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Westboro Baptist Church Tweet About Moore, Oklahoma Tornado

Michael Scott — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:14:53 +0000

Yes, America’s most hated crazy radicals, the Westboro Baptist Church, are at it again, this time taking aim at the victims and events of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. I guess when you’re crazy, everything makes sense, right? They continue to baffle me. But, whatever. Here’s what they have to say about the heart breaking situation [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:36:26 +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 [...]

What You Should Know About Tornadoes and How You Can Help Oklahoma Victims

Jill McCoy — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:31:02 +0000

As you know, the Oklahoma tornadoes which swept through Moore, Oklahoma yesterday afternoon only left destruction and devastation in it's path. I can't imagine what all of the tornado victims are going through. Some people are left with only the shirts on their backs. There are some things everyone should know about tornadoes and some great ways to help the Oklahoma tornado victims.

Tony Credeur of Acadiana Red Cross – "Best Way to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims Is By Donating Money"

Jude Walker — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:16 +0000

This morning on the Bruce & the Kennel Club show we spoke with Tony Credeur, Director of the Acadiana Chapter of the American Red Cross. He said the best thing any of us can do to help out the victims of the devastating tornado in Oklahoma is to donate money.

Toby Keith Says Moore, Oklahoma "Will Persevere"

Jude Walker — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:34:10 +0000

Toby Keith was raised in Moore, Oklahoma, the town devastated by yesterday's tornado. He knows the town in which he went to high school will make it through this difficult time.

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.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 24 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 24 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.

Legislation Against Social Networking While Driving Unanimously Passes La. House

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:31 +0000

In a 94-0 vote, the ban on social networking while getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle has passed on the La. House floor.

Powerball Fever – $600 Million!

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:51:36 +0000

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday night is estimated to be at $600 million - wowser!

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries Makes Statement In Response To Latest Bad Press

Michael Scott — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:23 +0000

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been getting an ear full lately about his comments as to what "type" of people he wants and does not want wearing his brand. Mike Jeffries has responded via the Abercrombie & Fitch Facebook page about it all, and here it is...

Dalai Lama to Visit New Orleans for the First Time This Weekend

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:40:59 +0000

His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, will make his first-ever visit to New Orleans this weekend!

Guy Sets Out To Wreck Abercrombie & Fitch's Brand With #FitchTheHomeless Campaign [Video]

Michael Scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:38:01 +0000

What if Abercrombie & Fitch was the leading brand of clothes for America’s homeless? That’s what this guy is setting out to make happen, and he wants your help. Abercrombie & Fitch’s C.E.O. has a company policy of only hiring attractive people. He refuses to offer the brand’s clothes in XL or XXL. In his [...]

Cleveland Kidnapper Ariel Castro's New Legal Team Says He'll Plead 'Not Guilty'

Michael Scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:39:05 +0000

In suprising news, Cleavland kidnapper Ariel Castro’s new legal team is saying he’ll plead “Not Guilty” to charges of kidnapping and rape. From Yahoo : “The initial portrayal by the media has been one of a ‘monster’ and that’s not the impression that I got when I talked to him for three hours,” Craig Weintraub, [...]

Police Identify Akein Scott As One Of The Shooters In Mother's Day Shooting In New Orleans

Michael Scott — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:28:50 +0000

New Orleans Police have released a photo and identified 19 year old Akein Scott as one of the shooters in the Mother’s Day parade shooting that injured 19, including 2 children. From Yahoo : “Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas identified the suspect late Monday as Akein Scott, 19, of New Orleans. Referring to blurry surveillance camera [...]

Jacob and Sophia Top List of Most Popular Baby Names — What Else Made the Top 10?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:45:15 +0000

Jacob and Sophia are not a couple in the latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they may be soon at this rate. Those just so happened to be the two most popular baby names in America in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It’s the 14th consecutive year Jacob topped all [...]

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 [...]

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

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:36:05 +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 [...]

Animal Shelter Ordered To Return $189,000 Donation — And You Won't Believe Why

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:22:34 +0000

What’s in a name? Oh, about a couple hundred thousand dollars. The Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Oklahoma, has to return a donation of nearly $189,000 after learning it was meant for the Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Illinois. That’s right – two animal shelters, some 400 miles apart and they [...]

Note Reportedly Found Inside Ariel Castro's Home Offers Shocking Admission

Michael Scott — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:41:34 +0000

As the horrifying story continues to unfold in the Ariel Castro kidnapping case, authorities have reportedly found a note in his home containing a shocking confession. From yahoo.com : A note reportedly found inside Ariel Castro’s Cleveland home written in 2004 includes a chilling admission: “I am a sexual predator. I need help.” The letter [...]