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Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s Roll Out Footlong Cheeseburger Fit for a Champion
Just when KFC’s Double Down appeared to claim the fast-food glutton’s crown, the tandem beefed up its candidacy with a new giant sandwich.
Quotes: President Barack Obama on the Passage of Financial Reform
“The American people will never again be asked to foot the bill for Wall Street’s mistakes. From now on, every American will be empowered with the clear and concise information you need to make financial decisions that are best
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Minor League Baseball Team Fulfills Alvin Greene’s Action-Figure Dream
It may have been the single stupidest thing Greene ever said. But the Charleston RiverDogs were listening.
Quotes: Thad Allen on BP’s Latest Attempt to Cap the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
“There is a tremendous sense of urgency.”
— THAD ALLEN, Oil Spill National Incident Commander, on the testing of a new cap over the leak in the Gulf of Mexico (Via the Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers Fans Offering Financial Support to Owner Dan Gilbert
Gilbert’s letter cost him $100,000 in a fine from the NBA. But the base of followers in Cleveland is ready to lend a helping hand.
George Steinbrenner’s Top Ten Yankee Titans
“The Boss” had a love-hate relationship with the baseball world, which meant his players dealt with both the best and the worst of his character.
Ice Cream Month: From Bacon to Caviar, Seven Flavors to Make You Scream
Thanks to former President Ronald Reagan, July is National Ice Cream Month. Think of the countless tastes to celebrate with — vanilla…chocolate…strawberry…caviar…
Shorter Wedding Dances? YMCA Shrinks Nickname to ‘Y’
For the first time in 43 years, the Chicago-based non-profit is changing its brand.
Baseball’s Home Run Derby: The Ultimate Hitter’s Curse?
Sluggers beware — taking part in the midsummer classic’s main power show often makes for a power outage during the rest of the season.
Paul the Octopus: The Greatest Underwater Psychic Ever?
Call now for your underwater psychic reading.
World Cup Scrapbook: Eight Key Things to Take Away from 2010
The one-month festival of football has come to a close. What will we take away from the games in South Africa?