Kate Upton says she's single; Verlander plays along

Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, and Anne V hit the red carpet for the SI Swimsuit on Location Party at the Marquee night club at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Wednesday (February 13). The three SI swimsuit ladies were

Once again, supermodel Kate Upton is denying her long-rumored relationship with Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander. "Actually, I'm single right now," the all-American beauty told FOX 2's Jason Carr when asked about her reported island vacation with

She's one of the hottest supermodels in the history of the world but it was -- -- abilities to battle the -- cold. That helped got a hand on the cover of sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition. In back to back years Lester -- back and this year being

Want to see Kate Upton rapping with Big Boi? That doesn't happen here, but it's close enough. Take A Supermodel To Work Day part 2, everybody.

Kate Upton and friends take viewers behind the scenes of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition with the Travel Channel's “Sports Illustrated: The Making of Swimsuit '13 -- 7 Continents, 17 Wonders.”

NRA's Wayne LaPierre slams Obama State of the Union speech

The White House Photo Office followed the President throughout the day, and they've put together a collection of images from the State of the Union, which include the President greeting Members of Congress, reactions of his speech from the audience and

Article II of the Constitution says the President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union.” The original idea was that the President, given his job, would have all sorts of specialized

Article II of the Constitution says the President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union.” The original idea was that the President, given his job, would have all sorts of specialized

President Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night brought back memories of other presidential inaugural or farewell speeches. Historically, the most memorable and most significant: George Washington. Franklin Roosevelt. Dwight Eisenhower

In a State of the Union address focused on growing a strong middle class, President Obama outlined a series of bold proposals that will increase access to high-quality education. Among them were initiatives to make quality

Can Marco Rubio Live Up to the Hype?

Good evening. I'm Marco Rubio. I'm blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate. Let me begin by congratulating President Obama on the start of his second term. Tonight, I have the honor of responding to his State of the Union address on

John McCain, R-Ariz., introduced “my friend, Senator [Marco] Rubio, who obviously is a new but incredibly important voice in this whole issue of immigration reform.” Two weeks earlier, Rubio had laid out a similar set of principles in an exclusive

Marco Rubio's trying to make the best of his ill-timed gulp of Poland Spring during his State of the Union response. His political action committee, Reclaim America, is now selling refillable bottles for $25 a pop. "Send the liberal detractors a

Marco Rubio's trying to make the best of his ill-timed gulp of Poland Spring during his State of the Union response. His political action committee, Reclaim America, is now selling refillable bottles for $25 a pop. "Send the liberal detractors a

Rubio takes a drink of water, major news item everywhere. Obama policies kill an ambassador and 3 others in Libya, MSM doesn't know a damn thing about it. Mute. Time to put the MSM out of business.

NRA's Wayne LaPierre blasts Obama's State of the Union speech

The State of the Union presented a grab bag of proposals, some recycled (infrastructure spending, the Paycheck Fairness Act), some piddling (college affordability scorecards, a few “manufacturing hubs”), most very typical. The revolution of Seneca

Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen (D) is confirming a 24-year-old woman with whom he exchanged tweets on the night of the State of the Union address is, in fact, his daughter, whom he only learned about three years ago. Cohen, 63, is unmarried and has no

While President Obama quotes John F. Kennedy, he doesn't draw the dots to Kennedy's supply-side tax reforms. He does mention the phrase “tax reform,” but he's not talking about lowering rates across the board while

Article II of the Constitution says the President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union.” The original idea was that the President, given his job, would have all sorts of specialized

President Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night brought back memories of other presidential inaugural or farewell speeches. Historically, the most memorable and most significant: George Washington. Franklin Roosevelt. Dwight Eisenhower

Real Madrid Vs. Manchester United Part I Lives Up to the Hype

Real Madrid and Manchester United produced a great game, so it's time to reflect on the individual performances of each player and look at who's likely to be in and out for the second leg.

The most recent biggest football match of the century of the week, Real Madrid vs. Manchester United, was not the greatest 90+ minutes of sport I've ever witnessed. That doesn't in any way, however, mean that the game didn't meet the expectations fans

Mission accomplished for Alex Ferguson. Manchester United will be thrilled to walk away from the Bernabeu with a scoring draw against Real Madrid.

Though Real Madrid were the better side on Wednesday night, Manchester United nicked a goal and did well to deny clear scoring chances, and will be happy with their 1-1 draw.

Real Madrid arguably deserved the win but a corner-kick from Manchester United was enough for Ferguson's team to put los blancos in trouble for the second leg. Varane's age made Real Madrid fans worry about containing Van Persie and Rooney, but the

Can Marco Rubio Live Up to the Hype?

