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A man in India who came to doctors complaining of abdominal pain was found to have nearly 12 pounds of metal objects in his stomach.

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ESPN laid off 150 employees

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He noted the decision was based on a plan to "re-direct resources" from the studio production, digital content and technology staffs.

"We appreciate their contributions, and will assist them as much as possible in this difficult moment with severance, a 2017 bonus, the continuation of health benefits and outplacement services," Skipper wrote. "They will also appreciate your support."

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'Ghost ships' wash ashore in Japan.At least four ships have washed up on Japan's west coast this month, some with bodies on board, and while authorities haven't confirmed their origin, signs suggest they're from North Korea. Eight skeletons were found in the hull of one wooden boat that washed ashore on Miyazawa beach in the northwest of Japan's main island Honshu, the Akita Coast Guard said Monday.

The unidentified boat was spotted drifting off shore on Friday but the grim discovery was only made when it reached land.  While officials would not confirm the boat was from North Korea, it matches a spate of vessels and debris that have ended up on Japan's west coast.

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At least four ships have washed up on Japan's west coast this month, some with bodies on board, and while authorities haven't confirmed their origin, signs suggest they're from North Korea.

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Indian surgeons remove 263 coins, 100 nails from man's stomach

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Trump as been reported to have retweeted out 3 different anti-Muslim videos this morning.

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A former Bosnian Croat general, Slobodan Praljak died in court after swallowing poison. The judge upheld the 20-year sentence for war crimes, and he got up with a vial shouted "Slobodan Praljak is not a war criminal, I am rejecting your verdict with comtempt". He then proceeds to swallow the poison. It was later confirmed he died, and the nature of the substance is unclear.

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Bailey Seller recently turned 21 years old. In 2013 her father died from stage 4 pancreatic cancer a few months before her 17th birthday. He still wanted to celebrate her birthday by making a card and prepaying for flowers every year until her 21st birthday. In her last card her dad told her this letter would be her last "until they meet again"

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In Cincinnati, Ohio a 13-year-old boy caused an apartment fire trying to kill a bedbug. The teen doused the bug in alcohol then lit a match. The fire was reported at about 11 pm on Tuesday. Six apartment units were damaged totaling $300,000 worth of damage.  The Red Cross is working to find housing for those affected by the fire.

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Matt Lauer fired from 'Today' due to 'inappropriate sexual behavior' in the workplace

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars.

Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host. The alleged incident took place at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the "Today" show reported via its website.

NBC News confirmed that the accusation also noted the alleged behavior continued in the workplace after the games.

"Over the course of several hours, my client detailed egregious acts of sexual harassment and misconduct by Mr. Lauer," Ari Wilkenfeld of Wilkenfeld, Herendeen & Atkinson told Fox News in an emailed statement. "In fewer than than 35 hours, NBC investigated and removed Mr. Lauer...It is our hope that NBC will continue to do what it can to repair the damage done to my client-their employee-and any other women who may come forward."
Garrison Keilor dumped by MPR after sexual misconduct inquiry
Lauer's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and "Today" colleague Hoda Kotb were given the rough task of breaking the news to viewers.

"This is a sad morning here at 'Today' and at NBC News," Guthrie said before reading a note from NBC News Chairman Andy Lack.

"Dear colleagues, on Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer," Lack's statement read. "It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards. As a result, we've decided to terminate his employment."

The statement said this is the first complaint regarding Lauer's behavior the company has received "in the over 20 years he's been at NBC News."

"I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."
- Savannah Guthrie

"We were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident," the statement said.
Matt Lauer's firing from NBC unleashes Twitter torrent
Lack said NBC's "highest priority is to create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected, and to ensure that any actions that run counter to our core values are met with consequences, no matter who the offender. We are deeply saddened by this turn of events."

Since the news broke, NBC has removed Lauer's image from all of its social media properties including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Now, hosts Guthrie, Kotb, Kathy Lee Gifford, Carson Daly, Megyn Kelly and Al Roker are more heavily featured.

An emotional Guthrie admitted "we just learned this moments ago" and said the "Today" team is "devastated and we are still processing all of this."
Katie Couric: Matt Lauer pinched her 'on the ass a lot'
"All we can say is that we are heartbroken. I'm heartbroken for Matt. He is my dear, dear friend and my partner and he is beloved by many, many people here. And I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."

Kotb said she and and Guthrie "were both woken up with the news, kind of predawn, and we're trying to process it and trying to make sense of it."

Guthrie said NBC will be "covering this story as reporters" and will share more details "in the hours and days to come."
Lauer firing puts harsh new focus on NBC News boss Andy Lack after Trump tweet
The "Today" show anchors weren't the only ones reacting to the surprising development. President Trump also chimed in on Lauer's firing on Twitter as the news broke.

Lauer, 59, had a $20 million/year contract that would have taken him into 2018. Lauer's firing comes just days after "CBS This Morning" host Charlie Rose was canned for his behavior towards women, which included showering naked in front of them at his home. That leaves just "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos as the remaining male anchor of the big three network morning shows.

Allegations of sexual misconduct have rocked several media companies over the past year, including Disney, NPR, and Fox News.
NBC fires senior executive, who was Matt Lauer's booker, for 'inappropriate conduct' with women
Lauer married Annette Roque in 1998. She filed for divorce in 2006 and accused the anchor of "cruel and inhumane" behavior before withdrawing her petition one month later after reaching a private agreement. They have three children.

