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Halloween Brings The End Of 'Thriller' Season

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Lots of businesses are winding down now that Halloween is over. One of the more unusual ones: Michael Jackson tribute artists and choreographers who do "Thriller" performances.

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Advances In 3-D May Mean No Ridiculous Glasses

Movies, TV shows, video games — it seems 3-D technology is everywhere these days. It's creating a competitive market for companies trying to improve the way we experience the illusion of depth perception. Dr. Marsh and his team hope for a wider release of the procedure in select cities starting April 1, 2012.

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The Ordinary Life Of An Extraordinary Billionaire

West Virginia magnate Jim Justice doesn't act the part of a billionaire mogul. He recently acquired one of America's most iconic pieces of real estate, the Greenbrier luxury resort in West Virginia. But on any evening, you'll find him coaching a local high school girls' basketball team and dining at Applebee's. Host Michel Martin speaks with writer Neely Tucker, who profiled Justice in this week's Washington Post Magazine , in a cover story titled, "The Richest Regular Guy."

The Ordinary Life Of An Extraordinary Billionaire

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Chinese New Year Celebrations Kick Off Year Of The Rabbit

Chinese-Americans and Asians worldwide are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Across the U.S, the year of the Rabbit is being ushered in with cultural festivities that run through the end of the month. Arnold Chin, director of the country's largest Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, talks about how the most important date on the Chinese calendar is celebrated here, and in China.

Chinese New Year Celebrations Kick Off Year Of The Rabbit

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James Bond's Aston Martin Up For Auction

A classic piece of James Bond memorabilia is being sold at auction in the fall. The sleek silver Aston Martin driven by Sean Connory in Goldfinger, dates to the 60's, is in near perfect condition and is expected to fetch up to $6 million.

James Bond's Aston Martin Up For Auction

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New Training Manual For China's Bus Drivers

China's bus drivers and ticket sellers have been urged to leave communism behind. The new training manual says a driver no longer needs to address a passenger as "comrade." It's now the rule to refer to the passenger as "sir" or "madam."

New Training Manual For China's Bus Drivers

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Delicious Drinks For A Hot Summer Day

For many, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to enjoying great summer food. But after breaking out the grill and the tasty new recipes, you might also want to consider serving up the right beverage. Guest host Allison Keyes turns to wine enthusiast Callie Crossley, who runs the blog The Crushed Grape Report. Crossley shares the recipes for her favorite chilled beverages.

Delicious Drinks For A Hot Summer Day

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Ray's Rodriguez Stung By Real Ray

Tampa Bay Ray's infielder Sean Rodriguez was in the ocean this week when he was attacked by a ray. A Florida newspaper reports the ray stung his heel, causing a trail of blood. A teammate called 911. Rodriguez is fine, and is back on the field.

Ray's Rodriguez Stung By Real Ray

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Top 10 New Species Of 2009 Revealed

A flat-faced frogfish and a minnow with fangs made this year's list of the top 10 new species. The list of newly described or named species is compiled every year by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University and an international committee of taxonomists.

Top 10 New Species Of 2009 Revealed

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Frogs Shut Down Major Greek Highway

A horde of frogs forced authorities in Greece to shut down a key northern highway for two hours. The traffic police chief says "millions" of amphibians carpeted the road, causing three cars to skid off it. He guesses the frogs were headed to a nearby lake, looking for food.

Frogs Shut Down Major Greek Highway

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Police Just Didn't Appreciate Would-Be Hero

Roger Witter was at a store in Oregon, when he spotted two guys stealing some iPhones. He ran after the thieves, and saw them try to drive away. He pulled out his handgun and shot at the tires on the getaway car. But it's our hero who didn't get away. Witter spent a night in jail charged with reckless endangerment.

Police Just Didn't Appreciate Would-Be Hero

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Author Writing About Palin Moves Next Door To Her

Author Joe McGinniss has taken up residence in a house next to Sarah Palin's lakeside home in Wasilla, Alaska. Palin posted on Facebook that she'll be starting on a tall fence between her and her biographer.

Author Writing About Palin Moves Next Door To Her

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Man Who Bans Himself From Gambling Wins Big

In Pennsylvania, an effort to help gambling addicts is working well. Too well for a 55-year-old man who had to give up $2,000. The man joined a state program that promised to not let him gamble. The man snuck into a casino in Erie, won the jackpot but because of the program, was not allowed to collect.

Man Who Bans Himself From Gambling Wins Big

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Marking The Centennial Of Esperanto Creator's Visit

This weekend, advocates of the Esperanto language will meet in Washington, D.C., to mark the 1910 visit of the language's creator, L.L. Zamenhof. A hundred years ago, Esperanto was taken very seriously by important people in the nation's capital.

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Bootsy Collins: I Can't Keep All This Funk To Myself

Legendary musician Bootsy Collins is launching Funk University. He laments that kids today can't tell their James Brown from their George Clinton. The online school will offer classes in bass guitar.

Bootsy Collins: I Can't Keep All This Funk To Myself

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Vermont Moose Gets A Reprieve From Death

Pete the Moose is staying put. Vermont officials had ordered the animal off a game preserve near Canada. There was even talk of destroying the moose. People came to big Pete's defense on a website, a Facebook page and at a statehouse rally. Lawmakers decided Pete can stay.

Vermont Moose Gets A Reprieve From Death

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Cowabunga: Surf's Up For Dogs

At a San Diego beach on Saturday, dogs were catching waves. It was part of the fifth annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog competition." The surfing hounds raised money for the San Diego Police Canine unit.

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Magazine Issues Tweet Challenge To 'Lost' Fans

The Atlantic magazine challenged readers to describe the whole plot of TV's Lost in one tweet. The winners will be announced next week. The show's last episode is Sunday.

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Dutch Offer Drivers Test For The Anxious

In the Netherlands, they've introduced a kinder gentler driving test for people who have test anxiety. The pace is slower and drivers can take a break if they need it. Dutch officials say the roads will still be safe because test anxiety is not linked to poor performance in real life.

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Sea Lions, Dolphins Join Fight Against Terrorists

Dolphins and sea lions wowed the crowd this week during California's annual gathering of first responders for disaster and anti-terrorism exercises. Working for the Navy, a dolphin quickly located a 'terrorist' in the San Francisco Bay, and a sea lion used its mouth to cuff that fake intruder's leg.

Sea Lions, Dolphins Join Fight Against Terrorists

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County Wants Employee Overpayments Back

In Georgia, about 180 Gwinnett County employees are being asked to return thousands of dollars the county says they were overpaid 16 years ago. Employees can exchange some vacation time or a holiday to get rid of the debt. They can also pay in cash.

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