Twin Cities Jazz Festival: Ginger Commodore In-Studio

(Minneapolis) Music lovers will be swaying to the sweet sounds of some cool jazz in Minneapolis and Saint Paul this week for the ninth annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival, John Reger reports
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Elephants Go Bananas

Villagers fled as the herd knocked down houses and trampled crops in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal state.
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Money Under the Mattress

According to a government study, one family in 12 living in the U-S doesn't keep a bank account.
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Robot to the Rescue

Researchers are developing a remote-controlled robot to rescue wounded soldiers from dangerous battlefield situations. The robot can maneuver difficult and complex terrain, has infrared vision and he can lift up to six-hundred pounds.
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Diaz Raises Eyebrows in Peru

While on a recent trip to Peru, actress Cameron Diaz sported a bag emblazoned with one of Mao Zedong's favorite political slogans. Many locals were offended by the message Diaz carried on her bag.
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Cast of 'Heroes' Announces World Tour

The stars of NBC's 'Heroes' announced that they will be traveling the world to promote the show and meet fans.
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Harry Potter Fans Not Spellbound By Spoiler Posted Online

(Los Angeles) A hacker claimed he stole the ending of the final Harry Potter book. Christina McLarty reports.
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Interview: Local Author Heather McElhatton Releases Unique Novel "Pretty Little Mistakes"

(Minneapolis) A Twin Cities author is taking the literary world by storm with her debut novel which is a little different than most books you'll find on store shelves, John Reger reports.
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Everest climbed 1920s style

A unique "historic" expedition up Everest replicates the conditions of the early climbers. The man who discovered the body of famous Everest climber George Mallory attempts to recreate the pioneering expedition using replica clothing and equipment from the 1920s. Mallory may have scaled the world's highest mountain three decades before Sir Edmund Hillary conquered it.
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Hold the Garlic?

Italians debate whether or not to include garlic in their dishes.
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For These Dog Owners, Ugly Rules

Some of the ugliest mutts around turned out at a Northern California fair, all preening and pawing for the most regal of titles - world's ugliest dog.
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