Groom Makes Wedding Vows To 3-Year-Old Stepdaughter In Emotional Video
On his wedding day last January, NASCAR driver Brian Scott recited vows to not one, but two of the important ladies in his life: his bride Whitney Kay and her…
At Packed Utah Women’s Gymnastics Meets, Marketing Earns High Scores
The Utah gymnast Baely Rowe competing on the beam in a meet against Stanford last Saturday at the Huntsman Center. It drew more than 15,000 spectators.” SALT LAKE CITY —…
UMass Student Sues Police After ‘Blarney Blowout’ Arrest
BOSTON (AP) — A University of Massachusetts student filed a civil rights lawsuit Wednesday against Amherst police alleging he was wrongly arrested last year during rowdy, pre-St. Patrick’s Day parties…
Obama Puts Pressure On Republicans Over Immigration: ‘I Will Veto’ Attempts To Block Reform
By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama raised the political pressure on Republicans over immigration on Wednesday, telling young members of Miami’s Latino community that Republicans…
Madonna falls at Brit Awards; Twitter’s got jokes
And now that it’s happened, you’ll remember it for a much different reason. Madonna was sent tumbling Wednesday night when the show didn’t go as planned and she was yanked…
This Billionaire’s Wife Reportedly Wants $1 Million A Month In Child Support
After filing for divorce last year, billionaire Kenneth Griffin reportedly says his wife is claiming $1 million in monthly expenses to support their three children. – Keep in touch! Check…
C-Diff Kills 15,000 People A Year. Feces Donations May Change That
A bacteria that triggers deadly diarrhea and is one of the most common causes of U.S. infectious disease deaths is caused, in part, by antibiotics. Clostridium difficile, or C-diff, is…
Conservatives party like it’s 2016
Their problem: Rallying behind a leader who can deliver them to the promised land. Virtually every potential Republican candidate will make their case to conservatives this week at the Conservative…
State Department official accused of soliciting sex from a minor denied bail
Rosen is charged with one count of use of a communications device to solicit a juvenile. READ: State Dept. official accused of soliciting sex from a minor – After the…
Body Of 20-Day-Old Baby Believed To Be Missing Child Justin Rees
Police have found the body of 20-day-old baby boy in a swampy region near the Sacramento River in Northern California after dozens of searchers spent the night looking for a…
Travel To Black Heritage Sites On Pinterest Without Ever Leaving Your Hometown
Want to visit black history heritage sites this month, without ever leaving your living room? No problem, Pinterest can take you there. In honor of Black History Month, the digital…
North Carolina Senate Votes To Allow Officials To Refuse To Marry Same-Sex Couples
By Marti Maguire RALEIGH, N.C., Feb 25 (Reuters) – The North Carolina state Senate voted on Wednesday to allow government officials to refuse to marry same-sex couples without fear of…
Retirement Plan: An Airbnb Travel Adventure
Debbie Campbell and her husband, Michael, have embraced what they refer to as the Senior Nomad way of life. Nearing retirement, they decided to downsize, rent their townhouse in Seattle…
For Younger Americans, Measles And Polio Seem Like Distant Threats
In the wake of recent measles outbreaks, pollsters have noticed a trend: Younger Americans are considerably less convinced of vaccines’ safety, less likely to see the vaccination issue as a…
Drones cost $28,000 for one arrest
CNN was inside the control room in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during a recent mission, when a control team inside a virtual cockpit operated the drones. Opinion: Can U.S. drone policy…
Georgia Takes Step Toward Legalizing Medical Marijuana
By David Beasley ATLANTA, Feb 25 (Reuters) – A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Georgia for patients with seizure disorders and other medical conditions cleared a big hurdle…
Dori Maynard, journalism diversity advocate, dies at 56
Maynard was once asked what her middle initial, “J,” stood for. “Journalism,” she responded, and in a long career in the field she worked as a reporter for such papers…
Morgan Stanley To Pay $2.6 Billion Mortgage Settlement
(Adds details) Feb 25 (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley said it will pay $2.6 billion to the U.S. government to resolve potential claims stemming from the sale of mortgage bonds before…
Ed Asner Fast Facts
Birth place: Kansas City, Missouri Birth name: Etye Asner Father: Morris David Asner, scrap metal dealer Mother: Lizzie (Seliger) Asner Marriages: Cindy Gilmore (1998-2007, divorced); Nancy Sykes (1959-1988, divorced) Children:…
Is Home Birth Ever A Safe Choice?
Though the proportion of pregnant women who choose to give birth at home in the United States is still very small — about 1 percent — the number is higher…
Researchers Call for More Study of Anesthesia’s Risks to Brains of Young Children
Faced with mounting evidence that general anesthesia may impair brain development in babies and young children, experts said Wednesday that more research is greatly needed and that when planning surgery…
Christie: I can walk and chew gum, NJ
“I don’t know what I’m going to do, and I have not made up my mind,” he said. “So I want you to know that every day I’m working as…
You’re Doing Allowance Wrong
When it comes to kids and money, there are few topics that cause more confusion for parents than allowances. When should you start? Should it depend on the completion of…
West Virginia Considering Bill To Block Local Governments From Extending LGBT Protections
The West Virginia House of Delegates is considering a bill that would eliminate several LGBT anti-discrimination measures passed in the state. The legislation would prohibit local governments from enacting anti-discrimination…
John Brickman Wall, Utah Doctor Accused Of Murder, Hated His Ex-wife: Friend
A childhood friend of a Utah doctor charged with killing his ex-wife testified Wednesday that John Brickman Wall blamed the woman for ruining his life. Klaus Fiebig said he spoke…
Korean Band Tries To Hypnotize Viewers With Truly Strange Music Video
Korean pop duo Norazo released a music video for their new song “It’s Your Fate (Ni Pal-jah-yah)” on February 22 with one goal: hypnotizing their audience. – This post originally…
Kelly Clarkson Was Just Kidding About People Not Wanting To Work With Her
Last week, Kelly Clarkson revealed that apparently no one wants to work with her. Now, Clarkson says the media has taken her words out of context. Ok, I was making…
Chicago High School Students Pay Tribute To Kids Killed By Guns
The lives of young gun violence victims in Chicago may be lost, but an art project by local high school students seeks to make sure that they are not forgotten….
A Spicy Spinach Stew from Ghana
Eat By FRANCIS LAM I thought I would talk with Samuel Obeng about the smoky spinach stew the chefs serve at his Bronx restaurant, Papaye, but he steered the conversation…
Former Congresswoman Says Male Senator Asked Her To Fetch Him A Cup Of Tea
Former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that when she served in the House of Representatives in the late 1970s and early ’80s, Congress was a far more hostile place…