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        • Journalism vs. espionage 11:22 am
          Gene Robinson has a strong piece today about the accelerating trend toward investigating and prosecuting journalists under the 1917 espionage act. That’s the law under which the AP phone records were subpoenaed and under which Fox News reporter James Rosen was secretly targeted.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Exclusive Sneak Peek at The Game: Is Tasha Going to Ruin Jason and Chardonnay's Marriage? 12:03 pm
          It had to come out eventually.On the midseason finale of The Game (Tuesday at 10/9c on BET), Chardonnay (Brandy) is forced to tell Jason (Coby Bell) about Tasha's affair with Rick Fox, and he is none too happy about his ...
          Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brandy | Photo Credits: BET
        • Exclusive Sneak Peek at The Game: Is Tasha Going to Ruin Jason and Chardonnay's Marriage? 12:03 pm
          It had to come out eventually.On the midseason finale of The Game (Tuesday at 10/9c on BET), Chardonnay (Brandy) is forced to tell Jason (Coby Bell) about Tasha's affair with Rick Fox, and he is none too happy about his ...
          Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brandy | Photo Credits: BET
        • More Blood for Obama to Wallow In 11:22 am
          Knowing our fearless leader, Obama will view the chance for the photo op of wallowing through the blood of more children in a public elementary school to be a great way to distract people from the corruption oozing out of his regime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, he’ll thunder in Oklahoma, as he proceeds to blame Republicans for opposing tornado control.
        • Hot Online: Galifianakis pays rent for formerly homeless senior 11:03 am
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        • Today's News: Our Take - Daily Show Co-Creator Jokes Oklahoma Tornado Targeted Conservatives 12:03 pm
          Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, is facing serious backlash after attempting to make a topical political joke out of the devastating Oklahoma tornado that has killed at least24 people.Around 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon, after dozens had ...
          Lizz Winstead | Photo Credits: D Dipasupil/Getty Images
        • Daily Show Co-Creator Jokes Oklahoma Tornado Targeted Conservatives 11:22 am
          Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, is facing serious backlash after attempting to make a topical political joke out of the devastating Oklahoma tornado that has killed at least24 people.Around 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon, after dozens had ...
          Lizz Winstead | Photo Credits: D Dipasupil/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Zach Galifianakis Took Woman He Saved From Being Homeless to Hangover III Premiere 12:03 pm
          When Zach Galifianakis hit the red carpet at the Hangover III premiere Monday night, he had one lucky lady on his arm. The comedian brought along Elizabeth "Mimi" Haist, a woman Galifianakis saved from being homeless.According to The New York ...
          Zack Galifianakis | Photo Credits: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
        • Zach Galifianakis Took Woman He Saved From Being Homeless to Hangover III Premiere 11:22 am
          When Zach Galifianakis hit the red carpet at the Hangover III premiere Monday night, he had one lucky lady on his arm. The comedian brought along Elizabeth "Mimi" Haist, a woman Galifianakis saved from being homeless.According to The New York ...
          Zack Galifianakis | Photo Credits: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
        • Today's News: Our Take - Lindsay Lohan Sued for $5 Million By Clothing Company 12:03 pm
          Lindsay Lohan has been sued for $5 million by a clothing manufacturer, TMZ reports. D.N.A.M. Apparel has filed a countersuit against LiLo in response to the actress' $1.1 million suit, which claims that the company licensed her 6126 trademark.In Lohan's ...
          Lindsay Lohan | Photo Credits: Steve Granitz/WireImage
        • Lindsay Lohan Sued for $5 Million By Clothing Company 11:22 am
          Lindsay Lohan has been sued for $5 million by a clothing manufacturer, TMZ reports. D.N.A.M. Apparel has filed a countersuit against LiLo in response to the actress' $1.1 million suit, which claims that the company licensed her 6126 trademark.In Lohan's ...
          Lindsay Lohan | Photo Credits: Steve Granitz/WireImage
        • What to do after a tornado 9:47 am
          How to help, how affected people can get assistance, and other tips. 
