Top 5 Things to See Before You Start Your Day: March 12

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1. NJ stringing up dead birds to get rid of buzzards: The dead vulture's feathers snap and crack, breaking apart as its frozen wings are spread for one last flight.

2. Was heart disease the mummies' real curse? Unwrapping the mysteries of the leading killer of modern-day humans, researchers have found evidence of heart disease in ancient mummies from around the globe.

3. The best way to get out of debt: Several schools of thought exist on the best way to pay off debt. Two of the most popular methods are nicknamed the "snowball" and the "avalanche" methods. To determine which path is best for you, check out these pros and cons.

4. Feds take lead on health insurance exchanges: More than half the states in the nation have decided to let the federal government take on the task of creating one of the most complex yet vital parts of the massive 2010 health reform law, which was championed by President Barack Obama.

5. Nun among 3 charged with illegal voting in SW Ohio: A southwest Ohio nun who voted on behalf of another nun who died before last year's presidential election has been charged with illegal voting.

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Another public viewing for stolen jewelry

Another public viewing for stolen jewelry

Local reaction to Lopez resignation

Local reaction to Lopez resignation

Invention Convention celebrates student inventors

Invention Convention celebrates student inventors

14th annual Albany History Fair explores faith, worship

14th annual Albany History Fair explores faith, worship

SUNY nanotech students receive diplomas

SUNY nanotech students receive diplomas

Runners race to live music during SPAC’s ‘Rock and Run’

Runners race to live music during SPAC’s ‘Rock and Run’

Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research raises funds for brain tumor study

Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research raises funds for brain tumor study

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign before he's expelled from Legislature

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign before he's expelled from Legislature

Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport

Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport

Jackpot hopeful’s flock to local ticket hot spot

Jackpot hopeful’s flock to local ticket hot spot

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