Archive for May 04, 2014

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Kevin Durant's Mom, the Real MVP, Stars in Sweet Mother's Day Ad and 10 More

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Kevin Durant's Mom, the Real MVP, Stars in Sweet Mother's Day Ad

The NBA used Kevin Durant's emotional words about his mom for a powerful Mother's Day ad.

Stop Tweeting That 'Bring Back Our Girls' Photo — She's Not Nigerian

A woman whose face has become synonymous with the "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign online is not Nigerian and has not been abducted by Boko Haram.

It's Not Johnny Manziel, It's You: When Online Schadenfreude Goes Too Far

Johnny Manziel can be grating to some fans. But the glee people took in his draft-day slide was ugly and over the top.

Virginia Festival Hot Air Balloon Catches Fire and Crashes

A Central Virginia hot air balloon has caught fire and crashed. Developing...

California Senate Passes Smartphone Kill Switch Bill on Second Try

California lawmakers have passed a refreshed version of the state's cell phone kill switch bill.

Pussy Riot Visits NYC Jail to Support Occupy Wall Street Hero

RIKERS ISLAND, New York -- Two members of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot visited Rikers Island, New York City's main jail complex, to meet with an inmate who is a hero of Occ...

The Forgotten Photos of Mothers

In a buried box labeled "Mothers," 83-year-old acclaimed photographer Ken Heyward found the perfect tribute.

Apple's iPhone 6 Rumored to Launch in August

Apple typically releases its next-generation iPhones in September of each year, but we might be seeing the iPhone 6 a little earlier this time around.

Dr. Dre Appears to Confirm Beats Acquisition: 'The First Billionaire in Hip Hop'

Dr. Dre has a lot to learn about Apple secrecy.

Deadly Gun Battle in Eastern Ukraine Overshadows Victory Day

For pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces, Victory Day was just another bloody day in the embattled eastern Ukraine.

Solar Panels Are Finally Up and Running on the White House Roof

The White House is taking action on Friday to boost renewable energy programs via the public and private sectors.