          Oklahoma tornado
        • Today's News: Our Take - The Tuesday Playlist: Dance on ABC and Fox, PBS' Ghost Army 12:03 pm
          In what may be a first, a freestyle routine on Monday's final performance round of ABC's Dancing With the Stars the passionate, intimate contemporary routine performed by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough was so terrific it would fit ...
          So You Think You Can Dance | Photo Credits: Adam Rose/FOX
        • The Tuesday Playlist: Dance on ABC and Fox, PBS' Ghost Army 11:22 am
          In what may be a first, a freestyle routine on Monday's final performance round of ABC's Dancing With the Stars the passionate, intimate contemporary routine performed by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough was so terrific it would fit ...
          So You Think You Can Dance | Photo Credits: Adam Rose/FOX
        • Morning Minutes: May 21 6:07 am
          Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
        • The Tuesday Playlist: Dance on ABC and Fox, PBS' Ghost Army 12:03 pm
          In what may be a first, a freestyle routine on Monday's final performance round of ABC's Dancing With the Stars the passionate, intimate contemporary routine performed by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough was so terrific it would fit ...
          So You Think You Can Dance | Photo Credits: Adam Rose/FOX
        • Why we stay through the storms May. 20, 2013
          I come from a place that’s no stranger to storms, a place where Mama restocked the storm shelter each spring and where schools — from kindergarten to college — have tornado drills. We prepare because we know the rain and wind will come. The tornado might not touch down on our house or our town, […]
        • Kent Bush: Devastating storms restore perspective 7:30 am
          In 20 years of covering news and chasing storms, I have never seen anything like what happened Monday.
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        • Kent Bush: Being different but not feeling different 6:45 am
          I saw a snapshot of reality. Dawit got the same cheers as any other child.
          Dawit mugging for the camera.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Seth MacFarlane Will Not Return to Host the Oscars: "I Need Sleep" May. 20, 2013
          The search for the next Oscars host starts ... now!Seth MacFarlane, who hosted this year's ceremony, tweeted on Monday that he will not be returning for a second shot next year.Oscars 2013: Top Moments"Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do ...
          Seth MacFarlane | Photo Credits: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
        • Seth MacFarlane Will Not Return to Host the Oscars: "I Need Sleep" May. 20, 2013
          The search for the next Oscars host starts ... now!Seth MacFarlane, who hosted this year's ceremony, tweeted on Monday that he will not be returning for a second shot next year.Oscars 2013: Top Moments"Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do ...
          Seth MacFarlane | Photo Credits: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
        • How to Microwave Hide Glue May. 20, 2013
          Fast and effective method of using this timeless product
        • Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas May. 20, 2013
          5 fun themes for fun kids’ parties
        • Today's News: Our Take - Revolution Burning Questions: Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice? May. 20, 2013
          Monday's Revolution played out like a murder mystery, ending on one heck of a (potentially deadly) cliff-hanger. Who betrayed their friends? Who might be dead? Get the answers to the five biggest burning questions. [Warning: The following contains major spoilers ...
          Billy Burke, JD Pardo | Photo Credits: Brownie Harris/NBC
        • Revolution Burning Questions: Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice? May. 20, 2013
          Monday's Revolution played out like a murder mystery, ending on one heck of a (potentially deadly) cliff-hanger. Who betrayed their friends? Who might be dead? Get the answers to the five biggest burning questions. [Warning: The following contains major spoilers ...
          Billy Burke, JD Pardo | Photo Credits: Brownie Harris/NBC
        • Today's News: Our Take - Arrow's John Barrowman to Host ABC Celebrity Singing Competition May. 20, 2013
          Arrow and Torchwood star John Barrowman has been tapped to host ABC's new singing competition Sing Your Face Off, Entertainment Weekly reports.Barrowman will be joined by '80s singer Debbie Gibson and Saturday Night Live alum Darrell Hammond, who will serve ...
          Debbie Gibson, John Barrowman
        • Arrow's John Barrowman to Host ABC Celebrity Singing Competition May. 20, 2013
          Arrow and Torchwood star John Barrowman has been tapped to host ABC's new singing competition Sing Your Face Off, Entertainment Weekly reports.Barrowman will be joined by '80s singer Debbie Gibson and Saturday Night Live alum Darrell Hammond, who will serve ...
