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Tornado Survivor Finds Lost Dog During TV Interview – Heartwarming (Video)

Rik Mikals — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:48 +0000

It was such a horrible tragedy yesterday in Oklahoma after a massive tornado swept through the town of Monroe but one survivor got an unexpected surprise during a live interview. Check out this news video from the scene and grab the tissues, you’re going to need it.

Tornado Kills In Oklahoma City

Kelly West — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:42:00 +0000

A tornado that has been reported to be more than a half a mile wide has hit the suburbs of Oklahoma City, OK.This is a very sad day as it hit an elementary school and several other homes and buildings in Oklahoma City and Moore. The death toll has so far reached fifty and they [...]

Items That Pakistan Has Banned From Their Country

Troy Selfridge — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:34 +0000

I recently came across a news article that covered all the things that are banned in Pakistan. Some of the bans make sense, some are ridiculous, and some are just flat out hilarious! The list has included everything from alcohol to kites. The alcohol, I can see that but kites? I want to know what [...]

Reese Witherspoon Arrest Footage Is Awesome (Video)

Rik Mikals — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:30:15 +0000

I’m not one to make fun of someone getting arrested but the video of Reese Witherspoon proclaiming she’s an american citizen is awesome Check out the new video released by TMZ.com — this hopefully will keep people from drinking and driving because the embarrassing things said alone should hamper drinking and driving. Reese Witherspoon Arrest DASH [...]

Who Will Win The Kentucky Derby Horse Races This Weekend?

Reesha — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:50:51 +0000

The Kentucky Derby is coming up just around the corner! I get excited because you're supposed to wear a big hat, pretty dress, and sip on a mint julep (optional) and chew on some fried chicken! It's a fun quadfecta!

So then tell me why I have missed catching it on tv for the past 5 years? It's pathetic, really, especially since I'm from Nashville, TN, and Louisville is practically a stone's throw away (enough to feel like Nashville's cousin).

Thi

Mt. Dew Resorts to Racist Stereo Types?

Nahum Ray — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:09:23 +0000

Is Mt. Dew resorting to racist stereo types? Check out this commercial recently under fire for its racist content. PepsiCo has received so much back lash on its content that the company pulled the commercial from running

747 Jumbo Jet Falls From Sky in Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:57:17 +0000

An American cargo plane crashed near Bagram Air Field on April 29, killing 7. The jumbo jet, owned by Florida based National Air Cargo, crashed shortly after take off from a low altitude. The plane was carrying vehicles and cargo. Those killed were four pilots, two mechanics and the loadmaster. The Taliban quickly took responsibility [...]

Hostess to Re-Open Bakery Soon

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:46:55 +0000

EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) â€” Hostess Brands LLC says it will reopen its eastern Kansas bakery this summer, with the hiring of an initial 250 people already underway. The announcement was made Thursday by the investment partnership that bought Hostess Brands’ snack cake product lines. More than 500 people lost their jobs when Hostess, then in [...]

News Reporter Stops Two Women From Kissing During Boston Bombing

Rik Mikals — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:26:13 +0000

The Boston Bombing was a horrible story to report on but one reporter from Fox News keeps his composure and cool Reporter Mike Tobin from Fox News was on the scene reporting on the Boston Marathon bombing when two ladies attempted to kiss him while he was broadcasting live — watch what he does next. [...]

Jeff Charbonneau Adresses Crowd with President Obama at White House

Todd Lyons — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:34:07 +0000

Moments ago, Zillah High's national "Teacher of the Year," Jeff charbonneau, addressed the press and a collection of educators from around the country in the presence of President Barack Obama.

Here is a screen cap moments after his remarks.

The New K-Mart Commercial Is Not Offensive To Me

Reesha — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:07:05 +0000

I got a shout out earlier today from K-Mart (on my Twitter)!!

The religious-based boycott group, One Million Moms, declared Kmart's latest commercial to be unsound and unfit for television. I understand that as a parent, you want to shield your kids from unwholesome and/

Nervous First Time News Anchor Drops F*Bomb Before Broadcast (Video)

Rik Mikals — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:54:03 +0000

Watch out for sensitive ears as a new broadcaster hits the TV airwaves and makes his first big mistake — on the day he starts A.J Clemente started his first weekend news anchoring a little nervous and accidentally dropped the f*bomb right on live TV. You have to feel for the guy as we’ve all [...]

Backstreet Boys Receive Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Jennifer Williams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:52 +0000

I'm LOVING this day! It's no secret I LOVE the Backstreet Boys ~ Today they receive their Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame! After 20 years together, tons of hits and tours and millions of screaming fans, they are being honored with a star! Congrats!

Boston Policeman Delivers Milk During Lockdown [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:59:06 +0000

This photo was shared by the official Boston Police Department’s Facebook page. It’s one I had to share. Proving that policemen are humans, too. Now, I want to hear from you. Should this policeman have stuck with his guys to find Suspect 2 or do you like the fact that helped out a family who [...]

Former "Fugees" Singer To Be Evicted From Her House (Video)

Rik Mikals — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:56:23 +0000

Years ago — she was the talk of the Grammy set — now Lauryn Hill is being evicted from her mansion The Fugees singer who scored big hits with Killing Me Softly and Doo Wop (That Thang) is being evicted out of her New Jersey mansion. She owes the landlord and the IRS — now realize [...]

Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Mass Injuries Reported

Chris Kissel — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:47:32 +0000

An explosion in West, TX, just outside of Waco, spread fires across multiple buildings and injured an unknown number of people earlier tonight. The explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Plant shortly before 8 PM CT. A large number of people have been reported injured, though the number of those killed in the explosion, if [...]

Washington State Man the Lasting Image from Boston Marathon Bombings

Todd Lyons — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:32:48 +0000

Bill Iffrig is his name. Known to just friends and family just 24 hours ago, he is now the “old man who got knocked over by the blast at the Boston Marathon.” Where is he from? 78 year-old Bill Iffrig, from Lake Stevens, Washington has arguably been the most viewed individual around the world since [...]

Shocking Video From Finish Line at Boston Marathon When Bombs Detonated [NSFW]

Todd Lyons — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:33:02 +0000

This unbelievable footage courtesy of the Boston Globe at the moment two explosions occurred within a few seconds of one another as runners were crossing the finish line at today’s 117th running of the Boston Marathon. The videographer even exclaims, “We’ve had an attack!” at 1:01 of the video and, upon turning his camera to [...]

Three Runners From Yakima in Boston Marathon

Todd Lyons — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:48:13 +0000

With the tragedy in Boston today, thoughts and prayers go out the local families of those who had loved one’s competing in the 117th running of the marathon. They are as follows: According to www.BostonMarathon.com Bib Wave/ Corral Name Age M/F City St Ctry Ctz 6106 1/7 Griffiths, Gene 49 M Yakima WA USA USA [...]

Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Todd Lyons — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:45:59 +0000

5:40 p.m. (EST): Boston police have denied earlier reports from The New York Post (see below) that a suspect was in custody. "At this time, we haven't been notified of any arrests or anyone apprehended," said a spokesperson. "Honestly, I don't know where they're getting their information from, but it didn't come from us."

5:30 p.m.: The New York Times published an overhead map showing the exact locations of the two explosions, which were about 550 feet from each other and occurred about 20 seconds apart.