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May 23rd, 2013 -
- Would you rather lose $1,000 or gain 20 pounds?
- 80 year-old-man climbs Everest, breaks record.
- Hangover Part III review: It is somehow even worse than the second.
- Bridezilla'scrazy email to bridesmaids goes viral. We respond t her demands.
- Free burgers for life for Ohio kidnap case hero.
May 22nd, 2013 -
- Bono, Olivia Wilde, and Richard Branson join Matt Damon's 'toilet strike'
- Cat beards: The most bizarre internet craze yet?
- Washington Nationals pitcher breaks pitching hand punching locker.
- Garcia makes remark, apologizes.
- NFL awards Super Bowls to Bay Area and Houston.
- Are SPF ratings on sunscreen 'just a gimmick?'
- Seth MacFarlane nixes a return to Oscar hosting duties.
- NJ teacher says Angelina Jolie's decision isn't realistic for working women.
- Pop-Tarts new flavors: Peanut butter set for release as most popular request.
May 21st, 2013 -
- CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' episode with tornado plot.
- 20 children among 51 victims in Okla.; toll could hit 90.
- Canadian singer Alexis Normand bombs on National Anthem.
- Largest pyhton ever caught in FLorida captured by James Leon, Miami man.
May 20th, 2013 -
- Are cronuts the new cupcakes?
- 'Star Trek' can't hit warp speed at the box office.
May 17th, 2013 -
- Zoe Saldana Allure weight reveal stirs uproar.
- Student with cerebral palsy named prom queen.
- Let's go Koala-ing! The new craze for hugging objects like a bear sending internet wild.
- Winning powerball jackpot is a numbers game.
- Farrah Abraham sees nothing wrong with her fetish for anal sex.
May 16th, 2013 -
- Powerball jackpot soars to $475M after no one wins $360M.
- Flight diverted to toss passenger who won't stop singing Whitney Houston.
- Teen upset after being called 'freak' in school yearbook.
- Rich Manhattan moms hire handicapped tour guides to kids can cut lines at Disney World.
- Wrong kidney removed from patient at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
May 15th, 2013 -
- Joe Biden responds to Milwaukee boy's suggestion of chocolate bullets.
- Prince Harry closes US visit with Conn. polo match.
- Insane Russian youth hockey fight is four different kinds of chaos.
- NJ gov.: Frustration fueled weight-loss surgery.
- Drunk umpire passes out at high school baseball game, tries to attack people helping him.
- Yahoo expands company's parental leave policy.
May 14th, 2013 -
- Report: Marshals didn't give OK.
- Root of teen's mystery ailment: tiny wire from barbecue brush.
- Charges filed against NJ father of 4-year-old boy who shot and killed neighbor, 6.
- Hungry? How about a nice juicy cicada? UN says we should all eat more insects.
- Hodge's to unveil Ramsey Burger in honor of hero employee.
- A guy in Cleveland got a tattoo of kidnapping hero Charles Ramsey.
- Abercrombie & Fitch CEO's ugly quest for attractive 'cool kids'
- New York man finishes writing out entire bible by hand.
May 13th, 2013 -
- Jacob, Sophia were the most popular baby names of 2012.
- Posting pictures of meals online? You may have health problems.
- Taco Bell is testing out a new waffle taco for breakfast.
- Tiger Woods gets drunk, embarrasses girlfriend Lindsey Vonn at Met Gala after-party: report
- Moms confess: Husband versus kids, who stresses them out more?
May 10th, 2013 -
- Vietnam veteran visits friend at the wall for the first time.
- Who's No. 2 on the 'Maxim' Hot 100 List?
- 105-year-old woman credits longevity to eating bacon.
- Man, 59, steals ice cream cone, punches store worker.
- McDonald's cuts angus burgers from menu.
May 9th, 2013 -
- Charles Ramsey: Any reward money in Ohio kidnappings should go to victims.
- McDonald's Ohio kidnap tweet raises eyebrows.
