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Ohio Man Being Called a Hero….Gives Epic Interview.

Dave Fenix — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:56:43 +0000

“I’m eating my McDonald’s, I come outside, and I see this girl going nuts, trying to get out of her house.” That’s how it all began for Internet’s newest celebrity — Charles Ramsey. Ramsey is being heralded as a hero after helping rescue Amanda Berry and two other women who had been missing for about [...]

Boston Tragedy Hits Close to Home Here In the Crossroads

Dave Fenix — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:05:24 +0000

Susan Hlavinka was sitting in her hotel room when she heard a bang that sounded like a cannon. Terry, her husband, thought he heard someone slamming a door. He had finished running the Boston Marathon for the first time 45 minutes before and was showering. Neither thought much of it at the time. Soon, though, [...]

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Louisville Player Kevin Ware Breaks Leg During Win Over Duke.

Dave Fenix — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:38:11 +0000

As Kevin Ware lay in front of the Louisville bench screaming in anguish after breaking his leg in gruesome fashion during Sunday’s game against Duke, one glance at the reaction of his teammates demonstrated how close the Cardinals are. The four other Louisville players on the court crumpled to the ground and hid their tear-stained [...]

Pope Francis I Elected: Rockers React

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:03:10 +0000

After weeks of continuous media scrutiny, there is now a new pope as Buenos Aires Cardinal Jorge Bergogolio has taken the title, going under the moniker Pope Francis I. The news was revealed Wednesday as white smoke emerged from the Vatican, signifying that a new pope had been chosen. Not long after, Pope Francis I [...]

New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:23:05 +0000

Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.

Papal Conclave: How It Works and What to Expect

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:04:56 +0000

The process by which the next pope will be elected, known as the conclave, began Tuesday morning at about 11:30. Here are some key points you should know about:

Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope on First Ballot

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:15:36 +0000

Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.

The United States Wants to Ban Boozehounds From UN Budget Meetings

Mike Adams — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:00:39 +0000

Drunken diplomats could soon be banned from attending United Nations budget negotiation meetings. That’s because earlier this week, the United States put forth a proposal asking the committee to consider prohibiting lushes and boozehounds from disrupting negotiations held by the budget assembly.

Pope's Resignation Prompts Celebrity Reaction on Facebook

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:32:05 +0000

The news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation quickly spread across social media platforms on Monday. While the pope remained silent on his recently opened Twitter account, his Facebook page (which we completely fabricated) got weird. Check out how (we imagine) the pope’s “friends” reacted to his resignation: [button href="http://thefw.com/things-the-pope-can-do-now/" title="Next: New Jobs the Pope Could [...]

Hilariously Immature World City Names…..You're Welcome.

Dave Fenix — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:02:29 +0000

Here's some straight stupidity for you. A geographer has built an interactive online map of some of the most...questionably named places on the planet. If you ever wondered how to get to Shag Island, Indiana, or Balls Cross, UK, or perhaps Wet Beaver Creek, Arizona, by gosh this is the map for you!

http://maps.geotastic.org/rude/

8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He's Retired

Christine Gritmon — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:29:18 +0000

Retirement can be a strange transition. What to do with the sudden influx of free time? Most people use the time to travel, to jump more fully into their hobbies and passions, or perhaps to start new careers they’ve always been curious about but never had the guts or the freedom to try.

Pope Benedict XVI has announced his retirement, and while we’re sure the pension plan is heavenly, we’ve got some suggestions for things he can do to keep himself busy. Hopefully he gets to keep the hat.

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign Feb. 28

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:10:28 +0000

For the first time in nearly 600 years, the head of the Catholic Church is resigning. Pope Benedict XVI announced the decision in Latin in Rome early Monday morning. The Pope said he was too infirm to carry on the duties of the papacy. He will step down on Feb. 28, almost exactly 8 years [...]

European Woman Will Be First Adult Film Star In Space

Joe Student — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:15:22 +0000

Adult film star Coco Brown has a wild fantasy; a private Dutch company is making it a reality. Brown, 32, who has been in several adult movies with silly titles, will become the first adult film st

Nightclub Fire in Brazil Kills More Than 230 People

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:31:27 +0000

In a tragedy hauntingly reminiscent of the incident that killed more than 100 fans at a Great White concert in 2003, 233 people were killed early Sunday morning (Jan. 27) after fire swept through a nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil. Witnesses told the Associated Press that the fire at the Kiss nightclub began when members [...]

North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its 'Archenemy'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:28:56 +0000

Sometimes—like when they call themselves "space conquerors" after launching a satellite that broke almost immediately and tumbled out of orbit—it can be hard to take North Korea seriously. Other times—like when they threaten another test of their nuclear program at a highly delicate time for their neighbors, politically—it seems wiser to keep a close eye on them.

Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun

Tom Blunt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:15:30 +0000

An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer’s gun refused to fire. Turkish Party leader Ahmed Dogan had no time to think when a man rushed the stage and pushed a gun in his face, but the instant it became clear that the gun was faulty, [...]

Porn Star Teacher Loses Appeal to Return to Teaching.

Dave Fenix — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:24:43 +0000

Now I don’t know about you but I remember most of my teachers in Junior High being hideous with numerous skin conditions (i.e. moles, boils, assorted facial hair….hell, my Spanish teacher had a mustache that rivaled my dad’s….sorry Mrs. Rosales). Even my Geometry teacher looked like Jack Palance in a dress. Nowadays, kids have it [...]

Shiner Man Finishes Baja Race

Dave Fenix — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:23:51 +0000

A savage harmony of revving engines and spectator cheering encircled Jason Miller as he stared ahead at an empty dirt racetrack through a narrow motocross helmet. He’d trained for the Baja 1,000 for more than 12 months. He’d been preparing for the race his entire life. In a few seconds, the race would begin and [...]

Denver TV Station Airs Photoshopped Image of Book Cover……Oooops.

Dave Fenix — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:21:55 +0000

These days, news happens hard and news happens fast….no pun intended. But it goes without saying that with oversensitivity at an all time high, you have to be extremely careful about what you put on TV…especially a local newscast. The editor of a news station in Colorado apparently doesn’t believe in the lost art of [...]