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Liquid lights and musical posters: Welcome to the world of electric paint

Imagine if you could paint a working light switch directly onto your wall, without any need for sockets, cables or wiring.

Mom has son arrested for eating Pop-Tarts without permission

A Charlotte, North Carolina woman had her son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts earlier this week.

Former state representative charged with dealing meth

Stephen Doran, a former Massachusetts State representative and math tutor, has been charged with dealing drugs.

Stocks hope to make up lost ground

 Investors head into the shortened trading week hoping to make up lost ground.

New terror stance worries Republicans

The new era in America's war on terror -- described by President Barack Obama in a major address Thursday -- worries some Republicans, who say the phase-down could leave the country vulnerable to still-persistent threats from abroad.

Obama to Oklahoma: 'We've got your back'

Oklahomans have the nation behind them as they struggle to bounce back from tornadoes that tore through the state last week, President Barack Obama said Sunday.

Searching for the perfect summer swimwear?

At Atlanta Beach in Atlanta's Buckhead section, you'll find itsy bitsy bikinis for perfect bodies, but there are also plenty of options that flatter real figures.

Good Samaritans dive into creek when car plunges off of bridge

Hampton, Virginia rescue crews worked to pull a vehicle from New Market Creek following a crash Wednesday morning. Two nearby residents pulled the only occupant in the vehicle to safety.

Automated attendance system glitch calls parents of every student, telling them their child didn't arrive for class

A glitch in a Tewksbury, Massachusetts school's automated messaging system sent parents into a panic after it called students' homes to confirm the child was sick.

Social Security reveals the most popular baby names in Louisiana for 2012

The Social Security Administration has announced the most popular baby names in Louisiana for 2012. Emma and Mason topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2012 in Louisiana were:

Terrifying postmortem delivery has happy ending for Texas family

A Texas high school teacher's heart wasn't beating when she delivered her baby, but three of her co-workers are credited with saving her life and her newborn's.

Five ways to handle chronic pain

Chronic pain conditions now affect more than 116 million Americans, according to the Institute of Medicine, a figure that dwarfs the number of people who suffer from diabetes, coronary heart disease/stroke and cancer combined.

Survey: Teens' enthusiasm for Facebook is waning

There's fresh evidence that American teenagers may be growing weary of Facebook.

Newcomer tops magazine's U.S. airline survey

Virgin America topped the latest airline satisfaction rankings from Consumer Reports, the first time the 6-year-old airline has appeared on the list.

Overweight dogs get a personal trainer guided workout on the treadmill

If your pooch is a porker, don't worry. There is help. Nick Arkon is a canine personal trainer. "I love animals and I want to see animals in a healthy state of mind," he explains.