Friday, June 14 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:13:19 GMT
(RNN) - A chemical plant caught fire in Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday. At least one person has died and more than 70 were injured in the explosion. George Zimmerman was in court for the selection of theMore >>
The trial of George Zimmerman, the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government and the U.S. government's hunt for the NSA whistle-blower are a few of the stories that caught our eye this week.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:40 AM EDT2013-06-07 11:40:02 GMT
(RNN) - A building in Philadelphia collapsed, killing six and injuring 14 others. The building was reportedly being demolished when it collapsed onto a thrift store located on the same block. A fire stationMore >>
The death of a senator, the deadly collapse of a building in Philadelphia and the trial of an alleged leaker of classified information are just a few of the stories that drew national attention this week.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-31 15:12:55 GMT
(RNN) - A freight train in Maryland derailed and exploded, injuring one. The train reportedly hit a tractor-trailer. Officials said the train was carrying a hazardous material that caused some of the carsMore >>
A ricin letter sent to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the reunion of President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and a controversial congresswoman not seeking another term are some of the headlines from this week.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:46:44 GMT
(RNN) - A deadly tornado ripped through Moore, OK, killing 24 people. The EF-5 tornado had wind speeds of at least 200 mph and was roughly two miles wide. Among the dead were children who took shelterMore >>
A deadly EF-5 tornado, a murder suspect with links to the Boston bombing suspects and a British soldier brutally killed by alleged terrorists dominated headlines this week.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:16:29 GMT
(RNN) - A jury found Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of more than 200 counts involving the deaths of babies killed during failed abortions on Monday. Gosnell, 72, was sentenced the three consecutive life sentencesMore >>
(RNN) - Thousands gathered at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican this week to witness the introduction of the new pope.
Cardinals from around the world elected Jorge Bergoglio as the next leader of Catholics worldwide. The 78-year-old Argentinean will be known as Pope Francis. He is the first pope from South America.
Thousands of miles away, a Caribbean cruise was cut short after the Carnival Dream suffered sporadic power failures while it was docked in St. Maarten. The company decided to fly passengers home via chartered jets.
Back in the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration gave Boeing permission to start test flights after the country's largest aircraft manufacturer said it solved the lithium battery problems that grounded all 787 Dreamliners.
Tense moments among politicians led to partisan politics after the Senate held another assault weapons ban hearing.
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Saturday, June 15 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-06-15 12:03:07 GMT
(RNN) - If you have formed no hardcore beliefs in life you can at least believe this - people will find a way to complain about anything. I mean, what's the big deal with the NSA snooping on folks? IfMore >>
If a man in a horse mask playing drums on the street isn't the highlight of your day, what's wrong with you?More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-06-08 12:00:09 GMT
(RNN) - There are certain aspects of corporate life people have to get used to - many of them tedious and soul-suckingly unbearable. For instance, PowerPoint presentations have become the new TPS reports,More >>
One man found a way to make something many people find pointless and uninformative, well, pointless and uninformative - but with a strong sense of humor.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-06-07 19:17:52 GMT
(RNN) – Jeff Bliss just became the hero of every uninspired student and the worst nightmare of every uninspired teacher. Who is Jeff Bliss, you ask. He's this guy. His crude rant after getting tossed fromMore >>
Jeff Bliss just became the hero of every uninspired student and the worst nightmare of every uninspired teacher.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-06-01 11:00:17 GMT
(RNN) - Kids are often picky about their food, but not in the thought-provoking way of one young man who decided to protect animals at the expense of his diet. The civil war between meat-eaters and vegansMore >>
Kids are often picky about their food, but not in the thought-provoking way of one young man who decided to protect animals at the expense of his diet.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-05-28 13:10:41 GMT
(RNN) - Two-year-old girls rule the world. If you in any way doubt that statement, you obviously do not have nor have ever had a 2-year-old girl. One thing that Matt Clarke made abundantly clear in a video heMore >>
Two-year-old girls rule the world. If you in any way doubt that statement, you obviously do not have nor have ever had a 2-year-old girl.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:00:10 GMT
(RNN) – Animals like Rev have to make you wonder what things would look like if dogs could rule the world for a day. In one of the cutest videos posted online this week, Rev immediately recognizes a tuneMore >>
This is the one time the phrase "gone to the dogs" does not have a negative connotation. Savor the moment because this abundance of gushing cuteness comes only so often.More >>
Saturday, May 4 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-05-04 11:00:12 GMT
(RNN) – It's certain most of the people reading this live nowhere near Arlen's Transmission Center, but the advertisement may force you to make the drive even if your car runs fine. It really is that good,More >>
It's certain most of the people reading this live nowhere near Arlen's Transmission Center, but the advertisement may force you to make the drive even if your car runs fine.More >>
Saturday, April 27 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-27 11:00:14 GMT
(RNN) – Anyone who thinks animals do not have relatable thoughts and emotions have two things in common. They have likely never been pet owners, and they have never seen this week's YouTube submissionMore >>
This is the only place where a tiny dancer with a lot of baby fat and dogs who hate their owner can co-exist. And by the way, there's more. More >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-13 11:00:11 GMT
(RNN) – For those who don't know Chris Hadfield, he might be the coolest astronaut alive today. His quirky sense of humor and practical use of idle time – not to mention his mean skills on the guitar –More >>
A science experiment in outer space or even in your own backyard is always more entertaining than in a classroom, and it can make you a star on the internet. More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-06 11:00:16 GMT
(RNN) - It is likely that in your lifetime getting spanked by your mother will get old a lot quicker than April Fools Day pranks. Well, it should anyway. A grown man who played a cruel prank on his momMore >>
Apparently, tricking mothers is a popular thing to do on April Fools' Day, but it isn't always the smartest. More >>
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A newly-elected pope, continuing cruise ship problems, and partisan politics headlined this week's news.
