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Merry Christmas Sleigh bells ring, big time, in the Big Apple thanks to the iconic movie star sled that’s spending the holiday season in the heart of midtown Manhattan. It arrived last week in …

Tis the season to be grumpy? For the most part “champions” are acclaimed, cheered and envied. Not so for the Gay family of Union Vale, New York. In 2012 they adorned their home with a …

Love conquers It was love at first sight when a deer made a romantic Christmas pass at an ornamental doe in the front yard of a Camp Nelson, California, home recently. The statuesque female of the …

UAMS House Call Dr. Daniel Knight Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Q:. What is Parkinsons disease A: Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain condition …

Get a haircut? If you know a woman who is looking for a particularly distinct wig, you might want to get in touch with Nigerian wigmaker Helen Williams. Ms. Williams is a professional when it comes …

11 Tips For Safer Winter Generator Usage For Home & Business Owners Follow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation, says OPEI Winter will be here, and if your …

Union Pacific announced Thursday that the world’s largest operating steam locomotive would “reach all four corners” of its 23-state system.

A hungry thief Who can resist a plate of lasagna; not this bear. It happened in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, at the home of Helena Houlis who was away at the time, but security cameras kept watch …

Centenarian does it again Dorothy Hoffner of Chicago, Illinois, celebrated her 100th birthday by jumping out of an airplane. She turned 104 recently and she decided to make another jump to observe …

Create your own garden soil By MELINDA MYERS Fall is filled with preparing gardens for the following season, raking leaves, and harvesting. Use plant trimmings and fall leaves to create raised beds …