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10 Things Americans Agree On

Paul Drake — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:25:03 +0000

According to surveys, more than 90% of Americans say they believe in God . . . they’re patriotic . . . they think it’s important to prevent terrorism . . . they think cloning people is a BAD idea . . . and that you shouldn’t have an affair. We disagree about a lot of [...]

2004 America's Most Wanted Tells Amanda Berry Story [VIDEO]

Woody — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:31 +0000

OK, this is really hard to grasp, but this video shows a girl with the same last name as the kidnapper…yes, it’s his daughter! We don’t know if this scum bag is involved with his kids at all or was a good dad to her, but we’ll have to watch as this develops very closely.

Air Show in Spain Ended in Tragedy Yesterday

Woody — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:37:47 +0000

An airshow in Madrid, Spain ended in tragedy yesterday when a vintage jet slammed into the ground and exploded. The pilot reportedly survived the initial crash, but died at the hospital.

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

Letter Sent to Obama Contained Dangerous Toxin Ricin

John McKay — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:22:09 +0000

The FBI is on high alert, and police are out in force in Washington, D.C. The FBI has confirmed that a letter addressed to President Barack Obama was intercepted earlier today by the Secret Service and tested positive for the toxic chemical ricin. Ricin is a poison derived from castor beans, and is so deadly [...]

Photo Shows 8-Year-Old Boston Victim With 'No More Hurting People' Sign

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:43:30 +0000

A heart-wrenching photo of 8-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday, shows the boy holding a hand-drawn sign that says, “No more hurting people. Peace.” The photo was posted by Lucia Brawley, a friend of Martin’s former teacher, Racel Moo, on Facebook. Martin made the poster when his school [...]

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Expert Says Attorney General's Action Against Arlene's Flowers Could Go to State Supreme Court

John McKay — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:11:05 +0000

The Washington Consumer Protection Act has been on the books for a number of years. After voters approved gay marriage last year provisions in it will be put to the test. First, as reported by The Stranger online blog, it is unprecedented for an attorney general to initiate such an action without a complaint filed. [...]

Facebook Fad, What does the Two Pink Lines on a Red Background Mean

Gaylord Focker — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:45:51 +0000

Today I woke up as usual and went straight to Facebook to see how the world had changed overnight. Well other than a few memes and some tired parents the world stayed pretty much the same, except for a new logo I hadn't ever seen popping up as a few new profile photos.

What is the Definition of Sequester and What it Means for Us on March 1

Paul Drake — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:14:14 +0000

According to About.com Sequestration is a term used to describe the practice of using mandatory spending cuts in the federal budget if the cost of running the government exceeds either an arbitrary amount or the the gross revenue it brings during the fiscal year.

'Argo' Wins Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:55:53 +0000

‘Argo‘ was named Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars this Sunday. Ben Affleck‘s ‘Argo’ premiered at the Toronto Film Festival where it was immediately touted as a Oscar frontrunner and in the past few months, held strong winning both the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama and the Best Picture award at the BAFTAs. [...]

Daniel Day-Lewis Wins Best Actor at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:48:30 +0000

Daniel Day-Lewis took home the Best Actor trophy at the 2013 Oscars for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg‘s ‘Lincoln.’ In a win that surprised no one, Day-Lewis won Best Actor as the Oscars for his role in ‘Lincoln’ beating out Bradley Cooper, Joaquin Phoenix, Denzel Washington and Hugh Jackman. This was Daniel [...]

US Postal Service to Cut Saturday Delivery

Stacy Lee — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:48:57 +0000

Beginning in August of this year you will no longer receive mail on Saturday. The United States Postal Service made the announcement today due to major cuts. The USPS lost a staggering 16 Million dollars last year and they expect even larger losses due to email the internet and future retiree’s health benefits. The USPS [...]

Name of 9th Bus Accident Victim Released

Paul Drake — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:02:33 +0000

News Release from: Oregon State Police

NAME OF 9TH VICTIM RELEASED RELATED TO INTERSTATE 84 FATAL BUS CRASH

The name of the 9th victim is released today in relation to the December 30, 2012 fatal bus crash that killed 9 people and injured 38 others along Interstate 84 east of Pendleton, Oregon. Eight of the injured are reportedly still being treated in a hospital.

4 Dead in Aurora, Colorado – Hostage Situation Shocks Grieving Town

Andrew Kirk — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:51:22 +0000

The same Colorado community that witnessed the horrible movie theater shootings last fall at the premier of Batman suffered another mass shooting incident this morning. A hostage situation in a home near Denver resulted in three people dead plus the alleged shooter gunned down by police. The incident began early this morning and several shots [...]

WHITE HOUSE AND SENATE GOP REACH TENATIVE DEAL TO AVOID FISCAL CLIFF

Paul Drake — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:32:00 +0000

A deal has been reached to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, congressional sources have confirmed to ABC News. The Senate will vote either Monday night or Tuesday. The House will vote likely on Tuesday. The deal will include: A permanent tax cut extension for individuals making less than $400,000 and households making less than $450,000. [...]

Tragic Pendleton Bus Accident Makes National News [PICTURES]

John McKay — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:29:46 +0000

The charter bus was out of British Columbia, heading there from Las Vegas. Early Sunday, shortly after 10:30am, emergency crews from nearly 15 different agencies responded to the report of a crash involving a charter bus that rolled down a hill near Cabbage Hill not far from Pendleton on I-84. The bus was carrying at [...]

9 Confirmed Dead in Bus Crash Near Pendleton, Oregon.

Paul Drake — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:27:34 +0000

News Release from: Oregon State Police UPDATE #2: FATAL BUS CRASH – INTERSTATE 84 EAST OF PENDLETON (4:10 p.m.) Update #2: The following additional information is released: * The confirmed number of fatalities has risen from 5 to 9 victims. * We are continuing to try and confirm the total number of passengers and number [...]

Was It OK for Tri-Cities Teachers to Tell Kids About the Connecticut Shooting? [POLL]

KORD Waking Crew — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:35:05 +0000

On Facebook, a Richland parent responded to that story by complaining that their child's teacher had talked to them about the shooting. The parent thought that was inappropriate -- it was the parent's job to decide how, or if, they share the sad news with the child.
We noticed other parents discussing this issue on Facebook and we got curious: how many of you had this discussion on Friday or over the weekend?

Connecticut Death Toll Has Settled at 26 With 18 Children Dead

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:10:36 +0000

Now that several hours have passed since the initial reports of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting, it appears the reported death toll is official 26, with 18 of those being children. The school educated classes in Kindergarten through the fourth grade. Sources are frequently mentioning that an entire classroom is unaccounted for. It is unclear if [...]