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Today In History February 8

12:32 AM, Feb 8, 2012

The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in 1910.

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Autism-Friendly Shows Coming To Broadway

5:59 PM, Feb 7, 2012

A nonprofit group is planning two autism-friendly performances of Broadway's "The Lion King" and "Mary Poppins" for families with children diagnosed with the disorder.

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"Morning-After" Pill Vending Machine

5:38 PM, Feb 7, 2012

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is gathering facts about a vending machine at a Pennsylvania college that dispenses the "morning-after" pill.

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No Food Stamps For Junk Food Bill Proposed In Florida

7:44 AM, Feb 7, 2012

The proposed bill would allow the state Department of Children and Families to determine "nonstaple, unhealthy foods" and prevent food stamp money from being spent on them.

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Caught On Tape: Mother Saves Baby From Train

6:46 AM, Feb 7, 2012

A runaway stroller nearly turns into tragedy at an Australian train station.

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Today In History February 7

10:32 PM, Feb 6, 2012

President John F. Kennedy imposed a full trade embargo on Cuba in 1962.

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McDonald's Ad Outrages Pit Bull Owners

8:00 PM, Feb 6, 2012

McDonald's apologized and pulled an ad that came back to bite them.

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Top Super Bowl Ads, Dogs Make The Cut

1:56 PM, Feb 6, 2012

Super Bowl commercials featuring dogs were the most successful.

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'Hops Drops', Designed To Make Cheap Beer Taste Better

8:20 AM, Feb 6, 2012

The cheapest beer on the shelf: If it lacks that flavor or the punch you're looking for, an Ohio entrepreneur says she invented the fix for it.

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Which Super Bowl Commericials Proved Most Popular

7:08 AM, Feb 6, 2012

Gannet's USA Today hosted an " Ad Meter" research party for the 24th year in a row.

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Today In History February 6

12:25 AM, Feb 6, 2012

Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the US Constitution in 1788.

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Md. Mall Closed As Unruly Crowd Awaits New Nikes

2:10 PM, Feb 5, 2012

The sheriff's office said some shoppers told officers they had been waiting in line overnight and others began cutting in line.

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Stargazers: Seven Sights To See In The February Sky

10:51 AM, Feb 5, 2012

Canis Major and the brightest star in our night sky are perfectly visible this month for all stargazers to enjoy.

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Today In History February 5

1:03 AM, Feb 5, 2012

Sweden recognized the independence of the United States in 1783.

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Buyer Pays $14K For Tom Brady Game Jersey

6:06 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Brady wore the jersey during the Oct. 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

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"Super Don" Has Attended Every Super Bowl

12:35 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Like an Encyclopedia, he can tell you where the game was played, the score, attendance.

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Jury Duty Skipper Makes Choice, Wears Sign

12:09 PM, Feb 4, 2012

A 22-year-old man skipped out of jury duty and was ordered to make a choice.

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Son Of Ryan O'Neal Gets 16 Months In Prison

10:12 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Griffin O'Neal had faced up to four years in state prison at his sentencing Friday.

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Today In History February 4

10:03 PM, Feb 3, 2012

The United Service Organizations (USO) came into existence in 1941.

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Diocese Closes Purchase Of Crystal Cathedral

9:56 PM, Feb 3, 2012

The Crystal Cathedral sold the property to help pay creditors and emerge from federal bankruptcy protection.

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Inmate's Pig Prank Stuck On Police Cruisers

3:52 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Police want to know how did an image of a pig wind up on a decal used on State Police cruisers?

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Watch What You Tweet: British Couple Banned From U.S. After Post

3:07 PM, Feb 3, 2012

After being held in a detention center, the couple were sent packing on the next flight home.

Troy And LaDonna French Buried Wednesday; Community Members Still Uneasy

Hundreds of people paid their final respects to the victims of a weekend home invasion during a funeral Wednesday afternoon.

6:15 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Duke's Austin Rivers Beats Buzzer, Tar Heels

Duke trailed the entire second half until Austin Rivers hit a three-pointer from the right wing as time expired, lifting the 10th-ranked Blue Devils over No. 5 North Carolina, 85-84.

7:56 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Update: Mayodan Police Locate Missing Teenage Girls

Two teenage runaways have been found and returned to their foster mother.


1:42 PM, Feb 9, 2012

The Murders of Troy and LaDonna French Leave Behind Two Grieving Teenagers

The Rockingham County school psychologist sat down with News 2's Liz Crawford to shed some light on the coping process for a young person.

12:50 AM, Feb 7, 2012

Fake Urine Tip Leads To Charges Against NC Store Owner

Detectives said an anonymous tip started their two-month investigation of the store.

7:16 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Burlington Police Arrest 2nd Suspect In Deadly Home Invasion

Andrew Brown was charged in a break-in that lead the death of Brittany Jernigan during an attempted robbery.

7:20 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Solstas Bringing 500 New Jobs To High Point

Solstas Lab Partners will create 500 new jobs in High Point within the next five years.

6:15 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Facebook, Blue Ribbon Effort Created For French Family

Friends of a couple killed in a weekend home invasion are asking people to honor them by displaying blue ribbons.

7:54 PM, Feb 8, 2012

129 At Guilford County Animal Shelter From Stokes Co. Puppy Mill Bust

One-hundred and twenty-nine dogs were brought to the Guilford County Animal Shelter after being rescued from a puppy mill.

7:05 AM, Feb 8, 2012

Bethany Community Mourns The Death Of Troy and Ladonna French

Rockingham County investigators say that early Saturday morning a masked intruder went into a home, attacked a 19-year-old Whitley French and then shot and killed her parents Troy and Ladonna. The community is left feeling anxious and shocked.

12:40 AM, Feb 6, 2012

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