According to Page Six, Lauer and Roque live separate lives.
Fox News' Diana Falzone contributed to this report.
You can find Sasha Savitsky on Twitter @SashaFB.

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars. Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host.

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars.

Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host. The alleged incident took place at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the "Today" show reported via its website.

NBC News confirmed that the accusation also noted the alleged behavior continued in the workplace after the games.

"Over the course of several hours, my client detailed egregious acts of sexual harassment and misconduct by Mr. Lauer," Ari Wilkenfeld of Wilkenfeld, Herendeen & Atkinson told Fox News in an emailed statement. "In fewer than than 35 hours, NBC investigated and removed Mr. Lauer...It is our hope that NBC will continue to do what it can to repair the damage done to my client-their employee-and any other women who may come forward."
Garrison Keilor dumped by MPR after sexual misconduct inquiry
Lauer's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and "Today" colleague Hoda Kotb were given the rough task of breaking the news to viewers.

"This is a sad morning here at 'Today' and at NBC News," Guthrie said before reading a note from NBC News Chairman Andy Lack.

"Dear colleagues, on Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer," Lack's statement read. "It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards. As a result, we've decided to terminate his employment."

The statement said this is the first complaint regarding Lauer's behavior the company has received "in the over 20 years he's been at NBC News."

"I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."
- Savannah Guthrie

"We were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident," the statement said.
Matt Lauer's firing from NBC unleashes Twitter torrent
Lack said NBC's "highest priority is to create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected, and to ensure that any actions that run counter to our core values are met with consequences, no matter who the offender. We are deeply saddened by this turn of events."

Since the news broke, NBC has removed Lauer's image from all of its social media properties including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Now, hosts Guthrie, Kotb, Kathy Lee Gifford, Carson Daly, Megyn Kelly and Al Roker are more heavily featured.

An emotional Guthrie admitted "we just learned this moments ago" and said the "Today" team is "devastated and we are still processing all of this."
Katie Couric: Matt Lauer pinched her 'on the ass a lot'
"All we can say is that we are heartbroken. I'm heartbroken for Matt. He is my dear, dear friend and my partner and he is beloved by many, many people here. And I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."

Kotb said she and and Guthrie "were both woken up with the news, kind of predawn, and we're trying to process it and trying to make sense of it."

Guthrie said NBC will be "covering this story as reporters" and will share more details "in the hours and days to come."
Lauer firing puts harsh new focus on NBC News boss Andy Lack after Trump tweet
The "Today" show anchors weren't the only ones reacting to the surprising development. President Trump also chimed in on Lauer's firing on Twitter as the news broke.

Lauer, 59, had a $20 million/year contract that would have taken him into 2018. Lauer's firing comes just days after "CBS This Morning" host Charlie Rose was canned for his behavior towards women, which included showering naked in front of them at his home. That leaves just "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos as the remaining male anchor of the big three network morning shows.

Allegations of sexual misconduct have rocked several media companies over the past year, including Disney, NPR, and Fox News.
NBC fires senior executive, who was Matt Lauer's booker, for 'inappropriate conduct' with women
Lauer married Annette Roque in 1998. She filed for divorce in 2006 and accused the anchor of "cruel and inhumane" behavior before withdrawing her petition one month later after reaching a private agreement. They have three children.

According to Page Six, Lauer and Roque live separate lives.
Fox News' Diana Falzone contributed to this report.
You can find Sasha Savitsky on Twitter @SashaFB.

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Matt Lauer fired from 'Today' for 'inappropriate sexual behavior' after accuser comes forward in secret meeting

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars. Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host.

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“Today” show co-host Matt Lauer was fired Wednesday due to inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace, an incident "Today" honchos said they learned about just two days ago. Lauer's stunned co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was joined by Hoda Kotb to announce the news on "Today."

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars.

Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host. The alleged incident took place at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the "Today" show reported via its website.

NBC News confirmed that the accusation also noted the alleged behavior continued in the workplace after the games.

"Over the course of several hours, my client detailed egregious acts of sexual harassment and misconduct by Mr. Lauer," Ari Wilkenfeld of Wilkenfeld, Herendeen & Atkinson told Fox News in an emailed statement. "In fewer than than 35 hours, NBC investigated and removed Mr. Lauer...It is our hope that NBC will continue to do what it can to repair the damage done to my client-their employee-and any other women who may come forward."
Garrison Keilor dumped by MPR after sexual misconduct inquiry
Lauer's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and "Today" colleague Hoda Kotb were given the rough task of breaking the news to viewers.

"This is a sad morning here at 'Today' and at NBC News," Guthrie said before reading a note from NBC News Chairman Andy Lack.

"Dear colleagues, on Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer," Lack's statement read. "It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards. As a result, we've decided to terminate his employment."

The statement said this is the first complaint regarding Lauer's behavior the company has received "in the over 20 years he's been at NBC News."

"I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."
- Savannah Guthrie

"We were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident," the statement said.
Matt Lauer's firing from NBC unleashes Twitter torrent
Lack said NBC's "highest priority is to create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected, and to ensure that any actions that run counter to our core values are met with consequences, no matter who the offender. We are deeply saddened by this turn of events."