          Debbie Gibson, John Barrowman
        • Today's News: Our Take - Oklahoma Tornado Kills at Least 51 People May. 20, 2013
          At least 51 people, including seven elementary school students, were killed Monday after a two-mile-wide tornado hit Oklahoma on Monday, CNN reports.The powerful twister hit Moore, Okla. a town outside of Oklahoma City. The seven dead children were from ...
          Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath | Photo Credits:  Marcus Dipola/Xinhua /Landov
        • Oklahoma Tornado Kills at Least 51 People May. 20, 2013
          At least 51 people, including seven elementary school students, were killed Monday after a two-mile-wide tornado hit Oklahoma on Monday, CNN reports.The powerful twister hit Moore, Okla. a town outside of Oklahoma City. The seven dead children were from ...
          Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath | Photo Credits:  Marcus Dipola/Xinhua /Landov
        • TV Show Recaps - Dancing with the Stars Episode Recap: Monday, May 20, 2013 May. 20, 2013
          Dancing with the Stars' final four face off with three dances, including the super-sized freestyle. Who topped the leader board? Find out below.Hey, remember when performance finale shows were one hour? And it didn't take one commercial break and 15 ...
        • Dancing with the Stars Episode Recap: Monday, May 20, 2013 May. 20, 2013
          Dancing with the Stars' final four face off with three dances, including the super-sized freestyle. Who topped the leader board? Find out below.Hey, remember when performance finale shows were one hour? And it didn't take one commercial break and 15 ...
        • The TRUTH about HSUS May. 20, 2013
          We as farmers and ranchers are under constant attack by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The organization – which many people wrongfully believe is associated with their local animal shelters – spends millions of dollars annually to end animal agriculture and consequently our way of life.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Christian Bale Unrecognizable After Debuting Bald Head May. 20, 2013
          Buh-bye bad combover! Hello, bald head!Christian Bale was nearly unrecognizable when he landed at Los Angeles Intl. Airport on Sunday sporting a beard and a bald head, US Weekly reports. The Oscar winner, 39, has been known for his luscious ...
          Christian Bale | Photo Credits: Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images
        • Christian Bale Unrecognizable After Debuting Bald Head May. 20, 2013
          Buh-bye bad combover! Hello, bald head!Christian Bale was nearly unrecognizable when he landed at Los Angeles Intl. Airport on Sunday sporting a beard and a bald head, US Weekly reports. The Oscar winner, 39, has been known for his luscious ...
          Christian Bale | Photo Credits: Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Game of Thrones By the Book: Did Daario Have You Feeling Blue? May. 20, 2013
          Hello, friends and bannermen. Sunday'sGame of Throneswas all about the red stuff -- wine and blood(-filled leeches)! How did the episode match up with the books? How did it differ? This weekly chat series is for fans of George R.R. ...
          Emilia Clarke | Photo Credits: Keith Bernstein /HBO
        • Game of Thrones By the Book: Did Daario Have You Feeling Blue? May. 20, 2013
          Hello, friends and bannermen. Sunday'sGame of Throneswas all about the red stuff -- wine and leeches! How did the episode match up with the books? How did it differ? This weekly chat series is for fans of George R.R. Martin'sA ...
          Emilia Clarke | Photo Credits: Keith Bernstein /HBO
        • Today's News: Our Take - Game of Thrones Producer Says HBO Series May Last Seven Seasons May. 20, 2013
          Should Game of Thrones fans be bracing for an early spring?Series producer Frank Doelger told Radio Times in a recent interview that he expects the HBO fantasy drama to run seven seasons. "[The number of seasons] is being discussed as ...
          Peter Dinklage, Sophie Turner | Photo Credits: Helen Sloan/HBO
        • Game of Thrones Producer Says HBO Series May Last Seven Seasons May. 20, 2013
          Should Game of Thrones fans be bracing for an early spring?Series producer Frank Doelger told Radio Times in a recent interview that he expects the HBO fantasy drama to run seven seasons. "[The number of seasons] is being discussed as ...
