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Stephen Colbert Drops Wit and Wisdom at University of Virginia Commencement

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:40:16 +0000

Thanks to YouTube, commencement addresses are no longer just for the assembled graduates.

Stephen Colbert delivered the keynote speech at the University of Virginia's graduation ceremony on Saturday, and the Comedy Central star's blunt and self-effacing words have quickly gone viral.

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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

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Kindly Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Visit Italy

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:50 +0000

Some days, you make more in tips than others.

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Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000

On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday.

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World's Biggest Baseball Will Make You Want to Take Someone Out to the Ballgame

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:42:56 +0000

Baseball is big in little Muscotah, Kansas.

Bigger than you might think possible.

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Canadian Singer Performs Worst-Ever Version of the Star Spangled Banner

Keeler in the Morning — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:28:50 +0000

Think back to the worst version of the National Anthem you've ever heard and then multiply that by 10. That's a pretty decent indicator of what to expect when Canadian Alexis Normand attempted to sing the Star Spangled Banner at Canada's national junior hockey tournament in Saskatoon

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Gillibrand Aims To Help College Students

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:26:14 +0000

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is hoping to help college students with their education loans.

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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Boldly Goes to Number One

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:09:15 +0000

When is a $70 million opening not a success? When its predecessor opened to $75 million four years ago. This is the predicament facing 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' which opened at number one at box office while being something of a disappointment.

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Exhibit Features MLB Parks Built From Legos

Joe Student — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:43 +0000

The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Louisville, Ky. recently opened its 'Big Leagues, Little Bricks' exhibition. The installation features the work of several artists who have built LEGO replicas

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Professional Sports' 5 Biggest Memorial Day Moments

Danny Groner — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:50:04 +0000

Memorial Day weekend, which is coming up soon, doesn't offer a a reprieve from the daily grind for many athletes. The NBA and NHL playoffs are still smoking hot, and Major League Baseball is in full swing.

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Second Grader's Precious 'Chocolate Bullets' Plan Earns Handwritten Note From Vice President Biden

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:09:00 +0000

A 7-year-old Wisconsin boy has come up with a rather delicious way to solve the gun control debate in this country.

And it’s won the support of one very high-ranking politician.

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New Hampshire Town Sues 'Robin Hooders' Who Fill Expired Parking Meters

Chris Chaberski — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:00:36 +0000

No one likes getting a parking ticket, so some citizens in Keene, New Hampshire, decided to do something about it. And now they're getting sued for it.

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2013 Preakness Results — Oxbow Wins Preakness Stakes; Orb Finishes Fourth

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:19:05 +0000

Oxbow won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore on Saturday to capture the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. Jockey Gary Stevens rode the 15-1 underdog into the lead early and claimed the win for owner D

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Car Dealership Saves the Day for Teen Helping the Homeless

Emerald Catron — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:25:45 +0000

Sometimes a random act of kindness comes from a place you'd least expect. In Mariah Smith's case, help came from a random used car salesman.

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap— Pacers Beat Knicks, 106-99, Advance to Conference Finals

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:15:19 +0000

Indiana Pacers 106, New York Knicks 99
Lance Stephenson scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks, 106-99, in Indianapolis on Saturday night to win their second-round NBA playoff series in six games

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James Gandolfini's 'Criminal Justice' Returns to HBO as Limited Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:40:23 +0000

Some months ago we were dismayed to learn the 'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini's upcoming HBO pilot 'Criminal Justice' wouldn't go to series, despite its impressive pedigree and established BBC predecessor. Now, it seems that 'Criminal Justice' will return Gandolfini to HBO after all, moving forward as a limited series! Find out about Tony Soprano's next gig inside!

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San Francisco Giants Pitcher Voluntarily Gives Back $500K of His Salary

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:07:19 +0000

After years of steroids allegations, it’s nice to hear about a baseball player who doesn’t cheat.

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Cops Show Up After Mother Changes Son's Diaper in Starbucks

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:48 +0000

To change or not to change. That is the question.

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Labor Pain Simulator for Men to Experience the Pain of Childbirth

Phil Nye — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:06:14 +0000

Women have always said that the most unbelievable pain that you can ever experience is that of childbirth and it is impossible for any man to know that pain. Until now.

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Michigan State Yanks Football Scholarship From Recruit For Being a Potty Mouth Rapper

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:35 +0000

A promising football star has had his scholarship offer revoked, leaving him plenty of time to pursue his true calling as a rapper.

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