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Amtrak Train Car Dangling Over Interstate After Derailment

An Amtrak train car derailed and is dangling on to Interstate 5 in Pierce County, Washington, according to the Washington state Department of Transportation's Twitter account.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Beating the Bloat

Feeling sluggish, bloated and gassy … again!? If just eating a stalk of celery causes your tummy to stick out, read this before you give up wearing your favorite skinny jeans ever again. The villains may be FODMAPs, a category of short-chain carbohydrates that your body may have trouble digesting. Just as people who are intolerant to lactose or gluten avoid foods containing those ingredients, if you’re sensitive to FODMAPs, a low-FODMAP diet may help relieve your symptoms.

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Austin's Adderley School for the Performing Arts Is Now a Texas Nonprofit

The Adderley School hosts 'An Afternoon with Jack Dylan Grazer,' teen star of 'IT' this February

Austin's ADDERLEY SCHOOL for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce its new status as a Texas nonprofit and soon to be 501(c)(3), which will go by the name THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL. The nonprofit will provide partial and full scholarships to underserved students from low income Austin communities and underwrite operational costs. As a nonprofit, Adderley will "level the playing field," giving all Austin children the opportunity to grow and flourish in its transformative theater school program, regardless of their ability to pay tuition.

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This Holiday Season Give the Gift That Keeps On Giving Chicago's Biggest Pork-a-Palooza Baconfest Chicago Tickets

Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now for the Tenth Edition of the Beloved Bacon

Looking for a last minute gift? This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving tickets to Chicago's biggest pork-a-palooza Baconfest Chicago. Right now, a limited quantity of early bird tickets are on sale through the end of the month for the tenth edition of Baconfest Chicago on April 6 & 7, 2018 at the UIC Forum at 725 West Roosevelt in Chicago.

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Remembering Houston Radio Legend Robert “Bassman” Washington

Houstonians are mourning the loss of a Houston radio legend. Robert “Bassman” Washington died Sunday morning at the age of 48-years-old.

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Distressing Experiences As a Kid Impact Cardiovascular Health Later in Life

Difficult childhood experiences — from bullying and neglect to physical and sexual abuse — are so prevalent that the American Heart Association is issuing its first scientific statement on their impact on cardiovascular health.

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Campbell's Is Buying Snyder's

Campbell Soup is hungry for pretzels, chips and popcorn. Soup sales have lagged, so Campbell announced on Monday that it's buying Snyder's-Lance for $50 a share in an all-cash deal valued at $4.9 billion. Snyder's-Lance makes snacks such as Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, Cape Cod and Kettle potato chips and Pop Secret popcorn.

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Thousands Trying to Get Out of Atlanta After Lights Went Out at Hartsfield Airport

There were people still sleeping on the floor the day after a power outage shut down operations at the Atlanta airport, but long ticket and security lines were moving -- albeit slowly -- as normalcy began returning to the world's busiest airport Monday.

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Indian Ruling Party Narrowly Wins Key State Election

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has retained power in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat -- but only by a whisker.

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Coalition Government with Far-right Party Takes Power in Austria

Austria's new coalition government, which includes the far-right Freedom Party, was sworn in on Monday as demonstrators protested outside. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, a member of the Green Party, presided over the ceremony on Monday at Vienna's Hofburg Palace.

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ESPN President Resigns, Citing Substance Addiction

ESPN president John Skipper resigned on Monday, citing a substance addiction. "I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction," Skipper said in a statement. "I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem."

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New Study Shows News Outlets Skew Towards Negative Portrayals of Black Families, Contrary to Government Data

According to the Washington Post, a recent Color of Change and Family Story study found that the news media has had a significant hand in negatively skewing the perceptions of black families.

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Maame Biney, 17, Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win Spot on U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team

Maame Biney became the first black woman to qualify for a U.S. Olympic speedskating team with a pair of victories in the 500 meters.

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Mario Batali Includes Recipe with Apology for 'past behavior'

How about some cinnamon rolls with that apology? In an online newsletter Friday afternoon, celebrity chef Mario Batali -- facing allegations that he touched women inappropriately -- acknowledged "many mistakes" and apologized for disappointing "my friends, my family, my fans and my team."

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19 Men and 1 Woman Among Highest-paid Execs Age 40 and Under

Pay inequality between men and women isn't just a problem for your parents' generation.

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Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Restores Power After Crippling Outage

Nearly 11 hours after a power outage paralyzed the world's busiest airport, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International got its electricity back late Sunday night.

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5 Things for December 18: Atlanta Airport Outage, Tax Overhaul, Russia Investigation

Say hello to Amy Wright, the newest CNN Hero of the Year. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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“Bound to the Fire: How Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine” by Kelley Fanto Deetz

You’ve been cooking up a storm for days. Soon, the whole family will be sitting at your table, which will be loaded down with everybody’s favorites. The turkey will be golden. The bread, warm and soft. Pies line your kitchen counter because you’ve cooked for days. At least, as you’ll see in “Bound to the Fire” by Kelley Fanto Deetz, you didn’t cook ‘round the clock, too.

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Give Her Gifts That Leave Her Melanin Popping

Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey bundle includes the Leave-In Conditioner, Twisting Soufflé, Curl Smoothie and Curling Custard. Perfect for 4C textures, these products give long lasting moisture for dry thirsty curls. Price: $7.50 and up

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Food Network Star Hosts the Christmas Cookie Challenge

Since winning Season 11 of Food Network Star Chef Eddie Jackson has been busy with all things food. His latest endeavor comes with the premiere of Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge.

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