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Carrie Underwood Celebrates Governor's Veto of Tennessee 'Ag-Gag' Bill

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:20 +0000

Tennessee governor Bill Haslam will veto legislation that required anyone who films animal cruelty to turn the footage in to authorities within 48 hours, much to the delight of celebrities like Carrie Underwood. The singer was involved in a heated public exchange with the so-called ‘Ag-Gag’ bill’s sponsor last month, and she’s celebrating today. “Great [...]

Parents, Girls Angry Over Washington High School 'Hotness Competition' — But School Can't Do Anything

Rob Banks — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:26:05 +0000

What do you think of this one? A Washington high school’s “hotness competition” is being questioned, but the school says there is nothing that they can do about it. Issaquah High School should be getting ready for summer vacation, but the boys in the school have just been starting their May tradition where, each year, [...]

CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Tells 'Overweight Women' Not To Shop At His Store — Brett Alan Responds

Brett Alan — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:54:58 +0000

I just read an article that absolutely disgusted me. A CEO for a very well-known company went on the record and said that he doesn’t want overweight people to wear his brand of clothing. The CEO’s name is Mike Jeffries, and his company is Abercrombie & Fitch. For those of you who have never seen [...]

Funny Interview With Charles Ramsey, Who Saved 3 Missing Cleveland Women [VIDEO NSFW]

Rob Banks — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:34:49 +0000

Charles Ramsey is considered a hero to many for helping three women who have been missing for nearly a decade escape and call police in Cleveland on Monday night. Charles also is considered very, very honest. He’s become an internet sensation, and I think some of his lines may stick around for a long time. [...]

Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000

Get your goose bumps ready. Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings who lost both his legs in the attacks, served as honorary flag banner captain during the Bruins playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. He waved a Bruins pennant before the game while on the ice as the [...]

7-Year-Old Football Star Battling Brain Cancer Meets President Obama

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:59:14 +0000

First, Jack Hoffman ran to the end zone. Then, he kept on going until he got to the White House. The 7-year-old boy battling brain cancer who became an Internet star after he scored a touchdown during the University of Nebraska football team’s spring game has another accomplishment to add to his resume: he got [...]

Nestle Recalls Frozen Pizza

Brian Russel — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:01:22 +0000

Nestle is recalling four kinds of frozen pizza sold in stores nationwide. Plastic fragments found in California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizzas have led to a nationwide recall of pizzas sold by Nestle USA. The plastic fragments came from spinach the company received from a supplier, Nestle reported. Nestle has ordered a voluntary recall of the [...]

Kenny Chesney Starts Fund For Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:59:38 +0000

Kenny Chesney has set up a fund for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The Spread the Love Fund will benefit Boston Medical Center to help pay for not just prosthetics, but the fitting, ongoing care and physical therapy required for those injured. Besides making a sizable personal donation, Kenny is donating proceeds from [...]

NASA to Pay an Absolutely Ridiculous $70 Million Per Seat to Fly to the International Space Station

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:31:58 +0000

Hitching a ride usually only costs some gas and toll money. But you’ll have to dig really deep into your pockets for a ride into orbit. Russia is charging NASA a staggering $70 million per seat for a 2016 flight to the International Space Station, up from the previously reported $65 million. NASA is expected [...]

Three New Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Taken Into Custody [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:49:40 +0000

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos. From The Boston Globe:
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and of New Bedford, were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice by plotting to dispose of a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge was charged with making false statements to law enforcement officials in a terorism investigation, prosecutors said.
12:10 p.m. EST: According to Boston.com, the three suspects went to school at UMass-Dartmouth with Dzhokar Tsarnaev and may have helped him in the days immediately following the bombing, which was on April 15. Two of the suspects have been charged with overstaying their student visas.

The Boston Police Department announced that it has taken into custody three new suspects as a result of its ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

Carrie Underwood Is 'Out in Left Field' Says Tennessee Ag-Gag Bill Sponsor

Christina Vinson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:45:05 +0000

Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt has said he's on the same side as country star Carrie Underwood, but he has stated that he will not back down from his earlier heated comments, which advised the 'Blown Away' singer to stick with singing instead of lawmaking. Underwood expressed her disapproval of the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill.

New $100 Bills Will Be Part Gold!

Rob Banks — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:28:51 +0000

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that this coming October, they will be circulating brand new $100 bills.

On Oct. 8, Fed banks will only pay out the new $100 notes when banks ask for 100s," a Fed spokesperson told the Daily News. "Over t

Hunter Hayes on Playing Shows Near West, Texas Tragedy: 'Your Heart Is So Heavy'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:45:26 +0000

Last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas was part of a very difficult news week, but country stars like Hunter Hayes are sensitive to the challenges of playing shows in the affected areas immediately afterward. Hayes is opening the Blown Away Tour with Carrie Underw ood, which has three stops scheduled this week and last within three hours of the small town.

Fake Tweet About White House Explosions Drops Stock Market Dramatically

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:55:07 +0000

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president. The AP responded to the incident by suspending its account and saying it was trying to fix the problem. The tweet has since been taken down. This is the latest [...]

New York City Considers Raising Age To Purchase Cigarettes From 18 to 21

Rob Banks — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:49:25 +0000

New York City is heavily considering increasing the legal age to purchase cigarettes from 18 to 21. The new idea, though, does NOT prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from smoking or possessing cigarettes. Research shows that if the proposal were to be approved, it would reduce the smoking rate among 18-20-year-olds by 55 [...]

Nike Releases Tasteless 'Boston Massacre' Shirt [PICTURE]

Rob Banks — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:07:40 +0000

This is a story that has horrible timing. The shirt, by Nike, is said to be a reference that’s a play on the Boston Massacre — the 1770 incident in which British soldiers killed five civilians and wounded six others. What it is now is a joke about the New York Yankees beating the Boston [...]

Boston Marathon Bomber Charged, Faces Possible Death Penalty

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:18:09 +0000

On Monday, the Justice Department announced that it was charging Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with using a weapon of mass destruction that resulted in the deaths of three people at the Boston Marathon last week. If convicted he could face the death penalty or up to life in prison.

Boston Bombing Suspect Starting To Respond, Answers Investigators Questions

Rob Banks — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:59:41 +0000

Investigators say that despite a serious throat wound that is preventing him to talk, surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is beginning to respond to questions from interrogators. Tsarnaev, 19, has some serious throat injuries that investigators say may be from a suicide attempt. Tsarnaev was communicating in writing with a special team of [...]

Brave Firefighter Dies Being A Hero at Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

Rob Banks — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:06:04 +0000

My dad’s a firefighter, and I am very proud of that. I always told him that I need to have a job that I can make a difference to someone. It’s a job that you put your life on the line day in and day out, but that also a scary aspect, especially for everyone that has a family member in a public service job like my dad.

This selfless firefighter proves why these guys are truly heroes.

Robin Williams Offers 'Perfect Plan' For Peace

Rob Banks — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:43:44 +0000

This has been circling the internet this past weekend, and especially after the events in Boston this week, honestly, this makes a good point. Although it was written back in 2003 and Williams did not write the entire thing, he did tack on some jokes at the end of this. The Plan! I see a [...]