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Wife douses husband with beer in Wrigley Field bleachers after he tries to protect her from homer
It started with a chivalrous act gone wrong, was followed by a beer bath and ended with a high-five. A couple caught the attention of baseball fans at Wrigley Field on Sunday and the ones watching at home on TV. … Continue reading →
Big League StewSelena Gomez Rocks Sexy Gold Bodice at Billboard Music Awards
The 20-year-old singer looked sizzling while performing her new single, "Come & Get It"
Us WeeklySticker shock: New college graduates, here is why your education cost so much money
When high school senior Jenny Bonilla got her college acceptance letter in March, she felt shock and heartbreak rather than joy. That’s because the letter from Goucher College, a private liberal arts school in Baltimore, also brought news that she would owe an unaffordable $20,000 a year in tuition…
The LookoutThousands of French Households Taxed Over 100%
More than 8,000 French households' tax bills topped 100 percent of their income in 2012, a French newspaper reported.
CNBCThirty Hezbollah fighters killed in Syrian town: activists
AMMAN (Reuters) - About 30 fighters from the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and 20 Syrian soldiers and militiamen loyal to President Bashar al-Assad were killed in heavy fighting with rebels in the town of Qusair, Syrian activists said on Monday. Opposition sources and state media gave sharply…
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Associated PressA look at why the Benghazi issue keeps coming back
WASHINGTON (AP) — The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual dispute.
Associated PressArias returns to court for penalty phase of trial
PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias returns to court Monday for the continuation of the penalty phase of her trial after being convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her one-time lover as jurors consider a sentence of life in prison or execution.
Associated PressInsight: The road to a greener America is littered with road-kill
In October 2004, then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger rolled up to a pioneering fueling station at Los Angeles International Airport in a hydrogen-powered metallic blue Hummer loaned to him by ...
Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson Call It Quits (Report)
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have apparently called it quits again.
Extreme global warming seen further away than previously thought
By Environment Correspondent Alister Doyle OSLO (Reuters) - Extreme global warming is less likely in coming decades after a slowdown in the pace of temperature rises so far this century, an international team of scientists said on Sunday. Warming is still on track, however, to breach a goal set by…
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda. Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories ...
Associated PressNorth Korea Test Fires Fifth Missile in Three Days Off Its Coast
North Korea fired its fifth missile in three days, demonstrating its military capabilities in defiance of global sanctions and diplomatic efforts to convince the totalitarian state to return to talks.
20 Trendiest Dog Breeds (and Mixes) in America
Some breeds, like Labrador Retrievers, have been popular pets for years, but other breeds (and popular mixed breeds) have moved steadily up the list over the past decade. For example, 10 years ago you might not have even heard of a Cane Corso, but these days you're likely to cross paths with at…
PetsG.E.D. Hopefuls Should Get Diploma Before Costs Go Up
DEAR ABBY: I have worked in the field of education for more than 40 years, with the last 25 years serving in adult education, helping students complete their high school equivalency diploma.Big changes are impending worldwide in this very important educational service. Starting in 2014, the cost…
Dear AbbyThe 4 Cheapest Stocks in the S&P 500
It's interesting to look at stocks with low share prices, although they can be misleading.
Motley FoolParis St Germain turn down Ancelotti's request to leave
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Carlo Ancelotti informed Paris St Germain officials on Sunday that he wants to leave at the end of the season after leading the team to their first French league title in 19 years but the club turned down his request. "I have asked the club to leave and I am…
At Least 19 Tornadoes Hit 3 States
A pack of severe storms barreled through Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa on Sunday, bringing tornado touchdowns in all three states. The emerging photos are terrifying and devastating.
The Atlantic WireDenise Richards on Caring for Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller's Kids: "I Want to Be There for Them"
Plus, the Twisted actress says "there are a lot of feelings and emotions" between her and ex-husband Charlie Sheen
Us WeeklyLittle-Known Facts About Redheads
As a natural redhead myself, I’m intrigued by the subtle genetic differences that make me (and all redheads) different from 98% of the population. But beyond the fair skin and tendency to freckle, there are a few other interesting skin-related dif...
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