Here are the latest options for the fate of the Astrodome
HOUSTON, TX – ‘What to do with the Astrodome?’ We’ve heard that before, haven’t we? Harris County Judge, Ed Emmett, met with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Houston Texans, and Reliant...
View ArticleShould US travelers be concerned about MERS?
HOUSTON, TX – Here’s another good reason not to visit the Middle East. MERS, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, a virus that proves fatal in 30% of infected patients. More than 500 cases of the virus –...
View ArticleMay 14: Frank Sinatra dies
On this day in music history Frank Sinatra died, the Yardbirds lead singer Keith Relf died and 50 Cent is ordered to take anger management classes.…
View ArticleExplosion at coal mine in Turkey leaves at least 238 dead
SOMA, TURKEY – This could go down in history as the worst mine disaster in Turkey. At least 238 people are dead after an explosion and fire at a coal mine in Soma, Turkey. Most of the deaths are a...
View ArticleRussia cuts off US access to ISS
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Looks like the U.S. will have to hitch another ride to get to space. After 2020, Russia plans to keep the United States off the International Space Station. The U.S. pays Russia a...
View ArticleWildfires blaze through southern California
SAN DIEGO, CA – Things got really hot in California — literally. Wildfires blazed through southern California leaving homes and businesses completely destroyed. Thousands of residents and students were...
View ArticleNational September 11 Memorial Museum opens its doors
NEW YORK, NY – With reverent and emotional fanfare, the National September 11 Memorial Museum opened its doors and reopened the memories of that day for survivors, families and rescuers. Todd Beamer...
View ArticleSegregation in US schools is making a comeback
HOUSTON, TX – Long after segregation in public schools was abolished in 1954, it appears to be making a return. Experts say this time the reason is economic standing rather than racism. “Go to the...
View ArticleChurch folks getting “turnt up” at Christian nightclub
HOUSTON, TX – Sunday nights, when church is over, church folks are heading out to a nightclub on Almeda Road. During the week it’s Club Manhattan, but on Sundays, under the guidance of KCOH radio host...
View ArticleDept. of Agriculture looking to buy sub-machine guns with night sights
WASHINGTON, DC – It looks like the Obama Administration is exercising its Second Amendment right to bear arms, big time. If an online document from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is legit, then it...
View ArticleFast food workers “fight for $15″
HOUSTON, TX – Would you like to make more money? These fast food workers can relate so they’ve started a food fight. “We’re here in support of increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour,” says Alvaro...
View ArticleCasey Kasem found in Washington
LOS ANGELES, CA – After days of being at large, legendary radio host Casey Kasem has been found. He was reportedly located in Washington state, although the details remain unclear. Kasem’s children...
View ArticleEnergy Corridor’s 10th Annual Bike to Work Day
HOUSTON, TX – If you thought traffic was lighter than usual on your way to work this morning, you may want to tell the Energy Corridor District, “thanks!” The Energy Corridor District hosted its 10th...
View ArticleProtests erupt in Turkey as search for mine survivors continues
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Terror continues in Turkey. On Thursday police fired tear gas and water cannon at protestors in Istanbul and Ankara. It’s all triggered by that deadly mine disaster in a western...
View ArticleEmployee who leaked Jay Z and Solange video fired from hotel
NEW YORK, NY – By now, you’ve probably seen the video of the alleged scuffle between Jay-Z and Beyonce’s sister Solange. The surveillance video of Solange attacking the rapper in a hotel elevator has...
View ArticleClimate researcher condemned for questioning climate change
READING, ENGLAND – Like it or not, something’s going on with the climate. We have wildfires in California, late spring snow in Chicago, and flooding in Florida. The United Nations Intergovernmental...
View ArticleRingling Brothers receive settlement from animal rights groups
VIENNA, VA – Step right up, for the Ringling Brothers Circus, which you can now attend without worrying about the safety of the animal stars. At least according to a new legal settlement. The Humane...
View ArticleOver 150 suspended at Duncanville, Tex. school for flouting dress code
DUNCANVILLE, TX - Over 150 students have been suspended for not following Duncanville High School’s dress code, which requires tucked-in collared shirts, long pants, and belts. The principal says the...
View ArticleSurveillance video released of Jameis Winston stealing crab legs
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida State football star Jameis Winston’s arrest for stealing crab legs inspired hundreds of hilarious Photoshopped interpretations. But now, we can show you the real thing, thanks...
View ArticleReport: West, Tex., firefighters not prepared to fight massive explosion
WEST, TX – Over a year has passed since the deadly blast at the West, Texas, fertilizer plant killed 15 people. But we’re still finding out clues about what went wrong that day. Last month the U.S....
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