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Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 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 51 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.

Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000

On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday. Five states—Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas—have been placed on “tornado watch” [...]

Japanese Pommel Horse Video Will Make You Question Why Gymnastics Isn't Always This Awesome

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:53:53 +0000

Usually, we only care about the pommel horse when the Summer Olympics roll around and we pretend we’re all experts in gymnastics. Well, this Japanese video is about to change all of that. In this clip, a pair of men put a unique and clever spin on riding the pommel horse. Basically, it’s everything you [...]

World's Biggest Baseball Will Make You Want to Take Someone Out to the Ballgame

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:42:56 +0000

Baseball is big in little Muscotah, Kansas. Bigger than you might think possible. The teeny tiny of 200 is building the world’s biggest baseball. The idea was the brainchild of one of the town’s residents, who wanted to do something with an old water tower, which measures about 20 feet in diameter. Muscotah has roots [...]

Thief Steals Purse, Gets Hit by Bus, Re-Thinks Career Options

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:20:43 +0000

What comes around goes around. And sometimes, it comes around much quicker than you expect. This thief in Columbia thought he’d come up with a great way to steal a woman’s purse. And everything seems hunky dory for him until a big ol’ bus got in his way and mowed him down. Amazingly, the thief [...]

Who Will Win the 2013 NBA Title? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:26:57 +0000

The final four teams are now set, so who will be strong enough to win the NBA title this season? In the West, the Spurs took Game 1 from the underdog Memphis Grizzlies, 105-83. That win showed that, while the Grizzles have youth, the Spurs are a veteran team that will not go down easily. [...]

Has Angelina Jolie Given Women False Hope for Beating Breast Cancer?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:47 +0000

Not everyone is applauding Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy. The Oscar-winning actress made headlines last week when she revealed she had the procedure because she has “a ‘faulty’ gene, BRCA1, which sharply increases my risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.” While public opinion has supported Jolie’s decision, there are some [...]

Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

Which Team Will Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:44 +0000

The Indiana Pacers are one game away from knocking Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks out of the NBA playoffs. Fortunately for New York fans, the Knicks were able to stay alive with an 85-75 win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Anthony led his team with a 28-point performance, but will they be [...]

Jerrod Niemann In Miles City Tonight!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:35:27 +0000

If you love bucking horses and Jerrod Niemann, Miles City is the place to be tonight! The 63rd Annual Miles City Bucking Horse Sale kicked off tonight with a concert, headlined by country music star Jerrod Niemann! Wooohoo! I love broncs and country music! One of the other bands playing there is the Copper Mountain [...]

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

This Weekend in Sports: The Preakness Stakes and NASCAR All-Star Race

Joe Student — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:08:13 +0000

The second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown and NASCAR’s All-Star event highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, May 17 NHL Playoffs: Game 2 — Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh; 7:30 p.m. (ET) on NBC Sports Network Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Brenden Morrow lead [...]

Waitress Gets Fired for Insulting Police on Facebook

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:39:31 +0000

Looks like someone didn’t get the memo that what you post on Facebook can be seen by lots of people—and some of them may not like it very much. Ashley Warden, formerly a waitress at a Chili’s in Oklahoma, posted to Facebook a picture of three sheriff’s deputies and wrote the following message: “Stupid cops [...]

What the…? Man Burns Down Neighbor's House Because He Didn't Cut His Lawn

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:31:09 +0000

If you have good neighbors, consider yourself lucky. Police have arrested Phillip Roger Bennett, 58, of Cartersville, Georgia, after he tried to burn down a neighbor’s house as a punishment for not mowing the lawn. Bennett had reportedly been up in arms because his neighbor across the street, Marty Corbitt, had let his front lawn [...]

Would the Chicago Bulls Have Gone Further With Derrick Rose? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:03 +0000

In the 2012 playoffs, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose went down with a season-ending ACL injury. That injury cost him the entire 2013 season, and may have cost the Bulls a real title shot.

According To Her Mom, Carrie Underwood Is Not A People Person

Andy West — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:55:12 +0000

In a recent article in Marie Claire about country’s reigning queen, her mom says Carrie was much more comfortable outside with animals and less so around people. Carrie herself said in the issue “We were never a huggy family. Or a ‘let’s talk it out’ family,” adding “I’m not a mushy person at all.” The [...]

How to Build a Killer Trellis and Get the Vines to Grow

Carl Pettit — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:58:48 +0000

A great way to incorporate some greenery into the architecture of your garden is to build a trellis. By setting one up in your backyard, you’ll be adding a wonderful, eye-catching piece of art, perfect for climbing plants and vines, and with sturdier trellises, hanging pots full of flowers and herbs as well. Trellises come in [...]

Worst Honeymoon Ever Ends With Husband Arrested for Soliciting Prostitute

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:27 +0000

You know how they say the honeymoon ended before it even began? Well, that’s actually true in the case of Mohammed Ahmed. The 21-year-old man from Illinois was arrested for soliciting a prostitute…while on his honeymoon! Ahmed, who was in Orlando, Florida with his new bride, was caught when he met an undercover detective posing [...]

Does MLB Need Better Protection on Outfield Walls? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:22:43 +0000

On Monday night Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper ran face-first into the right-field wall at Dodger Stadium. Watch: While Harper eventually got up from the hit, he didn’t escape injury. He needed 11 stitches, but apparently didn’t sustain a concussion, according to ESPN. Harper isn’t the first to slam into an outfield wall, and he certainly won’t be [...]

Do You Check Work Email When You're Out of the Office? You're Not Alone

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:03 +0000

With the explosion of smartphones and tablets, it should come as no surprise to find out that we spend a lot of time checking our work email when we’re not even in the office. But just how much do we do it? A new survey of 500 employees at small to mid-sized businesses reveals checking [...]