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Man accused of ripping off portion of infant's scalp during argument with wife

Ohio police say a baby was scalped during an apparent domestic incident in Fairborn last week. Police were called on a report of a fight between man and a woman.

Study finds that hands-free devices still create dangerous distractions for drivers

Hands-free does not mean distraction free, at least when it comes to using your cellphone while driving. A new study indicates new voice command technology for your car, pitched as a safer alternative, really isn't.

Facebook: Yes, (most) mastectomy pics are allowed

"Breast cancer is not a pink ribbon," reads the blunt motto for breast-cancer support group The SCAR Project.

Cisco plans to double the speed of the Internet

Cisco plans to double the speed of the Internet By David Goldman NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- If Internet traffic is going to triple over the next five years, as Cisco predicts, we're gonna need a bigger boat.

Most charitable states in America

A recent spate of disasters, including the Oklahoma tornadoes, the Boston bombing and the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, has people across the country reaching for their wallets to help out.

Would a smartphone 'killswitch' deter thieves?

As violent crime tied to smartphone theft continues to rise nationwide, law enforcers are publicly calling on manufacturers to install "killswitch" technology that would render a stolen device useless.

Wild boar carcasses wash up on Florida beach

Those who use and enjoy the shoreline near the Jensen Beach Causeway Park are concerned about wild boar carcasses washing up on the beach. 

Report: Kim Kardashian gives birth to baby girl

There's now one more Kardashian to keep up with.

Obama reflects on absent father in weekly address

Commemorating Father's Day weekend, President Barack Obama said he wished his own father had been more involved in his life and encouraged other dads to lead by example.

Facebook, Microsoft disclose information on user data requests

Facebook and Microsoft disclosed that they received thousands of requests for user data from government agencies in the United States in the last half of 2012.

Dying girl gets lung transplant

The little girl who made national headlines after winning a fight to get on the adult lung transplant list has spent her first day with a new set of lungs.

Massive concrete blocks used to create artificial reef off Florida coast

Twelve miles east of Ponte Vedra, Florida heavy blocks of concrete aboard a Coast Guard Cutter were dropped into the ocean.

California couple builds new home using only American-made products

 Situated in the rolling hills of Newcastle, California is a new home constructed out of all American products. Nearly everything inside and outside the 3,447 square foot home was made in the United States.

Good Samaritan uses turkey baster to clear choking baby's airways

A Good Samaritan and a common kitchen utensil are being credited with saving a Michigan baby's life. Two weeks ago Bill Hogenson of Ludington was working outside with his son when he overheard a frightening conversation.

Parents and volunteers organize prom for special needs students

Many of us have fond memories of our high school prom-- the excitement and thrill of attending a formal event with our peers. But group of local students have never had the opportunity to go to their own prom.