- Charles Ramsey, Cleveland neighbor who helped free women, was domestic abuser.
- The identical life of identical twins.
- Woman survives after husband accidentally shoots her in the mouth with harpoon.
- Mom's 'salary' in 2013 is $59,862 for 90-hour work week, according to insure.com
May 8th, 2013 -
- Bradenton teacher accused of throwing student.
- Parents: Teacher forced son to lick drawing...
- Exotic snake collector keeps his pets - for now.
- Boy who held pencil like gun suspended.
- Gun crime has plunged, but Americans think it's up, says study.
- Reports of sexual abuse, beatings inside the Cleveland house.
May 7th, 2013 -
- Pfizer to let bashful buyers get Viagra online.
- Miley Cyrus: No. 1 on 'Maxim' Hot 100 list.
- Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested.
- My food-allergic daughter is begging you: please be careful with snacks on the playground.
- Study: Early humans loved to eat brains.
- CollegeHumor pays Henry Gribbohm $2600 for Carinval Banana.
- Fans petition President Obama: Make the Jaguaras sign Tim Tebow.
- Tim Tebow Tops Forbes' 2013 list of America's Most Influential Athletes.
May 6th, 2013 -
- 'Act of Fath' costs track team a win, trip to state championships.
- Sucking on your kid's pacifier: good idea or gross?
- Some Metallica members hope for more sports nights.
May 3rd, 2013 -
- LeRoy Butler says church shunned him after Jason Collins tweet.
- 31 burgers in 31 days: Writer plans to eat a burger a day in May.
- White Castle celebrates National Hamburger Month.
- Burger King survey finds that men who prefer grilled burgers are better looking.
- Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in ground turkey in 21 states, report finds.
May 2nd, 2013 -
- 8-year-old gets wish, plays vs. Timbers.
- Child fighting cancer scores 4 goals against Portland Timbers in Make-A-Wish game.
- Twitter death threats after gay announcement.
- Judge rules in favor of lesbians suing Hawaii B&B.
May 1st, 2013 -
- Omaha Beef indoor team offers Tim Tebow $75-per-game contract.
- Girl, 11, scores in fight against Philadelphia Archdiocese to play football.
- Philadelphia girl will be allowed to play football for Catholic team.
- Michael Jordan was poisoned before flu game, says trainer.
- Woman finds toad in can of green beans.
- Relatonship contracts growing in popularity with married and unmarried couples.
- 7 Americans killed in Afghan plane crash identified.
April 30th, 2013 -
- Most men attracted to "good hair" study finds.
- Barbara Walters bashes Correspondents' dinner.
- Tom Brokaw says 'no thanks' to White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- NFL reminds teams of anti-discrimination policy.
- NFL's first openly gay player could be Middle Tennessee State kicker Alan Gendreau.
- Dolphins' Wallace on Collins: 'All these beautiful women and guys wanna mess with other guys'
- MLB players applaud Collins, but some are mum on matter.
- Watch out: Your 401k is being targeted.
April 29th, 2013 -
- New Jersey mom allegedly told son, 9, he had cancer as part of scam.
- Depression can be contagious, study claims.
- Women opting for surgery to get Michelle Obama's arms.
April 26th, 2013 -
- Woman in crushed car says she is 'blessed to be alive right now'
- Fence boards pierce windshield in crash, two seriously hurt.
- What does the average American know about science?
- Prom spending climbs for a second straight year, nationwide average $1,139.
- No straps? No dancing, NJ middle school principal says.
- Chili cheese fry burrito from Del Taco might appeal to the stoner demographic.
April 25th, 2013 -
- NBC orders 'genre-redefining' 'Million Second Quiz' reality show.
- Texting while flying may have played role in fatal helicopter crash.
- Survey finds 40% of Americans would abstain from sex to avoid paying bills.
- Would you rather? American share waist size over wallet size.
- Penmanship" is now "handwriting" as Washington state removes gender bias in statutes.
- California panhadnler sets fire to man who refused to give him money.
