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• N America's Bird Population Has Declined by 30M
  
  In just 50 years bird populations in the U.S. and Canada have declined by almost 30% and scientists are worried this could mean an impending biodiversity crisis."These bird losses are a strong signal that our human-altered landscapes are losing their ability to support...
• 'House Hunters' Host Dies After Long Cancer Battle
  
  "House Hunters" host Suzanne Whang has died after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 56.
• 9 Foods You Should Never Order for Delivery
  
  You come home late from work tired and hungry. But the last thing you feel like doing is cooking dinner, so you order takeout. Nothing wrong with that, right? It depends on what you order.
• Baker Turns DNA Detective, Helps Crack 30-Year-Old Cold Case
  
  It was the day after Thanksgiving in 1989 when 18-year-old Mandy Stavik went missing in Acme, Washington. Three days later her body was found in a nearby river and authorities concluded she had been sexually assaulted, knocked unconscious then drowned.
• Report: Omarosa 'Personal Adviser' To Michael Cohen
  
  President Donald Trump's former political aide Omarosa Manigault Newman is now reportedly doling out personal advice to jailed ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
• As Gas Prices Spike, Propane Eyed as Clean Alternative for Vehicles
  
  With gasoline prices predicted to rise as much as 25 cents a gallon following a drone attack on two Saudi oil facilities that temporarily disrupted world oil supplies, propane gas is gaining new attention as a more stable fuel alternative for vehicles.
• The Unhealthiest Cities in America
  
  Americans are dying at a much younger age than they were a few years ago, and a lot of this has to do with unhealthy lifestyles.
• New NC Redistricting Maps Likely to Favor Republicans Ahead of 2020
  
  New political maps that North Carolina's General Assembly approved earlier this week will likely still favor Republicans ahead of the elections in 2020, according to analysts, The News & Observer reports. A panel of judges ordered the state legislature to redraw a number of...
• Oldest Living US World War II Veteran Thanks God for Longevity
  
  There are two things that 110-year-old military veteran Lawrence Brooks credits for his longevity - faith and kindness.
• 7 Ways to Improve Gas Mileage
  
  Who doesn't want to get better gas mileage? The good news is it's not that difficult to do so.
• Warning Signs of Clogged Arteries
  
  Is your heart a ticking time bomb? Many people do not even realize they are at risk of heart disease.
• Frank Sinatra's Lawyer Kept Him From Proposing to Marylin Monroe
  
  Captivated by Marylin Monroe's charm and beauty, Frank Sinatra found himself swept into a whirlwind romance with the iconic actress.
• Fashion Label Slammed for School-Shooting Themed Sweatshirts
  
   A fashion company is facing massive backlash after unveiling a range of sweatshirts designed with a mass school-shooting theme.
• Alex Trebek Heading Back to Chemo
  
  "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is heading back for another round of chemotherapy after losing a large amount of weight and having his numbers rise sharply, he told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday.
• Massive Swarms of Dragonflies Show Up on Weather Radar
  
  Dragonflies are on the move and while their migrating patterns are on par for the change of season, their massive swarms are attracting the attention of experts , and popping up on weather radars.
• Cyclist Dies Dodging 'Swooping Magpie' Attack
  
  A 76-year-old cyclist died after he swerved off the road to avoid being attacked by a swooping magpie in Australia. The cyclist was riding alongside Nicholson Park at Woonona when he swerved to avoid the native Australian bird, the Wollongong Police said.
• Rihanna Slammed for Texting During Play; Sparks Heated Debate
  
  Rihanna is facing massive backlash after she was caught texting during the middle of a Broadway play over the weekend.
• Wife Speaks out About Finding Ric Ocasek Dead: 'I Touched His Cheek'
  
  Model and actress Paulina Porizkova is sharing details about the moment she realized her husband Ric Ocasek, lead signer for The Cars, died.
• Sean Spicer Makes Waves on 'Dancing With the Stars'
  
  Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and his flamboyant neon green shirt stole the show in the season premiere of  "Dancing With the Stars."
• TMZ: Dog the Bounty Hunter Suffers Apparent Heart Attack
  
  Duane "Dog" Chapman, the reality TV star known for his show on bounty hunting, was hospitalized over the weekend in Colorado for a possible heart attack, reports TMZ.He is currently under a doctor's care, his representative tweeted.
• Top 10 States With the Highest Cancer Rates
  
  Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in America and experts are bracing themselves for a dramatic rise in the number of new diagnoses, as forecast by the CDC.
• 7 Worst Things You Can Do to Your Car
  
  There is a long list of dos and don'ts when it comes to preserving the life of your vehicle, but here we look at seven of the worst things you can do to your car, as listed by Reader's Digest.
• Woman Dreamed She Swallowed Her Engagement Ring - But Really Did
  
  Have you ever awakened from a dream wondering whether it was real?
• Felicity Huffman's Prison: Beauty Shop, Sunbathing Deck, and Vanilla Cappuccino
  
  Felicity Huffman was sentenced Friday to 14 days in prison for her involvement in the college admissions scandal case but the facility where she may do her time has raised a few eyebrows.
• Ken Burns' 'Country Music' Explores Complicated Genre
  
  Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns tries to explain nearly a century of history in his latest work, "Country Music," which begins airing this week on PBS, Variety reports.

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