Since the news broke, NBC has removed Lauer's image from all of its social media properties including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Now, hosts Guthrie, Kotb, Kathy Lee Gifford, Carson Daly, Megyn Kelly and Al Roker are more heavily featured.

An emotional Guthrie admitted "we just learned this moments ago" and said the "Today" team is "devastated and we are still processing all of this."
Katie Couric: Matt Lauer pinched her 'on the ass a lot'
"All we can say is that we are heartbroken. I'm heartbroken for Matt. He is my dear, dear friend and my partner and he is beloved by many, many people here. And I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."

Kotb said she and and Guthrie "were both woken up with the news, kind of predawn, and we're trying to process it and trying to make sense of it."

Guthrie said NBC will be "covering this story as reporters" and will share more details "in the hours and days to come."
Lauer firing puts harsh new focus on NBC News boss Andy Lack after Trump tweet
The "Today" show anchors weren't the only ones reacting to the surprising development. President Trump also chimed in on Lauer's firing on Twitter as the news broke.

Lauer, 59, had a $20 million/year contract that would have taken him into 2018. Lauer's firing comes just days after "CBS This Morning" host Charlie Rose was canned for his behavior towards women, which included showering naked in front of them at his home. That leaves just "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos as the remaining male anchor of the big three network morning shows.

Allegations of sexual misconduct have rocked several media companies over the past year, including Disney, NPR, and Fox News.
NBC fires senior executive, who was Matt Lauer's booker, for 'inappropriate conduct' with women
Lauer married Annette Roque in 1998. She filed for divorce in 2006 and accused the anchor of "cruel and inhumane" behavior before withdrawing her petition one month later after reaching a private agreement. They have three children.

According to Page Six, Lauer and Roque live separate lives.
Fox News' Diana Falzone contributed to this report.
You can find Sasha Savitsky on Twitter @SashaFB.

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars. Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host.

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars.

Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host. The alleged incident took place at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the "Today" show reported via its website.

NBC News confirmed that the accusation also noted the alleged behavior continued in the workplace after the games.

"Over the course of several hours, my client detailed egregious acts of sexual harassment and misconduct by Mr. Lauer," Ari Wilkenfeld of Wilkenfeld, Herendeen & Atkinson told Fox News in an emailed statement. "In fewer than than 35 hours, NBC investigated and removed Mr. Lauer...It is our hope that NBC will continue to do what it can to repair the damage done to my client-their employee-and any other women who may come forward."
Garrison Keilor dumped by MPR after sexual misconduct inquiry
Lauer's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and "Today" colleague Hoda Kotb were given the rough task of breaking the news to viewers.

"This is a sad morning here at 'Today' and at NBC News," Guthrie said before reading a note from NBC News Chairman Andy Lack.

"Dear colleagues, on Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer," Lack's statement read. "It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards. As a result, we've decided to terminate his employment."

The statement said this is the first complaint regarding Lauer's behavior the company has received "in the over 20 years he's been at NBC News."

"I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."
- Savannah Guthrie

"We were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident," the statement said.
Matt Lauer's firing from NBC unleashes Twitter torrent
Lack said NBC's "highest priority is to create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected, and to ensure that any actions that run counter to our core values are met with consequences, no matter who the offender. We are deeply saddened by this turn of events."

Since the news broke, NBC has removed Lauer's image from all of its social media properties including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Now, hosts Guthrie, Kotb, Kathy Lee Gifford, Carson Daly, Megyn Kelly and Al Roker are more heavily featured.

An emotional Guthrie admitted "we just learned this moments ago" and said the "Today" team is "devastated and we are still processing all of this."
Katie Couric: Matt Lauer pinched her 'on the ass a lot'
"All we can say is that we are heartbroken. I'm heartbroken for Matt. He is my dear, dear friend and my partner and he is beloved by many, many people here. And I'm heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell."

Kotb said she and and Guthrie "were both woken up with the news, kind of predawn, and we're trying to process it and trying to make sense of it."

Guthrie said NBC will be "covering this story as reporters" and will share more details "in the hours and days to come."
Lauer firing puts harsh new focus on NBC News boss Andy Lack after Trump tweet
The "Today" show anchors weren't the only ones reacting to the surprising development. President Trump also chimed in on Lauer's firing on Twitter as the news broke.

Lauer, 59, had a $20 million/year contract that would have taken him into 2018. Lauer's firing comes just days after "CBS This Morning" host Charlie Rose was canned for his behavior towards women, which included showering naked in front of them at his home. That leaves just "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos as the remaining male anchor of the big three network morning shows.

Allegations of sexual misconduct have rocked several media companies over the past year, including Disney, NPR, and Fox News.
NBC fires senior executive, who was Matt Lauer's booker, for 'inappropriate conduct' with women
Lauer married Annette Roque in 1998. She filed for divorce in 2006 and accused the anchor of "cruel and inhumane" behavior before withdrawing her petition one month later after reaching a private agreement. They have three children.

According to Page Six, Lauer and Roque live separate lives.
Fox News' Diana Falzone contributed to this report.
You can find Sasha Savitsky on Twitter @SashaFB.

