Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:04:33 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:28:41 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:38:01 GMT
(RNN) - After an estimated 26 tornadoes hit five states on Sunday, and a massive EF-4 tornado leveled the Oklahoma City metropolitan area killing 24 on Monday - more severe weather is expected to impactMore >>
The Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Service believes there is a high probability for severe weather in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:17:00 GMT
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many of them are using social media to find out.More >>
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many are using social media to find out.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:49 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:35:49 GMT
(RNN) - On May 3, 1999, an F5 tornado touched down near Chickasha, OK and cut northeast through the state before dissipating near Midwest City, OK.Monday's tornado that devastated Moore, OK closely followedMore >>
In 1999, Oklahoma City saw an F5 tornado that caused more than $1 billion in damage. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the recordMore >>
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:59:31 GMT
(RNN) – Those buying a $2 Powerball ticket are fantasizing what to do with the $500 million jackpot. Buy a boat? Travel? Buy your mom a house? Party so hard that you would put the Rolling Stones to shame? "FirstMore >>
The winner of the $600 million Powerball ticket could have more problems than they bargained for.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:57:07 GMT
The homeless hitchhiker who catapulted to internet fame after an interview about saving a woman from an enraged man, is now suspected of beating a man to death.More >>
The homeless hitchhiker who catapulted to internet fame after an interview about saving a woman from an enraged man, is now suspected of beating a man to death.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:44:48 GMT
Strong storms and tornadoes ripped through rural parts of Hood County, TX Wednesday, killing at least six people.More >>
Strong storms and tornadoes ripped through rural parts of Hood County, TX, Wednesday, killing at least six people. Seven others are unaccounted for. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:29:40 GMT
BOSTON (RNN) – On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon. TheMore >>
On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line because of the terrorist attack to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:13:06 GMT
(RNN) – David Beckham, the most recognizable soccer player to U.S. audiences since Pele, will retire at the end of the season. Beckham, 38, has been playing in France for Paris St.-Germain and donatingMore >>
David Beckham announced he is retiring from soccer.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:28:01 GMT
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:30:04 GMT
(RNN) - Josh Saviano, who played Paul on "The Wonder Years," wants you to know he's not Marilyn Manson. It's one of the oldest rumors on the internet. And because everything you read on the internet isMore >>
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:02:34 GMT
New Releases Lady Antebellum: Golden - May 7 Rod Stewart: Time - May 7 She & Him: Volume 3 - May 7 Jessica Sanchez: Me, You & The Music - April 30 Lights: Siberia Acoustic - April 30 Kenny Chesney: LifeMore >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:33:13 GMT
(RNN) – The federal agency responsible for travel safety investigations recommended Tuesday that all states lower the blood-alcohol content level for drunken driving. The National Transportation SafetyMore >>
The National Transportation Safety Board stated the current BAC level of .08 should be lowered to .05 in an effort to reduce the number of deaths in connection to impaired drivers.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:29 GMT
(RNN) - Small airport towers that faced closure due to sequestration received another reprieve from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement on FridayMore >>
The U.S Department of Transportation announced an extension of the 149 air traffic control towers that were scheduled to closed will remain open until Sept. 30.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:50:52 GMT
CLEVELAND, OH (RNN) – The daughter of suspected kidnapper Ariel Castro said she never wanted to see him again after learning three missing women escaped from his home, and he may be responsible for theirMore >>
In an exclusive CNN interview Thursday, Angie Gregg said she never suspected her daddy to be capable of doing anything like taking, holding and torturing three girls for nearly a decade.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:55:44 GMT
(RNN) - A runner who was unable to finish the Boston Marathon because of the bombings at the finish line is petitioning for a second chance for himself and the 5,700 others who trained but never completedMore >>
Runners unable to complete the Boston Marathon are asking for a second chance to finish what they started. More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:36:33 GMT
(RNN) – A new parenting device has been making its rounds on the web, but sadly this diaper wetting notification gadget is just a concept. Huggies diaper in Brazil has been promoting a new "device" calledMore >>
A new parenting device has been making its rounds on the web, but sadly this diaper wetting notification gadget is just a concept.More >>
(RNN) – Tsarnaev, 26, grew up in various parts of the Russian republic before the family settled in Dagestan in 1999. His father, Anzor, took part of the family to seek asylum in the United States inMore >>
Officials said Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the two brothers accused of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, was killed during a standoff with police April 19.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-08 17:01:25 GMT
(RNN) – Although Labor Day is almost three weeks away, the official beginning of the travel season has already arrived. May 4 through 12 is National Travel and Tourism Week, and cities across America areMore >>
Travel and tourism means big fun. It also means big spending. Travelers have supported a multi-trillion industry that provides 14.4 million jobs in the U.S.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:29:13 GMT
(RNN) - The landscape of amusement parks may have a "redneck" themed version coming very soon. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the comedians of the "Blue Collar Comedy" tour - Jeff Foxworthy, BillMore >>
Move over Six Flags, Disney and Dollywood - the Blue Collar comics may be taking on the amusement park game.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:56:53 GMT
Caffeine is being added to foods more and more these days. But the caffeine craze is worrying the FDA, which is now looking into regulating America's favorite drug.More >>
Caffeine is being added to foods more and more these days. But the caffeine craze is worrying the FDA, which is now looking into regulating America's favorite drug.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:37:54 GMT
(RNN) - Dennis Rodman sent a tweet calling on North Korea to "do him a solid' and release American citizen Kenneth Bae, who was sentenced to 15 years hard labor on accusations deemed a threat to theirMore >>
Dennis Rodman sent a tweet calling on North Korea to "do him a solid' and release American citizen Kenneth Bae.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:41:20 GMT
DENVER (RNN) – Attorneys for James Holmes plan to change his plea from not guilty to not guilty by reason of insanity. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and injuring 70 at an Aurora, CO movie theaterMore >>
James Holmes who is accused of shooting and killing 12 people and injuring 70 at a Colorado theater is changing his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-07 18:01:51 GMT
(RNN) – The first thing most people with sinus infections want to do is go to the doctor to get a shot, but that may not be the best option. In the long run, it could make matters worse. The InfectiousMore >>
Part of battling seasonal allergies includes understanding what they are and what causes them, which means a quick hit of antibiotics is rarely the right answer. More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:02 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:02:14 GMT
(CNN/RNN) - Three Cleveland women who were kidnapped in separate incidents almost a decade ago escaped their captors on Monday. Ariel Castro, 52, who owns the home from where the women escaped, was arrestedMore >>
