A threatening measles outbreak in Texas has been directly linked to a mega-church whose lead pastor previously advised followers to stay away from vaccinations. Find out how the Eagle Mountain International Church lead by Pastor Terri Pearsons has reacted since members of its congregation were infected with the measles virus.
A new German law designed to fight discrimination goes into effect Nov. 1 that will allow a third gender option on birth certificates for babies born with both sex organs, or with “ambiguous genitalia.”
J. Lo might want to hire some new security guards, considering her current ones didn’t even notice when a man lived in her guest home for six days while doing yard work, parking his car in the driveway and posting creepy messages online.
The video below will render your mind useless for the rest of the day, possibly the rest of your life. Ok, that was a bit hyperbolic, but trees aren’t supposed to move like that.
Former Prison Break hunk decided to reveal the truth about his sexuality for a good cause: He’s standing up to anti-gay laws in Russia. See what Wentworth had to say and why he decided to speak out now…
A mother of an autistic child is in shock after she received a letter so vile and full of hatred that it has sparked outrage as it spread across social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. See the scanned image of the letter that has police searching for the as-yet-identified author as well as images of the target of the horrible letter, 13-year-old Max, and his mom, Karla Begley.
Emergency dispatchers often help save the day, but never quite like this! When one Seattle-area bride’s wedding dress was stolen just hours before the ceremony, the quick-thinking 911 dispatcher made a remarkable suggestion. It also helped take care of the bride-to-be’s “something borrowed!”
This time last year, Miley Cyrus didn’t even break the top 10 in Ashley Madison’s annual poll of celebrities whom married men would choose for an affair. But, after 12 months of twerking, Miley’s worked her way to the No. 1 spot. We don’t think that’s a coincidence…
In many police departments, female officers still have to work hard to win their male counterparts’ respect. The fact that officers in the Detroit Police Department now know their female co-workers’ bra sizes really isn’t helping… And the women aren’t happy about it.
One British cat lady and her beloved pets all met an unfortunate end when she died and her pets were left to starve for months before they were all discovered.
Mythbusters did a special episode testing out some of the science used on the AMC masterpiece Breaking Bad to see if it holds up in the real world. If you’re a Breaking Bad fan it’s hard to forget two key scenes from Season 1: when Walt melts a body with hydrofluoric acid and it ends up dissolving the tub and the floor, and when Walt uses mercury fulminate to walk away unscathed while he dramatically blows up everything in drug dealer Tuco’s office. The windows even blew out! This is the kind of stuff that makes you feel awestruck with the power of science, but is any of it really possible?
Christina Andrews of Pensacola, Florida wants breast implants that she can’t afford, so she decided to beg for money on the side of the road.
Breaking Bad fans are going through both a glorious and traumatic time right now as the series starts to wrap up, and Albuquerque, the town the series is set in, is looking for ways to cash in on the show’s popularity with everything from Breaking Bad tours to fake meth candy. It kinds of makes me want to get on the next plane to Albuquerque.
LAPD detectives were able to have a face-to-face meeting with Scientology leader David Miscavige’s wife Shelly after a missing person’s case was filed because she reportedly hasn’t been seen in public in about 6 years.
Criminals with a conscience! Burglars in California returned stolen goods to the San Bernardino County Sexual Assault Service when they realized who they victimized. They also included a note apologizing for their actions.
Mom of four Lucy Eades was at a recreation center in Burleson, Texas breastfeeding her 16-day-old while her older daughter was in dance class. When an employee of the city asked her to cover up or leave she got into a verbal altercation about her rights to do what she was doing in public and her husband filmed the back and forth. See the clip that has went viral on parenting sites and read the city’s statement in defense of their employee’s actions.
A South Florida man confessed to murdering his wife via Facebook. He then later shared a graphic image of her slain body for proof. See Derek Medina’s confession from his wall as well as the story of what happened, including his explanation for why he committed the crime.
The largest factor in Leah Remini’s defection from the Church of Scientology was her dissatisfaction with answers about Shelly Miscavige’s whereabouts. Now, Leah is hoping the Los Angeles Police Department can solve the mystery.
CNN’s chief medical correspondent apologized for his old stance on marijuana, admitting that it has credible medical benefits. Dr. Sanjay Gupta even admitted he’s tried weed for himself…
The Schwandt family of Central Michigan welcomed their 12th child on August 4. They didn’t find out the baby’s sex ahead of time, but they were hoping for a girl… Who can blame them after 11 boys?
Tonight TLC airs a documentary called Sex, Lies, and Zumba about the Zumba prostitution scandal that rocked a Maine town. This May Alexis Wright was sentenced to 10 months in jail for running a prostitution business out of her Zumba fitness studio with partner Mark Strong. The story was discovered on Valentine’s Day 2012 when Kennebunk, Maine police found video footage and extremely detailed records inside Alexis’ studio.