Lip licking, face touching, a monotone delivery, and a water break — not his rebuttal statements — were the most tweeted comments about Senator Marco Rubio's State of the Union response. Here's the issue: As a politician (or business leader or sales

Lip licking, face touching, a monotone delivery, and a water break — not his rebuttal statements — were the most tweeted comments about Senator Marco Rubio's State of the Union response. Here's the issue: As a politician (or business leader or sales

Senator Rubio has a compelling story and on supporting consumer information for students, he is the real deal. This week, Senator Rubio re-released a bill with Senator Wyden called the "Student Right To Know Before You Go Act" that would require states

Marco Rubio just really, really needs a glass of water. OK, guys?

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) dismissed the idea that the U.S. government could do anything to combat climate change Wednesday, the day after he gave the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union

George Ferris's Valentine's Day gift to science teachers

George Ferris invented Ferris Wheels in 1893, and they've become iconic symbols of fair midways and boardwalks. Here are five Ferris Wheels to visit.

Celebrating the day of love and the 154th anniversary of George Ferris, the man behind the original Ferris wheel, Google has posted an interactive doodle on its homepage.

Google is celebrating Valentine's Day with a Google Doodle honoring George Ferris, the creator of the original Ferris Wheel (and the source of its name). As previously reported, the doodle hit the other side of the world as it

The latest interactive doodle to capture the imaginations of those using the world's largest search engine, today's Google Doodle sees the expected Valentine's Day themed adaptation partnered with a quirky remembrance for George Ferris, the man

Google is celebrating Valentine's Day with a Google Doodle honoring George Ferris, the creator of the original Ferris Wheel (and the source of its name). As previously reported, the doodle hit the other side of the world as it

China's state newspaper slams Valentine's Day for causing 'debauchery of ...

"Happy Valentine's Day to my Valentine :)," the Dancing with the Stars diva captioned the throw back photo. When are Ryan and Julianne going to get married?! Always the considerate boyfriend, Ryan of course replied to his gal's sweet tweet, reminding

By Andrew Rafferty, Staff Writer, NBC News. Same-sex marriage advanced one step closer to becoming a reality in Illinois this Valentine's Day as the state Senate passed legislation that would legalize gay matrimony in the Land of Lincoln.

Here are the best drone-themed Valentine's Day messages. Posted by Max Fisher on February 14, 2013 at 2:47 pm. Smaller Text Larger Text Text Size; Print · Reprints. Share: More ». Facebook · Twitter · StumbleUpon · Digg · Delicious. What if unmanned

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Thomas and Kim Duncan made a hospital room more loving than a romantic hotel on Valentine's Day. Instead of sexy underwear, they put on matching hospital gowns and waited to go into surgery Thursday morning at Vanderbilt

Years from now, anthropologists will have a field day examining how the mobile device changed ritualistic dating patterns within Western society. We already know that many people are in love with their mobile devices, in some cases preferring to spend

China's state newspaper slams Valentine's Day for causing 'debauchery of ...

It's not every day when members of Congress step away from running the country to get covered in animal hair. But this Valentine's Day they were filing in by the dozens to cuddle with adoptable dogs and cats. Pups and politicians packed a room in the

By Katharine Houreld, Reuters. Some Pakistanis celebrated Valentine's Day on Wednesday with balloons and flowers, but others denounced the holiday as an insult to Islam. In the port city of Karachi, home to 18 million people, billboards decorated with

Here are the best drone-themed Valentine's Day messages. Posted by Max Fisher on February 14, 2013 at 2:47 pm. Smaller Text Larger Text Text Size; Print · Reprints. Share: More ». Facebook · Twitter · StumbleUpon · Digg · Delicious. What if unmanned

A four-paragraph story in People's Daily said Valentine's Day had become a hatchery of decadent ideology, indulgent lifestyle, fraud and corruption for some party members who squandered money indulging their lovers. It went on to say that such a trend

Check out these four ways to turn Valentine's Day into a social good holiday.

