'yum.' (May 23)
Cell phone pocket dial leads to murder arrest
Scott Simon will have a long time to think about his gaffe. Simon was furious over a disagreement he had at a Waffle House restaurant when he jostled the phone in his pocket and called 911 without knowing. A recording was made as Simon went on an anger fueled rant ...
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