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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87 Following a Stroke

Staff Writer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:25:18 +0000

CNN is reporting this morning that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died this morning (Monday, April 8) following a stroke. Thatcher, known as the “Iron Lady”, was the only female to serve as Prime Minister in Great Britain. She is also one of the most prominent and well-known female female political figures around [...]

New Prague Minnesota School in Lockdown, Students Reported Okay [UPDATED]

Staff Writer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:02 +0000

WCCO TV in Minneapolis is reporting a middle school in New Prague, Minnesota was placed on lockdown this morning after someone called 911 reporting a shooting within the school. According to the report, police are on the scene and the preliminary investigation shows no shooting occurred. The situation has still prompted a lockdown situation for [...]

News Bloopers Time; Enjoy Some Funny Moments Recently In The News [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:08:41 +0000

When I was little, I loved watching ‘Bloopers and Practical Jokes’ with Dick Clark and Ed McMahon. There are still bloopers to be found online, including these funny moments that occurred recently in the news. Enjoy, but there will be no girl with the Golden Bloopers…..award.

Watch A Fire Break Out in the Studio, and Foreign Reporter Doesn't Miss a Beat [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:34:20 +0000

I’ve had some experience doing the same kind of thing, but never this drastic. I’ve been on air when computers have crashed, when mad men have been screaming outside the studio, but I think I would draw the line if a fire broke out. At what point is it silly to pretend nothing is going [...]

Sportscaster Rants On Air About Bob Costas [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:43:03 +0000

In broadcasting timing is everything. That’s the #1 rule, stay on time. Otherwise everything gets screwed up. NBC’s Olympics have in some cases pushed the news back a bit, and this Jacksonville sportscaster loses it. And I will say this. I feel really bad for his co-workers. I’ve been in their spot where someone loses [...]

Westboro Baptist Church Counter Protested By Zombies [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:32:11 +0000

Yep, it’s a strange headline but it pretty much sums it up. The small Kansas church of jerks planned to picket a military base in Washington State. Once word got out, some locals decided to make a facebook page, urging people to counter protest dressed like zombies. Fortunately, the hourd over shadowed these hateful people.

CBS Analyst Should Wear Socks [Video]

Ken Hayes — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:33:26 +0000

Today I was trying to decide whether or not I should bring up the latest in the Trayvon Martin Shooting Case, when I stumbled on this video. For some strange reason I noticed something towards the end of the video clip. These analyst isn't wearing socks. Kinda funny, dressing up in a suit and then wearing loafers without socks. I guess he didn't plan on that camera angle.

Duluth/Superior Anchorman Kevin Jacobsen Prepares For More Movie Quotes From Anchorman 2

Ken Hayes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:57:07 +0000

Last week it was announced that there will be an Anchorman sequel, Ron Burgundy said so- so it must be true! Immediately people rushed to Facebook and Twitter to express their joy at the news. I was overjoyed as well. I loved the original Anchorman! It was great. So many wonderful quotes! Then I saw [...]