Congressman says deleted tweets were to his recently discovered daughter

NBC is launching Hannibal on April 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The drama focuses on Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen, Casino Royale), the psychiatrist-turned-serial killer from the Thomas Harris novels. Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies) is writer and executive

Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., tells NBC News that the 24-year-old woman he tweeted at during the State of the Union address was not a romantic interest, but in fact his daughter. After “The Hill” reported that Cohen -- who is not married -- deleted tweets

A South African police spokesman earlier confirmed to NBC News that Pistorius was taken into custody following a complaint by a neighbor of a shooting at his home, and was being charged with murder. A publicist for Steenkemp confirmed to NBC's TODAY

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The federal government is facing significant financial risks related to extreme weather events, and states and cities can no longer depend on it for extra help after such events occur, the Republican chairman of House

Christopher Dorner's body positively ID'd

IRVINE, Calif. -- Detectives believe ex-cop Christopher Dorner gathered intelligence on his first two victims, Monica Quan and Keith Lawrence, before shooting them on the rooftop of an Irvine parking structure, according to

IRVINE, Calif. -- Detectives believe ex-cop Christopher Dorner gathered intelligence on his first two victims, Monica Quan and Keith Lawrence, before shooting them on the rooftop of an Irvine parking structure, according to

Orange County prosecutors had prepared but not filed murder charges against Christopher Dorner for the deaths of the Irvine couple believed to be the first victims in his alleged rampage, the district attorney's said Thursday. Prosecutors said they

(KTLA) -- The dramatic final firefight between law enforcement and Christopher Dorner claimed one more life. Hundreds of rounds were fired on Tuesday as deputies surrounded a cabin in Seven Oaks where Dorner was

Anthony Anderson isn't afraid to play a psychotic cop killer in a movie -- telling TMZ, he'd happily accept the role of Christopher Dorner in a film about…

Kate Middleton's Paparazzi Island: Why the Pregnant Royal Keeps Going to ...

Chi is at at again. The Italian tabloid magazine has printed pictures of Kate Middleton's pregnant bikini body in its latest issue, just five months after it published images of the Duchess of Cambridge sunbathing in the nude during a private vacation

"You can't compare this with the media persecution of Lady Diana," says the editor of the Italian tabloid, which also printed the nude sunbathing pictures of Prince William's wife in September 2012.

Last summer when a French magazine published photos of a topless Kate sunbathing in a private home in France, the royal couple sued the publication, warning British tabloids that more lawsuits could follow. And so the British media have decided not to

Chi magazine, the Italian publication which printed topless photos of Kate Middleton vacationing in France last fall — has now decided to run pictures of the pregnant Duchess frolicking on the beach in a bikini while on private

The same Italian magazine that last year published photos of Kate Middleton reportedly sunbathing topless while on vacation with her husband, Prince William, has now released photos of the now-pregnant Duchess of Cambridge. Chi published the photos of

China's state newspaper slams Valentine's Day for causing 'debauchery of ...

Today's Google Doodle is an interactive game, letting you pair up "lovers" from the animal kingdom and see how their relationship works out. You might be surprised to see that a

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Thomas and Kim Duncan made a hospital room more loving than a romantic hotel on Valentine's Day. Instead of sexy underwear, they put on matching hospital gowns and waited to go into surgery Thursday morning at Vanderbilt

In another study, conducted on February 15, 2010, the researchers surveyed 91 people about how they had spent the previous day — Valentine's Day. Specifically, respondents were asked to estimate how much money they had spent on their dates.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Thomas and Kim Duncan made a hospital room more loving than a romantic hotel on Valentine's Day. Instead of sexy underwear, they put on matching hospital gowns and waited to go into surgery Thursday morning at Vanderbilt

Just because astronaut Chris Hadfield currently lives in space above us doesn't mean he can't get in on the Earthly love.

Kate Upton says she's single; Verlander plays along

Kate Upton Body Paint Sports illustrated Swimsuit (2013) Description: Here is a behind the scenes look at Kate Upton in nude in body paint for her photoshoot for Sports Illistrated Swimsuit issue for 2013.

Kate Upton's cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition -- her second year in a row -- has generated some heated discussion from critics and fans alike.

The curvy 20-year-old model claims her body began shutting down from the cold after a sexy photoshoot in the Antarctic, which saw her cavorting around semi-nude in extreme temperatures of up to -20°C for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. She

Kate Upton Body Paint Sports illustrated Swimsuit (2013) Description: Here is a behind the scenes look at Kate Upton in nude in body paint for her photoshoot for Sports Illistrated Swimsuit issue for 2013.