Although rare, some kidnapped children are found and returned home to their families.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:24:21 GMT
(RNN) – Reactions poured in Tuesday after three women who had been missing for as many as 10 years were recovered alive in Cleveland. John Ryan, CEO of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,More >>
Julio Castro, uncle of the three suspected kidnappers, said he was happy the girls were found. He also apologized that his family "had something to do with it."More >>
(RNN) - Break out the lightsabers and speak like Yoda – it's Star Wars Day. Today, fans of the movies commonly say "May the fourth be with you" as a play on "May the Force be with you." George Lucas, whoMore >>
Star Wars fans across the world are celebrating May 4 as Star Wars Day.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-04 00:49:56 GMT
(RNN) – The medical examiner released the cause of death/filed a death certificate for Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the brothers accused in the Boston Marathon bombings. On Thursday, Tamerlan Tsarnaev's bodyMore >>
The Massachusetts medical examiner released the cause of death for Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the brothers believed to be behind the Boston Marathon bombings.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-03 17:29:40 GMT
BELLINGHAM, WA (RNN) – A private school decided to flip tradition Friday when administrators canceled classes "due to great weather." "Yeah! It's a Sun Day today and everyone gets the day off from school,"More >>
The principal of a Washington private school gave the kids a Friday off "due to great weather."More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:16:58 GMT
(RNN) - The body of dead Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev is being claimed, according to the Associated Press. There is no word yet on who is claiming it. Earlier this week, Tsarnaev'sMore >>
The brothers who allegedly set off bombs at the Boston Marathon originally planned to set them off on the Fourth of July, according to TheNew York Times.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:05:09 GMT
HOUSTON (RNN) – Authorities say a man shot himself at a ticket counter inside Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday afternoon. According to KHOU, the suspect walked inside Terminal B and fired at leastMore >>
Authorities say a man shot himself at a ticket counter inside Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:09 AM EDT2013-05-02 04:09:54 GMT
(RNN) - Frontier Airlines announced new changes on Wednesday that will add to the woes of air travel for their customers. The forthcoming changes would include adding additional carry-on bag charges forMore >>
Frontier Airlines announced new fees for carry-on baggage and in-flight beverages. More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-05-02 04:05:57 GMT
When it comes to beatboxers, there are the haves and the have nots, the cans and absolutely-should-nots. Beatboxer Mike Thompkins has turned his internal portable stereo into more than 128 million (yes,More >>
Eleven years after the death of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, the surviving members of TLC will perform once again and record new music.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:21:47 GMT
(RNN) - The Justice Department will appeal a judge's decision to make the morning-after pill available to all ages.On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced the pill would be available toMore >>
The Justice Department is appealing a decision by a federal judge to make the morning-after pill available to women, regardless of age. More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:25:45 GMT
(RNN) - Boston police reported Wednesday they have three additional suspects in the marathon bombing in custody, according to the department's official Twitter feed.Copyright 2013 Raycom News Network.More >>
Three additional suspects appeared in federal court Wednesday related to the Boston Marathon bombing case.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:18:26 GMT
(RNN) - If you like curious, hardworking, entrepreneurial types who can cook, craft and stain furniture like a pro, Match.com may have a suitable partner for you. Domestic diva Martha Stewart has joinedMore >>
Inspired by employees who found love online, the Domestic Diva has joined Match.com. More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:07:14 GMT
(RNN) - The family of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has contacted a Boston mosque about funeral arrangements, according to CNN. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, along with his brother Dzhokhar, allegedlyMore >>
The widow of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev wants his body released to the Tsarnaev family, according to a statement obtained by CNN.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-04-29 17:30:40 GMT
(RNN) - Washington Wizards center, Jason Collins, has come out has the first active openly gay athlete in one of the big-four American team sports. In an interview he told Sports Illustrated, "I didn'tMore >>
Jason Collins has come out has the first active openly gay athlete in one of the big-four American sports.More >>
Sunday, April 28 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-04-28 12:24:01 GMT
Here's a quick look at five teams who spent the last three days taking steps toward the Super Bowl and five teams who took steps toward having future No. 1 overall selections.More >>
Here's a quick look at five teams who spent the last three days taking steps toward the Super Bowl and five teams who took steps toward having future No. 1 overall selections.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-04-26 23:11:47 GMT
(RNN) - The online marketplace website LivingSocial is the latest victim of cyber hacking. In the latest security breach, the 50 million customers of the local daily deals website received emails fromMore >>
The online marketplace website LivingSocial is the latest victim of cyber hacking.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-04-26 15:43:46 GMT
(RNN) – Authorities questioned Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev while he recovered in the hospital. Tsarnaev reportedly told police that his brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died in a shootoutMore >>
The one-week anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing attacks, the effects of the sequestration on airports and the opening of a new presidential library are just a few of the stories that caught our eye this week.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 11:02 AM EDT2013-04-26 15:02:00 GMT
(RNN) – Country singer George Jones, who awed listeners with his ability to immerse himself in his songs and impelled them to do the same, has died. He was XX. Jones was a revelation in the country musicMore >>
Jones was a revelation in the country music culture – equal parts vocal phenom and bad boy – whose drinking and impulsiveness made him just as legendary as his performances.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:37:44 GMT
WACO, TX (RNN) - President Barack Obama will speak at a memorial service Thursday for victims of last week's fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Gov. RickMore >>
President Barack Obama offered words of encouragement at a memorial service Thursday for victims of last week's fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-04-25 18:41:26 GMT
(RNN) – The Boston Marathon bombing suspects' father has planned to travel to the U.S. within the next two days, possibly to claim the body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Anzor Tsarnaev told reporters in the DagestanMore >>
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect, told investigators he and his brother decided spontaneously to drive to New York City.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-04-25 16:31:12 GMT
DALLAS (RNN) – All five living presidents are in Dallas for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. During his speech, George W. Bush joked that he was "wasn't likely to be found in aMore >>
Pomp and cirucumstance, with some humor, marked the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-04-25 03:54:49 GMT
(RNN) – U.S. investigators traveled to Russia to meet with the parents of the two men suspected of the Boston Marathon bombings. The Associated Press reported the FBI would talk to Zubeidat Tsarnaeva,More >>
The Associated Press reported the FBI would talk to Zubeidat Tsarnaeva, the mother of Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, on Wednesday in Russia.More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-04-24 22:07:29 GMT
