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F.A. Porsche, Designer of the Legendary Porsche 911, Dies at the Age of 76
Fans of Porsche models like the 911 are in mourning after its iconic designer, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, died earlier this week at the age of 76.
This Day in History for April 7 – Battle of Shiloh Ends and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1862 – General Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Army defeat the Confederates near Shiloh, Tenn. (More info)
1940 – Booker T. Washington becomes the first African-American to be depicted on a US postage stamp (More info)
Can Taking Your Dog to Work Really Make Everyone Healthier?
We already know chronic stress can make you sick, especially when that stress comes from work. So, if you need something to bring to the office to help you cope, look no further than man’s best friend.
80-Year-Old Woman Miraculously Lands Plane After Dying Pilot Husband Collapses [VIDEO]
It’s one thing to be cool under pressure. It’s quite another to be an inexperienced pilot landing a plane while your husband is in critical condition beside you.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 4 – Maya Angelou, Robert Downey, Jr. and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dr. Maya Angelou
Age: 84
Occupation: Author and Poet
Known For: Being one of the most celebrated writers of her generation with dozens of awards and over 30 honorary doctoral degrees, penning classic works like ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ reciting her poem ‘On the Pulse of Morning’ at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, and
This Day in History for April 4 – MLK Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1818 – The US Congress adopts a flag with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (More info)
1841 – President William Henry Harrison dies from pneumonia just one month after his inauguration (More info)
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 3 Elimination – Who Went Home? [SPOILER, VIDEO]
After Monday night’s emotional performances during which the dancers did tributes to memorable periods in their lives, it seems almost cruel to cut someone — but the merciless ax of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ must fall.
Whose head rolled across the ballroom, never to cha-cha again?
Celebrity Birthdays for April 3 – Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alec Baldwin
Age: 54
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Academy Award-nominated role in ‘The Cooler,’ appearing in other movies including ‘The Hunt for Red October,’ ‘The Aviator’ and ‘The Departed,’ winning two Emmys for his starring role on ’30 Rock,’ his former marriage to Kim Basinger, and being perhaps the world’s most staunchly ar
This Day in History for April 3 – Pony Express Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860 – The first successful United States Pony Express run begins (More info)
1882 – Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford, one of his own gang members (More info)
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 3 Recap – Perfect Scores and Perfect Sizzle
We lost Martina Navratilova from the competition last week, which we hope means she’s relaxing at home with all of her Wimbledon trophies and reveling in the fact that she’ll never have to wear high heels again.
This week? The competitors do a personal dance that tells a story about their lives. Break out the Kleenex — you know none of these will start with, “So the funniest thing happened to me …
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Hunger Games’ Continues to Eat Up the Competition
‘The Hunger Games’ once again treated the competition like dots in a Pac-Man game, swallowing them all without a trace. It earned $61.1 million and took the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 30 – Eric Clapton, Celine Dion and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Eric Clapton
Age: 67
Occupation: Rock God
Known For: Being the only three-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist), being one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, winning 17 Grammys, and classic songs like ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Layla
New Movie Releases — ‘Mirror Mirror’ and ‘Wrath of the Titans’
New twists on both fairytales and mythological adventures hit theaters this weekend.
Did Someone Really Give Away a $260,000 Lottery Ticket?
A California woman who won $1 million in a lottery earlier this year is claiming she also won $260,000 last week — but the ticket was stolen.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 28 – Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Reba McEntire
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being the best-selling female country artist of all time, releasing 26 albums and racking up 35 number one singles including ‘Whoever’s in New England,’ ‘Does He Love You’ and ‘Somebody,’ and starring on the sitcom ‘Reba’ and the upcoming ‘Malibu Country’
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This Day in History for March 28 – Three Mile Island Accident and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1834 – President Andrew Jackson becomes the first president to be censured by Congress (More info)
1939 – The Spanish Civil War ends (More info)
How Can You Win the Lottery? Here Are Some Tips — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
The jackpot for the multi-state Mega Millions lottery now stands at $363 million, causing even those who don’t normally play to throw their hopeful hats into the ring for Tuesday night’s drawing.
Are there things you can do to boost your chances of winning?
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 2 Elimination – Who Went Home? [SPOILER, VIDEO]
Tuesday nights bring doom for the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestants, because one has to turn in their sequins and watch the rest of the competition from home (or at least from a chair in the audience). Who was this season’s first casualty?
This Day in History for March 27 – FDA Approves Viagra and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1866 – President Andrew Johnson vetoes a civil rights bill which later becomes the 14th Amendment (More info)
1912 – Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac, giving rise to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC (More info)