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Indiana State Fair Concert Stage Collapses, Killing Five [VIDEO]
Thousands of people were gathered at an outdoor stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night when high winds from a storm caused the stage rigging to collapse, killing five and injuring at least 40 others, multiple outlets report.
Michele Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Tim Pawlenty Ends His Presidential Candidacy
GOP presidential candidate and Tea Party darling Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, won her first victory of the campaign season at Saturday’s Ames Straw Poll in Iowa.
Out of 16,892 votes cast, she claimed 4,823 of them, narrowly edging out second-place finisher, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, by only 152 votes.
Missing Amazon Tribe Likely Overrun by Drug Smugglers
Several months ago, aerial photos taken of a previously-unknown tribe in the Amazon rainforest captured imaginations and got a lot of people talking.
The tribe has since vanished, and now Brazilian authorities are worried cocaine smugglers are responsible for its disappearance.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 15 – Debra Messing, Ben Affleck and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Debra Messing
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as wacky Grace Adler in the groundbreaking sitcom ‘Will & Grace’ and frequent comparisons to legendary comedienne Lucille Ball
Ben Affleck
Age: 39
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Screenwriter
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Chasing Amy’ and ‘Armagedd
Celebrity Birthdays for August 13 – Danny Bonaduce, Debi Mazar and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Danny Bonaduce
Age: 52
Occupation: Radio Personality and Former Child Actor
Known For: Playing Danny on 1970s sitcom ‘The Partridge Family,’ his reality show ‘Breaking Bonaduce,’ a tumultuous private life, and being the morning drive-time host on WYSP in Philadelphia
Debi Mazar
Age: 47
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Appearing in fiv
Angry Mom Hires Plane to Fly Nasty Message Over Wall Street
At lunchtime on Tuesday, New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan were treated to an unusual sight — a small plane buzzing by the Standard and Poor’s building, towing a banner that read, “Thanks For The Downgrade: You Should All Be Fired.”
Commissioned by St. Louis banker and single mother Lucy Nobbe, who paid $895 to hire the pilot, the fly-by was a reaction to the US losing its longtime AAA credit rating
Statue of Liberty to Close for a Year-Long Safety Renovation
US Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced Wednesday that the Statue of Liberty will close on October 28 for a year-long, $27.25 million renovation. The upgrades will make the interior safer and more accessible, he said.
Code-compliant stairways will be installed, and electrical and fire suppression systems, elevators and bathrooms will all get an overhaul. The current staircases do not me
Bernie Madoff’s Pants Recycled Into iPad Cases
Back in June, possessions belonging to the notorious Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff were auctioned off, with the proceeds going towards his victims. Among the books, chairs, and Rolex watches were his pricey clothes, many of which were purchased by entrepreneur John Vaccaro, who has turned Madoff’s cashmere sweaters and designer pants into iPad cases.
International Forces Kill Taliban Insurgents Responsible for Shooting Down US Helicopter
In a Pentagon news conference on Wednesday, Marine Corps Gen. John Allen said international forces killed the Taliban fighters that shot down a Chinook helicopter last weekend, killing 38 US and Afghan forces.
The top insurgent leader remains at large and other details are vague, but a statement from the International Security Assistance Force said, “After an exhaustive manhunt, Special Operations
Celebrity Birthdays for August 11 – Steve Wozniak, Hulk Hogan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Steve Wozniak
Age: 61
Occupation: Computer Engineer and Entrepreneur
Known For: Founding Apple with Steve Jobs, competing on season 8 of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ his nickname ‘Woz,’ and being generally beloved by people both in and out of the computer industry
Hulk Hogan
Age: 58
Occupation: Wrestler, Actor, and Television Personali