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On the same day the giant Christmas tree was to be lit outside the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, the network dumped one of its biggest stars. Matt Lauer was axed on Wednesday just hours after a secret meeting where his alleged victim and her lawyer told NBC brass her story of inappropriate sexual behavior from the long-time "Today Show" host.

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´Ghost ships´ At least four ships have washed up on Japans west coast, eight North Koreans were rescued from a boat when it washed up on November 23. A week earlier a boat was discovered on shore with four bodies in the close proximity to where the last boat was found. In 2015, 12 ghost ships were washed ashore . North Korean expert is saying that the ships can be traced back to KIm Jong Un. ¨Un expanded the fishing industry to increase revenue for the military¨. The people told to man the boats had no knowledge about fishing. They expect more boats will arrive.

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Last week, the country said goodbye to David Cassidy, actor and musician (best known for his role on "The Partridge Family"). He died at the age of 67. Katie Cassidy, his daughter, tweeted "Words cant express the solace our family's received from all the love & support during this trying time. My father's last words were 'So much wasted time'. This will be a daily reminder for me to share my gratitude with those I love as to never waste another minute....thank you." Cassidy died from organ failure that stemmed from his ongoing battle with dementia.

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David Cassidy's last words were heartbreaking.

"Words cant express the solace our family's received from all the love & support during this trying time. My father's last words were 'So much wasted time,'" Cassidy's daughter, "Arrow" star Katie Cassidy, tweeted Friday. "This will be a daily reminder for me to share my gratitude with those I love as to never waste another minute....thank you."

The 1970s heartthrob passed away on Tuesday from organ failure stemming from his ongoing battle with dementia. He was 67 years old.

David had a complicated relationship with Katie, 30, whose mother is model Sherry Williams.

In 2009, David told People of Katie, "Because I didn't raise her, I didn't have to parent her. I'm always here and totally nonjudgmental."
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David Cassidy's last words were heartbreaking. "Words cant express the solace our family's received from all the love & support during this trying time. My father's last words were 'So much wasted time,'" Cassidy's daughter, "Arrow" star Katie Cassidy, tweeted Friday.

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The result of an electromagnetic pulse wouldn’t just mean no iPhone's for a few hours. If enough electric power transformer stations are affected, it would mean no power to millions of people for weeks or even many months. Even though there is a small chance that North Korea will launch this attack, the U.S. still needs to be prepared. It is not even certain if Kim Jong Un will even be able to pull the attack off, and or be successful.

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North Korea's launch Wednesday (Tuesday in the U.S.) of an intercontinental ballistic missile should focus our attention on the threat of the rogue nation launching an electromagnetic pulse attack that could wipe out the electric power grid serving millions of people in the U.S. and Canada.

Such an attack has been downplayed by some and made the subject of fear-mongering by others over the years. But while it sounds like the plot of a science fiction movie, an electromagnetic pulse attack has become a larger issue in past few months due to North Korea's missile tests and stated goal of developing the capability to mount such a devastating strike. .

An electromagnetic pulse is a side effect of an atmospheric nuclear detonation that could potentially damage or destroy all electrical devices and the electric grid within the line of sight of the blast. The higher the explosion, the wider the effect. A North Korean missile carrying a nuclear weapon exploding over the U.S. could cause an electromagnetic pulse.

The result of an electromagnetic pulse wouldn't just mean no iPhones for a few hours. If enough electric power transformer stations are affected, it would mean no power to millions of people for weeks or even many months.

The result of an electromagnetic pulse wouldn't just mean no iPhones for a few hours. If enough electric power transformer stations are affected, it would mean no power to millions of people for weeks or even many months. Such an attack on a densely populated area like New York City or Los Angeles would dwarf the power shortages in Puerto Rico caused when Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck in September.

It all starts to sound very post-apocalyptic when you realize this means no lights or other electric-powered devices in homes and businesses, no water filtration, no regional food hubs, no transportation grid - none of the things we take for granted in modern civilization.

For awhile, the concerns that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un would launch an electromagnetic pulse attack were mostly tangential and hypothetical. There weren't that many signs the North was planning such a strike. That changed in September, when Kim's regime launched its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date.

News accounts at the time focused on how large the nuclear blast was and how close in time the launch was to the previous one, both signs that the North was more serious than ever before.

But most reporters missed a key threat that appeared at the bottom of Kim's public statement, when he bragged that North Korea had harnessed "a multi-functional thermonuclear nuke with great destructive power which can be detonated at high altitudes for super-powerful EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack according to strategic goals."

So now we know. Launching an electromagnetic pulse attacks against its enemies is one of North Korea's strategic goals. And for North Korea, the United States is the top enemy.

This was the first time Kim had ever publicly threatened such a strike. Will he order it? And can North Korea even pull it off? How successfully would it be? We don't know the answers to these critically important questions.

Hopefully, North Korea will never try launching an electromagnetic pulse attack against the U.S. or any other nation. And if the North tried it, we all hope it would fail. But while you hope for the best, you have to prepare for the worst.

Unfortunately, the United States isn't preparing. On Sept. 30, the Congressional Commission to Assess the Threat of Electromagnetic Pulse to the United States of America shut its doors after a failure to secure funding from Congress.

The good news is utility companies in the U.S. are at least trying to gauge the threat.

