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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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

5-15 Dead, 160 Injured in Explosion at Texas Fertilizer Plant; Rescue Operations Continue

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:53:15 +0000

Authorities say that five to 15 people may have died in last night’s massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant in West, Texas. Many more, perhaps more than 160, were injured. Among the dead are two emergency medical services personnel and three firefighters, according to the city’s emergency management system director, Dr. George Smith. Smith added [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Cool New Muscle Car Postage Stamps Feature Iconic Autos

Mike Moody — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:30:13 +0000

You may think of the U.S. Postal Service as a dusty and outmoded institution, and we wouldn't argue with you, but it seems the good ol’ USPS is still doing something right. Just check out its latest batch of cool Forever Stamps featuri

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 [...]

Post Office Will Not Deliver Mail on Saturdays Anymore

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:37:14 +0000

Starting this summer, you won’t be getting any mail over the weekend. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe announced Wednesday that due to budget issues, the US Postal Service will cease all mail delivery on Saturdays. Packages will still be delivered, though. The move is expected to save $2 billion. Online bill paying has surged since 2008, [...]

Newest Monopoly Piece Just Announced

Kacy Collins — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:29:55 +0000

Breaking news from the world of Monopoly! Say good bye to your little toy iron and say hello to the newest Monopoly token, the cat! It all came down to the final hours of voting last night as the shoe, the wheelbarrow and the iron were neck and neck in the elimination process. The Scottie [...]

Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See Shadow; Predicts Early Spring

Joe Hyer — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:43:47 +0000

Spring will arrive early this year, according to America’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Phil did not see his shadow when he emerged from his home in Gobblers Knob, Pa. early Saturday morning. Legend has it that if the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2 winter will last six more weeks. If he doesn’t [...]

Did They Find Bigfoot? It's Possible

Kacy Collins — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:44:59 +0000

He’s back in the headlines and maybe this time they can catch him. The elusive Bigfoot has once again been caught on tape. Well, not an actual video of one but you can hear what may or may not be a Bigfoot. In the Blue Mountains of Oregon, which has been a Bigfoot hotspot for [...]

NYPD Summon Their Inner Hulk, Lift Taxi Off Man

Kacy Collins — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:27:36 +0000

The New York Police Department is at it again. A month or so ago we saw one officer giving boots to an apparently homeless man. That seems like a pretty noble thing to do but what these officers did blow tha

Over One-Thousand Texomans Sign Banner for Newtown Connecticut

Chris Callaway — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:48:29 +0000

Like the rest of the country, Texomans were hit hard by the tragedy that transpired last Friday at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. The unimaginable incident that claimed the lives of 26 people, including 20 first graders had left many wanting to send condolences and words of encouragement to the small northeastern community.

Winning Powerball Jackpot Tickets Sold in Arizona and Missouri – But Wait! You Could Still Be a Winner

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:10:47 +0000

So you didn’t win the Powerball last night. If you did, you’d be on a private jet to Bora Bora right now – not sitting here reading this and debating whether to go to Burger King or McDonald’s for lunch. Winning tickets for the record $580 million jackpot were bought in Arizona and Missouri. The [...]