Memba when TMZ published those pics of Kate Upton in a really tiny bikini in the middle of Antarctica??? Turns out we TOTALLY SCOOPED the Sports…

Charred remains positively identified as Dorner's

The California couple held hostage by Christopher Dorner, the ex-LAPD officer suspected of killing four people, said their ordeal lasted a few minutes but seemed like hours. Karen and Jim Reynolds said at a news conference Wednesday that they think

Police scanner audio, allegedly from Tuesday's standoff with Christopher Dorner, suggests that police may have started the fire that killed the fugitive ex-cop. The canisters, McMahon said, are to blame for the conflagration. “It was not on purpose

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. -- The extraordinary manhunt for the former Los Angeles police officer suspected of three murders converged Tuesday on a mountain cabin where authorities believe he barricaded himself inside,

An earlier version of this story misstated the date of the deaths of Monica Quan and Keith Lawrence. They were killed Feb. 3. The owners of a Big Bear, Calif., cabin, where fugitive Christopher Dorner is believed to have hidden out before making a

(KTLA) -- The dramatic final firefight between law enforcement and Christopher Dorner claimed one more life. Hundreds of rounds were fired on Tuesday as deputies surrounded a cabin in Seven Oaks where Dorner was

China's state newspaper slams Valentine's Day for causing 'debauchery of ...

People's Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, has taken an important step in maintaining its tradition of absurdity and unintentional self-parody. The paper, which claims a readership of 2.4 million, published a short article

The Bronx Zoo is offering people a Valentine's opportunity to name one of 58,000 Magadascar hissing cockroaches with the purchase of a $10 donation, CBS Station WCBS New York reported. According to the zoo, the money will help in conservation efforts

We've rounded up some of the most bizarre Craigslist personals for your amusement.

Last year, Payam Rajabi got a new job and had to leave Toronto and his girlfriend, Clare, and move to San Francisco. All that left him feeling a little down — until he came up with his upsy, downsy valentine idea. He jumped on his bike, opened his

Last year, Payam Rajabi got a new job and had to leave Toronto and his girlfriend, Clare, and move to San Francisco. All that left him feeling a little down — until he came up with his upsy, downsy valentine idea. He jumped on his bike, opened his

Position statement: The future bodes well for mobile QBs

By Andrew Rafferty, Staff Writer, NBC News. NBCSanDiego.com. O'Connor walked into the federal courthouse with her attorney by her side Thursday. Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O'Connor acknowledged in federal

Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., tells NBC News that the 24-year-old woman he tweeted at during the State of the Union address was not a romantic interest, but in fact his daughter. After “The Hill” reported that Cohen -- who is not married -- deleted tweets

Legal experts expressed grave reservations Tuesday about an Obama administration memo concluding that the United States can order the killing of American citizens believed to be affiliated with al-Qaida — with one saying

By Andrew Rafferty, Staff Writer, NBC News. NBCSanDiego.com. O'Connor walked into the federal courthouse with her attorney by her side Thursday. Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O'Connor acknowledged in federal

A confidential Justice Department memo concludes that the U.S. government can order the killing of American citizens if they are believed to be “senior operational leaders” of al-Qaida or “an associated force” -- even if there is

Kate Middleton's Paparazzi Island: Why the Pregnant Royal Keeps Going to ...

Pregnant Kate Middleton looks gorgeous in a blue bikini, which clearly reveals her four-month baby bump in photos published by Star magazine. On their Caribbean babymoon, the royal couple displays adorable PDA as they

"You can't compare this with the media persecution of Lady Diana," says the editor of the Italian tabloid, which also printed the nude sunbathing pictures of Prince William's wife in September 2012.

The same Italian magazine that last year published photos of Kate Middleton reportedly sunbathing topless while on vacation with her husband, Prince William, has now released photos of the now-pregnant Duchess of Cambridge. Chi published the photos of

The same Italian magazine that last year published photos of Kate Middleton reportedly sunbathing topless while on vacation with her husband, Prince William, has now released photos of the now-pregnant Duchess of Cambridge. Chi published the photos of

Same Italian magazine that posted the topless photos.

After Show Win, Long Wait for Affenpinscher Puppies

NEW YORK - Banana Joe didn t monkey around this time. The little affenpinscher with the bouncy step and shiny black coat walked off as America s top dog Tuesday night, winning best in show at the Westminster Kennel

A little affenpinscher called Banana Joe came top at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, winning the competition's coveted Best in Show award after beating more than 2700 others top dogs for the title.

The 137th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place Monday and Tuesday nights, Feb. 11 and 12. Best in Show was awarded to Banana Joe, the Affenpinscher out of the Toy group.

A few days ago, you probably had no idea what affenpinschers were; but pretty soon, you won't be able to escape them! Ever since 5-year-old Banana Joe was named Best in Show on Feb. 12 at the Westminster Kennel Club

A little affenpinscher called Banana Joe came top at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, winning the competition's coveted Best in Show award after beating more than 2700 others top dogs for the title.

