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The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Japanese Pommel Horse Video Will Make You Question Why Gymnastics Isn't Always This Awesome

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:53 +0000

Usually, we only care about the pommel horse when the Summer Olympics roll around and we pretend we’re all experts in gymnastics. Well, this Japanese video is about to change all of that. In this clip, a pair of men put a unique and clever spin on riding the pommel horse. Basically, it’s everything you [...]

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. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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 [...]

A Staggering $84 Ice Cream Bill Sparks Outrage

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:41:35 +0000

A sweet treat left a bitter taste in the mouths of some hungry tourists. Four British people on vacation in Rome were recently stunned when they were charged a mind-boggling $84 for four ice cream cones. You’ll get brain freeze trying to figure out the math so we’ll do it for you – that’s $21 [...]

Persistent Boy Demands Officer Give His Badge Number After Catching Him Illegally Parked [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:57:22 +0000

A police officer’s job is to serve and to protect. And to fend off pesky kids. In this video shot last September, a 12-year-old boy in Las Vegas takes issue with a cop who parked his car on the sidewalk while he went into a store to grab a drink. The boy, identified as Jeremy, [...]

Rare LEGO Selling For a Staggering $800

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:54:43 +0000

The search for Mr. Gold — a recently-released LEGO Minifigure — has collectors opening their wallets wide, with the average 1.5-inch figurine bringing in about $800 in eBay auctions. Mr. Gold was created to commemorate LEGO’s 10th series of its Minifigure line. Only 5,000 of the figure were created and then hidden in boxes across [...]

3 Missing Women Found in Cleveland After 10 Years in Captivity

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:27:27 +0000

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, all of whom disappeared between 2002 and 2004 in Cleveland, have been found alive, after being kidnapped imprisoned in a house on Cleveland’s West Side. The women are all alive and safe and in fair condition, according to Dr. Gerald Maloney, an emergency room doctor at MetroHealth Medical Center, where [...]

Twins With Cerebral Palsy Receive Awesome Custom-Built Playground Set

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:24:59 +0000

Thanks to some crafty handiwork and a dedicated support team, James and Libby Waechter can feel like any other kid. The 12-year-old twins from Wellington, Colorado who suffer from cerebral palsy recently had a specially-designed backyard playground built for them by students at Colorado State University’s Construction Management program. Donations of nearly $20,000 poured in [...]

Lightning Strikes Twice! Woman Gives Birth to Twins Aboard a Moving Train — For the Second Time

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:11:24 +0000

Zubin Nisha may want to think about finding a way to travel other than train. The woman in India recently gave birth to twins on a train – the second time she’s delivered twins on a moving train. Zubin and her husband, Habibullah, were en route from Mumbai to Gonda when the kids decided they’d [...]

10 Things No One Should EVER Give Mom on Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:34:24 +0000

Shopping for Mom can be stressful. She’s the woman who brought you into the world, who cleaned your face with her own spit when you were little, who asked you on a daily basis if you were raised in a barn (and did so lovingly). There’s no gift that can thank her for all that [...]

NASA to Pay an Absolutely Ridiculous $70 Million Per Seat to Fly to the International Space Station

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:31:58 +0000

Hitching a ride usually only costs some gas and toll money. But you’ll have to dig really deep into your pockets for a ride into orbit. Russia is charging NASA a staggering $70 million per seat for a 2016 flight to the International Space Station, up from the previously reported $65 million. NASA is expected [...]

New Zealand's List of Banned Baby Names Will Leave You Laughing Out Loud

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:37:46 +0000

What’s in a name? In New Zealand, parents have to get permission for their children’s names, which isn’t such a big deal if you want to name your little bundle of joy John or Susan. But the country gets more than its fair share of bizarre monikers that it must turn down. The Registrar of [...]

Coolest Dad or Craziest Dad? Man in Legal Trouble for Letting Son, 9, Drive His Ferrari [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Police in India have filed charges against a man who let his nine-year-old son drive his car. Oh, did we mention it’s a Ferrari? The man’s wife shot footage of the boy tooling around the car during his birthday a few weeks ago while his brother, age 5, sat in the passenger seat. The boy [...]

What Does Mom Really Want for Mother's Day? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:41:58 +0000

So, you think you know what to get for Mother’s Day? Think again. Bust out the construction paper, pipe cleaners and glitter because a new survey of more than 2,100 mothers with kids under the age of 18 found that most moms want a homemade present from their child. A total of 14.6% said they [...]

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. [...]

Wow Mom With Impressive Macaroni Art This Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:34:48 +0000

Macaroni art is as much a part of Mother’s Day as brunch and sentimental cards featuring sunrises. If you have a mom, chances are that, at some point, you showed your love for her via dry pasta. If you are a mom, you’ve probably re-glued that one piece of macaroni that keeps falling off the frame [...]