(RNN) - The gun control advocacy group States United to Prevent Gun Violence produced an advertisement taking on the state of gun control laws. The video features a man shooting in an office with a musket,More >>
The nonprofit group States United to Prevent Gun Violence produced an advertisement on the evolution of gun control laws.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-04-24 00:02:32 GMT
TUPELO, MS (RNN) - Charges were dropped against a man suspected of sending letters containing a toxin to politicians, including President Barack Obama.Paul Kevin Curtis was released from custody on bondMore >>
Charges have been dropped against the man suspected of sending letters containing ricin to Sen. Roger Wicker and President Barack Obama.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-04-23 21:48:17 GMT
(RNN) – U.S. officials said a suspicious package was found at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Tuesday morning, according to the Associated Press. The package was found at a Defense Intelligence Agency mailMore >>
U.S. officials said a suspicious package was found at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Tuesday morning, according to the Associated Press.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-04-23 21:12:33 GMT
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was federally charged Monday with use of a weapon of mass destruction and malicious destruction of property resulting in death.More >>
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, would be charged by state prosecutors in the shooting death of MIT police officer Sean Collier.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-04-23 18:01:55 GMT
The Associated Press twitter page was hacked on Tuesday, after tweet that said there were two explosions at the White House and President Barack Obama was injured. Copyright 2013 Raycom News Network. AllMore >>
The Associated Press verified Twitter account was hacked Tuesday and sent out a tweet that there were two explosions at the White House and President Barack Obama was injured.More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-04-23 02:41:18 GMT
BOSTON (RNN) – With the second suspect in custody, authorities continue the work to uncover why bombs were set off at the Boston Marathon a week ago. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, MA, may be chargedMore >>
The marathon bombing suspect will not be charged as an enemy combatant, according to an official with the Obama Administration. The attorney general said he has been charged with using a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death, which carries a possible death penalty. More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-04-22 20:34:03 GMT
(RNN) - Some medal winners of the Boston Marathon have decided to sale their medals and donate the proceeds to charity. Albert Swallow- who finished in 3 hours and 15 minutes- told ESPN that he's not pocketingMore >>
Participants who finished the Boston Marathon are selling their medals and donating the money to a charity that will help victims of the bombing. More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 8:15 AM EDT2013-04-22 12:15:46 GMT
Google captured the spirit of Earth Day in an animated doodle that not only cycles through day and night, but through the four seasons of the year and the phases of the moon as well.More >>
Google captured the spirit of Earth Day in an animated doodle that not only cycles through day and night but through the four seasons of the year and the phases of the moon.More >>
Sunday, April 21 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-04-22 03:52:54 GMT
(RNN) – Boston Marathon Bombing suspect is awake and responding to questions from law enforcement. USA Today reports Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is awake and answering questions by writing answers on a piece ofMore >>
The second Boston Marathon bombing suspect is awake and answering questions from law enforcement.More >>
Sunday, April 21 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-04-21 20:11:15 GMT
As the dust settles on the massive manhunt that led to the arrest of one Boston Marathon bombing suspect and the death of another, investigators prepare to question the suspect in custody.More >>
The suspect was physically unable to communicate with investigators, putting a hold on officials' plans to question and charge him.More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-04-19 23:19:24 GMT
(RNN) - While he's been on the run from the FBI, Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has spent some of that time tweeting. His account, @J-tsar, shows activity the day of the bombing, andMore >>
While he's been on the run from the FBI, Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has spent some of that time tweeting. More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 2:40 AM EDT2013-04-19 06:40:24 GMT
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus officer was shot and pronounced dead at the hospital, according to CNN.More >>
An alert was sent to MIT students reporting shots fired near the Cambridge, MA, campus Thursday night. An MIT officer shot and pronounced dead at the hospital.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:56:25 GMT
(RNN) - The explosion at the Texas fertilizer plant happened almost 66 years to the date after the deadliest industrial accident in American history. Only 240 miles away from West, TX, where the plantMore >>
The explosion at the Texas fertilizer plant happened almost 66 years to the date after the deadliest industrial accident in American history. More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:52:03 GMT
(RNN) - Spring practice in the SEC climaxes Saturday when five more teams hold their annual spring scrimmages. Interesting fact: So far the biggest attendance at a spring game this season was at KentuckyMore >>
New coaches at Tennessee, Auburn and Arkansas will give us the first glimpse of their teams in Saturday's SEC spring games. Two-time defending national champion Alabama and Mississippi State also give fans a break from the long college football offseason.
Thursday, April 18 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-04-18 23:34:25 GMT
(RNN) – A U.S. Senate official has confirmed the letters sent to Sen. Roger Wicker tested positive for ricin. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Terrance Gainer said ricin was unequivocally the substance on the letter. "OurMore >>
The man charged with two federal counts of threatening the life of the president and others maintained his innocence after his federal court appearance. More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-04-18 16:47:52 GMT
BOSTON (RNN) – In the first big sporting event since the bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon, the Bruins hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday evening. The team honored the victims of the terroristMore >>
The crowd at the Boston Bruins' hockey game sang the national anthem in an emotional pregame ceremony Wednesday.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 4:23 AM EDT2013-04-18 08:23:19 GMT
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the ricin-laced letters that was sent to President Barack Obama,More >>
A suspect who the FBI says sent letters that tested positive for ricin to President Barack Obama and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-MS, has been arrested.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:24:43 GMT
BOSTON, MA (RNN) – Wiring, a circuit board and remnants of a pressure cooker can be seen in images the FBI released of one of the Boston Marathon bomber's devices. Officials circulated more photos Wednesday.More >>
Inconsistent statements from sources within the Boston Marathon bombing investigation led to a premature announcement of an arrest. More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:09:13 GMT
Amateur sleuths on Reddit, the popular social news site, are trying to find the suspects behind the Boston bombing by putting together clues from photos and videos taken at the time of the bombing. More >>
Posters on the popular news site Reddit are trying to identify suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings by scouring photos and videos taken during the attack. It remains to be seen whether it is a helpful means of investigation or a high-tech witch hunt. More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-04-17 11:19:32 GMT
(RNN) – No one has publicly claimed responsibility for the bombings Monday at the Boston Marathon that took the lives of three people and injured more than 150. On Tuesday, a European security officialMore >>
