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Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

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 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.

New $100 Bills Coming in October

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:46:55 +0000

Get ready to throw away all those ratty old Benjamins that are just laying around your house—the newly designed $100 bill will be going into circulation in October. (Just kidding about throwing away the old ones. They’ll still be recognized as legal tender.) The bill bearing the face of Benjamin Franklin is the world’s most [...]

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.

Boston Bombing Suspect Manhunt Photos

Tony Hart — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:53:49 +0000

Boston remains on lockdown as police and federal officials look for at least one remaining suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, one suspect was killed in a shootout early this morning with police. Residents are locked down in their homes while police do a house by house search, here is an incredible collection of photos but togehter by imgur user “jauris2.” It must be quite the site [...]

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.

Feds Have New Clues But There Have Been No Arrests In Boston [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:47:09 +0000

Whenever tragedy strikes, a lot of information is put out there and some of it is not true. Earlier today there was a report of an arrest in relation to the bombings in Boston, but the Feds are claiming that isn’t true. CNN is reporting that while new video clues have been found that show [...]

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Officials From Grandma's Marathon React to the Explosions at the Boston Marathon

Nick Cooper — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:14:04 +0000

In response to the tragic explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon leaving at least 3 dead and injuring at least 130, the staff of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth has issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Grandma’s Marathon staff and board of directors, we are extremely saddened by the tragedy at [...]

See Videos of Boston Marathon Explosions and Aftermath

Tony Hart — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:38:34 +0000

Sad news from Boston today as two explosions targeting the Boston Marathon finish line detonated killing and injuring dozens of people. The finish line is littered with cameras both video and still and no doubt more images and video will be released in the coming days and weeks, but here is what is out there right now.

Who's Lovin' This? McDonald's Now Hiring Cashiers With a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:20:14 +0000

You probably don’t need more proof that the job market is competitive, but we’ve got some, anyway. A McDonald’s in Winchedon, Massachusetts recently posted an ad for a cashier position online. No supersize deal, right? Well, it is when you consider the listing states applicants must have two years’ experience, as well as a bachelor’s [...]

What Do All of The Red Equal Signs on Facebook and Twitter Profiles Mean? Find Out Why They're Popping Up on Social Media

Nick Cooper — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:15:05 +0000

If you’ve been on Facebook or Twitter today, you’ve undoubtedly noticed several people changing their profile picture to a red equal sign that is spreading rapidly around the web. What is this supposed to signify? The emergence of these symbols is a social media effort to show support for equal human rights as the U.S. Supreme Court [...]

You Could Be Forced To Pay A "Fat Tax" If Airlines Think You Are Too Heavy

Chris Allen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:54:37 +0000

A new cost could be added to your plane travels. Airlines are noticing that more people are overweight, larger people make the airlines have to use more fuel to run their planes. More fuel costs money, so in order to pay for the extra fuel, airlines want the people who are obese to pay their fair share.

Chris Crossing – One Third Of Americans Don't Know Our Own Country's History, Do You? [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:54:19 +0000

My Brother in law moved from Great Britain to America and wanted to be a citizen of the United States so he had to take a naturalization test. He once asked me some of the questions and I was embarrassed that I didn’t know some of them. Then I read an article on usnews.com that [...]

School Suspends Boy, 7, For Biting Pastry in the Shape of a Gun

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:19:22 +0000

The issue over guns in our schools has taken on a very strange twist in one Maryland school. A second-grader at Park Elementary School in Baltimore was suspended for two days after his teacher claimed he saw the seven-year-old bite his breakfast pastry, i.e., Pop Tart into the shape of what appeared to be a [...]

Girl Sentenced To 30 Days After Flipping Off Judge Sees Error of Her Ways [VIDEO]

David Drew — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:30:46 +0000

The last time we saw 18 year-old Penelope Soto, she was found in contempt of court and sentenced to 30 days in jail after flipping off a judge in the courtroom. After some soul searching, and I’m sure great advice from her lawyer, Soto has made amends. CNN.com did this follow up story and, as [...]

Authorities Need Your Help Finding Missing Minnesota Child Named Carlos Orozco [UPDATED - Child Found]

Nick Cooper — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:31:23 +0000

According to WCCO TV in Minneapolis, missing child Carlos Orozco has been found safe and a suspect is in custody. Around noon today, Orozco was reported missing from his home while his mother was in the shower. This led to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issuing an Amber Alert this afternoon. When she got out of the shower, [...]

Minnesota Legislators Look to Increase State Minimum-Wage

David Drew — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000

In his State Of The Union address, President Obama called for a raise in the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour. Minnesota’s minimum wage is currently $6.15, which is less than the federal minimum, and state legislators look to change that. StarTribune.com is reporting that Governor Mark Dayton, House Speaker Paul Thissen and Senate [...]

Taylor Swift's Ex-Boyfriend Conor Kennedy Arrested Outside of White House

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:47:48 +0000

Taylor Swift's summer boyfriend Conor Kennedy was arrested outside the White House on Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 13). The 18-year-old was detained along with his father and 46 others as they protested to bring attention to the issue of climate change and the construction of a controversial oil pipeline.

How to Stop Identity Thieves From Stealing Your Tax Refund

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:52:54 +0000

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it had targeted about 400 identity thieves across the country. The thieves were using stolen Social Security numbers to file false tax returns and then claim the refunds.