CDC Warns of Super-Gonorrhea

You've heard the names, and now these drugs known as synthetic marijuana have been implicated in acute kidney damage. A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links the so-called designer drugs to 16 cases of unexplained

Amanda Knox has granted her first interview since being acquitted of murder to Diane Sawyer at ABC News. It will air on April 30, the same day her memoir, “Waiting to Be Heard,” is released.

Sign in with your YouTube Account (YouTube, Google+, Gmail, Orkut, Picasa, or Chrome) to add ABCNews's video to your playlist. Sign in. Statistics Report. Published on Feb 13, 2013. The Affenpinscher won Best in Show

ADAM PALLY, ELISHA CUTHBERT, CASEY WILSON, DAMON WAYANS JR., ELIZA COUPE Happy news it's not: ABC is exiling Happy Endings from Tuesdays to Fridays beginning in March, the network announced very late

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Kate Upton denies relationship with Justin Verlander

Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, and Anne V hit the red carpet for the SI Swimsuit on Location Party at the Marquee night club at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Wednesday (February 13). The three SI swimsuit ladies were

It was a battle of the super babes as Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton and A.J. McCarron's overnight sensation GF Katherine Webb -- who also…

But the interview SI cover model Kate Upton did with Holden and Danny on 106.7 The Fan this afternoon was the most awkward few minutes of radio I've ever heard. It started out a little shaky, and went downhill with question two, “What's your favorite

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Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, and Anne V hit the red carpet for the SI Swimsuit on Location Party at the Marquee night club at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Wednesday (February 13). The three SI swimsuit ladies were

The State of the Union's middle class promise

President Barack Obama ended his 2013 State of the Union address minutes ago. Think more about the issues with these talks.

President Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night brought back memories of other presidential inaugural or farewell speeches. Historically, the most memorable and most significant: George Washington. Franklin Roosevelt. Dwight Eisenhower

President Barack Obama ended his 2013 State of the Union address minutes ago. Think more about the issues with these talks.

President Barack Obama ended his 2013 State of the Union address minutes ago. Think more about the issues with these talks.

Last updated Thursday, Februrary 14th, at 10:38 a.m. PolitiFact is fact-checking President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as well as the rebuttal and reaction to the speech. We'll be collecting our fact-checks here

XOXO: GOP, Dems Exchange Ironic Valentine Ecards

Surf Collective NYC's Valentine's Day eCard campaign to benefit non-profit Waves for Water's Sandy Relief initiative focused on New York and New Jersey's hardest hit areas, including the Rockaways and other East Coast

As you scramble to come up with last minute Valentine's Day gifts for your loved ones, don't overlook the obvious: e-cards. While you may be a bit skeptical about sending your boo a virtual “I love you” note on the most romantic holiday of the year

The style of the illustration and animation is quite different from many of the other ecards on the Katie's Cards website: instead of the block colours and cartoon design of many of their popular ecards, such as the Turkey Escape series, the images in

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Doozy Cards amorously announces a brand new selection of romantic and hilarious Valentine's Day eCards for 2013. Take aim with Cupid's arrow and deliver laughter and love to your friends, family and special

A review of 4 free Valentine's E-Card Apps for iPad. Tom's Love Letters, Angela's Valentine, ScrapPad, Valentine's Day and Flower Garden Free.

Accused killer Dorner has fans on social media

And now accused cop killer Christopher Dorner seems to belong to the group of people who, if California authorities are correct, duped most everyone around them when it came to their sinister side. "Chris was a guy who was approachable, had a great

Anthony Anderson isn't afraid to play a psychotic cop killer in a movie -- telling TMZ, he'd happily accept the role of Christopher Dorner in a film about…

What appeared to be the last stages of the largest manhunt in Los Angeles Police Department history unfolded on live television on Tuesday.

What appeared to be the last stages of the largest manhunt in Los Angeles Police Department history unfolded on live television on Tuesday.

And now accused cop killer Christopher Dorner seems to belong to the group of people who, if California authorities are correct, duped most everyone around them when it came to their sinister side. "Chris was a guy who was approachable, had a great

Steve Martin, wife Anne Stringfield welcome first baby, reports say

Steve Martin is a first-time dad at 67! The actor and his wife Anne Stringfield reportedly welcomed a baby in December.