"They are more than a year into a three-year programme, funded by about 60 electricity firms, to understand the potential impact of (an electromagnetic pulse) attack on the generation and transmission of electricity, and to find ways to shield the network," noted The Economist, after North Korea's September test.

These sorts of studies are exactly what we need. There are those out there who are adamant that they know what will happen if there's an electromagnetic pulse attack against the United States - people who range from alarmist to naysayer and everything in between. Don't take their word for it. The truth is that nobody knows for sure.

There are large engineering firms with patents for electromagnetic pulse protective devices. The U.S. military has hardened a number of its assets. Various utility companies say they've got it under control.

But none of this means the problem is solved. There are no best practices. There are no industry standards. There aren't the proper regulations in place.

The studies out there are few. Is our technology more or less vulnerable to an electromagnetic pulse attack than the technology of the 1960s? We just don't know. And that's a great cause for concern.

Both the United States and the Soviet Union experienced a small version of the impact of an electromagnetic pulse firsthand during their atmospheric nuclear tests in the 1960s, with the latter even testing it over Kazakhstan and temporarily knocking out the grid for millions of people.

These days, worries about a U.S. war with Russia have greatly diminished. And while some Russian military doctrines still include electromagnetic pulse strikes in the litany of available offensive strikes, the weapon was effectively banned when both countries signed the Partial Test Ban Treaty of 1963, along with over 100 other nations.

A handful of countries never signed the deal, however, including North Korea.

Given North Korea's continued testing of missiles and nuclear weapons, we need to do more to be ready for an electromagnetic pulse attack from the North, even if there is only a small chance Kim would be reckless enough to launch it.

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North Korea might be able to knock out electric power to millions of Americans -- We need to be prepared

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North Korea's launch Wednesday (Tuesday in the U.S.) of an intercontinental ballistic missile should focus our attention on the threat of the rogue nation launching an electromagnetic pulse attack that could wipe out the electric power grid serving millions of people in the U.S. and Canada.

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Pet owners may want to rethink rewarding their dogs with bones after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration released a warning of the risks of the much-coveted treat.

The FDA has received dozens of reports detailing pet illnesses -- and even deaths -- relating to "bone treats," it said on its website. Bone treats differ from uncooked butcher-type bones because they are processed and packaged for sale and are commercially available for dogs.

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Among the descriptions for the bone treats listed in the reports are "Ham Bones," "Pork Femur Bones," "Rib Bones," and "Smokey Knuckle Bones," according to the FDA. The bones may be dried through a smoking process or by baking and can contain other ingredients such as preservatives, seasonings and smoke flavorings.

"Giving your dog a bone treat might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet," said Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian at the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Illnesses that were reported include choking, gastrointestinal obstruction, or blockage in the digestive track, cuts and wounds in the mouth or on the tonsils, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding from the rectum and even death, according to the FDA. About 15 dogs died after eating the bone, the FDA reported.

The reports involved about 90 dogs and were sent in by pet owners and veterinarians, the FDA said.

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The FDA also received seven reports detailing problems with the products, which included moldy-appearing bones or bone treats splintering when chewed by the pet.

"We recommend supervising your dog with any chew toy or treat, especially one she hasn't had before," Stamper said. "And if she 'just isn't acting right,' call your veterinarian right away!"

The FDA also reminded pet owners that chicken and other bones from the kitchen table can cause injury when chewed by pets because they are so brittle.

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Pet owners may want to rethink rewarding their dogs with bones after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration released a warning of the risks of the much-coveted treat. The FDA has received dozens of reports detailing pet illnesses -- and even deaths -- relating to "bone treats," it said on its website....

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Angela Lansbury is facing criticism for saying women "must sometimes take blame" for sexual assault because of the way they dress. She said that women have gone out of their way to make themselves attractive, and it backfired, causing women to be assaulted.

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In an interview Monday with British entertainment media company RadioTimes, Lansbury said women "have gone out of their way to make themselves attractive. And unfortunately it has backfired on us... Although it's awful to say we can't make ourselves look as attractive as possible without being knocked down and raped."

Lansbury was speaking about the wave of sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations made recently against such powerful men as Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Her comments went viral, and not in a good way.

Some people said they thought the beloved "Murder, She Wrote" actress, 92, was trending because she was deceased but were mortified to hear what she said.

Others pointed out the irony of the actress playing a mystery writer and amateur detective who advocated for victims in "Murder, She Wrote," the long-running CBS show.

People also noted the irony of her part in "Gaslight," a 1944 film that helped popularized the term "gaslighting," a form of psychological abuse in which someone is manipulated into questioning their sanity.

In the interview, Lansbury goes on to explain that women shouldn't be prepared to be sexually assaulted because "there's no excuse for that."

Some have excused the 92-year-old's comments by saying, "she's from a different time." Others say her age is no excuse.

CNN has reached out to Lansbury's management team for comment and has yet to receive a statement.

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In an interview Monday with British entertainment media company RadioTimes, Lansbury said women "have gone out of their way to make themselves attractive. And unfortunately it has backfired on us... Although it's awful to say we can't make ourselves look as attractive as possible without being knocked down and raped."

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Slave trade is still happening in the world today.

