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Former NFL Defensive End David “Deacon” Jones Dies
Former NFL Defensive End David "Deacon" Jones, famous for coining the term "sack," has died at the age of 74.
National News
National News
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Why Tornados Target Oklahoma
We've seen and heard a lot about the devastating tornadoes that have blown through the Oklahoma City area recently. The storms that struck Moore and, more recently, the Oklahoma City metro area itself have claimed a number of lives and resulted in millions of dollars of damage. But why is it that Oklahoma--and more specifically--Oklahoma City has become known as "The Tornado Capitol of the United States"?
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North Dakota # 1 In Bars Per Capita, New York 19th
If you work up a thirst in North Dakota you're in luck. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that North Dakota has the most bars per capita of any state in the union, one for every 1, 621 citizens. New York, by comparison, has only 1 for every 5, 629 persons leaving it in 19th place among all states. What are the "wettest" and "driest" states?
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Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Rescuer Honored At Fenway Park [VIDEO]
Jeff Bauman lost both of his legs as a result of the Boston Marathon bombing and last night he and the man who helped rescue him, Carlos Arrendondo, were honored by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Both men simultaneously threw out a traditional first pitch before the Sox game with Philadelphia. Check out the video of this incredible young man.
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Burger King Employee Steals Thieves Car, Foils Robbery
A quick thinking Burger King employee foiled a recent robbery attempt when he snuck out the back door of the Stockton, California restaurant and stole the thieves idling getaway car. Stockton police say they have never seen anything quite like this before.
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“Bacon, Bacon” Restaurant in San Francisco Shut Down For Smelling Like…Bacon
A San Francisco restaurant, "Bacon, Bacon" which specializes in, uh, bacon was shut down recently for smelling too strongly like--you guessed it--bacon. Neighborhood residents said that the aroma of bacon was just too much for them and the complaints didn't stop there.
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Teenagers Sticking With Facebook Despite Complaints
Teenagers are actively voicing their displeasure with Facebook but however much they find it distasteful they are still logging on in increasing numbers. A new report from the Pew Interest Group found that while teens are more and more often using other social network sites such as Twitter and Instagram they are still bound to Facebook. What are their complaints with the social networking giant?
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Younger Brides More Likely To Abandon Maiden Names and Take Husband’s
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Interstate 5 Bridge in Mount Vernon Washington Collapses into Skagit River
The bridge that carries Interstate 5 over the Skagit River in Northern Washington has collapsed. There were vehicles that fell into the river.
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Toby Keith Describes The Path Of The Tornado Hitting His Hometown
The picture probably tells it all. The look on Toby Keith's face as he describes the path of the huge tornado that destroyed his hometown of Moore, OK. says more about the devastation that words ever could. Toby talks about the resilience of his hometown folk, the early planning of a benefit concert and how you can help.
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California Woman Picks All 6 Winning Powerball Numbers But Too Late For Drawing
Imagine checking your Powerball lottery ticket and seeing that you have matched all 6 numbers and will soon be living a life of incredible wealth and luxury. Then you are told that the ticket you purchased was too late for that night's drawing and, instead, was for the next drawing, 3 days hence. That's exactly what happened to one unlucky California woman.
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Chicago Man Sets World Record For Riding Ferris Wheel
This guy really gets around. And around, and around and around. Clinton Shepherd, a manager at the Navy Yard of Chicago, has set a new world record for continuous Ferris Wheel riding having gone round and round, up and down for 48 hours, 8 hours and 25 minutes breaking the old record by over 13 hours. Shepherd--who was given a 5 minute break per hour--stayed awake the entire time. How did he do it?