FBI confirmed that pressure cookers may have been used as explosive devices at the Boston Marathon. The bombing killed three people, all who have been identified, and injured 183.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 8:12 PM EDT2013-04-17 00:12:15 GMT
(RNN) - The Yankees and Red Sox have had a bitter rivalry almost as long as major league baseball has been around, but after the tragic bombing attack in Boston, the Yankees and their fans are puttingMore >>
The Yankees and Red Sox have had a bitter rivalry almost as long as major league baseball has been around, but after the tragic bombing attack in Boston, the Yankees and their fans are putting all that aside to show their support.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-04-16 22:09:58 GMT
(RNN) - Pat Summerall, the sports broadcaster with a distinct voice and distinct style who for years had a famous on-air pairing with John Madden, has died, according to the Dallas Morning News.Summerall,More >>
Pat Summerall, the NFL broadcaster who for years had a famous on-air pairing with John Madden, has died at 82.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-04-16 22:07:54 GMT
American Airlines grounded all flights Tuesday because of outages in its reservation system. "UPDATE: At this time, we are in a system-wide ground delay that will last until 4:00pm CT as we work to resolveMore >>
American Airlines have fixed a computer glitch that prevented the company from accessing their reservation program.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-04-16 22:07:19 GMT
The man who was interviewed by local media after helping victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, causing his American flag to become covered in blood, is the father of a soldier who was killed in Iraq.More >>
The man who was interviewed by local media after helping victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, causing his American flag to become covered in blood, is the father of a soldier who was killed in Iraq.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-04-16 20:22:42 GMT
(RNN) - The kind of homemade bomb used at the Boston Marathon has been used by terrorists in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal according to an unclassified document released by Homeland Security inMore >>
Pressure-cooker bombs of the type used in the Boston Marathon bombings were described in a 2010 document issued by Homeland Security.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-04-16 18:12:19 GMT
(RNN) – Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon happened during a week when Americans were preparing to commemorate some of the most significant tragedies in the nation's history. The Boston MarathonMore >>
Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon happened during a week when Americans were preparing to commemorate some of the most significant tragedies in the nation's history.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-04-16 16:13:06 GMT
(RNN) - The comforting, caring Fred Rogers wasn't just a TV personality. He was also a wise man who knew how to comfort everyone around him. He isn't with us anymore, but his words of encouragement areMore >>
After the tragic events of Monday's Boston Marathon that left three dead and injured more than 170, people turned to Mr. Rogers online for support and a positive reminder that through chaos, there are still good people in the world.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-04-16 15:34:30 GMT
(RNN) - A terminal at LaGuardia Airport in New York City has been evacuated.WABC reports that an electrical device was found near a photo booth in the central terminal.Check back as details develop.CopyrightMore >>
Passengers are allowed back into a terminal at LaGuardia Airport in New York. More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-04-16 15:05:45 GMT
News observers and pundits are quick to place the blame on groups of people, including Islamic terrorists, right-wing extremists, and even the federal government for the Boston Marathon bombings.More >>
News observers and pundits are quick to place the blame on groups of people, including Islamic terrorists, right-wing extremists, and even the federal government for the Boston Marathon bombings. More >>
At least two people are dead from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Evacuations from the site continue to take place.More >>
At least three people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy, from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Officials do not have a suspect at this time. More >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-04-14 02:45:20 GMT
(RNN) – A police sergeant in Florida was fired Friday for owning Trayvon Martin shooting targets and offering them to fellow officers, according to officials. WFTV reported Sgt. Ron King, who has beenMore >>
Trayvon Martin's likeness was used on a shooting target that led to the arrest of a Florida police sergeant.More >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-04-14 01:00:12 GMT
(RNN) - In the digital age, settling your estate is not the only thing many need to think about. A new Google tool gives users the power to decide what happens to their digital assets, including email,More >>
In the digital age, settling your estate is not the only thing many need to think about.More >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-13 11:00:11 GMT
(RNN) – For those who don't know Chris Hadfield, he might be the coolest astronaut alive today. His quirky sense of humor and practical use of idle time – not to mention his mean skills on the guitar –More >>
A science experiment in outer space or even in your own backyard is always more entertaining than in a classroom, and it can make you a star on the internet. More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-04-12 23:00:49 GMT
PHILADELPHIA (RNN) – The murder trial of an abortion doctor has started to receive national attention, as much for the news outlets not covering it as for its gruesome details. Warning: This story andMore >>
Kermit Gosnell, 72, has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder, allegedly involving infants killed in illegal abortions.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-04-12 15:07:05 GMT
(RNN) – Breaking news gripped the nation this week following the deaths of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and actress Annette Funicello. Authorities said a student went on a stabbingMore >>
A mass stabbing at a school, a couple of high-profile deaths and a bipartisan political effort are some of the big stories in the news this week.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-04-12 10:30:07 GMT
(RNN) – A family wants everyone to see their son's last words because they cost him his life. Alexander Heit, 22, of Greeley, CO loved snowboarding, hiking, and was a good student at Northern ColoradoMore >>
A young man's family releases the text he wrote while driving that caused him to lose control of his car and die in a crash. More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 4:02 AM EDT2013-04-12 08:02:44 GMT
(RNN) - One person has been killed and several injured from severe weather in Kemper, MS, but there are no details to what extent. According to the National Weather Service, dangerous tornadoes were seenMore >>
One person was killed and several others injured in Mississippi as severe weather hits the southeast Thursday.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:00:12 GMT
(RNN) - We always hear about the dangers of texting and driving but a recent survey done by an insurance group suggests one distraction can be even more deadly — daydreaming. After studying police reports,More >>
We always hear about the dangers of texting and driving but a recent survey done by an insurance group suggests one distraction can be even more deadly — daydreaming.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-04-10 17:42:49 GMT
(RNN) - The postal service's board said that it will continue to deliver mail six days a week on Wednesday. In February, the agency announced a plan to stop delivering mail on Saturdays, except for packagesMore >>
On Wednesday, the postal service's board said that it will continue to deliver mail six days a week.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-04-10 16:34:29 GMT
CYPRESS, TX (RNN) – Multiple people have been injured after stabbings on the campus of Lone Star College Cy-Fair, according to local media outlets. The reports of stabbings have been said to be betweenMore >>
Multiple people have been injured and one student is in custody after stabbings on the campus of Lone Star College Cy-Fair.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-04-09 16:58:49 GMT