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Earlier this month, CNN published cellphone and hidden-camera footage from what appeared to be "slave auctions" conducted in Libya. The images, including video obtained by undercover CNN journalists, served as a jolt to the international community: They showed what seemed to be West African migrants being haggled over as "merchandise" by smugglers operating in what has become a haven for illicit trafficking networks.

"Does anybody need a digger? This is a digger, a big strong man, he'll dig," said a salesman in camouflage gear. "What am I bid, what am I bid?"

Buyers respond with a round of prices. "Within minutes it is all over and the men, utterly resigned to their fate, are being handed over to their new 'masters,'" reported CNN.

Though some Libyan journalists have questioned the authenticity of the report, there's nothing new about the systematic abuse and exploitation that migrants experience in Libya. This summer, my colleague Sudarsan Raghavan chronicled the plight of many people who had hoped to make the Mediterranean passage to Europe, only to find themselves hoodwinked by smugglers and marooned in squalid Libyan detention centers.

"They flogged me, they slapped me, they beat me while I was on the phone with my mother so she could hear me cry," said Ishmael Konte, a 25-year-old from Sierra Leone, recounting his torrid journey through the arid deserts of southern Libya at the whim of smugglers.

But the CNN report, and especially its footage, has focused new outrage on the situation. Last week, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres declared that "slavery has no place in our world and these actions are among the most egregious abuses of human rights and may amount to crimes against humanity." He called on Libyan authorities to investigate the crisis, while a number of West African nations withdrew their ambassadors from Tripoli or chastised the Libyan envoys in their own capitals. Protests also exploded in various European cities. On Tuesday, French diplomats pushed for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council.

A huge part of the problem, however, is that the Libyan state is a fragile mess, contested by what amounts to three rival governments and controlled in large areas by a patchwork of militias that pay fealty to no one. Ever since the regime of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi collapsed in 2011, the country has become the focal point of regional smuggling networks, including those ferrying countless impoverished West Africans eager to leave behind deprivation and war for the chance of a better life in Europe. More than 150,000 migrants and refugees made the crossing to Europe from Libya in each of the past three years.

And though the country's U.N.-recognized Government of National Accord said it was launching an inquiry into the alleged slave dealing, it stressed that Libya "is going through difficult times which affected its own citizens as well" and argued that it was "not fair to assume responsibility for the consequences of this immigration, which everyone unanimously agreed that addressing this phenomenon exceeds the national capacities."

"As shocking as it seems, it's indeed true. The reason [the slave trade] can happen is because there is really no rule of law across much of Libya," Leonard Doyle of the International Organization of Migration said to Al Jazeera. "Libya is a country as big as France, with a lot of space there. Migrants are coming there ... they see the promise of a new life when they go to their Facebook feed and they think something wonderful is waiting for them in Europe, because a smuggler has abused the system and has sold them that lie."

Increasingly, though, many migrants are finding the door to Europe firmly shut by a continent that wants nothing to do with them. And the path to Europe itself is also treacherous and deadly. For the fourth year in a row, more than 3,000 migrants or refugees have drowned in the Mediterranean. With Italian assistance, the Libyan coast guard has been intercepting more boats ferrying migrants since the summer - an outcome that is ideal for Europe, but which has left migrants stranded in a country where they are preyed upon by criminal elements. A U.N. human rights report in September warned of "the hidden human calamity" taking place along Libya's coast, documenting accounts of migrants being robbed, raped and murdered.

Estimates say that anywhere from 400,000 to nearly 1 million migrants may be trapped in Libya. Government detention centers are overflowing and underfunded, and countless migrants have disappeared into a shadow world of criminality and abuse. Attention has also fallen on widespread anti-black bigotry in Libya that partly fuels local indifference to the migrants' plight.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a landmark visit to countries in West Africa, will likely stress the need to stabilize Libya during a E.U.-Africa summit starting Wednesday. He is pushing for outside support to help evacuate many migrants back to their home countries.

But there is a bigger moral conundrum for Macron - and the rest of the West, as well. France, along with the United States, was a leading player in the military intervention that ousted Gaddafi and ushered in what was supposed to be a democratic transition. But Libya has since become a failed state with little capacity to safeguard, host or even register would-be asylum seekers, and where rogue militias have run roughshod.

"We cannot even guess the scale of the abuses inflicted on migrants in all these hidden places, untouched by the rule of law," said U.N. human rights commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Huseein in a September statement. "The situation of migrants crossing Libya was appalling during Gaddafi's era, but it has become diabolical since."
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Summits of famed Hawaii volcanoes Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa got an early, fresh coat of snow

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There is a growing hepatitis A outbreak that has (so far) reached 95 cases in Utah. There are usually about 4 cases per year. Over 3/5 of the patients have needed to be hospitalized. Recently, there has also been an outbreak in San Diego. Most cases would usually involve the homeless and drug users, and it is very possible to result in death of the individual.

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The Utah Department of Health is grappling with a growing hepatitis A outbreak that has reached 95 cases, with over 60 percent of patients requiring hospitalization. The majority of cases involve homeless individuals and illicit drug users, with officials citing links to the outbreaks in Arizona and California, Fox 13 Now reported.

"We've been out working with the homeless population on foot, visiting them wherever they might be in downtown Salt Lake on the streets, along the Jordan River, trying to find the individuals and encourage them to be vaccinated," Gary Edwards, executive director of the Salt Lake County health department told Fox 13 Now.