          Peter Dinklage, Sophie Turner | Photo Credits: Helen Sloan/HBO
        • It's Official: Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio Join The X Factor May. 20, 2013
          The X Factor's judging panel is getting a shot of girl power. Fox confirms former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland and Latin superstar Paulina Rubio will join returning mentors Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato for the third season of the ...
          Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubios | Photo Credits: Leon Bennett/WireImage, John Parra/WireImage
        • Helping Those Affected by the Recent Tornadoes. May. 20, 2013
          My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, survivors, and rescue workers that have been affected by the recent Midwest tornadoes.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Dies at 74 May. 20, 2013
          Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and one of the founding members of the legendary rock group The Doors, has died, CBS News reports. He was 74.His publicist said that Manzarek died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany surrounded by ...
          John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek | Photo Credits: Chris Walter/WireImage/Getty images
        • Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Dies at 74 May. 20, 2013
          Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and one of the founding members of the legendary rock group The Doors, has died, CBS News reports. He was 74.His publicist said that Manzarek died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany surrounded by ...
          John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek | Photo Credits: Chris Walter/WireImage/Getty images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Arrow's Second Season to Feature Two Villains May. 20, 2013
          Arrow's second season will be stepping up the action by featuring not just one overarching villain, but two!Although the first season featured several smaller villains The Count (Seth Gabel) and Edward Fyers (Sebastian Dunn), among them Arrow's season-long ...
          Stephen Amell, Manu Bennett | Photo Credits: Cate Cameron/The CW
        • Arrow's Second Season to Feature Two Villains May. 20, 2013
          Arrow's second season will be stepping up the action by featuring not just one overarching villain, but two!Although the first season featured several smaller villains The Count (Seth Gabel) and Edward Fyers (Sebastian Dunn), among them Arrow's season-long ...
          Stephen Amell, Manu Bennett | Photo Credits: Cate Cameron/The CW
        • Today's News: Our Take - CBS Pulls Mike & Molly Season Finale Due to Tornado May. 20, 2013
          CBS has pulled Monday's season finale of Mike Molly in light of the tragic tornado that ripped through parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois and Iowa on Sunday.Titled "Windy City," the Season 3 finale saw Mike (Billy Gardell) and Molly ...
          Melissa McCarthy, Billy Gardell | Photo Credits: Sonja Flemming/CBS
        • CBS Pulls Mike & Molly Season Finale Due to Tornado May. 20, 2013
          CBS has pulled Monday's season finale of Mike Molly in light of the tragic tornado that ripped through parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois and Iowa on Sunday.Titled "Windy City," the Season 3 finale saw Mike (Billy Gardell) and Molly ...
          Melissa McCarthy, Billy Gardell | Photo Credits: Sonja Flemming/CBS
        • Today's News: Our Take - Country Singer Chely Wright Welcomes Twins May. 20, 2013
          Country singer and gay rights activist Chely Wright welcomed identical twin sons on May 18 in New York City, People reports.Although Wright and her wife, music executive Lauren Blitzer Wright, were not expecting their new arrivals until the summer, both ...
          Chely Wright | Photo Credits: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
        • Country Singer Chely Wright Welcomes Twins May. 20, 2013
          Country singer and gay rights activist Chely Wright welcomed identical twin sons on May 18 in New York City, People reports.Although Wright and her wife, music executive Lauren Blitzer Wright, were not expecting their new arrivals until the summer, both ...
          Chely Wright | Photo Credits: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
        • Is this Ted Cruz’s favorite video? May. 20, 2013
          Here’s  a 96-minute account of the historic Army-McCarthy hearings of 1954.Enjoy!Click here to view the embedded video.... Read more
        • Today's News: Our Take - Exclusive Necessary Roughness Sneak Peek: Meet Dr. Dani's New Boss — John Stamos! May. 20, 2013
          Dr. Dani's life is getting turned upside this season on Necessary Roughness.After getting a pink slip from the New York Hawks, Dani (Callie Thorne) has a new job and a new boss, Connor McClane, (played by John Stamos). Although it's ...
          Callie Thorne | Photo Credits: Andrew Eccles/USA Network
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