(RNN) – The Blue Angels will not perform the remainder of their 2013 shows, citing lack of resources caused by mandatory federal spending cuts. The Navy made the announcement on Monday, saying in a pressMore >>
The Navy said "budget realities" forced the decision to cancel the season for the Blue Angels, who have been performing serial shows since 1946.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-04-08 17:54:08 GMT
(RNN) – Annette Funicello, the original sweetheart from the Mickey Mouse Club has died at age 70. Her family has confirmed to the entertainment show Extra that Funicello died from complications of multipleMore >>
Annette Funicello, the original breakout star from the Mickey Mouse Club, has died at age 70.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-04-08 16:48:24 GMT
(RNN) – Three engineering students at SRM University in Chennai have invented a set of electrified underwear to help prevent rape. The "anti-rape underwear," is designed to shock rapists and alert a victim'sMore >>
Three engineering students at SRM University in Chennai have invented a set of electrified underwear to help prevent rape.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 8:18 AM EDT2013-04-08 12:18:52 GMT
(RNN) - In addition to becoming the only woman ever to have held the position of prime minister of the United Kingdom, Thatcher also held the post longer than anyone. She was in office from May 1979More >>
Thatcher is the only woman ever to have held the position of prime minister of the United Kingdom and was a chemist, lawyer and more importantly, a political and social trailblazer for most of her life.More >>
Sunday, April 7 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-04-07 11:24:29 GMT
(RNN) – It takes some people most of their lives to achieve something noteworthy, but college basketball players can do it during a 40-minute span by the time they reach 22. An entire month – or careerMore >>
All championship games are special for one reason or another, but some stand out more than the rest.More >>
Louisville cranked up the defensive and rebounding intensity in the second half to knock off Wichita State 72-68 and earn its way into the NCAA men's basketball final.More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-06 15:54:59 GMT
ATLANTA (RNN) – One is a tournament favorite and the top overall seed. Another few thought would be there. A third got to this point on the strength of the offense. The other made its mark with defense. AllMore >>
The Final Four teams have the same mindset entering Saturday's contests: Nothing less than the national championship.More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-06 11:00:16 GMT
(RNN) - It is likely that in your lifetime getting spanked by your mother will get old a lot quicker than April Fools Day pranks. Well, it should anyway. A grown man who played a cruel prank on his momMore >>
Apparently, tricking mothers is a popular thing to do on April Fools' Day, but it isn't always the smartest. More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:47:20 GMT
(RNN) - The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP. In March the agency made the decision toMore >>
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:28:57 GMT
(RNN) - Tim Pernetti is no longer the athletic director of Rutgers University, according to a source that spoke to ESPN.The school fired former head coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after video of practicesMore >>
Rutgers University athletic director Tim Pernetti has submitted his letter of resignation in the wake of a video showing men's basketball coach Mike Rice abusing players during practice. More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-04-05 15:35:59 GMT
(RNN) – A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Food and Drug Administration must make the morning-after pill available over the counter for all ages. Girls age 16 and younger will not require a prescriptionMore >>
A federal judge has ruled the morning-after pill must be available over the counter for all ages without a prescription.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-04-04 22:16:44 GMT
(RNN) – Louisville coach Rick Pitino took time to have a few laughs Thursday in Atlanta, including those at the expense of one of his Final Four peers. "[Syracuse coach] Jim [Boeheim] has been coachingMore >>
Coach John Beilein, in his sixth season at Michigan, has the program in its first Final Four in 20 years. He recalled his days nearly 30 years ago when he met Syracuse's Jim Boeheim.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-04-04 21:01:42 GMT
(RNN) - Film critic and journalist Roger Ebert has died at 70 after taking a leave of absence earlier this week for reoccurring cancer. Ebert was known for this his Chicago Sun-Times film column that heMore >>
One of the world's most renowned film critics has died after taking a leave of absence from the Chicago Sun-Times last week.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-04-04 15:39:11 GMT
(RNN) - Brian Banks has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after a wrongful conviction of rape and spending five years in prison. A California judge threw out Banks' rape conviction on May 24, 2012 afterMore >>
Brian Banks has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after spending five years in prison for being wrongfully convicted of rape. More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-04-04 00:39:24 GMT
MOBILE, AL (RNN) - A crippled Carnival cruise liner towed to port in February has broken loose from its dock and crew members may be in the water, according to WPMI. The Carnival Triumph has been dockedMore >>
The Carnival Triumph has broken free from its port in Mobile, AL, where it was being cleaned and renovated after a fire in February left it crippled in the Gulf of Mexico.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-04-03 23:00:46 GMT
(RNN) - A person's most prized piece of technology is usually their cell phone. On Wednesday, people across the world can celebrate the development of their mobile device on its 40th birthday. On AprilMore >>
Although there are close to 6 billion cell phones in the world, 40 years ago there was just one. More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-04-03 19:41:01 GMT
(RNN) - Generator problems caused a nightmare aboard the Carnival Dream two days after the Carnival Cruise Lines announced "comprehensive review" on all of its ships. According to CNN, passengers saidMore >>
Generator problems caused a nightmare aboard the Carnival Dream two days after the Carnival Cruise Lines announced "comprehensive review" on all of its ships.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-04-03 17:29:32 GMT
(RNN) - NBC has made the official announcement that Jay Leno's departure from The Tonight Show will happen in the spring of 2014 after 22 years with Jimmy Fallon as his replacement. After months of speculation,More >>
NBC announced Jay Leno will leave The Tonight Show in the spring of 2014, and Jimmy Fallon will be his replacement.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-04-03 16:26:22 GMT
In the studio Saying 2012 was "a year of deconstruction for me," singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles is ready to take that raw life material out on the road ... and into the studio. Bareilles will embarkMore >>
After an unexpectedly long winter, spring has sprung ... and with it, lots of fantastic new albums on the way for your listening ears. Grab your earbuds. It's going to be an awesome couple of months.More >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-04-02 23:08:45 GMT
Lindsey Lohan might have made an announcement on Twitter that she is pregnant, but the timing of it has made everyone wonder if the tweet was a last-minute April Fool's joke.More >>
Lindsay Lohan's pregnancy announcement on Twitter was nothing more than an April Fools' Day joke.More >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-04-02 18:23:56 GMT
(RNN) – A task force commissioned by the NRA revealed eight recommendations on Tuesday that were part of National School Shield, a program aimed at reducing the number of violent gun crimes committed onMore >>
The plan includes arming and training more on-campus guards and placing at least one officer with a firearm on every campus.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 9:24 AM EDT2013-04-01 13:24:40 GMT
(RNN) - April Fool's Day is fast approaching, and we're all looking for the perfect way to trick our co-workers. 32 percent of workers said they have either initiated or been on the receiving end of anMore >>
