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Defacing the American Flag – HGTV Crosses a Very Big Line

Mike Hendren — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:47:21 +0000

HGTV's suggested use for an American flag leaves viewers fuming

New Miss Iowa Winner Doesn't Let Handicap Stop Her From Pageant Glory

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:31:13 +0000

Miss Iowa is definitely the whole package. Nicole Kelly, who was born without a left forearm, was crowned Miss Iowa last weekend. She will now go on to compete in the Miss America pageant in September. Kelly, 23, hopes to use her new position as a vehicle to help other people who may not appear [...]

First Ever Powerball Winner in Texas Claims $40 Million Jackpot

Townsquare Media | Wichita Falls — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:47:58 +0000

(AUSTIN) – Paul McDowell of Ravenna (located in northeast Texas) visited Texas Lottery® headquarters in Austin today to claim the $40 million advertised jackpot from the May 29 Powerball® drawing. McDowell’s Quick Pick ticket was the only ticket sold to match all five numbers drawn (9 – 14 – 17 – 49 – 57) and [...]

High School Votes Gay Teens as 2013′s 'Cutest Couple'

Donald Deane — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:00:07 +0000

In a sure sign of progress, a high school has voted two gay teens as this year's "cutest couple." It represents the first time a same-sex couple has been allowed to run in the category at Carmel High School in Carmel, New York.

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Top Ten Things Americans Agree On

Townsquare Media — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:19:10 +0000

We disagree about a lot of things in this country, but there are a few things we all agree on – regardless of race, religion, and political party. According to surveys by Pew, Gallup, and General Social Survey, here are 10 things that at least 90% of Americans supposedly agree on: 1. There is a [...]

Movie Theater Lets Pretend Gunmen Storm Theater During 'Iron Man 3′ in Worst Publicity Stunt You Can Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:28:34 +0000

The action during a screening of ‘Iron Man 3’ didn’t exactly happen on-screen at one theater. Capital 8 Theaters in Jefferson City, Missouri decided to let several people carrying fake guns and decked out in tactical gear walk into the theater as a publicity stunt during the latest installment in the superhero franchise. As you [...]

Another Nail In The Privacy Coffin

Mike Hendren — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:00:05 +0000

Looks like President Obama is about ready to allow FBI, perhaps even DHS in your internet back door

World Trade Center Finally Gets Its Spire (Photos)

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:24:53 +0000

One World Trade Center, which will soon become the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, received one of its final pieces today: the spire that will sit atop the skyscraper. A crane raised the 408-foot, 700-ton spire from the ground on Thursday, in a process watched by dozens at the Lower Manhattan site where the [...]

Man Runs 78.6 Miles To Raise Money For Boston Bombing Victims

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:26:51 +0000

Frank Fumich is a 45-year-old from Arlington, Virginia. And he usually runs about two marathons a month. After the Boston Marathon bombings, he decided he needed to do something to help out the victims. So he decided to run three back-to-back marathons – one for each of the three people that die. That’s a total [...]

Who are the Boston Marathon Bombing Victims?

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:42:17 +0000

Two bombs were detonated at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon. Three people were killed and 176 were injured. Investigators in Boston are saying the bombs were made using pressure cookers, filled with nails and ball bearings. And the explosive was ordinary gunpowder, that you can buy from sporting goods stores. We’ve also learned some [...]

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Check Out What Your Tax Dollars Are Being Used For

Kacy Collins — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:28:06 +0000

How would you like to hear that all of that money you pay in taxes are going to good use? Well if your waiting on me to say that your tax dollars are being wisely invested in our nations education, health and infrastructure just stop reading now, but if you would like to know how your money is really being used go ahead and keep reading

Everyone Stop Freaking Out! Twinkies Are Coming Back!

Tony Kerns — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:07:29 +0000

I called it! As soon as Hostess went belly up in November I started telling people that it would only be a matter of months before Twinkies (at the very least) got picked up by another company and hit shelves all over again. Well, $410 million later and a joint effort between Metropoulos & Co. and [...]

New York Man Faces Possible Jail Time For Laughing In His Own House

Kacy Collins — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:28:52 +0000

Robert Schiavelli of Rockville Center, N.Y. couldn’t have imagined that laughing in your own home would be considered disturbing the peace, even if the window is open. But that’s exactly what happened to the 42 year old Schiavelli back in February. Over the span of two days, February 12th and 13th, his neighbors called to [...]

Finally, the 'Harlem Shake' Is Getting a Federal Investigation

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:51:28 +0000

A bunch of students from the Colorado College ultimate Frisbee team managed to pull off a “Harlem Shake” video (yes, another one) while on an airplane. Federal authorities were not pleased. Setting aside the question of what school sends its Frisbee players on a trip that requires a flight (isn’t that what the quad is [...]

Glenn Beck vs. World Wrestling Entertainment

Tony Kerns — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:21:18 +0000

In the current day of “Sports Entertainment”, the idea of pro wrestling being “real” is passé. We all know it to be a physically demanding choreographed equivalent of a soap opera, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t going to take the scripted storylines to heart, and take offense when a storyline goes too far. Recently [...]

Fox News Accused of Bigotry Towards Wiccans and Pagans

Tony Kerns — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:56:35 +0000

Fox News is receiving quick backlash for statements made during the PC Police segment on their weekend edition of “Fox and Friends” Sunday night, February 17th. The show’s hosts were discussing changes to the University of Missouri’s “Guide to Religions: Major Holidays and Suggested Accommodations,” a guide for faculty to help them plan exams accordingly around recognized religious holidays

Arizona Bill Requires Constitutional Loyalty Oath to Graduate

Tony Kerns — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:11:56 +0000

As important as public education is to our society, it’s understandable that any changes to it will be met with high scrutiny, and likely high controversy. Some schools were met with challenges over something as simple as dropping cursive writing from the curriculum, while others felt the backlash for using textbooks that indicated that humans and dinosaurs lived at the same time

Controversy Over 'Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit' Sticker

Tony Kerns — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:09:28 +0000

To say that illegal immigration is a hot issue in our country right now is an understatement. Many would argue that President Obama is catering to illegal immigrants, and others believe it was Romney’s stance on immigrants that lost him the Latino vote. With tempers rising on both sides, at what point does someone [...]