Pete Hausmann

Some schools might wish your child a happy birthday on the public address  system or pass out cookies in the classroom but at Washington Elementary School in Linn County, Iowa they do things a bit differently.  Terry Eisenbarth, the principal at the school, is under fire for spanking kids with a padded hockey stick on their birthdays

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Tis the season for grilling.  In my opinion grilling is the easiest way to cook up a delicious and satisfying dinner.  There’s less to clean up too.  Gotta love those paper plates.  But the debate rages on:  Should I go charcoal or gas?

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The honeybees were all abuzz at the bee hive. On Saturday night, May 14, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton finally said "I do" at the Don Strange Ranch just north of San Antonio, Texas. 

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If you really want to give your mother a gift this Mother's Day, here's what  to do: Take on some of her most dreaded chores.

You'll make any mother's day by taking on one of the  housework tasks on her "to do" list. Besides cleaning won't cost you a dime, just some elbow grease

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There are some clean and shiny canines in Tampa, Fla. , thanks to the ACM's reigning Top New Artist. The Band Perry teamed with Purina Dog Chow to host a charity dog wash, with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

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NBC's hourlong season finale of 'The Office' is May 19 and Michael Scott's job is still up for the taking. Now, EW.com reports that Jim Carrey will join the roster of guest stars playing various candidates who want to follow in Steve Carell's footsteps.

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 The government said air traffic controllers would have more time to rest between shifts under new work rules announced Sunday, according to the Associated Press. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood made clear he won't tolerate dozing off despite studies and expert recommendations that suggest scheduled sleep can help combat fatigue.

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When he's not on the road or in the recording studio, you can usually find George Strait on the golf course. Now, he won't have to pay those pesky greens fees when he decides to pack up his irons to take a few swings.

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Blake Shelton says he's ready to host the Academy of Country Music awards -- if they would just let him see the script!

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As Lady Gaga continues to put the finishing touches on her upcoming album, fans were given a treat Thursday in the form of a country version of her hit song, 'Born This Way.'

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The "Move-Over" law went into effect at the beginning of this year. New York State adopted the law that's been on the books in many other states since 1994.  The law requires drivers to reduce their speed, and change lanes as they approach any emergency vehicles that have their lights flashing.

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Brad Paisley's latest song, 'This Is Country Music' is still sitting pretty on the charts, but he already has his mind on his follow-up, 'Old Alabama'.

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