Veteran actor Mickey Rooney told congress that he’s been a victim of elder abuse, making him feel trapped, confused and abused.
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Grab Your Cowboy Hat and Celebrate: Today is Texas Independence Day
As the Lone Star State commemorates 175 years of freedom from Mexico, Americans across the country are “Remembering the Alamo.” But in truth, the most symbolic battle of the revolution wasn’t over until days later. Has history …
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Lessons for Adults from the Father of Children’s Stories
Today marks the 107th birthday of Theodore Seuss Geisel, one of the greatest authors of children’s books of all time. While some of us may be a bit rusty on his literature, adults can learn a lot from Seuss’s work.
Imminent Traffic Disaster Alert: Kansas Motorcyclists May Legally Be Able to Run Reds
We all get frustrated when we’re waiting at red lights that won’t seem to change, but it doesn’t mean ignoring red lights should be legal. Kansas lawmakers seem to disagree, and are prepared to allow motorcyclists to ignore red lights.
Texas Group Creates College Scholarship — Just for White Men
A new Texas association has created a scholarship for a demographic they say is underrepresented when it comes to aid: white men.
No More Samoas on The Sidewalk: Girl Scouts Banned From Selling Cookies Outside The Founder’s Home
(UPDATED: March 2, 2011) Good news for the Girl Scouts! Following vocal criticism of the ban, City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney announced that she was able to grant the Girl Scouts an exemption to the ban, which will allow …
Shaking Down South: 4.7 Magnitude Quake and Aftershocks Rattle Arkansas
The first temblor hit at 11:00 p.m. Sunday night, and the quaking continued through the night with three substantial aftershocks.
Want to Grow Your Own Bud? Head to California’s ‘Wal-Mart of Weed’
Pot-enthusiasts, rejoice: Sacramento’s new weed-centric megamall is open for business.
Winter Wonder: San Francisco Sees First Snow in 35 Years
Yet another usually snow-free area has been visited by Jack Frost this winter.
Controversial Abortion Billboard Removed, But Not Before Irate Mom Speaks Out
Apparently the loud protests over a Manhattan billboard put up by anti-abortion activists were enough to get it taken down after only two days. But the frustration doesn’t end there, because a mother whose child was depicted in …
Would You Drop the Bomb? D.C. Madame Tussauds Exhibit Puts Kids on the Spot
Little Susie can sit in George Washington’s boat as he crosses the Delaware. Little Tommy can stand on a scale next to William Howard Taft, our portliest of commanders. And in the room with Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. …
Rhymefest: From Grammy-Winning Rapper to Chicago Alderman?
All over Chicago’s 20th Ward, posters featuring a grinning, bearded Che “Rhymefest” Smith read “It’s Our Time.” Smith’s talking to his neighbors in the troubled South Side area, and if things go his way, it just may be.