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Beware of Tornado-Related Scams

Mark Richards — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:34 +0000

There are plenty of ways to offer help to the victims of Monday’s deadly Oklahoma tornado, but some of them will be fake. This seems to happen every time a disaster strikes, scammers! Watch out for imposters and scammers who will mislead the public and try to steal your personal information along with your money.

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur. While giving an interview after her Moore, Oklahoma home was ravaged by the horrific tornado that touched down on Monday, Barbara Garcia was discussing how her dog, Tito, was somewhere in the rubble. Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of [...]

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Townsquare Media — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. The organization is maintaining open shelters as [...]

Pray For Oklahoma Pictures To Share- #PrayForOklahoma

Davey Jones — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:58:53 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Oklahoma tonight. The 2-mile wide tornado destroyed Oklahoma City, but most heartbreaking, the storm leveled Plaza Towers Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School. Here’s some photos to share in support of #PrayForOklahoma for Facebook, Twitter, and as a Facebook Cover Photo. [button href="http://961wodz.com/oklahoma-tornado-may-20-2103/" title="Click Here For Full Storm Coverage" [...]

Powerball Jackpot for Saturday May 18 Reaches $600 Million – How To Play and Win Powerball

Eric Meier — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:47 +0000

The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday May 18 drawing reached $600 million on Friday and may even climb to $700 million by the time the numbers are drawn. Here are some things you need to know for playing the multi-state Powerball. Below are resources to find out more about the Powerball game: [button href="http://lite987.com/what-states-play-powerball/" title="What [...]

McDonald's Is Dropping Angus Burgers From Its Menu As Beef Prices Reach An All-Time High

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:32:05 +0000

Fast food giant McDonald’s is trimming the beef, in a big way. The Angus burgers is being eliminated, at least temporarily. The premium burgers have been offered by McDonald’s for the past four years. Company officials say that historically high beef prices are behind the menu move. This week United States Department of Agriculture beef [...]

14-Year Old Indiana Student Hangs Herself Under School Bleachers After Students Bully Her

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:39:56 +0000

Many will say that the Braylee Rice Memorial Facebook page should never have to have been erected. The 14-year old began school this week by hanging herself from the bleachers at her middle school in Marion, Indiana. Friends and family say that Braylee was suffering from depression, but it was bullying from her peers that [...]

Watch the Epic Video Made by Detroit Bidding to Host the X Games #XG2D

Eric Meier — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

The X Games are an annual Olympic type series of extreme sports. The Summer X Games includes events like motocross, BMX racing and skateboard events. The City of Detroit has put in a bid to host an upcoming event and has produced an excellent video to promote their efforts.

Jodi Arias Verdict Arrives – Guilty

Eric Meier — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:43:07 +0000

The jury in an Arizona courtroom has reached its decision in the Jodi Arias trial. 4:50pm: A guilty verdict has been reached. Murder in the first degree. 4:48pm: Arias arrives in the courtroom nearly 20 minutes after the announced time of 4:30. 4:45pm: We are awaiting for the word to be released. #JodiArias verdict: GUILTY of first-degree murder. [...]

Where Should The Body Of Alleged Boston Marathon Bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev Be Buried?

Trudy — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:07:06 +0000

Emotions run extremely high when the name Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the alleged Boston Marathon bombers, is mentioned. They only get stronger, especially in Massachusetts, when the question of where the body of the alleged Boston Marathon bomber should be buried comes up. Worcester, Massachusetts funeral director Peter Stefan is in a tough spot. His [...]

Police Find 3 Women Who Have Been Missing For Years [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:24:30 +0000

Three women who went missing over ten years ago were found in a Cleveland home. They all disappeared under different circumstances at different times, but all three were in found a house close to where they disappeared. According to CNN; Amanda Berry was last seen after finishing her shift at a Burger King in Cleveland [...]

'Monster' California Wildfire Pictures And Videos As It Heads Towards Malibu

Davey Jones — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:55:50 +0000

Last week I got to enjoy a nice long week in California. Seeing the sights and taking in the beauty was just an experience I hope everyone gets to have at least once in their life. However, since I've been home, the landscape has changed. A 'Monster' California Wildfire has head towards the coast, and now it's heading towards Malibu. We have some pictures and video to share.

Cleveland Man James Gilkerson Opens Fire On Police With Assault Rifle During Routine Traffic Stop

Davey Jones — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:19:25 +0000

As the debate about gun control continues in our country, it seems the worst of the worst come out in people. Meet James Gilkerson. He opened fire on Cleveland police during a routine traffic stop for running a stop sign with an assault rifle. What is wrong with people? You can Click Here To Watch The Gun [...]

A 5-Year-Old Shot and Killed his 2-Year-Old Sister

Phil Nye — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:59:21 +0000

Earlier this week (April 30th), a 5-year-old boy in Cumberland County, Kentucky was playing with a .22-caliber rifle and accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister. The rifle was a gift the boy received last year. The Cumberland County Coroner said: “It’s a Crickett. It’s a little rifle for a kid.” Many reacting to the [...]

UPDATE: Three More Suspects Arrested In Marathon Bombings

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:41:50 +0000

The Boston Police Department reports three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the marathon bombings. The Boston Globe identifies them as college students, but gives no more details. Three additional suspects taken into custody in Marathon bombing case. Details to follow. — Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) May 1, 2013 Boston police followed that [...]

Which Religion Gives The Most to a Homeless Man [IMAGE]

Eric Meier — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:25:35 +0000

While it’s nowhere near scientific, it is an interesting sociological study being on a street somewhere in America. A user on Reddit posted this photo which shows a man holding a sign asking ‘which religion cares the most about the homeless?” The labeled collection plates are: Muslim, Atheist, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Spiritual, Agnostic, Pagan and Christian. [...]

Mississippi Man Arrested In Ricin Case

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:38:20 +0000

A Mississippi man questioned last week is now under arrest for his suspected involvement in the mailing of ricin letters to several lawmakers. Both the Tupelo, Mississippi home and martial arts studio of James Edward Dutschke were searched by federal investigators last week after another former suspect, Paul Kevin Curtis, implicated Dutschke during a court [...]

9/11 Plane Landing Gear Discovered in Manhattan [IMAGE]

Eric Meier — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:01:56 +0000

A slim crevice between buildings in Lower Manhattan has hidden a piece of one of the planes that brought down the World Trade Center Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. A section of airplane landing gear has been resting, unrecognized and undisturbed in Manhattan for the last 11 and-a-half years. The piece of wreckage was found behind a building [...]

Is FEMA Planning a Zombie UFO Crash Drill in Idaho?

Eric Meier — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:57:36 +0000

The CDC used the threat of a zombie apocalypse to help the public prepare for an actual emergency. In April of 2013, FEMA will conduct a drill that they’re calling a Zombie UFO crash. The drill was listed on FEMA’s website and is slated for Saturday April 27 in Moscow, Idaho. The drill is described as: Name Zombie [...]