Officials have counted 95 cases so far, which is a sharp increase from the four cases that the area sees each year.
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"There are deaths associated with Hepatitis A," Edwards told Fox 13 Now. "San Diego is also experiencing an outbreak there, and they've had a number of deaths there. We're fortunate that at this point, we have not had a death with this outbreak."

Hepatitis A is a preventable, contagious disease that can be spread through fecal matter or contaminated food or drink. It can cause fatigue, low appetite, stomach pain, nausea and jaundice, or even death in severe cases.

"Anytime you're going to be eating, preparing food for someone else, after you use the restroom, make sure you wash your hands for 20 seconds under warm water using soap," Jeffrey Eason, viral Hepatitis epidemiologist from the Utah Department of Health, told Fox 13 Now.

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The Utah Department of Health is grappling with a growing hepatitis A outbreak that has reached 95 cases, with over 60 percent of patients requiring hospitalization. The majority of cases involve homeless individuals and illicit drug users, with officials citing links to the outbreaks in Arizona and California, Fox 13 Now reported.

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Eli Manning was told that he would be benched in the upcoming game. He had 210 consecutive snaps that is the second highest in NFL history. The two time Super Bowl champion released a statement about how he was told unfairly and it was a surprise. He also said that it is unfair to him because he seems to be the only one who wants to win.

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Actress Angela Lansbury is being criticized for saying women "must sometimes take blame" for sexual harassment. The reason for her saying this is that she believes women have gone too far out of their way to make themselves look attractive and the result is being "knocked down and raped." Most have found this ironic because of the show she was in, Murder She Wrote, she defended victims of harassment.

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In an interview Monday with British entertainment media company RadioTimes, Lansbury said women "have gone out of their way to make themselves attractive. And unfortunately it has backfired on us... Although it's awful to say we can't make ourselves look as attractive as possible without being knocked down and raped."

Lansbury was speaking about the wave of sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations made recently against such powerful men as Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Her comments went viral, and not in a good way.

Some people said they thought the beloved "Murder, She Wrote" actress, 92, was trending because she was deceased but were mortified to hear what she said.

Others pointed out the irony of the actress playing a mystery writer and amateur detective who advocated for victims in "Murder, She Wrote," the long-running CBS show.

People also noted the irony of her part in "Gaslight," a 1944 film that helped popularized the term "gaslighting," a form of psychological abuse in which someone is manipulated into questioning their sanity.

In the interview, Lansbury goes on to explain that women shouldn't be prepared to be sexually assaulted because "there's no excuse for that."

Some have excused the 92-year-old's comments by saying, "she's from a different time." Others say her age is no excuse.

CNN has reached out to Lansbury's management team for comment and has yet to receive a statement.

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The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed the Arkansas Athletic Commission allowed an HIV-positive boxer who submitted falsified test information to compete on a card on November 11.

Per ESPN's Dan Rafael, the name of the boxer has been withheld. Meg Mirivel, the ADH's public information officer, has confirmed reports of the falsified test:
"Since ADH sent [ESPN] a statement [on Monday about the incident], we have learned that the HIV test results submitted to the Arkansas Athletic Commission were falsified. "The investigation into this issue is ongoing. The ADH is beginning to contact and provide follow-up testing to anyone in contact with the fighter. In addition, we will be working with the Arkansas Athletic Commission to change regulations to require bloodwork for every fighter in Arkansas going forward."
The boxer fought on a small card at the Boys & Girls Club in Camden, Arkansas, with three other bouts also taking place. Fight Fax had him on its national suspension registry, and federal law dictates commissions check said registry before they can issue a license.

The fighter was reportedly suspended in Florida, meaning Arkansas was not allowed to hand him a license, even if the falsified test had been legitimate.

A Florida matchmaker, who said he tested him twice, told Rafael the fighter said he was going to try his luck in Arkansas:
"I went ahead and retested him again to make sure that the test wasn't a false positive,. And the test came back positive the second time. The kid was in denial, and he had made a statement that he would fight in Arkansas because of their lax medical requirements. Because of the fighter's statement, I felt what he was going to attempt to do, with knowledge, [was] a criminal act. Therefore, I notified Frank Gentile with the Florida commission about the fighter's lab results."
The Arkansas commission was warned about the fighter, but it allowed him―and others―to provide their own test results rather than go through an independent process.

Per Rafael, Arkansas also broke federal law by reporting the fight results to Fight Fax too late. Commissions are required to report on cards within 48 hours.

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Missourians recieved an extentions to use there current ID's to travel. The extension will last up to October 2018 untill Missouri agree's with the Real ID law or Missourians will have to use a federal approved ID(passport). After fighting the federal law since 2005, Missouri lawmakers approved a plan this spring to offer the enhanced license, although residents can choose not to use them.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri has received a temporary federal waiver that will allow state residents to board airplanes and enter federal installations using their current driver's licenses and identification cards.

The Missouri Department of Revenue announced Tuesday the state will have until at least October 2018 to comply with a federal REAL ID law. Without the waiver, Missourians without a federally approved identification might have been unable to board airplanes beginning in January.