32 percent of workers said they have either initiated or been on the receiving end of an April Fools' Day prank at work, according to CareerBuilder.com.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-03-29 19:38:43 GMT
(RNN) - Having teeth pulled is never a pleasant experience…until the anesthetics wear off and you're on your way home. One Kansas teen cries the entire way. Why? Because she is loopy and convinced sheMore >>
A Kansas teen was distraught after a trip to the dentist, lamenting that she "murdered" her wisdom teeth. More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-03-29 19:26:34 GMT
(RNN) - Court cases around the world dealt with controversial issues surrounding marriage, murder and mergers this week. Thousands of protesters gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court this week toMore >>
Marriage, murder and mergers sparked controversy in court systems around the world this week.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-03-29 15:23:38 GMT
(RNN) - A Texas father became outraged after reading an article about Victoria Secret's plan to launch of their new line "Bright Young Things" that targets teens. Rev. Evan Dolive is an ordain minister,More >>
A Texas minister wrote an open letter to Victoria's Secret criticizing its new lingerie line.More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 4:41 PM EDT2013-03-28 20:41:24 GMT
(RNN) - Just when you thought the bacon fad was fizzling out, it is actually starting to sizzle. J&D's Foods, the Seattle-based company that has brought us the Bacon Coffin and Bacon Shaving Cream, amongMore >>
J&D's Foods, the Seattle-based company that has brought us the Bacon Coffin and Bacon Shaving Cream, has now introduced two new products. One that may make beach goers salivate and the other can put the sizzle back in your love life.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:02:22 GMT
(RNN) – The second day of what could become a landmark week for same-sex couples has the U.S. Supreme Court hearing arguments in the case United States v. Windsor. The arguments a day earlier in hearingsMore >>
Five Supreme Court justices indicate they could vote to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, citing infringement on state laws.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 1:53 PM EDT2013-03-27 17:53:20 GMT
(RNN) –The Sweet 16 usually marks the point of separation between the upstarts and the VIPs of college basketball. But there hasn't been much of "the usual" going on in this NCAA tournament. The firstMore >>
Two of the remaining top dogs, Kansas and Louisville, both had three-game losing streaks this season – five of those six combined losses came to teams not ranked at the time.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-03-26 18:27:06 GMT
(RNN) - Counsel arguing against California's Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court cited the precedent of Loving v. Virginia, a civil rights case decided 46 years ago that legalized interracial marriage. MildredMore >>
Counsel arguing against California's Proposition 8 cited the precedent of Loving v. Virginia, a civil rights case decided 46 years ago that legalized interracial marriage.More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-03-25 18:54:23 GMT
(RNN) - Animal lovers open their hearts and homes to all types of needy animals. But while you can typically find an adopted dog or cat in your neighborhood, there's only one "Dillie the Deer." Dillie,More >>
A sick doe nursed to heath has become an internet sensation after a veterinarian decided to raise her indoors.More >>
Saturday, March 23 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-03-23 11:00:16 GMT
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams are the best in the country at forcing turnovers. Guess what team is best at not turning it over? The Michigan Wolverines.More >>
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams are the best in the country at forcing turnovers. Guess what team is best at not turning it over? The Michigan Wolverines.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-03-22 23:07:09 GMT
(RNN) - Gun control and assault weapons issues thrust themselves into the spotlight after a college campus narrowly avoided tragedy and lawmakers stalled to make legislative progress. A former collegeMore >>
A deranged student, dropped amendment and diplomatic trip to the Middle East caught our attention this week.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 10:39 AM EDT2013-03-22 14:39:35 GMT
(RNN) – The reports of bears wandering into neighborhoods and back yards across the U.S. are commonplace, but there haven't been reports of them demanding a ride somewhere. A video out of Siberia, RussiaMore >>
A bear rushes a ticket stand at a remote train station in Siberia, Russia.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-03-21 18:24:21 GMT
(RNN) - March Madness isn't just a time for basketball at its best. You may not imagine how far some men will go to take to the bench to get out of work for the game. Some calling it "VasMadness." ForMore >>
March Madness isn't just a time for basketball at its best. You may not imagine how far some men will go to be able to take off work and watch the games. Some are calling it "VasMadness."More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-03-21 16:09:18 GMT
(RNN) – In less than 25 words overshadowed by a powerful image, Yoko Ono brought another voice to the ongoing gun control debate in America. Ono tweeted a picture Wednesday showing the bloody glasses her lateMore >>
A picture of the bloody glasses John Lennon wore when he was shot to death was one of several gun violence-related tweets Yoko Ono sent out on the same day the couple was married 44 years ago.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-03-20 22:48:48 GMT
(RNN) - That function on Amazon that recommends books you'd like is really good. It recommended Basketball Math to meMore >>
Can a guy armed with a fourth-grade math book and a pocket calculator predict the outcome of America's most unpredictable sporting event? There's only one way to find out. More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-03-20 20:04:41 GMT
TOPEKO, KS (RNN) - Members and volunteers of Planting Peace, a multi-prolonged charity gave members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, KS the opportuntiy to look on the bright side.They bought andMore >>
Members of the nonprofit Planting Peace bought and painted a house to resemble the gay pride flag - across the street from Westboro Baptist.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-03-20 15:33:10 GMT
Meet the St. Louis Billikens, the team in the Midwest Region that could give No. 1 overall seed Louisville the most trouble getting to the Final Four. Yes, more than Duke or Michigan State. More >>
It's OK if you're not that familiar with St. Louis. You might even think their nickname, the Billikens, is funny. But no one, especially their opponents, will be laughing when they hit the court. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-19 19:29:53 GMT
The commoners are creeping closer, but basketball's nobles continue to hold serve on the NCAA national championship. Teams from the Big 6 – ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12 and SEC – have won the last 22 titles.More >>
The commoners are creeping closer, but basketball's nobles continue to hold serve on the NCAA national championship. Teams from the Big 6 – ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12 and SEC – have won the last 22 titles.More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 3:42 PM EDT2013-03-18 19:42:22 GMT
(RNN) – The History Channel responded Monday to questions of casting in its hit show The Bible after people thought Satan looked a little too much like President Barack Obama. In the statement, companyMore >>
The show's executive producers, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, released a joint statement calling the Obama-Satan comparison "utter nonsense."More >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-03-17 13:00:13 GMT
UNC's smaller starting lineup embraces the team's best attributes - passing and scoring in transition. Roy Williams' move came from a simple premise: Get your five best players out there.More >>
UNC's smaller starting lineup embraces the team's best attributes - passing and scoring in transition. Roy Williams' move came from a simple premise: Get your five best players out there.More >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 4:29 AM EDT2013-03-17 08:29:06 GMT
(RNN) - The hip-hop community is holding its breath on news of one of their stars. The status of rap artist and Grammy award winner Lil' Wayne's health is dominating social media. As first reported byMore >>
