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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 [...]

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 [...]

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +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 [...]

If Your Dog Could Talk, Who Would It Sound Like?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:27:29 +0000

All dogs bark, but have you ever stopped to think about who your pooch may sound like if it actually could talk? A new survey has found that 35% of owners with female dogs think their pet would sound like Whoopi Goldberg if it had a human voice. A total of 26% with male dogs [...]

Animal Shelter Ordered to Return $189,000 Donation — And You Won't Believe Why

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:46:34 +0000

What’s in a name? Oh, about a couple hundred thousand dollars. The Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Oklahoma, has to return a donation of nearly $189,000 after learning it was meant for the Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Illinois. That’s right – two animal shelters, some 400 miles apart and they [...]

April VIP Winners Announced

Townsquare Media — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:01:06 +0000

Congratulations to the most recent winners in our VIP program! Sony Handycam - Rob Lahti iPad 3 - Kim Granzotto $500 Marriott Hotels gift card - Jessica Fasburg Cuisinart Grill - Jim Schlidt $250 Bass Pro Shops gift card - Gloria Lynn Xbox 360 Spring Value Bundle - Vincent Mahfood $100 Home Depot gift card - [...]

Rare LEGO Selling For a Staggering $800

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:54:43 +0000

The search for Mr. Gold — a recently-released LEGO Minifigure — has collectors opening their wallets wide, with the average 1.5-inch figurine bringing in about $800 in eBay auctions. Mr. Gold was created to commemorate LEGO’s 10th series of its Minifigure line. Only 5,000 of the figure were created and then hidden in boxes across [...]

Twins With Cerebral Palsy Receive Awesome Custom-Built Playground Set

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:24:59 +0000

Thanks to some crafty handiwork and a dedicated support team, James and Libby Waechter can feel like any other kid. The 12-year-old twins from Wellington, Colorado who suffer from cerebral palsy recently had a specially-designed backyard playground built for them by students at Colorado State University’s Construction Management program. Donations of nearly $20,000 poured in [...]

What's the Best Country to Be a Mother?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:44:56 +0000

Being a mother is hard work, but there are just some places where it’s easier than others. Save the Children has come out with its annual State of the World’s Mothers report, which ranks the best countries to be a mother. Checking in at number one is Finland, leading a charge of European nations in [...]

First Woman Ever Makes FBI's 10 Most Wanted Terrorist List

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:16:22 +0000

Joanna Chesimard has made history, but not in a good way. The 65-year-old Chesimard has become the first woman to appear on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list. Chesimard, who now goes by the name Assata Shakur, is considered a “domstic terrorist” wanted for killing a New Jersey state trooper in 1973. She’s been living [...]

New Study Reveals McDonald's Is Easily America's Most Popular Business

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:16:07 +0000

When it comes to eating at McDonald’s, Americans are lovin’ it. A new study of more than 700,000 people has found that McDonald’s was the most-visited business in the country in March, with almost half of all people over the age of 14 stopping by. The top 10 was dominated by food establishments, while Walmart [...]

Group Takes Controverisal Step of Donating Guns to Neighborhood to Help People Protect Themselves

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:04:18 +0000

The right to bear arms is taking on a whole new look in one Texas city. A nonprofit organization called the Armed Citizen Project will hand out shotguns to people in a high-crime area of the city as a means to protect themselves. Armed Citizen Project founder Kyle Coplen says furnishing people with guns makes [...]

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

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Coolest Dad or Craziest Dad? Man in Legal Trouble for Letting Son, 9, Drive His Ferrari [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Police in India have filed charges against a man who let his nine-year-old son drive his car. Oh, did we mention it’s a Ferrari? The man’s wife shot footage of the boy tooling around the car during his birthday a few weeks ago while his brother, age 5, sat in the passenger seat. The boy [...]

What Does Mom Really Want for Mother's Day? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:41:58 +0000

So, you think you know what to get for Mother’s Day? Think again. Bust out the construction paper, pipe cleaners and glitter because a new survey of more than 2,100 mothers with kids under the age of 18 found that most moms want a homemade present from their child. A total of 14.6% said they [...]

5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Kathy Landin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000

It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We’ve put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve. The people who get promoted aren’t just showing up and doing their jobs, they’re [...]

Watch Joggers Escape Unharmed When Out-of-Control Van Slams Into Deli

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:55:08 +0000

Talk about a close call. This video captures two joggers in Brooklyn, New York narrowly escaping serious injury when they scamper out of the way just as a van comes barreling by them and crashing into a deli. The van reportedly had been hit and spiraled out of control, causing the accident. Caroline DeJong, [...]

You Will Not Believe How Much Going to Prom Will Cost

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:04:06 +0000

Going to a prom is going to cost you. A lot. A new study by Visa has found that families will spend an average of $1,139 this year on sending their child to a prom. That’s up from $1,078 last year. A closer look at the numbers reveals some disturbing trends, too – families with [...]

Hackers Break Into Associated Press Twitter Account, Post Tweet About White House Explosions

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:04:07 +0000

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president. The AP responded to the incident by suspending its account and saying it was trying to fix the problem. The tweet has since been taken down. This is the latest [...]

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.