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Woman's Extreme Diet Includes Nothing But Water, Tea and Light

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:50:34 +0000

Talk about your crash diet. A Seattle woman has begun an unusual experiment in which she will try to live on only light, water and tea. Navenna Shine has already gone a month with the new eating regimen and plans to keep it up for a total of four to six months. She’s following a [...]

6 Dead, 14 Injured in Philadelphia Building Collapse; Search Operations Halted

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:19:55 +0000

Late Wednesday night, a 61-year-old woman was found alive amid the rubble of a collapsed building in Philadelphia and taken to a nearby hospital where she remains in critical condition. The search for other survivors has been halted as of Thursday morning.

84-Year-Old Winner of $590 Million Powerball Lottery Finally Claims Prize

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:32:57 +0000

The winner of the largest Powerball prize ever, $590 million, is Gloria C. Mackenzie, 84, of Zephyrhills, Florida. Lottery officials made the announcement in a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Mackenzie opted not to attend the news conference, but issued a statement that revealed that on May 18 another customer at the Publix Supermarket in Zephyrhills, [...]

Brutal Weather Tears Through Midwest Again, Killing 'Storm Chasers' Trio, 10 More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:28:19 +0000

A series of tornadoes hit Oklahoma Friday night, killing at least 13 people and leaving many more missing, without homes or stranded. Other storms and flooding also hit Arkansas and Missouri, and remnants of that severe weather moved east all the way to New England, where 19,000 are still without power on Monday morning.

Kenny Chesney Works Out With the Seattle Seahawks

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Kenny Chesney spent some time off catching passes from the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Russell Wilson last week. Before a show at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Saturday (June 1), the country singer worked out with the Seattle Seahawks football team. The video shows Chesney wearing a neon-green T-shirt and Seahawks helmet, [...]

'All in the Family' Star Jean Stapleton Dies

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:41:48 +0000

Jean Stapleton, who was best known for her role as Edith -- the wife of Archie Bunker -- in "All in the Family" died on Friday at the age of 90, the LA Times reported.

Vicious Tornadoes Tear Through Oklahoma Once Again, At Least 5 Dead [UPDATED]

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:34:18 +0000

UPDATE Saturday 6:15 a.m. EST: The number of reported fatalities is at least five, with another 71 injuries caused by what authorities say are a total of 17 tornadoes ripping through the Midwest on Friday. UPDATE 10:12 p.m. EST: The Associated Press reports a mother and a baby have died due to the tornadoes. Their [...]

The 10 Best Indy 500 Finishes of All-Time

Joe Student — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:40 +0000

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time:

5 Harrowing Oklahoma Tornado Videos

jacobmchugh — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:02 +0000

The images of the May 20 Oklahoma tornado are chilling: houses ripped apart, trees torn out of the ground, and trucks flipped on their sides. The nation mourns the loss of many school children in Moore, Okla. This tornado video footage captures the storm’s impact on the families, communities, and neighborhoods of Oklahoma. Tornado Destroys [...]

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Chili's Waitress Fired For Making Negative Comment About Cops on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:08 +0000

In November, Ashley Warden was fined $2,500 when a police officer spotted her three-year old son urinating on the front yard of her two-and-a-half acre property in rural Piedmont, Oklahoma. The cop was ultimately fired for issuing the ticket. But apparently Warden still holds a grudge against law enforcement, which she made known through a recent post to her Facebook page.

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

Who is the New Mr. Rogers?

Joy Larson — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:39:11 +0000

Most of us 30 somethings grew up with the soothing, mild-mannered, sweater-loving man named Mr. Rogers. Every kid dreamed of being his neighbor. He loved helping children learn while having fun in a calm and relaxed environment. Many of us have missed this happy memory from our childhood. The good news is that we may [...]

Teacher Gives Her Student a Priceless Gift

Joy Larson — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:29:25 +0000

Nobody can deny that teachers do a lot for their students. In fact, teachers are known for going above and beyond when it comes to kids. They spend their own money on school supplies for their classrooms, they grade papers into all hours of the night, and some even volunteer to show up and open the gym during the summer for their students.

2004 America's Most Wanted Tells Amanda Berry Story [VIDEO]

Woody — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:31 +0000

OK, this is really hard to grasp, but this video shows a girl with the same last name as the kidnapper…yes, it’s his daughter! We don’t know if this scum bag is involved with his kids at all or was a good dad to her, but we’ll have to watch as this develops very closely.

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.

Modern Day Superhero University of New Hampshire's Cameron Lyle

Joy Larson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:00:57 +0000

Most college athletes eat, sleep and breath their sport. They have worked hard to be able to compete in their sport at a college level, and many have received scholarships for their hard work and talent. Endless hours of training and practice consume a college athlete’s life. So, why would one such athlete give up his last chance to enjoy the sport he loves, and in his senior year no less? To save someone else’s life.

Best and Worst Jobs of 2013 – Did Yours Make the List?

Joy Larson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:49:54 +0000

Have you ever wondered if there was a better job for you out there? Have you ever dreamed it was possible to not loathe waking up and forcing yourself to go to the same old boring job day after day? What if you could have a job with better pay and less stress? What would that job be?