- SF Lawmaker's homeless bill of rights passes state Assembly committee.
- Obama's tattoo plan for the girls: 'Mommy and me will get the same exact tattoo'
April 24th, 2013 -
- More than half of US admit to deliberately "scratching" a car.
- Teenager eats 30 miles of noodles every year because she is scared of fruit and veg.
- Barbie earns cash balancing things on her 'bum shelf'
- Ben Affleck to live on $1.50 a day.
- Gwyneth Paltrow named 'most beautiful woman' by People Magazine.
- Whataburger ketchup and mustard to be sold at H-E-B.
April 23rd, 2013 -
- The cinnamon challenge: Just say no, pediatricians warn.
- Man survives shooting self in brain while cleaning harpoon.
- Columnist wonders: Why do some older men prefer to date younger women?
- Fork vibrates when you eat too quickly.
- 6,297 Chinese restaurants and hungry for more.
- It's not sweet to tweet about your love life.
April 22nd, 2013 -
- Cop becomes impatient while wating in McDonald's drive-thru lane, pulls gun on teen customer.
- Woman called 911 "Because she was lonely," deputies say.
- Heavy texters are shallow, racist.
- Frequent texting and tweeting make you a shallow money-obsessed racist, says science.
April 19th, 2013 -
- GOP rep urges caution on immigration after Boston.
- Boston bomb suspect's dad tells him to surrender, warns 'Hell will break loose' if son dies.
April 18th, 2013 -
- Thousands of giant snails causing problems for Florida homeowners.
- Online video appears to show spectators taking Boston Marathon gear after explosions.
- Time unveils its 100 Most Influential People list.
April 17th, 2013 -
- Too-saggy pants banned in Louisiana, prompts fears of racial profiling.
- Some early tests on letter to Miss. senator show ricin, a toxin.
- Marathon victim had both legs amputated, father says.
- Fox removes 'Family Guy' episode from websites.
- Seth MacFarlane decries hoax 'Family Guy' clip on Boston bombings.
- Yankees extend support to Boston.
- Actor blames Boston attack on gun culture: '2nd amendment must go'
- Bradley Cooper reveals he lives with his mom.
- Krystle Campbell of Medford killed in Boston Marathon bombings.
April 16th, 2013 -
- Nation reacts to Boston marathon bombing.
- Porn film permits have dropped dramatically in LA County.
- NYC soda ban would lead customers to consume more sugary drinks, study suggests.
- Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 expected to have toughened security measures.
- Bomb sniffing dogs, spotters on roofs before Boston Marathon explosions.
April 15th, 2013 -
- Some guy thwarts accused shoplifter.
- Vincent Valvo arrested for calling 911 to complain about his mom.
- 113-year-old woman, formerly oldest American dies.
- DC honors residents 100 years old and older.
- At 101, Staten Island woman shares her recipe for living a long life.
- Trooper stops man, 87, after 11 miles against traffic on Pike.
- Motherhood overrated? 'Childfree' women OK with their choice, study finds.
April 12th, 2013 -
- Major sports leagues prepare for 'I'm Gay' disclosure.
- Carnival ship fails health inspection.
- Gun Control 2013: Should doctors be allowed to ask about patient gun ownership?
- Family: School made deaf child change sign name, said it looked like gun.
- Meet the man who wants to become a disposable Kotex maxi pad.
April 11th, 2013 -
- Diddy, Kate Upton slam romance rumors.
- Taco Bell promises better nutrition - by 2020.
- Could four gay NFL players come out at the same time?
- Gay restaurant owners forced to shut down after homophobic slurs from customers get to be too much.
- Man slices arms with saws at Calif. Home Depot.
- Bizarre package with goat's head sent to Wrigley.
- Former Vogue editor reveals models are eating tissues to stay thin in tell-all book.
- Hottest baby names of 2013... so far.
April 10th, 2013 -
- Sheriff: Student plotted TX college attack, fantasized about stabbings.
- Petaluma middle school bans 'too tight' pants for girls.
- Masters tickets are the most expensive sports.
