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The 10 Best Indy 500 Finishes of All-Time

Joe Student — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:40 +0000

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time:

What Little Trick Could Help You Get a Lost Wallet Returned?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:26 +0000

It costs a lot of money to raise kids, but who knew having them might actually help keep money in your wallet? A new study has found that people who find wallets with baby pictures inside them are more likely to return them than they are wallets without pictures of any cute lil’ buggers. (We [...]

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.

Seasoned Storm Chaser Reporter Breaks Down While Covering The Devastation in Oklahoma [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:21 +0000

We’ve all been taken back by the damage and devastation in Oklahoma after Tornadoes tore through the area. So for us to break down is expected, but for a seasoned storm chasing reporter to also break down, shows this isn’t just another story. It’s real life with real pains. While stereotypes may have us believe [...]

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.

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

EVIDENCE: That Americans Should Loosen Up and Have More Fun with Local News [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:34:00 +0000

There are way too many bad things on the news these days for us to take ourselves too seriously, also. Have you noticed? Every day the news only reports more and more negative stories because it’s ‘news’. Well, this video is proof that we all could lighten up a bit! This video makes me think [...]

YouTube Kicks Off Comedy Week With Some of the Web's Funniest People

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:44:49 +0000

If you’re a fan of comedy you’ve surely found yourself inundated with commercials and promotions for YouTube’s Comedy Week. Well, the wait is over because it’s finally arrived. Simply put, YouTube Comedy Week will be just that: a week filled with videos of sketches, stand up, improv and music, all in celebration of the comedic [...]

Taylor Swift the Big Winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:09:29 +0000

Taylor Swift won everything short of the Powerball jackpot Sunday night (May 19) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The country superstar collected eight awards, including Top Artist, Top Album and Top Country Artist at the Las Vegas ceremony. Accepting the Top Artist Award from Celine Dion, Swift thanked her family and then her fans. [...]

Keith Urban Announces American Idol News on The Ellen Show [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:44:56 +0000

Well, we’ve know about Randy Jackson’s Departure from American Idol for a bit, but yesterday (05/14/13) on The Ellen Show, Keith made an American Idol News Announcement that I know many Keith Urban fans will love! He’s quick to get to the point, Keith Urban will be replacing Randy Jackson on American Idol as a [...]

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 [...]

Pistol Annies Kindly Remind You to Keep It 'Hush Hush', in New Music Video! [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:22:30 +0000

The Pistol Annies are in ANOTHER music video! This time, it’s their own! So click & watch the new music video for the first single from their just released album-’Annie Up’. Better than talking about the Elephant in the room, you should just keep it ‘Hush, hush’, right? ha ha maybe not…. but it’s funny [...]

First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Abercrombie & Fitch Doesn't Want Larger Women Wearing Its Clothing

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:25:26 +0000

If you wear more than a women’s size 10 you’re going to have some trouble shopping at Abercrombie & Fitch. That’s because the retailer limits all of its female apparel to ten and under. And the reason for this restriction is causing controversy. In a 2006 interview with Salon, A & F CEO Mike Jeffries laid [...]

The New World Trade Center Lifts Up New Beginnings [VIDEOS]

Alyssa — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:27:46 +0000

This morning, Friday May 10th is a momentous occasion in our Country’s journey of healing after the attacks of 9/11. The New World Trade Center was officially made the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere today after a crane lifted a 408 foot tall spire on top. See footage of the events inside. MSNBC’s Matt [...]

New Movies: 'The Great Gatsby,' 'Peeples'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:36:05 +0000

Two new films will try to steal audience away from the ‘Iron Man 3′ juggernaut that just got the summer-movie season off to an explosive start. The first is an adaptation of one of the most popular novels of all time; the second is the latest Tyler Perry-produced comedy. ‘The Great Gatsby’ Director Baz (‘Moulin [...]

New Information Surfaces in the Kidnapping of Whitney Duncan's Cousin, Holly Bobo

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:30:02 +0000

Just over two years after she was kidnapped from her home in Decatur County, Tenn., new information has come to light in the disappearance of country singer Whitney Duncan‘s cousin, Holly Bobo. Bobo was last seen by her brother, Clint Bobo, walking into the woods behind their home with a man dressed in camouflage. Clint [...]

High School Teacher Fired for Working as Bikini Model

Donald Deane — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:19:08 +0000

Having a teacher who’s also a bikini model might be every teen boy’s fantasy, but this got a high school English teacher in Florida fired recently. Olivia Sprauer was working as a teacher at Martin County High School when one of her bikini photos caught the attention of the school’s principal. She was asked to [...]

Survey Reveals a Good Chunk of Us Really, Really, Really Dislike Our Bosses

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:20:40 +0000

You think your boss is bad? A new survey has found that one out of five people would rather be given more work than sit next to their boss at work.Think about that: these people would gladly accept more paperwork that keeps them in the office later so they’ll miss ‘Friends’ reruns than sit next [...]

5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:06:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]