Actress Betty White, 92, Diagnosed With Hookworms
August 15, 2014
BURBANK, California – Comedic legend Betty White, currently starring in the TVLand sitcom Hot in Cleveland, received a diagnosis of hookworm infection after complaining of discomfort during a recent taping of the show. “I had some stomach pains and was running ...
Dunkin’ Donuts To Debut New Fashion Line; Free Pants With Donut Purchase
August 15, 2014
CANTON, Massachusetts - The beloved treat that 'America Runs On' is going to be sharing face time with a new product. On Friday, Dunkin Donuts announced they will be starting a new fashion department, to debut ...
‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Becomes Banned In Missouri; You Won’t Believe The Reason Why
August 15, 2014
KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The "Ice Bucket Challenge," a viral-video ploy to raise awareness for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, has recently popped up all across the internet, prompting everyone to challenge their friends to dump ...
Police Accidentally Fire Laughing Gas at Ferguson, MO Protesters
August 15, 2014
FERGUSON, Missouri - Amidst rising tensions and violence stemming from the police shooting and subsequent death of unarmed African American teenager Michael Brown comes an unintended moment of unplanned and ill-timed levity. Members of the Ferguson police ...
Man Dies After Overdosing on Flintstone Vitamins
August 14, 2014
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Aaron Silver, 28, a Little Rock, Arkansas local died last month after collapsing while out on a run with his dog. Silver's family were just beginning to get on with their lives ...
NASCAR: Tony Stewart To Announce Retirement From Auto Racing After Accident That Kills Competing Driver
August 14, 2014
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - NASCAR Insiders Rusty Wallace and Darrell Waltrip have informed the Associated Press that three-time Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart will hold a press conference in the coming days, and is expected to ...
FDA Recalls Imported Honey Made From High Fructose Corn Syrup and Epoxy
August 14, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Food and Drug Administration issued an immediate recall for a large shipment of honey imported from Mainland China that claims to contain '100% pure, delicious and natural honey,' but is actually a mixture ...
Congress Approves Sugar Tax Bill; Cost Of Sugary Drinks And Foods Expected To Triple By 2016
August 13, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bill that would tax granulated sugar and all sugary foods is expected to be signed by President Barack Obama next week, after The House gave final congressional approval on Wednesday to a ...