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Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

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. [...]

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 [...]

Katy Perry and John Mayer Break Up Again!

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:53:02 +0000

Over. Done. The end. Splitsville. Dunzo. Broken up. That’s the status of the romance between Katy Perry and her musical paramour John Mayer. But wait, there’s good news. Two sources told Us Weekly that while the couple has broken up for the second time — the first was early on in their relationship, back in [...]

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. [...]

Justin Bieber Collapses in London During Concert

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:29:34 +0000

Justin Bieber collapsed backstage during his show at the O2 Arena in London on Thursday night. His manager, Scooter Braun, addressed the crowd, telling them that Bieber had been complaining about breathing problems the entire show. He was woozy, collapsed and received an oxygen treatment, out of fan view. Despite the scare, the singer was [...]

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.

'American Idol' Tuesday + Wednesday Recap: 10 Women, 10 Men Perform for Final 10 Slots

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:03:34 +0000

The top 10 for season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ is up for grabs, with the 10 remaining women and the 10 remaining men competing for those slots on Tuesday and Wednesday. Only five men and five women will make it after the American viewing audience votes. The results will be revealed tonight. But in the [...]

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.

Adele Documentary in the Works?

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:11:11 +0000

If Beyonce can do it, why can’t her fellow belter Adele? And no, we’re not talking about being a celebrated singer or having her first child last year, either. We’re talking about being the subject of a cable TV documentary! After Bey’s widely viewed ‘Life Is But a Dream’ doc was one of the most-talked [...]

'American Idol' Sudden Death Round 3 Recap: Who Stayed? Who Went?

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:53:12 +0000

What happens in Vegas isn't staying in Vegas, especially during the third round of Sudden Death eliminations on Season 12 of 'American Idol.' That's because of the 10 females who performed last night (Feb. 27), only five made it to the next round, while five were sent home, hence that whole not everything (or everyone) stays in Sin City stuff.

So who is stays and who goes?

Black Eyed Peas Singer Fergie Is Expecting First Child

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:06:22 +0000

Congrats are in order for the Duchess. Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie, born Stacy Ferguson, is pregnant and expecting her first child. The singer shared the news via tweet, featuring a superimposed image of her herself and her husband, actor Josh Duhamel, as young children. This will be the first child for the couple, who [...]

Taylor Swift Sued Over Botched Canadian Show

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:55:03 +0000

Country-pop crossover cutie Taylor Swift is being sued over a botched Canadian show, known as “Capital Hoedown,” even though the fact that the show never took place is not her fault. The promoters simply want the $2.5 million advance they paid the singer to be returned. T. Swizzle was tapped to headline the event, which [...]

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, [...]