Americans across the country celebrate Memorial Day in honor of those who have died while in the military service. Though it's a day of remembrance, it also kicks off the most fun part of the year -- summer! For many, Memorial Day signals the beginning of beach season and barbecues. So let's celebrate America with these fun GIFs!
May 13, 2013 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.
May 8, 2013 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
May 6, 2013 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.
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.
The FBI is on high alert, and police are out in force in Washington, D.C.
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."
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.
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.
February 28, 2013
'Argo' was named Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars this Sunday.