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I-5 Bridge Collapses in Washington's Skagit River, Sending Cars and Drivers Into the Water [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:43:26 +0000

A bridge collapse in Mount Vernon, Washington on Thursday miraculously resulted in no fatalities. The Interstate-5 Bridge went tumbling in the Skagit River below, causing three people to spill into the water and go to the hospital. Dan Sligh was in his car with his wife when the bridge came tumbling down. He explained what [...]

Wedding With 25,000 Guests Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Happened

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:21 +0000

Trimming the guest list for a wedding is never easy, so you can only imagine the problem one couple with 25,000 people in attendance faced. A wedding featured 25,000 guests on Wednesday night in Jerusalem. This was no Bridezilla demanding everyone she’s ever met be invited to witness her big moment. Rather, the nuptials were [...]

Nightclub in Trouble for Putting Two-Way Mirror in Women's Bathroom

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000

There are two sides to every story. And sometimes there are two sides to every mirror. In a story that, ahem, reflects poorly on the establishment, a new Scottish hot spot called the Shimmy Cub has found itself in hot water for installing two-way mirrors in the women’s room, without telling anyone. As you can [...]

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.

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — 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. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Thief Steals Purse, Gets Hit by Bus, Re-Thinks Career Options

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:20:43 +0000

What comes around goes around. And sometimes, it comes around much quicker than you expect. This thief in Columbia thought he’d come up with a great way to steal a woman’s purse. And everything seems hunky dory for him until a big ol’ bus got in his way and mowed him down. Amazingly, the thief [...]

What the…? Man Burns Down Neighbor's House Because He Didn't Cut His Lawn

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:31:09 +0000

If you have good neighbors, consider yourself lucky. Police have arrested Phillip Roger Bennett, 58, of Cartersville, Georgia, after he tried to burn down a neighbor’s house as a punishment for not mowing the lawn. Bennett had reportedly been up in arms because his neighbor across the street, Marty Corbitt, had let his front lawn [...]

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 [...]

90-Year-Old Man Trapped in His Car for Four Days Survived Thanks to…Fig Newtons?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:40:54 +0000

The captivating rescue in Cleveland isn’t the only amazing tale of human endurance amazing Americans this week. A 90-year-old man in New Port Richey, Florida recently survived after being trapped in his car for four days, in part by keeping track of the days by lining Fig Newtons he had just purchased along his dashboard. [...]

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 - [...]

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 [...]

Enter to See Orion 2013, Featuring Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and More

Townsquare Media — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:05 +0000

Enter here for your chance to see what will be, hands down, one of the biggest rock festivals this year: Orion Music and More 2013. This year, the party’s going down in Detroit, MI on June 8 and 9. We want to fly you and a friend to Detroit to see the show, which features [...]

Watch Record-Setting 40,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Completely Fall Apart

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:30:56 +0000

Dave Evans is being forced to pick up the pieces. The British puzzle maker recently went for a Guinness World Record by constructing a 40,000-piece jigsaw puzzle – only to have the whole thing fall apart. Evans, 60, had put the finishing touches on the 19-and-a-half-by-eight-foot puzzle before it fell to the ground and broke. [...]

What Are the Most Popular Excuses Drivers Use to Get Out of Tickets?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:31:07 +0000

Trying to find the perfect excuse to get out of a ticket is never easy. A new survey of 500 drivers by Insurance.com has shed some light on the most popular excuses motorists have given to police in the hopes they could squirm their way out of receiving a ticket. If you’re looking for something [...]

Plane Debris from Hijacked September 11 Attacks May Have Been Discovered Near Ground Zero

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:53:00 +0000

Investigators are looking into the possibility that a part of a landing gear from one of the planes which crashed during the September 11 attacks has been found near Ground Zero in New York City. Authorities claim the part was discovered near the back of a building between 51 Park Place and 50 Murray Street. [...]

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, [...]

Hawaii Has the Least Stress in America — What State Has the Most?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:35:45 +0000

The surf may be up in Hawaii, but blood pressure definitely isn’t. The Aloha State is the least stressed state in the country. The findings come from a study based on 350,000 interviews. Only 32% of people in Hawaii claimed they felt stressed the day before. A nice leisurely day at the beach followed by [...]

Worst Date Ever Ends With Man Stealing Woman's Car at Gunpoint

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:05:51 +0000

A good man is hard to find. As opposed to a man who robs a woman on their first date.

Police in Boynton Beach, Florida recently arrested Donald McGee after he stole a woman's car while on their first date.

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.