The 'Pink Panther' actor and his wife Anne Stringfield reportedly welcomed their bundle of joy in December. The 'Pink Panther' actor and his wife Anne Stringfield reportedly welcomed their bundle of joy in December. Tweet

The super-private actor has welcomed his first child with his wife, writer and former staffer for the New Yorker Anne Stringfield, his representative confirms to PEOPLE. The news was first reported by New York Post which broke the news that the baby

The 'Pink Panther' actor and his wife Anne Stringfield reportedly welcomed their bundle of joy in December. The 'Pink Panther' actor and his wife Anne Stringfield reportedly welcomed their bundle of joy in December. Tweet

After Page Six reported (via sources) that the 67-year-old actor, author and musician recently became a first-time dad with wife Anne Stringfield, his rep confirms the happy news to Us Weekly. "We can confirm that Steve Martin

AP PHOTOS: Fat Tuesday Celebrated Around the World

As Mardi Gras gets under way Fat Tuesday is the day to throw caution to the wind and binge on everything within reach -- so check out what these…

Some people may not know where Mardi Gras started.

Despite the sporadic rains, Fat Monday parades proceeded: the Krewe of Orpheus, the star-studded group led by entertainer Harry Connick Jr., and the Krewe of Proteus, the Carnival season's second-oldest krewe founded in

Ace Gonzalez accepts her award BURGERTOWN, U.S.A.— Local deli Kenny & Ziggy's made Eater National's 25 Hottest Hamburgers in America map today. The new menu items all start with 8oz

From sequin-drenched samba parades in Rio de Janeiro to cascades of Mardi Gras beads on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, revelers gathered to dance until dawn at Fat Tuesday celebrations. The Roman Catholic period of Lent begins on Wednesday and

Happy Valentine's Day, Justin Verlander: Kate Upton says she's single

The Centers for Disease Control released a new report this month revealing the U.S. health care system handles roughly 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections annually, costing the nation $15.6 billion. The report says that sexually

Read More · Happy Valentine's Day Kevin DeYoung · God had visited Ray Ortlund 14. 2013. Kevin DeYoung|12:35 am CT. Happy Valentine's Day. Happy Valentine's Day avatar. I hope your day goes better than this guy's.

In honor of the day of love (or a manufactured holiday of corporate greed) I got to thinking about fictional characters I'm in love with. Ask any of my friends, and they'll tell you the list is pretty long. I can't help it! Whether I'm swooning over

For some, February 14 symbolizes love, appreciation and affection. For others, the big day brings about one of the biggest style nightmares of the year. Forget sentimentality and finding your partner a perfect gift -- what are you going to wear? We

Hi Stampers: Happy Valentines Day friends ! Here is the card we made at my stampers club meeting lastmonth . Here are the supplies used on todays card : Rose Red card stock #102544 Very Vanilla card stock #101650

CNN teases Rubio segment by asking if water-swig is 'career ender'

(CNN) -- Sen. Marco Rubio continued to poke fun at himself Wednesday morning after his now-famous sip of water made a big splash during the Republican response to the State of the Union.

Editor's note: Mike Downey is a former Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune columnist. (CNN) -- Been thinking about wrestlers. No, not about Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant or The Rock. I mean real wrestlers. Wrestlers who wrestle for real. Wrestlers

Washington (CNN) -- In an effort to pressure the Obama administration to answer a lingering question related to the Benghazi attack, Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, is reconsidering his pledge not to filibuster the nomination of

(CNN) – Efforts to reach a compromise on Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel were unsuccessful Thursday, meaning a vote to stop a filibuster against his nomination will likely fail in the afternoon. Democrats need 60 votes to end a filibuster, but

It was awkward. It was a little funny. But a "career-ender?" That's the question CNN posed regarding Sen. Marco Rubio's water-swig during his response to the State of the Union Tuesday night. While Twitter had its fun, and Rubio himself even joined in

George Ferris makes a memorable appearance in Erik Larson's 'Devil in the ...

Today is both Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, the engineer who proposed and constructed the first Ferris Wheel in 1893. This is the first time I can recall that a Doodle celebrated an individual honoree

George Ferris's birthday celebrated by Valentine's Day Google doodle. NDTV Correspondent, February 14, 2013. valentines_day_google_doodle.png. George Ferris is the subject of Valentine's Day Google doodle. Ferris is famous for inventing the Ferris

Today Feb 13, 2013 Google celebrates George Ferris' 154th birthday, Valentine's Day with a two-in-one doodle. George Ferris 154th birthday Valentines Day George Ferris & Valentines Day in Google Doodle. The 14th

Happy Valentines Day and Happy 154th birthday to George Ferris born on February 14, 1859–November 22, 1896[1]), engineer most famous for inventing the original Ferris Wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian

Google Doodle's Got Your Valentine's Day and George Ferris' 154 Birthday Covered! (via). Google Doodle for the win, whoop whoop. Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Labels: Google, Google Doodle, Unlikely friends, Valentine's Day

Josh Powell's Brother Commits Suicide

GEORGIA ON HIS MIND. Continuing his post-State of the Union tour, President Obama travels to Georgia today to push his plan for universal early education, notes ABC's Mary Bruce. “In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children

Case in point: An aide to Blunt told ABC News that the senator does not think there should be a vote this week because Hagel, 66, has not turned over all the requested information and, Blunt believes, the Senate has not fully debated the nomination

Passengers have been texting ABC News that sewage is seeping down the walls from burst plumbing pipes, the carpets are wet with urine. Food is in short supply and reports have surfaced of elderly passengers running out of critical heart medicine, and

Federal investigators are investigating Lance Armstrong for crimes including obstruction and witness tampering.

The story broke earlier this week when Australian ABC reported that the prisoner, who it referred to as Ben Zygier, migrated from Australia to Israel in 2000 and worked for the Mossad spy agency. It reported that Zygier's incarceration was top secret

Marking Ash Wednesday

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his final Ash Wednesday mass, and possibly his last public mass this morning. It was the Pope's first public appearance since Monday's stunning announcement that he will retire at the end of the

Amid the buzz created by the Pope's announcement that he will retire, it could be easy to miss the fact that his last Mass will be on Ash Wednesday and not in the normal location for the first day of Lent. “It's very clear that St.

Cardinal Angelo Comastri puts ash on Pope Benedict XVI's head during the celebration of Ash Wednesday mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of 40 days of

Michelle and I join with Christians here and around the world in marking Ash Wednesday. This is a day of both reflection and joy, a time to ponder the meaning of repentance and restoration. As we enter Lent, we join millions in renewing our faith and

Today, Ash Wednesday, we begin a new Lenten journey, a journey that extends over forty days and leads us towards the joy of Easter, to victory of Life over death. Following the ancient Roman tradition of Lenten stations, we

GE to return $18 billion to shareholders after early NBC deal

Feb 13 (Reuters) - General Electric Co expects to return about $18 billion to investors this year as it sells its remaining stake in NBC Universal, a move that executives said should allow it to achieve its long-held goal of buying back the shares it

Feb 13 (Reuters) - General Electric Co expects to return about $18 billion to investors this year as it sells its remaining stake in NBC Universal, a move that executives said should allow it to achieve its long-held goal of buying back the shares it

NBC Sports. Get ready for the F1 season. Take a look at the exciting world of F1 racing as it gets set to premiere this March on NBC and the NBC Sports Network. Danica talks dating driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. NASCAR, Waltrip honor Sandy Hook at Daytona

Legal experts expressed grave reservations Tuesday about an Obama administration memo concluding that the United States can order the killing of American citizens believed to be affiliated with al-Qaida — with one saying

Death of 'Storage Wars' regular Mark Balelo ruled a suicide

"Storage Wars" star Mark Balelo killed himself today by carbon monoxide poisoning TMZ has learned.Multiple sources close to Balelo tell us he was…

Mark Balelo, a star of the A&E reality series "Storage Wars," was found dead of a suspected suicide at his business in Simi Valley, Calif., a police spokesman said. Balelo was 40. Balelo had been arrested on drug charges over the weekend, and was found

Balelo reportedly killed himself by carbon monoxide poisoning only two days after he was arrested for a drug-related offense.

Mark Balelo was definitely battling some demons before his suicide on Feb. 11. HollywoodLife.com spoke with Sgt. Craig Dungan, of the Simi Valley Police Department on Feb. 12, and he tells us that they were called to a

Mark Balelo, a star of the A&E reality series "Storage Wars," was found dead of a suspected suicide at his business in Simi Valley, Calif., a police spokesman said. Balelo was 40. Balelo had been arrested on drug charges over the weekend, and was found

Photos: 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius

President Obama continues his post-State of the Union tour on Thursday by traveling to Decatur, Georgia to talk about quality preschool education for every child in America. He'll start his time in Decatur off by visiting a

(CNN) -- It's almost over -- almost, but not quite -- for the 4,229 passengers and crew stuck on a filthy cruise ship stricken by an engine room fire four days ago. "I don't know how much more we could have took," passenger Larry Poret told CNN via

<<UPDATE BELOW>> On Wednesday's The Situation Room, host Wolf Blitzer absurdly wondered if Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) pausing his State of the Union response for a drink of water would "break" his career. The CNN

(CNN) -- Sen. Marco Rubio continued to poke fun at himself Wednesday morning after his now-famous sip of water made a big splash during the Republican response to the State of the Union.