After fighting the federal law since 2005, Missouri lawmakers approved a plan this spring to offer the enhanced license, although residents can choose not to use them.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the state hopes to have the new cards available in the next 18 months. Revenue spokeswoman Anne Marie Moy says Missouri will apply for another waiver next year.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri has received a temporary federal waiver that will allow state residents to board airplanes and enter federal installations using their current driver's licenses and identification cards. The Missouri Department of Revenue announced Tuesday the state will have until at least October 2018 to comply with a federal REAL ID law.

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Ms. Defiant: Mikayla Holmgren, 22, has made Miss USA history as she is the first competitor to compete with down syndrome. Down syndrome causes developmental and intellectual delays but neither have stopped this girl as she walks away with Spirit of Miss USA Award, the Director´s Award, and a standing ovation from the entire crowd. However, Mikayla did not win Miss USA, but she plans on competing in future pageants.

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Mikayla Holmgren, 22, from Stillwater, Minnesota, might not have won the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, but she came away with special honors

A woman with Down syndrome has been showered with praise and accolades after becoming the first person with the condition to compete in a Miss USA State pageant.

Mikayla Holmgren, 22, from Stillwater, Minnesota, stole the show this weekend as she took to the Ames Center's stage in Burnsville as a contestent for the Miss Minnesota USA Pageant.

The blonde beauty not only made history at the event, but also walked away with the Spirit of Miss USA Award and the Director's Award after a standing ovation from the audience.

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'You make people smile every time you talk, cheer, smile, and dance. You exude the spirit of Miss USA by always being true to yourself and putting others first,' executive state director Denise Wallace Heitkamp, told Mikayla as she presented the Spirit Award.

'You have selflessness, humility, and the ability to overcome obstacles with a smile on your face and excitement in your heart.'

The Bethel University student wore a stunning floor-length blue gown and wiped away tears as she accepted the awards.

Mikayla got her start on the stage by taking up dancing at the age of just six years old, and came to the attention of the Miss Minnesota organizers after winning Minnesota Miss Amazing, a pageant for women with disabilities, in 2015.

Speaking to BuzzFeed News, Mikayla's mom Sandi Holmgren described the moment her daughter received a letter about Miss Minnesota and wouldn't let up on the idea for days.

'I wrote that she had Down syndrome and thought they would pass her by but they decided they wanted her to be a part of it,' she said.

'I didn't realize it was part of the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageant and it took me a few weeks to realize the enormity of it and what a big deal it was for her to be in.'

Her inclusion turned out to be not only a big deal for Mikayla herself, but also for other young women with Down syndrome, many of whom showed up with their parents to see the young beauty take the stage.

Although the crown of Miss Minnesota went to Kalie Wright, of Eagle Bend, Mikayla plans to continue inspiring others by competing in pageants in the future.

It's the second year in a row that the Miss Minnesota state pageant has seen a 'first' with last year's semi-finalist Halima Aden becoming the first woman to wear a hijab and burkini during competition.

Several other muslim women followed Halima's example at this year's event.

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Mikayla Holmgren, 22, from Stillwater, Minnesota, might not have won the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, but she came away with special honors A woman with Down syndrome has been showered with praise and accolades after becoming the first person with the condition to compete in a Miss USA State pageant.

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Cupcake Conqueror: Cancer. It has to quite a few people and isn't a topic that can be so commented on in a hilarious fashion and when it diagnosed it can break a family down mentally and especially, financially. Tyler McClain,16,  found out that his mother was diagnosed with cancer, she took their future financial trouble into her own hands. Tyler McCain runs/ decided to make a cupcake shop in order to pay for her moms cancer treatments. Tyler´s business, called Unique Sweet Kustom Treats, brings around 2,000/ month and has only used Facebook as an advertising outlet. She sells them for $2 a cup and has made over 500 cupcakes since she started.  Tyler reports that she plans on continuing down the sweet path by going to culinary arts school. Ms.McCain has been told by doctors that she will won´t be able to return to work until January of next year, as she already has worried more than enough on how she will provide for her family, she has moved out of her 3 bedroom home for a small apartment for her treatments.

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It's no secret that medical treatments can be extremely pricey. That's why, when one Oklahoma teenager found out that her mom had been diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to take matters into her own hands and figured out a creative way to help pay her mother's medical bills.

16-year-old Tyler McClain took on the burden of trying to provide for her family by creating her own online cupcake business called Unique Sweet Kustom Treats. She came up with the idea after her mom Talisha was unable to work because of her cancer treatments.

"I came home one day and was like, 'Mom I want to start a cupcake business,'" the teenager told KJRH.

McClain's family was put in a tough place financially after her diagnosis back in March, and she's been told by doctors that she won't be able to return to work until January.

"How am I even going to go to the store to buy basic things like dish soap, washing powder, toilet paper, food or clothes?" she said. "I had to move out of my home to a small apartment going from a three bedroom home because I couldn't afford it."

According to KJRH, Tyler's business, which is primarily advertised on Facebook, brings in around $2,000 monthly, and the cupcakes are sold at $2 a pop. She's made over 500 cupcakes since starting the business earlier this year and plans to continue putting her baking talents to use by going to culinary arts school.

If you're not in the Tulsa, OK area and would like to help out the McClain family, you can head over to their GoFundMe page to make a donation.

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