Rapper Lil Wayne wants the world to know he's OK as he recovers from a seizure at a Los Angeles hospital.More >>
Saturday, March 16 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-16 12:00:10 GMT
By Friday afternoon, it appeared the ACC only would have four teams heading to the 2013 NCAA tournament. More >>
In the Terrapins' two games in Greensboro, NC, they have been a different team. A win Friday against Duke could be enough to get them one of the final spots in the NCAA field of 68.More >>
Friday, March 15 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:23:06 GMT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (RNN) - A small plane has crashed at an executive airport at a Fort Lauderdale airport. The plane landed in the parking lot at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. There is no word yetMore >>
A small plane has crashed shortly after taking off in Fort Lauderdale, FL.More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-03-14 21:37:48 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO (RNN) - The Bay Bridge in San Francisco became the world's biggest light sculpture at dusk on March 5, 2013, when 25,000 individually programmed LEDs ignited for the first time. The displayMore >>
The Bay Bridge in San Francisco is now the world's largest light sculpture as 25,000 individually programmed LEDs create rippling patterns that emulate the motion of the wind, the water and traffic over the 1.8 mile-long span. More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-03-14 12:59:23 GMT
Police stormed the abandoned building he was hiding in Thursday and opened fire after the man shot a police dog, according to the Associated Press.More >>
Police stormed the abandoned building he was hiding in Thursday and opened fire after the man shot a police dog, according to the Associated Press.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-03-13 19:10:24 GMT
With recent resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the beginning of the official conclave underway, here are some interesting facts on past popes and Pope Benedict XVI. The youngest pope was elected inMore >>
With recent resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the beginning of the official conclave underway, here are some interesting facts on past popes and Pope Benedict XVI.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-13 10:54:08 GMT
As the band of 115 elite men ages 59-80 contemplated the future of the 1.2 billion-member Catholic church, thousands stood in the cold under an overcast sky in St. Peter's Square and waited.More >>
Wednesday morning, a thick, heavy, black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope had yet been chosen.More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 6:50 AM EDT2013-03-12 10:50:16 GMT
Cardinals from around the world, 115 in all, took part in a public mass Tuesday to prepare themselves for what lies ahead – the selection of a new pontiff.More >>
Cardinals from around the world, 115 in all, took part in a public mass Tuesday to prepare themselves for what lies ahead – the selection of a new pontiff.More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-03-12 03:51:54 GMT
(RNN) - Harry Stamps lived a colorful life, drinking buttermilk from martini glasses (garnished with cornbread), staying at only the best "AAA-rated campgrounds" and sporting the finest attire "by theMore >>
While some obituaries cover the basics - family, friends and funeral arrangements - when Harry Stamps died, his daughter penned a tribute as colorful as his life.More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-03-11 21:05:54 GMT
(RNN) – And the award for ACC PPP Player of the Year goes to … Miami point guard Shane Larkin. Say, that's a nice looking trophy. Wait, is that a baseball? (Huddles the PPPollsters) Yes, I'm sure it'sMore >>
Miami sophomore Shane Larkin topped the charts while leading the Hurricanes to their first-ever ACC title of any kind, with a conference record of 15-3.More >>
Saturday, March 9 2013 5:57 PM EST2013-03-09 22:57:53 GMT
Workers who process chicken for the largest poultry companies in the country are exposed to extremely harmful conditions. And if new USDA rules go into effect, they will get worse and possibly harm consumers' health.More >>
A new report says workers who process chicken for the largest poultry companies in the country are exposed to extremely harmful conditions. And if new USDA rules go into effect, they will get worse and cosumers' health could be in danger.rMore >>
Friday, March 8 2013 5:28 PM EST2013-03-08 22:28:44 GMT
It's not a surprise that the ACC is down to the wire this season. Every team has a victory or defeat that should have gone another way, a break they didn't catch or a lead the shouldn't have lost. TakeMore >>
The final weekend of the ACC regular season displays teams surging and slumping as the conference and national tournaments loom.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 4:17 PM EST2013-03-07 21:17:01 GMT
(RNN) - Researchers from Montreal University are aiming to dispel Mother Theresa's saintliness based on a study of published writings about her life. The research said that the Nobel Peace Prize winnerMore >>
Researchers from Montreal University are aiming to dispel Mother Teresa's saintliness based on a study of published writings about her life.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 3:07 PM EST2013-03-07 20:07:17 GMT
(RNN) – It's the last hurrah. The final bow. Say goodnight, Gracie. You sank my battleship. Senior night is one of the better traditions in collegiate sports, and basketball does it as good as anyone.More >>
With the final weekend of the regular season coming up, it's a last chance for the guys in their final year to shine in front of the home crowd. Do any of them have some surprises left?More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 9:55 AM EST2013-03-07 14:55:23 GMT
North Korea's latest radioactive threats are more of the same from North Korea, a country which in recent years has even managed to annoy its closest ally.More >>
In the latest barrage of war talk, North Korea has threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the U.S. in retaliation for the fourth round of sanctions being proposed at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 3:03 PM EST2013-03-06 20:03:15 GMT
ANNMOORE, WV (RNN) - One lane of Interstate 79 in West Virginia was closed on Sunday, but not because of the winter weather they are experiencing – it was because of Legos. "A car was traveling on interstateMore >>
One lane of Interstate 79 in West Virginia was closed on Sunday due to an unusual spill – Legos.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 2:26 PM EST2013-03-06 19:26:23 GMT
(RNN) – On Sunday, someone posted a petition that he (or she) would like President Barack Obama's administration to recognize the need for a new national anthem so the U.S. can be the land of the toot-tootMore >>
A rabid R. Kelly fan - or someone with a sense of humor - is petitioning the White House to change the national anthem to Remix to Ignition. More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 3:03 AM EST2013-03-06 08:03:59 GMT
Hugo Chávez, the president of Venezuela, has died. He was 58. Chávez had been battling cancer since at least 2011, when he announced his condition to the Venezuelan public. He most recently sought treatmentMore >>
Chávez had been battling cancer since at least 2011, when he announced his condition to the Venezuelan public. More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 3:59 PM EST2013-03-05 20:59:13 GMT
(RNN) – How come no one is talking more about Maryland as a contender for the ACC Tournament championship? No, seriously. That's not a joke. They're a few years removed from that national championshipMore >>
The Terrapins (20-9, 8-8) have their first 20-win season in three years and are in the top five in the ACC in scoring and defense. But it is one aspect of their game that should really catch your eye. More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 3:55 PM EST2013-03-05 20:55:23 GMT
(RNN) - Twittersphere beware: one of the social network's most popular utilities will soon be unavailable for some of the world's most popular mobile devices. TweetDeck, an application that allows TwitterMore >>
Tweeters worldwide will soon lose a popular social media utility. More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-03-05 20:12:25 GMT
(RNN) – For those who are growing tired of ESPN's 24-hour hype machine, an alternative may be on the horizon – and it will feature Regis Philbin. Fox announced it is rebranding its cable holding SpeedMore >>
