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Try It Before You Buy It: Tornado Can Opener

2:41 PM, May 16, 2013

The Tornado Can Opener promises that it is "the faster, easier and more powerful can opener." A viewer puts it to the test.

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Try It Before You Buy It: EZ Cracker

10:25 AM, May 1, 2013

The EZ Cracker claims to crack and separate eggs with ease. A mother of two puts it to the test.

Try It Before You Buy It: Big Boss Egg Genie

11:11 AM, Apr 30, 2013

The Big Boss Egg Genie promises to prepare eggs perfectly. An egg salad lover puts it to the test.

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2:32 PM, Apr 25, 2013

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Try It Before You Buy It: Boom Cube

10:28 AM, Apr 23, 2013

The Boom Cube is a fashionable key chain that promises to amplify volume on a phone. A teen puts it to the test.

Try It Before You Buy It: Robo Sweeper

8:42 AM, Apr 22, 2013

The Robo Sweeper promises to clean floors with ease. A dog owner tests it in her own home.

Try It Before You Buy It: Slice-O-Matic

8:24 AM, Apr 18, 2013

The Slice-O-Matic claims to slice vegetables easier, thinner and safer than using a blade. A small business owner puts it to the test.

Try It Before You Buy It: UGlu

8:29 AM, Apr 12, 2013

UGlu promises to prevent rugs from sliding on wood floors. An 11Alive viewer puts it to the test.

Try It Before You Buy It: Perfect Pancake

8:55 AM, Apr 11, 2013

The Perfect Pancake promises to offer a delicious breakfast with little legwork. An amateur cook puts it to the test.

Try It Before You Buy It: RoboStir

8:13 AM, Apr 10, 2013

The RoboStir promises to give you a third hand in the kitchen. We try it before you buy it and review it.

Try It Before You Buy It: Bake Pop

12:21 PM, Apr 5, 2013

Bake Pop claims it can help anyone easily make and enjoy the hot, new sensation -- the cake pop. A mother and son put it to the test.

Try It Before You Buy It: Magic Mesh

9:35 AM, Apr 4, 2013

The Magic Mesh screen door is supposed to open easily and close automatically. We try it before you spend $20 on it.

Try It Before You Buy It: Plate Caddy

8:08 AM, Apr 3, 2013

The Plate Caddy claims it will hold your plate, beverage and utensils so your other hand will be free. The ladies who lunch put it to the test.

A Day in the Life of Tripp Halstead

We spent a full day for the Jefferson toddler critically injured last fall by a tree limb. Tripp's story has been embraced by hundreds of thousands around the country. 

10:33 AM, May 21, 2013

Honey Boo Boo's mom loses 100 pounds

Honey Boo Boo's Mama June explains how she's lost the weight without taking diet pills, joining a gym or having weight loss surgery.

1:37 PM, Feb 6, 2013

Tripp Halstead's brain infection is gone

"We have good news!!" Tripp Halstead's mother Stacy posted on Facebook Thursday. "The neurosurgeon just came by and said the infection in his brain is gone!!!"

4:53 PM, Feb 21, 2013

Woman who won lottery and remained on welfare dies

Amanda Clayton, the Michigan woman who caused a stir after continuing to take food stamps after winning the state lottery's $1-million "Make Me Rich!" game show, has died of a possible drug overdose, police said Saturday.

7:19 PM, Sep 30, 2012

Atlanta council approves 20-story Ferris wheel

The Atlanta City Council has voted to allow a 20-story Ferris wheel to be placed in downtown Atlanta.

7:03 PM, May 20, 2013

The man behind Georgia's latest Bible controversy

Former President of American Atheists isn't sure he'll go along with Gov. Deal's compromise plan for religious materials in state park cabins, including Bibles.

1:25 PM, May 21, 2013

Massive twister slams into Oklahoma town

A massive mile-wide tornado roared through the southern Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday afternoon, devastating homes, schools and other buildings. LIVE COVERAGE INSIDE

3:26 PM, May 21, 2013

Falcons new stadium money approved by NFL owners

NFL owners have approved a $200 million loan for construction of a new stadium in Atlanta.

10:13 AM, May 21, 2013

Grieving parents seek help finding stolen ashes of infant son

A burglar broke into a couple's Cobb County home Monday morning and stole the silver box containing the ashes of their infant son, who died at birth.

7:26 AM, May 21, 2013

How to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes

As Moore, OK recovers from the devastating tornadoes that leveled portions of that community, many people are asking how they can help.

3:26 PM, May 21, 2013


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      Notable deaths in 2013

      7:54 AM, May 21, 2013

      Notable individuals who passed away during 2013.