- 'Accidental Racist' song by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J sparks outrage, ridicule.
- Postal service drops plan to end Saturday mail delivery.
April 9th, 2013 -
- Daydreaming causes more fatal accidents than cellphone use.
- Calif. court upholds ticket for phone GPS use while driving.
- Louisville riot police disperse crowd with tear gas after National Championship.
- Adam Lanza's mom was alarmed by his gruesome images.
- Hallmark channel to air 'Kitten Bowl' on Super Bowl Sunday.
- Police: NJ boy, 6, shot by neighbor, 4.
April 8th, 2013 -
- Young cancer patient Jack Hoffman scores TD in Nebraska spring game.
- Awesome bullying lesson from a New York teacher.
- Poll: 13% think Obama is the anti-Christ; 29% believe in aliens.
April 5th, 2013 -
- No bones about it: KFC goes boneless.
- Survey: 25 percent of teens think they will rely on parents financially as adults.
- How to live with your parents (for the rest of your life)
- Attention students: 'Just being yourself' isn't a skill that should earn you admission to college.
- More Americans eating guinea pigs?
- Chinese student hosts her own funeral because she didn't want to miss out on ceremony.
- Michelle Obama mistakenly calls herself a "busy single mother"
April 4th, 2013 -
- Obama to return 5% of salary because of sequester.
- Leno blesses "Tonight Show" succession plan.
- Boyfriend moves out of way as woman hit in face with home run ball at Diamondbacks-Cardinals game.
- Rutgers' firing of coach Mike Rice exposes a toxic locker-room culture.
- Are there more coaching monsters like Mike Rice in college hoops?
- Lautenberg, Holt say Mike Rice incident highlights need for Tyler Clement bill.
- Armstrong plans to enter swimming competition.
- Lance Armstrong withdraws from US Masters swimming event.
- Where are germs hiding in your kitchen? Study finds surprising results.
April 3rd, 2013 -
- Easter Egg Hunt at Seattle Zoo turns into bloody brawl between moms.
- Cops say man threatened to stab dinner host during dispute over Easter ham consumption.
- Couple wears duct tape outfits to prom.
- April Fool: Waffle House worker busted for calling 911 with phony robbery report.
- Did wrong dip lead to saucy assault?
- Police: New York couple's apparent abduction was a hoax.
- Connecticut lawmakers agree on tough gun control bill.
- Legislatos in Connecticut agree on broad new gun laws.
- ESPN airs Rutgers coach Mike Rice abusing players.
- Christie calls on Rutgers to show why coach rice wasn't fired.
April 2nd, 2013 -
- Major League Baseball will honor Sandy Hook victims at every Opening Day game this season.
- Teen spends Spring Break in a box for a good cause.
- Pizza Hut rolls out 'Crazy Cheesy Crust'
April 1st, 2013 -
- April Fool's Day, How Did It Start?
- Cesar Chavez honored with Google doodle on Easter, sparking religious backlash.
- Iowa Zoo helps April Fools' Day prankers
- Louisville overcomes Kevin Ware's gruesome leg injury, beating Duke 85-63 to reach Final Four.
- Distraught Kansas fan breaks down on radio show after loss.
- Do four out of five people really believe in prayer?
- Easter Egg Roll hascelebs, tots romping on White House lawn.
- New Haven officer imitates police dog, helps persuade suspects to give up.
March 29th, 2013 -
- SCSO: Son suspended; mom slaps wrong boy by mistake.
- Powerball winner owes thousands in child support payments.
- Lucky lady: She opted out of Powerball pool, bt gets a cut of $1 million anyway.
- Buffalo Wild Wings sorry after gun-fearing waitress refuses to serve cops.
- Buffalo Wild Wings refuses service for police officers carrying guns.
- Poll finds most Americans plan to attend church on Easter Sunday.
- Couple honors dead loved one by saying 'I do' at his funeral.
- Barbara Walters reportedly set to retire in 2014.
- 'Duck Dynasty' salary standoff holding up season 4 renewal.
