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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.

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +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.

How Can I Help The Tornado Victims In Moore Oklahoma?

Sean McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:57:02 +0000

It seems more and more these days I wake up to hear about another tragedy here in our country. This morning I awoke to see the devastation brought on by a category 4 tornado in Oklahoma. If Facebook is any indication, many of you want to help. Sometimes even a few dollars from caring people around the rest of [...]

Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:57 +0000

On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday. Five states—Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas—have been placed on “tornado watch” [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 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.

Rich People Are Hiring The Disabled So They Can Skip Long Lines At Disney!

Sean McMaster — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:27:37 +0000

I read this in the “New York Post”. It seems that the wonderful rich people of Manhattan have found a new way of employing disabled people. Here, I thought equal opportunity programs were not working. Everyone knows one of the worst things about going to Disneyland, and the other theme parks in Florida is waiting in those [...]

Jodi Arias Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:27:14 +0000

A jury in Arizona found Jodi Arias guilty of the first-degree murder of Travis Alexander, meaning she may face the death penalty. The killing occurred in 2008, and the ensuing investigation and trial captivated many legal observers before arriving at today’s verdict. Arias did not deny having killed Alexander, she merely claimed it was done [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 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 [...]

Three New Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Taken Into Custody [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:01:40 +0000

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos. From The Boston Globe:
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and of New Bedford, were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice by plotting to dispose of a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge was charged with making false statements to law enforcement officials in a terorism investigation, prosecutors said.
12:10 p.m. EST: According to Boston.com, the three suspects went to school at UMass-Dartmouth with Dzhokar Tsarnaev and may have helped him in the days immediately following the bombing, which was on April 15. Two of the suspects have been charged with overstaying their student visas.

The Boston Police Department announced that it has taken into custody three new suspects as a result of its ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

Help A Little Post Office Stay Open in Rupert, Vt. It's The Postcard Project

Richie Phillips — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:48 +0000

It’s really unfortunate that post offices are constantly being threatened with closure or reduced hours. Where would we be without your local neighborhood P.O.? It actually makes me VERY P.O.ed! Doesn’t it upset YOU? Well now there’s something you can do to show support. It’s called the Postcard Project, started by Ruby Alice Designs. There’s [...]

Michigan Man to Walk 400 Miles on Stilts to Raise Money in the Fight Against Cerebral Palsy

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:37:02 +0000

Talk about standing tall. Neil Sauter, 29, is in the midst of walking around his home state of Michigan to raise money for the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan. Oh, and did we mention he’s doing it on stilts? Sauter, aka the Michigan Stilt Walker, suffers from a mild form of the disease. He began [...]

A Prison Inmate Impregnated Four Female Prison Guards, 25 People Face Charges [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:07:30 +0000

This has got to be the biggest scandal I’ve ever seen coming from the prison system. It really makes you wonder just how well regulated and run our prisons are. I guess the good news is these people were caught but not before a whole lot of sex, drugs and money changed hands. The story [...]

Boston Bombing Suspect, Dzhokar Tsarnaev, In Custody

Darcy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:55:10 +0000

Boston Strong! Police have arrested bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev. A resident noticed blood on the cover of a boat stored in their yard and called police. Authorities flew over in a helicopter with thermal imaging and detected an individual inside the boat upon which time they closed in. The FBI used a robot to remove the tarp from the boat and to throw in 'flash bang' grenades, which are harmless - they make loud bangs and give a bright flash. A press conference was held shortly after - updates with what was revealed are below:

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.

Media Briefing on Boston Bombings: No Apprehension Made

Bryen — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:43:36 +0000

Officials in Massachusetts gave a press conference to update the media on the status of the Tsarnaev brothers and the Boston bombings. Gov Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino started the press conference: Governor started by stating that they will not be able to take questions and made the following points. The governor thanked the members [...]

Uncle of Bombing Suspects Speaks to Media

Bryen — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:58:05 +0000

The uncle of the bombing suspects, Ruslan Tsarni, spoke to the media a short time ago and expressed his disgust with what his nephews have done. He pleaded for Dzhokar, also known as suspect #2, to turn himself in and ask the victims for forgiveness. RT @ap: BREAKING: Boston bombing suspect’s uncle: ‘Turn yourself in, and ask forgiveness’ from [...]

Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Dead, One On The Loose. [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:08:00 +0000

One of the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings has been killed. One MIT campus police officer has also been reported killed, and another, A transit authority officer is in critical condition. This is clearly an event that is still unfolding, from what I have gathered in information, one of the terror suspects, terror suspect [...]

FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Boston Bombing

Bryen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:26:57 +0000

Late Thursday afternoon (4/18) the FBI held a press conference regarding the bombings at the Boston Marathon which occurred in Boston on Monday. Here is the latest information that the FBI released to the media regarding this act of terror. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office Richard DesLauriers, United States Attorney [...]

West Texas Devastated By Explosion, A Local Father Captures It on Video [NSFW VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:01:13 +0000

An explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Plant just before 8:00pm Central Time. ABC news has reported, 179 people hospitalized with 10 additional people in triage. At least 24 are in critical condition. “It was a like a nuclear bomb went off,” Mayor Tommy Muska told CNN. “Big old mushroom cloud. There are a lot [...]

Runners Unite and Organize on Twitter with #RunForBoston Hashtag

Bryen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:24:22 +0000

Runners are a very unified group and have a special connection whenever they meet a fellow runner. Running takes so much dedication, training, and work. While people have different motives for running, it’s being a runner that brings them together. Runners form up an unofficial community but they always got another runners back; in light [...]