Country Singer Slim Whitman, Known For His Yodel, Dies
Whitman was at one point known as "America's Favorite Folksinger," but he was far more popular overseas. His music saved the Earth from aliens in the comedy Mars Attacks!READ MORE
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"Suffering On A Huge Scale": World Refugee Numbers Swell
The United Nations says more than 45 million people worldwide are refugees — the most since 1994 — and that nearly half are children. Fleeing Syrians are a growing concern.READ MORE
"Suffering On A Huge Scale": World Refugee Numbers Swell
The U.N. says about 45 million people are refugees — the most since 1994. Nearly half are children.READ MORE
Oops. Wrong Birth Year Fixed On NYC Mayor Koch's Tombstone
Late New York City Mayor Ed Koch's tombstone lists incorrect birth year of 1942 instead of 1924.READ MORE
FBI Director Says Agency Is Using Drones Over The U.S.
Robert Mueller told the Senate the FBI used drones rarely and for surveillance proposes.READ MORE
Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War
The National Potato Council says the government discriminates against fresh, white potatoes.READ MORE
It's Beach Time ... In Alaska, Where Heat Wave Breaks Records
Some small communities hit 96 degrees, punctuating the strongest heat wave since 1969.READ MORE
The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist
In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.READ MORE
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