- Woman suffers from dangerous exercise allergy.
March 28th, 2013 -
- Man arrested after throwing dinner at McDonald's worker.
- NBC denies Anderson Cooper in line for Matt Lauer seat.
- Jon Hamm responds to below-the-belt jokes.
- 'Winning' Tiger Woods ad: Thumb in the eye or reinvention of flawed hero?
- Winning doesn't take care of everything for Tiger Woods -- or anybody else.
- Google Glass will make 'privacy impossible' warn 'Stop the Cyborgs' campaigners.
- Helmet cam shows dying skydiver's heroism.
March 27th, 2013 -
- Pastor: a toy gun buy back may help curb gun violence.
- CCP first to feature "urinal gaming system"
- Kill the groundhog? Prosecutor demands death for faulty forecast.
- French 'Survivor' reportedly canceled after contestant dies during filming.
- Nike's Tiger Woods ad draws critics.
- US men earn valuable World Cup point.
- Cigarette 'relighting' on rise in still-tight economy.
- $338M NJ Powerball winner says he'll help family.
- Mother's actions questioned in fatal shooting of baby.
- Celebs go red on Facebook, Twitter.
March 26th, 2013 -
- Michigan mom, 47, addicted to super-strong tea, loses all her teeth and develops rare bone disease.
- Store combats showrooming with $5 'just looking' fee.
- Parents still paying grown children's bills.
- Step mom tells daughter, 7, to pepper spray workers: police.
- Kim Kardashian says she weighs 140 pounds.
- Bill Cosby's lawyers threaten to sue over 'Cosby Sweaters'
March 25th, 2013 -
- Buzz Aldrin sees humans on Mars by 2035.
- Report: Conn. shooter kept mass-murder 'score sheet'
- Woman sets fire to snake, snake sets home on fire.
- "What's the Netflix password again, Mom?"
- Nearly 60% of parents provide financial support to adult children.
- Kate Upton: I'd love to go to the prom, but...
- Supreme Court gay marriage line forms even earlier than Obamacare queue.
- Line forms days ahead of Supreme Court same-sex argument.
- The Period Store will deliver all of your menstrual needs to your door.
March 22nd, 2013 -
- Mom to 911: Send police to scare the s#!% out of my kids.
- Police: Ga. infant shot to death while mom pushed him in stroller; suspects between 10 and 15.
- Parents force girl to hold sign as punishment for being disrespectful. Tough love or too much?
- Man trapped in toilet pit at Carters Lake.
- Woman gouges eyeball out of victim's socket in girl brawl.
- Roadkill in Montana may soon be on the menu.
March 21st, 2013 -
- That Massachesetts school that canceled its student awards? No, it didn't.
- Study: Kids are one of the worst distractions to drivers
- Shawn Moore takes pic of son holding gun, DYFS shos up at house demanding entry into home.
- Gay Jaguars fan petitions team to end 'Kiss Cam'
- NFL passes new helmet rule, eliminates 'Tuck Rule'
- Mike Mayock thinks the NFL has crossed a line with the helmet rule.
March 20th, 2013 -
- Barack Obama picks Final Four.
- 'Don't Feed Me' T-shirts calm parents of allergic kids.
- New survey reveals the 'ideal age' for women.
- Tiger Woods' former mistress Devon James pours scorn on his relationship with Lindsey Vonn.
March 19th, 2013 -
- 30 Things Turning 30 This Year
- Parents spend amount of time looking after their children.
- The 6 most common causes of car accidents in the United States.
- Driving, with cold is more dangerous than alcohol.
- Bethlehem woman honks horn on I-78; SUV driver fires gun at her.
- Experts: Woods, Vonn a pretty couple unlikely to last.
- Nik Wallenda will walk over the Grand Canyon on Discovery.
March 18th, 2013 -
- Matt Lauer favored to replace Alex Trebek on Jeopardy: report.
- Teens acused of 'gallon smashing' at local store.
