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New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

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.

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:43 +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 [...]

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Townsquare Media — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:53 +0000

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Manhunt Over: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:50:50 +0000

A massive manhunt that spanned several Boston communities has come to an end with Boston police announcing that 19-year-old Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, has been captured. “Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and of Massachusetts,” President Barack Obama said following Tsarnaev’s arrest. The manhunt began with [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

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.

Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Mass Injuries Reported

Chris Kissel — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:20:32 +0000

An explosion in West, TX, just outside of Waco, spread fires across multiple buildings and injured an unknown number of people earlier tonight. The explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Plant shortly before 8 PM CT. A large number of people have been reported injured, though the number of those killed in the explosion, if [...]

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson Lashes Out at Tabloids

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:17:49 +0000

Louis Tomlinson of One Direction is usually sweet and funny, like all the 1D boys. But such is not the case when the tabloid media, which often drives publicity for British acts, meddles in his personal and familial business. The singer was not amused when The Sunday Mirror interviewed his long-lost father, Troy Austin, so he issued a responsorial tweet that told the paper to, well, eff off.

Rihanna's Tour Caravan Pulled Over, Weed Discovered

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:20:42 +0000

Here’s something that won’t shock a single member of the Rihanna navy. The singer’s already-fraught-with-problems Diamonds tour — which saw two canceled dates in the first week — has hit another snag, this one at the border of Michigan and Canada. Marijuana was discovered when the caravan of tour buses was pulled over. Ten buses [...]

Russell Brand Trashes Marriage to Katy Perry

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:15:30 +0000

Whoa. Comedian Russell Brand is always looking for a laugh, but he may have gone below the belt by dissing his 14-month marriage to Katy Perry as a “drag.” That’s quite an odd thing for him to say now, since the funnyman always spoke warmly of his ex-wife, even on ‘The Howard Stern Show,’ where [...]

Woman Bravely Runs 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to Lead Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:01:32 +0000

Julie Weiss isn’t afraid to run from a challenge. Weiss, 42, competed in the Los Angeles Marathon this past Sunday, putting an end to a remarkable streak in which she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks in order to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, which killed her father in 2010. The California resident said, “Pancreatic [...]

Time to Complete Your NCAA Tournament Bracket – You Could Win a Million Dollars

Chris Kissel — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:00:37 +0000

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How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

'American Idol' Season 12 — Curtis Finch, Jr. Sent Home

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:56:05 +0000

The cutting has begun on season 12 ‘American Idol‘ as Curtis Finch, Jr., a terrific R&B singer with some serious gospel soul in his voice, was sent home Thursday, turning the top 10 into a top nine. Finch ended up in the bottom after America voted because he was too safe and didn’t step far [...]

106-Year-Old Woman Receives Her High School Diploma

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:14:55 +0000

Reba Williams is living proof that you are never too old to learn. The 106-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio has finally gotten her high school diploma after failing to graduate when she was supposed to way back in 1925. Williams was all set to graduate from Mount Vernon High School until she refused to read [...]

Twinkies Are Coming Back in the Greatest News Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:24 +0000

The long national nightmare is over. Twinkies are coming back! The iconic cupcake will return to stores this summer after a pair of private equity companies agreed to buy Hostess. Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. will purchase the Hostess and Dolly Madison brands for $410 million. Metropoulous & Co. founder and CEO [...]

Coupon Failure Causes Irate Walmart Shopper to Wave Gun at Employees

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:24:24 +0000

As it turns out, the customer is not always right. A Crawfordsville, Florida woman was arrested last week after she pulled a gun on Walmart employees when the store refused to take a coupon she had. After an employee told Mary Frances Almay, 61, they couldn’t accept her coupon, she lost her cool. Almay yelled [...]

Win a Trip to Napa to See Goo Goo Dolls, New Kids on the Block and More at Live in the Vineyard

Townsquare Media — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:22:09 +0000

A cool walk through the vineyards of Napa Valley – can you imagine a better way to spend a spring evening? How about strolling as the classic sounds of the Goo Goo Dolls and New Kids on the Block filter overhead?

Each year, Napa, CA hosts three days of music and wine in the legendary Napa Valley for Live in the Vineyard. This year, as the Napa Valley hosts the Goo Goo Dolls, New Kids on the Block, and a few other artists we love, we want you to be a part of it.

See the Entire List of 2013 BRIT Awards Winners

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:12:03 +0000

Across the pond in the U.K., plenty of pop stars were enjoying themselves at the 2013 BRIT Awards. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, Feb. 20 and some key winners were those local boy banders in One Direction and much-maligned American singer Lana Del Rey. Emile Sande and Adele also did well for themselves at [...]