Back in May of 2009, Howard Stern called his producer’s ceremonial first pitch at a Mets game “the most embarrasing ceremonial first pitch in baseball history.”
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PHOTO: Shark Cruises Florida Beach
Just before noon, I was sitting on the beach watching the heavy surf. At the corner of my eye, about 50 feet offshore, I saw a fin.
Pakistani Schoolgirl Wounded In Taliban Attack Addresses U.N.
In October, Malala was shot in the head by Taliban militants who attacked a schoolbus she was on. She was targeted for her campaign promoting girls’ rights.
‘Harry Potter’ Author Conjures Pseudonym For Debut Crime Novel
Amazon describes Robert Galbraith’s best-selling novel, The Cuckoo’s Calling, as “a brilliant debut mystery in a classic vein.”
Zimmerman Trial: 6 Headlines That Tell The Story
A little more than a day after a jury handed down a not-guilty verdict for George Zimmerman, thousands of people gathered in cities across the country to express their anger and dismay.
Teen Who Died In Asiana Crash Was Hit By A Firetruck, Police Say
One of the two Chinese teenagers who died in the crash-landing of an Asiana Airlines flight Saturday was hit by a firetruck responding to the scene on the runway, police officials in San Francisco said Friday.
Angry, But Mostly Peaceful Protests Follow Zimmerman Acquittal
Months of intense media coverage, weeks of courtroom testimony and hours of jury deliberations boiled down to a not-guilty verdict for George Zimmerman, delivered by a jury of six women late Saturday.
Civil Rights Groups Call Zimmerman Verdict A ‘Miscarriage’
Civil rights groups reacted with disappointment to the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial.
House Passes Farm Bill Without Food Stamps
House Republicans have approved a farm bill sans food stamps, leaving a gaping hole in the middle of the measure for the first time in 40 years.
‘A $34 Million Waste Of The Taxpayers’ Money’ In Afghanistan
“On a recent trip to Afghanistan, I uncovered a potentially troubling example of waste that requires your immediate attention.” – Special Inspector General John Sopko