On Saturday, Sean Stevenson and Christine Swidorsky of Jeannette, Pennsylvania were joined in holy matrimony. They had put off this day for 2 years as their 2-year-old son Logan battled cancer, but when they got the horrible prognosis that their boy only had weeks to live they rushed their plans so that he could be the best man in the ceremony. Read what a determined mother and father had to say after their wedding as they viewed it as not only a celebration of their day but as a celebration of their son’s life.
Bobby Tufts, pint-sized mayor of a small Minnesota town, ran on the grounds of providing more ice cream to residents. Sounds like our other politicians could take a few notes from the 4-year-old mayor!
Former King of Queens star Leah Remini is already working on a tell-all book weeks after leaving the Church of Scientology. According to what she told US Weekly, she’s not holding back in the slightest. “It will include my experiences, everything that’s taboo to talk about,” she revealed to the magazine over the weekend.
A prepubescent criminal held up a local lemonade stand by threatening the younger entrepreneur with a BB gun. Fortunately, no eyes were shot out.
Orange is the New Black is an undeniably compelling show — but how much of it is based on a true story? We look into the real Piper’s life and experiences in prison.
When classes resume this month for the Clarksville, Arkansas School District, there will be 20 teachers and staff armed with concealed weapons as part of a plan to help ensure the safety of the students in attendance. Read on for Superintendent David Hopkins’ defense of their approach, how a state law has allowed them to have this choice and let us know if you think it’s a sound idea or not.
A group of children are being credited with saving a 6-year-old from a self-confessed pedophile after the young girl was abducted from an Indiana playground. Find out how these children, who were playing with the abducted girl at an apartment playground, took the necessary steps to keep something tragic from happening.
Florida never disappoints when it comes to churning out the odd news. But, what really makes the Sunshine State so predisposed to insanity?
Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly stomping on a homeless man’s leg. Although it was a police sergeant who claims to have observed Jones’ disturbing actions, the 21-year-old baller pleaded not guilty in court.
Professional golfer Hunter Mahan sacrificed a potential $1 million prize so he could fly back to Dallas for the birth of his first baby.
More than half the residents in the isolated Florida village are registered sex offenders. Although that idea is threatening to many, it offers the convicted criminals a unique place to live and work.
Amanda Seyfried was on Late Night with David Letterman last night to promote Lovelace, but the real star of her appearance was her amazing dog Finn, a tri-colored Australian Shepherd.
Colleges student Daniel Chong has settled a lawsuit with the federal government for $4.1 million after he was abandoned in a DEA cell for 4 days. Find out how bad the circumstances became for Chong, who was handcuffed in the windowless cell without food or water and what he said he plans on doing with the money.
Thanks to friends, family, and a wedding planner with a big heart 35-year-old Jen Bulik was able to get the wedding of her dreams after being told she was terminally sick.
When she went to the doctor last December they originally thought she had pneumonia, but this June Jen fond out it was stage four lung cancer, and she only had four to six months to live. “When I heard that, I said, ‘Let’s get married’,” Jen told the local news. “Because I wanted to focus on life.”
When she went to the doctor this January, they originally thought she had pneumonia, but it turned out of to be stage four lung cancer. “When I heard that, I said, ‘Let’s get married’,” Jen told the local news. “Because I wanted to focus on life.”
Seventeen Magazine is under a bit of heat after one of the college bloggers suggested teenagers consider online dating, even though the website she cited requires users to be younger than 18. One expert said this was a “gift wrapped dream present” for cyber stalkers.
During an event over the weekend, former outspoken Scientologist Leah Remini was candid in discussing why she and her family left the church.
The popular radio host of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning died suddenly on Saturday night. Reports of his death were previously believed to be hoaxes, but the sad news was confirmed by his radio station.
Much of Sam Simon’s life is devoted to charitable work, so it’s no surprise that “The Simpsons” co-creator is leaving his fortune to charity… But it’s still incredibly impressive.
Nick O’Leary, tight end for FSU and Jack Nicklaus’ grandosn walked away from a terrible motorcycle incident and the crash was caught on video. See the incident from a city bus’ surveillance cameras as O’Leary slams a car and gets sent hurling into the air as his body skids 75-100 feet.
In June, David Lee Simpson of Bath, New York tweeted that he was going to tie Nancy Grace and Jane Velez-Mitchell to a “tree naked and leave them to suffer all night,” then “slit their throats.” The 48-year-old was said to have been obsessed with Jodi Arias and was enraged by comments Grace and Velez-Mitchell made about the now convicted murderer. An Arizona Sheriff took the threats seriously and a subsequent investigation and arrest revealed that he might very well have intended to follow through with his murderous threats.
Anthony Weiner, a former congressman and current candidate for the New York City mayoral position, didn’t learn his lesson when it comes to sexting girls who know how to take screenshots… Read the latest allegations against the politician.
Tonight HBO airs a documentary about some particularly horrifying events that took place in the town of Cheshire, Connecticut on July 23, 2007. Former endocrinologist William Petit’s wife Jennifer Hawke-Petit and daughters Michaela (11,) and Haley (17) were murdered during a terrifying home invasion that was supposed to be a quick robbery but turned into a brutal seven-hour torture. Now William Petit is trying to rebuild a new life and keep the nightmares at bay.
