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Woman Defies the Odds and Wins $1 Million Lottery Twice — On the Same Day [VIDEO]
The odds of picking winning lottery numbers are remarkably slim — let alone doing it twice with the exact same numbers. Yet that’s what happened to a Virginia woman who won a $1 million Powerball lottery twice on the same day.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 24 – Barbra Streisand, Kelly Clarkson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Barbra Streisand
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Actress and Director
Known For: Holding the record for the most Top 10 albums of any female recording artist in history (a total of 32 since 1963), her Oscar-winning roles in ‘Funny Girl’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!,’ her marriage to actor James Brolin, her support of liberal causes far and wide, an
Could ‘Brain Freeze’ Research Lead to Migraine Treatments?
Anyone who’s ever eaten ice cream too fast knows the pain of “brain freeze.” Now researchers say they not only know why it happens, but that their discoveries could lead to treatments for more severe headaches like migraines.
Recent College Graduates Having a Ridiculously Tough Time Finding Work
As the debate rages over whether getting a college degree is worth the money, a new set of statistics is giving many people pause — seems half of recent college grads are either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.
Virginia Teacher Arrested After Inexplicably Firing Blanks at Students
Teachers sometimes have trouble getting their students’ attention, but a Virginia vocational instructor took the wrong approach — he lined up his charges, pulled out a realistic looking gun, and fired blanks at them.
This Day in History for April 19 – Oklahoma City Bombing and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – American Revolutionary War begins (More info)
1897 – The first Boston Marathon is run (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Chimpanzee,’ ‘The Lucky One,’ and ‘Think Like a Man’ [VIDEO]
Planning to head to the movies this weekend? You’ll have your choice of being entertained by cute animals, a sappy romance, or the perils and pitfalls of adult relationships.
Retired Illinois Couple Claims Share of Mega Millions Jackpot [VIDEO]
Merle and Patricia Butler, a retired couple in their 60s from the small town of Red Bud, IL, stepped forward on Wednesday to claim their share of the record-breaking $656 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Kindergartner Arrested After Throwing Temper Tantrum in School — Is It Justified? [VIDEO]
Most children who throw temper tantrums wind up in time-out. But one six-year-old in Georgia had such a violent fit that cops felt the need to handcuff her and take her to the police station.
Why Are So Many Workers Suing Their Employers?
The recession resulted in nine million Americans getting pink slips from their employers, with the workers who remained often forced to pick up the slack by putting in longer hours for the same pay.
Now some of those employees have filed suit demanding overtime wages to which they say they were entitled but never received.