- Roaches fall from ceiling, crawl up seats on infested Greyhound bus: riders.
- Maryland father appeals son's controversial pastry 'gun' suspension.
- Why texting at the wheel is as dangerous as being well over drink-drive limit.
- Man opens up about his strange sexual addiction to balloons.
- Rare brain condition leaves woman seeing everything upside down.
March 15th, 2013 -
- Face-to-Facebook: Guy to visit his 788 friends in person.
- McDonald's unveils the egg white delight mcmuffin.
- Sandwich Monday: The Mc10:35
- Second Carnival ship in a day having trouble
- Suit: Young child found, ate used condom at McDonald's play area.
March 14th, 2013 -
- Report: Another Carnival ship having power problems.
March 13th, 2013 -
- Duke University scientsts find women need more sleep than men.
- Twinkies will return after sale to buyout firm.
- Taylor Swift fans confused by fan letters dumped in bin.
- More than a third of Americans plan to spend all or part of their tax refund.
March 12th, 2013 -
- Judge blocks NYC large soda ban; Bloomberg vows appeal.
- Former Newark airport TSA screener says the job does little to keep fliers safe.
- Collector spends $80,000 and fills four bedrooms on 2,000 barbies.
March 11th, 2013 -
- Grumpy this morning? Blame it on daylight savings time.
- Tiger Woods aims to play 'better' than in his dominating days.
- Mother pleads not guilty to hiring strippers for son's 16th birthday party.
- School confiscates third-grader's cupcakes topped with toy soldiers.
- Sexist mean like big boobs? Male attitudes may predict breast size preference, study says.
- Flight crews warn knives could add to air rage threat.
- Woman realizes too late that bottle of moisturizer from secret admirer was full of sperm.
- Knife in Walmart cake: Cayden Bibeau, 2, finds weapon in his Elmo-themed birthday cake.
- Kindergarten teacher fired after letting students taste her blood.
March 8th, 2013 -
- Traditional acts of chivalry frowned upon as 'suspicious'
- Loyal dog prevents suicide attempt.
- I can't stop eating TIRES! Woman addicted to rubber consumes two feet of shavings a day.
March 7th, 2013 -
- Woman tracked down and busted for using restaurant's customers-only bathroom.
- Patricia Barnes sent letter by restaurant requesting $5 for using their bathroom.
- Girl, 8, handcuffed and thrown in jail for two hours after throwing tantrum at her school.
- All work and no play? Mobile wipes out 8-hour workday.
March 6th, 2013 -
- Company says woman who refused CPR erred on policy.
- TSA to let pocketknives aboard passenger planes.
- Report: Roger Goodell 'terrified' player will die on field.
March 5th, 2013 -
- Connecticut basketball coach fired over role in movie gets job back.
- Harrison Ford is the latest addition to the ever-growing cast of Anchorman 2.
- Geena Davis calls out Seth MacFarlane's "Disrespect for Women" during Oscars ceremony.
- New drivers take three and a half years to get the hang of motoring.
- Glenwood Gardens visitors withhold judgment on nurse's refusal to provide CPR.
- Staff was right to refuse to do CPR on elderly woman, facility says.
March 4th, 2013 -
- Doing less housework make you put on weight.
- Teacher says write about anything then threatens zeros to students who wrote about guns.
- A seven-year-old Baltimore student is missing school over a pastry gun suspension.
- 'Fresh Prince' voicemail leads to Ambridge High School lockdown.
- Peru posts photos of American couple; family confirms they are safe.
- Facebook post attributed to Bill Cosby isn't actually from Bill Cosby.
- Volcanic aerosols, not pollutants, tamped down recent Earth warming.
- 'Duck Dynasty' return scores huge ratings after Morrissey protest.
- Coronado, Franklin set aside rivalry, Mitchell Marcus gets shot at glory.
- 'Tweetable,' Thx' now in Oxford Dictionary.
- Shrek Wedding: Paul Bellas & Heidi Coxshall turn green to tie the knot in St Helier, Jersey.