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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 [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

FBI Releases Images, Video of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:25:52 +0000

Special Agent Rick DesLauriers of the FBI, who is leading the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings, just held a press conference in which he revealed that there are two suspects. The FBI released photographs and video of two men believed to be responsible for the attacks. The FBI showed video of the two men walking [...]

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

'The Voice' Blind Auditions — Coaches Continue to Fill Their Teams

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:06:05 +0000

The second week of blind auditions on ‘The Voice’ — where the coaches flip their chairs around (or not) after listening to contestants sing — kicked off Monday night. The coaches continued to fill their teams with singers, and they also battle each other to win the, uh, affection of the competitors. Here’s how the [...]

New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:23:05 +0000

Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.

Wedding Survey Reveals You'd Better Start Saving for the Big Day Now

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:56:47 +0000

Before you walk down the aisle, you may want to walk down to the bank to make sure you’ve got enough money in your account. A new survey of 17,500 women married last year sheds some hard-to-believe light on just how much weddings cost. Hold on to your bouquet because the average wedding cost $28,427 [...]

Kindergarten Teacher Fired for Letting Students Taste Her Blood

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:29:56 +0000

It wasn’t your run-of-the-mill show and tell. A kindergarten teacher from the Norwegian town of Sola has been fired because she let kids touch and taste her blood that she brought to school. The woman had brought in a blood sample taken earlier in the day and poured it out onto a plate for kids. [...]

New Movies: 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' 'Dead Man Down'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:38:11 +0000

The recent 'Amazing Spider-Man' and the upcoming 'Man of Steel' seem to get all the attention regarding studios' attempt to "reboot" franchises, but that's pretty much the same thing as what's going on with 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' If it succeeds at the box office, we may end up with a new version of 'The Wizard of Oz' at some point very soon, even though the producers have said that's not their goal.

Also opening this week is a dark tale of blackmail and revenge.

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

dianavilibert — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:45:55 +0000

Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on.

Mindy McCready Dead by Suicide at 37

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:15:24 +0000

Reports are coming in that troubled country singing star Mindy McCready is reported to have committed suicide in Arkansas earlier today. McCready is reported to have shot and killed herself in Heber Springs Arkansas. Neighbors reported hearing shots fired. Authorities found that she had shot the family dog, then herself. February 6, McCready was court-ordered to be [...]

Super Bowl XLVII Recap — Baltimore Ravens Hold Off San Francisco 49ers, 34-31

Joe Student — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:59:41 +0000

Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes, and the Baltimore Ravens withstood a stadium power outage and a furious 49ers’ rally to beat San Francisco, 34-31, at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Sunday night. The 49ers advanced to the Ravens’ five-yard line with 1:55 to play, but Colin Kaepernick threw three consecutive incomplete passes, [...]

NFL 2012 Season – Week 17 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:10:29 +0000

The NFL playoffs are set after a number of thrilling contests in Week 17 of the 2012 NFL regular season. Here’s a recap of all of this week’s games: Washington 28 — Dallas 18 Alfred Morris ran for 200 yards and three touchdowns, and the Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-18, in Landover, Md. [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for December 31 — Anthony Hopkins and More

Chris Chaberski — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:45:41 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sir Anthony Hopkins
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His status as one of the world's greatest living actors, roles in dozens of films including his Oscar-winning portrayal of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in 'The Silence of the Lambs,' and being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993

New Movies This Weekend — 'Jack Reacher,' 'This Is 40,' 'On the Road' and More

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:50:25 +0000

This weekend sees a variety of new releases, from star-studded Hollywood action and big-name comedy, to smaller, art-house fare and an animated classic now in 3-D. And that’s not even including next Tuesday’s Christmas openings, which, all combined, makes for a very busy—and very fun—holiday moviegoing experience. ‘Jack Reacher’ Following a shooting that leaves five [...]

This Day in History for December 21 — Pilgrims Hit Plymouth Rock, and More

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:26:58 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1620: William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims land on what is now known as Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts (more info)

1898: Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium (more info)

Celebrity Birthdays for December 21 — Samuel L. Jackson and More

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:18:01 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Samuel L. Jackson
Age: 64
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Appearing in more than 100 movies, most notably 'Pulp Fiction,' the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy and 'Snakes on a Plane,' being an avid golfer, and his hilariously and famously foul mouth

This Day in History for December 19 — House Impeaches Bill Clinton, and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:17:37 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1776: Thomas Paine publishes one of a series of pamphlets in the Pennsylvania Journal titled 'The American Crisis' (more info)

1777: George Washington's Continental Army goes into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (more info)

Celebrity Birthdays for December 19 — Jake Gyllenhaal and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:13:42 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jake Gyllenhaal
Age: 32
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films like 'Donnie Darko,' 'The Day After Tomorrow' and 'Jarhead,' earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor as Jack Twist in the film 'Brokeback Mountain,' being the little brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, and previous relationships with Kirsten Dunst and Reese Witherspoon

How You Can Help Families in Newtown, Connecticut

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:30:16 +0000

In the wake of the horrific killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, Americans across the country are wondering how they can aid the families of the victims. There are numerous methods to donate money, but you also can help in other ways, such as volunteering your time, writing a card or letter, or sending a teddy bear to a child in Newtown.