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The coming-of-age question: ‘Is Santa real?’
(MEDIA GENERAL) — “Is Santa real?” It’s the question parents of young children would gladly like to avoid. The white-haired, plump, bearded man who travels throughout the night, eight reindeer in tow,...
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St. Nicholas to Santa Claus: The birth of an icon
(MEDIA GENERAL) — The character of Santa Claus has come a long way over the years. We know him today as a jolly, magical elf who brings goodies and toys for good girls and boys across the world. But...
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John Glenn lies in honor at Ohio capitol for public goodbye
COLUMBUS (AP/WCMH) —A white-gloved Marine honor guard stands watch over John Glenn’s flag-draped, silver coffin inside the Ohio Statehouse rotunda. The usual holiday decorations have given way to...
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Don’t panic: 7 Last-minute gift ideas
(MEDIA GENERAL) — Whether you procrastinated too long and now your family’s holiday celebration is just days away or you received a gift from someone you hadn’t included on your shopping list, we’ve...
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Global leaders react to ‘attacks’ in Germany, Turkey
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — International leaders reached out to two grieving nations on Monday following apparent attacks in Germany and Turkey that left at least nine civilians and an ambassador...
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Google releases top searches of 2016
(MEDIA GENERAL) — Google has released its top searches of 2016 and this summer’s “Pokemon Go” craze tops the list when looking at searches across the globe. In the United States, no other subject was...
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Analysis: Hillary Clinton’s miscalculations and mistakes cost her
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — Bill Clinton, after casting his vote as a New York elector for his wife, carped to reporters on Monday about the multiple reasons why his wife lost. The Russians. The FBI....
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Editorial: Good riddance! 5 reasons we WON’T miss 2016
(MEDIA GENERAL) –– It feels like 4:30 p.m. on a Friday. Every fiber of your being is counting down the seconds and minutes. You are mentally and emotionally drained and have nothing left to give. You...
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2016 in review: Tragic stories that made headlines
(MEDIA GENERAL) — 2016 saw the worst mass shooting in U.S history, shootings of black men and the killing of law enforcement officers. Hundreds more died in extremist attacks across the globe while...
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Let the binge-watching begin: Everything leaving, coming to streaming...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MEDIA GENERAL) — There’s no point in arguing, pretty much everything in 2016 sucked. But thank goodness for one of the few things we could count on this year that would always be...
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Starbucks to offer free drinks for 10 days at certain stores
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Starbucks aims to drum up holiday sales with promises of free espresso drinks this season — as long as you’re in the right store. Starting Friday, select Starbucks stores will host...
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14-year-old girl found safe after reported abduction in Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A teen girl was found safe and unharmed Monday night after a reported abduction in Elizabeth City. The suspect, who was identified as 28-year-old Johnathan Wendell Ward,...
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‘Merry Christmas!’ Georgia baker botches Hanukkah cake
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (MEDIA GENERAL) — Well, one Georgia baker has had better days. A photo of a botched cake, first unearthed by The Daily Dot, is making the rounds on social media today. A person named...
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Make a New Year’s resolution and stick with it, here’s how
(MEDIA GENERAL) — Making a New Year’s resolution and sticking to it is easier said than done. Many will try but few will be successful in their attempt to eat healthier, save money or get organized. A...
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Good-bye 2016: Notable people lost this year
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba’s revolutionary leader Fidel Castro and Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, but it also took away royals of a...
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2016, an inspiration for a horror movie
(MEDIA GENERAL) — The end of the year is a time for reflection and self-renewal. Some look back at the year with content while others look forward to leave their woes of the past year behind and start...
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VIDEOS: Ringing in the New Year around the world
(WCMH) — We’re waiting for the New Year here in Columbus, but 2017 is already here in many countries around the world. Among the cities celebrating with fireworks are Auckland, Baghdad, Dubai, Hong...
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Students at Virginia Tech unveil future home
BLACKSBURG (WSLS 10) – It’s a revolutionary prototype for the home of the future. Virginia Tech’s student and faculty research team designed the rooms of FutureHAUS by focusing on how advanced...
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A look at presidential inaugurations — from FDR to Obama
(MEDIA GENERAL) — Cut through the pomp and circumstance, and the presidential inauguration is a powerful moment. A peaceful transfer of power to the next leader of the free world. Take a look at some...
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Opinion: Looking back at 8 of the best moments of Obama’s presidency
This is an opinion piece. (MEDIA GENERAL) — Whether you love him or hate him, Barack Obama’s presidency is coming to an end. Obama was unique in many ways as our country’s commander-in-chief. He was...
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