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February 20, 2013

8 strangest non-emergency 911 calls

From chicken nuggets to math problems, these are eight of the most bizarre non-emergency 911 calls.

McNugget problem A Florida woman calls 911 three times to complain that her local McDonald's is out of chicken nuggets. (March 2009) Burger King complaint A woman calls 911 after she is unable to get the hamburger she wants at Burger King. Locked in car A woman in Kissimmee, FL, calls 911 claiming to be locked inside her car. (March 2009) Marijuana question A Connecticut man calls 911 to ask how much trouble he could get into for growing marijuana. (February 2011) Out of cigarettes A woman in Texas calls 911 asking for cigarettes. (February 2013) Homework help A four-year-old girl calls 911 asking for help with her math. Ride to liquor store A man in Florida calls 911 requesting a ride to the liquor store. Drunk driver report A Wisconsin woman calls to turn in a drunk driver--herself. (October 2009) Text Only

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• Kebabs: Health kick on a stick

  Grilling is a simple way to feed your family well this summer. Start with a lean meat and a healthful marinade and then allow the grill to strip away additional fat for a heart-healthy and waist-friendly final result. Plus, grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in foods, which adds flavor without additional calories and fat.

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

• Boy Scouts: Yes to gay youths, no to adults

  The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday ended its ban on openly gay youths but maintained a prohibition on gay adult leaders, a decision framed as a compromise but one that could lead to litigation and thousands of defections from one of America's largest youth organizations.

  May 24, 2013

• Expert: Schools need shelters

  Ninety-four percent of Oklahoma schools do not have tornado shelters, according to Gov. Mary Fallin, even though at least one weather expert says they should be standard. With two Moore schools destroyed in Monday’s EF-5 tornado — and ...

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

• Siblings withstand storm in fridge

  Brother and sister co-owners of a Chinese takeout restaurant huddled inside a refrigerator to survive Monday’s deadly tornado that claimed 24 lives.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• Mayor wants tornado shelters in new homes

  Moore Mayor Glenn Lewis wants tornado shelters in all new homes in his city, where an EF-5 tornado damaged or destroyed more than 12,500 homes Monday afternoon. A proposed ordi­nance would require a shelter inside or outside each new residence.

  May 23, 2013

• AUDIO: Residents share their tornado experiences

  Moore, Okla., residents talk about living through Monday's EF-5 tornado.

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• In fan fiction, your favorite characters do what you want them to

  When J.J. Abrams took over the "Star Trek" franchise in 2009, he boldly went where the series hadn't gone before — romantically — pairing Uhura with Spock. Many fans disliked the change. Some loved it. Others didn't care, because they just wanted to see Kirk and Spock make out.

  May 22, 2013 1 Photo

• Okla. officials vow not to quit looking until everyone is found

  The tornado that killed 24 people and injured at least 100 others in the Moore and Oklahoma City area cut a 17-mile-long path that started in Newcastle and ended at Lake Stanley Draper. Nine of the dead are children.

  May 22, 2013 1 Photo 1 Slideshow

• Where to get the best deal on beer, haircuts, movies

  Looking for a good deal on a six-pack of beer? Try Charlotte. A haircut that won't burn a hole in your wallet? Harlingen, Texas, is your best bet. A trip to the movies? Hilo, Hawaii, is supposed to be nice this time of year.

  May 21, 2013 1 Photo

• VIDEO: Tornado survivor's missing dog found during TV interview

  Barbara Garcia was being interviewed by CBS News about how she survived the destruction of her home to Monday's massive tornado in Moore, when the dog she feared dead was suddenly discovered alive in the rubble of her home.

  May 21, 2013 1 Photo

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