For those who are growing tired of ESPN's 24-hour hype machine, an alternative may be on the horizon – and it will feature Regis Philbin.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 1:10 PM EST2013-03-05 18:10:55 GMT
(RNN) - Bradford Police in the United Kingdom were left flabbergasted this weekend when a man dressed as Batman brought a wanted criminal into the police station to turn him in. According to the DailyMore >>
Bradford police in the United Kingdom were left flabbergasted this weekend when a man dressed as Batman brought a wanted criminal into the police station to turn him in.More >>
Saturday, March 2 2013 12:48 AM EST2013-03-02 05:48:05 GMT
(RNN) - Hours before the budget cuts known as sequestration were set to take effect, President Barack Obama has signed the order to begin $85 billion in across the board reductions.Copyright 2013 RaycomMore >>
Hours before the budget cuts known as sequestration were set to take effect, President Barack Obama has signed the order to begin $85 billion in across the board reductions. More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 6:45 PM EST2013-03-01 23:45:14 GMT
(RNN) - The country paused for two somber anniversaries this week. Florida teen Trayvon Martin was shot one year ago, sparking controversy after neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman said he shotMore >>
Americans remembered several tragedies this week in the midst of looming legislative issues.More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 5:29 PM EST2013-03-01 22:29:09 GMT
(RNN) - Another week, another big shot in college basketball is upended by a conference foe. It's lonely at the top, especially when you are losing for the first conference game of the season. MiamiMore >>
theAnother week, another big shot in college basketball is upended by a conference foe. More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 9:03 AM EST2013-03-01 14:03:15 GMT
(RNN) - Steeped in thousands of years of tradition, the Catholic Church finds itself in a season of transition, temporarily without a leader. More than 100 Catholic cardinals will soon conclave at theMore >>
Around 115 Catholic cardinals will soon conclave at the Sistine Chapel - sequestered from the eyes of the world - to begin the process of choosing a successor to Pope Benedict XVI and the new leader of the world's more than 1 billion Catholics.More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 7:03 AM EST2013-03-01 12:03:14 GMT
Is the sequestration scare an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy? More >>
One oft-cited study says sequestration cuts to military spending will cost about a million jobs and the nation's security will be compromised. But is that an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy?More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 4:01 PM EST2013-02-28 21:01:52 GMT
(RNN) - With the destiny of Friday's sequester – the automatic spending cuts scheduled to go into effect – coming quickly, many Americans seem to not quite care or really understand what's going to happen. SequestrationMore >>
Sequestration has not gained the momentum on social media other government crises have. Some figure discussions will eventually end in a deal, some don't know what it is.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-02-28 20:12:08 GMT
Sorry for not responding. Here are some comments. You may use them if they suit your purposes. First, I would offer a disclaimer. The exact nature of the implications for specific fiscal actionsMore >>
An economist took time to answer questions about the impending sequester and the economy of the United States. More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 12:55 PM EST2013-02-28 17:55:14 GMT
Neither Duke nor Miami will win the ACC tournament. But both will make the Final Four. You like that? Here are a few more predictions only the most adventurous pundits would dare to make.More >>
Neither Duke nor Miami will win the ACC tournament. But both will make the Final Four. You like that? Here are a few more predictions only the most adventurous pundits would dare to make.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 11:29 AM EST2013-02-28 16:29:48 GMT
(CNN) – The White House responded to veteran journalist Bob Woodward who said Wednesday he was threatened by a senior Obama administration official following his reporting on the White House's handlingMore >>
The White House has pushed back against journalist Bob Woodward's claim he was threatened via email.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 9:03 PM EST2013-02-28 02:03:18 GMT
(RNN) - The dream to live the experience of film may get the chance in 2016. Australian billionaire Clive Palmer is funding the construction of a luxury cruise ship to replicate the sunken ship. WithMore >>
In 2016, the sight of the Titanic will become a 21st century reality in New York City.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:18 PM EST2013-02-27 21:18:38 GMT
Some say the defense industry and military are exaggerating the impacts of sequestration. More >>
While the defense industry and the military will experience many job losses should the budget cuts go into effect on Friday, some say their numbers will not be as high as they claim.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 8:37 AM EST2013-02-27 13:37:10 GMT
‘Prophecy' states next pope signals end of days (RNN) – A writing published more than 400 years ago claimed a saint predicted the number of Catholic popes before the apocalypse. According to the list,More >>
According to legend, the prophecy of the popes came from Saint Malachy, a 12th-century archbishop. The short, cryptic descriptions of the next 112 popes end with the next selection. More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 8:15 AM EST2013-02-27 13:15:42 GMT
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(RNN) - First Lady Michelle Obama showed off a new look in her new official White House portrait that was unveiled on Wednesday. Her bangs were the most obvious change in her recent official portrait,More >>
The White House released Vice President Joe Biden's new official portrait on Monday, a week after the first lady and a couple of months after the president. More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 7:03 AM EDT2013-04-25 11:03:18 GMT
(RNN) - Big guys are likely to be the stars of the show Thursday night when the NFL Draft again airs in primetime on ESPN, live from Radio City Music Hall. Barring unforeseen weirdness - which can neverMore >>
The NFL Draft with all its drama and uncertainty airs live in prime time Thursday night. Luke Joeckel, Manti Te'o, SEC stars and borderline quarterbacks are among this year's mysteries.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:52:03 GMT
(RNN) - Spring practice in the SEC climaxes Saturday when five more teams hold their annual spring scrimmages. Interesting fact: So far the biggest attendance at a spring game this season was at KentuckyMore >>
New coaches at Tennessee, Auburn and Arkansas will give us the first glimpse of their teams in Saturday's SEC spring games. Two-time defending national champion Alabama and Mississippi State also give fans a break from the long college football offseason.
Thursday, April 11 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-11 11:00:16 GMT
Many Southeastern Conference football fans will finally get a look at their favorite teams this Saturday, April 13, and several of the annual spring games will be broadcast on TV and on the Web.Texas A&MMore >>
Southeastern Conference fans are beginning to stir as South Carolina, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Kentucky all hold their annual spring football games on Saturday, April 13.More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-01-07 11:00:08 GMT
Miami (RNN) - Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the team that makes the most mistakes may well win tonight. Not a misprint.He explained that odd statement Sunday at the final news conference before theMore >>
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the team that makes the most mistakes may win tonight. He meant the team that takes the most chances, forces the action and sets the pace. Teams that do that make mistakes. But they cause the other guys to make mistakes, too. More >>
Thursday, January 3 2013 3:11 PM EST2013-01-03 20:11:15 GMT
(RNN) – The problem with most fans is that they only follow the game as far as what they can see. Watch the ball, see the touchdown, yell at the TV during a turnover, and then make small talk with yourMore >>
If predicting a Heisman winner was as easy as predicting a blitz, life would be a lot less complicated - it also would be a lot less interesting.More >>
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