Just four days after his not guilty verdict in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin set off nationwide protests, George Zimmerman assisted in the rescue of a family from a car wreck. Find out about the details including the proximity of where the wreck occurred in relation to where he shot Trayvon Martin.
Norwegian native Marte Deborah Dalelv was asked by hotel staff if she was sure she wanted to go to the police to report an alleged rape from her coworker while she was in town for a business meeting. She thought she absolutely did, since that’s what women did in her country, but once she reported the incident she was jailed on charges of “having sex outside of marriage.” Thankfully now she’s free, but why should this ever happen?
Buckingham Palace announced the birth of the Prince of Cambridge today. Read on for the baby’s birth weight, details of the birth and how the new mother is recovering.
Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman are the stars of Fast N’ Loud but the employee that gets the most attention from fans of the show has got to be office manager Christie Brimberry. With her straight-forward demeanor, short hair cut and tattoos, Christie’s just the kind of gal that many “car guys” dream of. While there ain’t much out there on the hottest Gas Monkey, we figured she was certainly worthy of recognition and a one-stop shop for images!
The projected starting middle linebacker for the Florida Gators was arrested early Sunday morning for barking at a police dog. Get deets on how the dog barkerer ended up in the mess, how it wasn’t his first strange late-night, outside the club arrest and what Gator head coach Will Muschamp decided to do after the judge let the dog out.
There’s something to be said for good intentions, but this Harvard mom goes too far by advertising on Craigslist for a cute young girl who’s willing to take her son’s virginity.
He’s got shaggy hair, a deep gaze and modern shirt — but Rolling Stone‘s latest cover star is no rocker. Headlined “Boston Bomber,” the guy on the front is Dzhokhar “Jahar” Tsarnaev. And his presence there is drawing major criticism.
It must be strange to be the parent of one of the house guests of Big Brother. As a long-time fan of the show I’ve always wondered what moms and dads think as the show progresses and their kid’s life is broadcast 24/7. Well I don’t have to wonder any longer because Big Brother 15 cast member Amanda Zuckerman’s dad, Robert Zuckerman, is a Twitterholic and poppa Z is ALL about #TeamAmanda. Get the hamster-dad’s take on Amanda’s showmance with McCrae as well as the racism controversy that has dominated headlines this summer.
On September 6, 2012 Summar Ruelle of Beaverton, Oregon was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. Then on September 17, her precious 4-year-old daughter Sapphire was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. What has happened with the Rouelle family since that horrible 11-day span highlights the unbreakable bonds of family and love. Find out about their story and resolve including a local news report as well as a link to their website in which you can provide assistance.
Members of the attention-seeking Westboro Baptist Church announced they plan to picket Cory Monteith’f funeral. However, (with any luck) the good ol’ Canadian border may prevent them from following through.
The polarizing case of George Zimmerman and the shooting death of Trayvon Martin is now in the hands of the 6-member all-female jury. In anticipation of a heated response regardless of which way the verdict gets handed down, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office has released a PSA encouraging people to “Raise Your Voice, Not Your Hands!”
Muskegon, Michigan – The Muskegon Police Department is on the hunt for a man who backed into a teen mother and her 1-year-old son in a stroller and then drove away. See the released surveillance video that shows the scary moment as the mother is knocked down and her son in a stroller is drug behind the suspect’s stolen minivan as well as images of the man police have identified as the criminal from inside the store.
There is a craving in the human spirit that can can only be satiated by ridiculous low-budget disaster films with questionable plots and acting, preferably involving sharks. That’s why last night’s Sharknado, staring Tara Reid, created such a frenzy.
Leah Remini has decided to walk away from the controversial Church of Scientology. After donating millions, the former King Of Queens actress had questioned the rule of leader David Miscavige as well as the disappearance of his wife over six years ago. Because of it, she was subjected to years of interrogation and blacklisted by the church.
John Franklin Riggs and sister Contessa L. Riggs faced a do or die situation when their boat capsized Tuesday during a storm off the coast of Deal Island, Maryland. They, along with their 70-year-old father, Contessa’s 9-year-old niece and 3-year-old son, had been treading water for over an hour and they knew no other boats would be coming. As the sun set they agreed that John would make a desperate attempt to swim to shore…
Swamp People is one of the most popular reality shows on TV and folks often wonder who does the southern-tinged narrating that sets the table for all the action. His name is Pat Duke and the professional voice-actor has an impressive resume of work. Get bio info on Duke including a great photo, a voice-over reel from some of his many jobs, social media links, the glowing review that the show’s Executive Producer has given him that highlights just how important he is to Swamp People’s success and find out what he (better said — his voice) was most well known for before he landed this gig (hint – it’ll make you thirsty).
33-year-old Anthony Thomas had a pretty clever plan as he appears to dupe a gas station attendant by robbing the establishment while in the middle of filling out a job application. He would have got away with it to if it weren’t for the fact that this happened in Florida…
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