Person believed to be renegade ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner killed deputy, wounded another in shootout at California cabin Tuesday, authorities say Hours later, SWAT team stormed cabin, which caught fire; sheriff's

The State of the Union's middle class promise

That's the percentage of American 4-year-olds who are enrolled in state-funded preschool programs. (Many others are enrolled in private preschools.) With education policy now on the agenda following the 2013 State of the Union, it's worth noting that

“In a 2,500-word address that was a sort of miniature State of the Union address in its own right, Mr. Rubio mentioned the 'working class' and the 'middle class' 17 times,” the Wall Street Journal reported. And how would Rubio fix the middle class

President Barack Obama did not once mention drones in Tuesday night's State of the Union Address—at least not by name. However, he did hint that the United States' controversial targeted killing campaign might wear on indefinitely. “Where necessary

President Barack Obama ended his 2013 State of the Union address minutes ago. Think more about the issues with these talks.

over spending and taxes — and the stagnating economy that stalemate has produced — got a chance to hear about a different path on Tuesday night. President Obama's message in the State of the Union address was clear: It doesn't have to be this way.

Real Madrid Vs. Manchester United Part I Lives Up to the Hype

Mission accomplished for Alex Ferguson. Manchester United will be thrilled to walk away from the Bernabeu with a scoring draw against Real Madrid.

Manchester United came roaring out of the locker room and put Real Madrid under immediate pressure Danny Welbeck was blocked out just enough by Fábio Coentrão as he tried to get his head on a cross from Robin Van

Real Madrid v Manchester United: player ratings. David de Gea produced several stunning saves at Bernabéu to get our man-of-the-match while Angel Di María was superb for Real. But it was a difficult night for Rafael da Silva. Share · Tweet this. Email

Manchester United did a good job controlling Cristiano Ronaldo and the Real Madrid attack in their recent clash in the Champions League round of 16. For a side playing at home with the attacking dominance right across the pitch that Los Blancos have,

Manchester United came roaring out of the locker room and put Real Madrid under immediate pressure Danny Welbeck was blocked out just enough by Fábio Coentrão as he tried to get his head on a cross from Robin Van

Obama State of the Union: Rallying Cry Against Economic Disenfranchisement

Let's just stipulate that the response to the State of the Union is a lousy assignment. There's no audience, no applause, no podium where you can stash water within easy reaching distance. You inevitably look like you're filming a hostage video, or an

State Of The Union: Obama Addresses Climate Change And Green Energy, Short On Details - The Huffington Post.

Jon Stewart took on last night's State of the Union, and in the midst of a series of hydration gags mocking Marco Rubio's sip of water, Stewart was alarmed that President Obama has only just now alerted Americans to the fact

President Barack Obama ended his 2013 State of the Union address minutes ago. Think more about the issues with these talks.

About 33.5 million people across the nation watched President Obama's State of the Union Address, in which he told Congress that he will devote much of his second term to closing the income gap between rich and poor and called it “our generation's task

No Ordinary Affenpinscher, Banana Joe Is Named Best in Show

NEW YORK | A tiny black affenpinscher named Banana Joe won the coveted Best in Show award at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, beating out more than 2,700 others for a title that guarantees canine fame, great dating and

Banana Joe, a black dog with a monkeylike face, became the first affenpinscher to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night. He defeated six dogs, one a Portuguese water dog on the same night that Bo, who is the same

The Affenpinscher, which means literally "monkey pinscher" or "monkey dog" in German, is one of Germany's oldest breeds. Originally kept to catch rats, the breed is now a toy dog similar to its funny-faced ancestor, the Brussels Griffon. They're pretty

Banana Joe, the tiny Affenpinscher, took home Best In Show honors at the Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday night. Share on Facebook. Tweet this post. Best In Show at the 2013 Westminster Dog Show went to the Affenpinscher, Banana Joe, on Tuesday

Last night a fuzzy little Affenpischer with an impressive gait delivered a powerful, idea-driven rebuttal to Barack Obama's State of the Union won the Westminster Dog Show. He was able to get through the whole thing without a

He Shot 160... and Died Because He Cared

On Tuesday, Glenn Beck delivered a heartfelt reflection following slain Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's memorial service. After sharing how he learned about the hero's tragic death, the popular television and radio host

“The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from other men.” So states a portion of the Navy SEAL creed. But the young officer reciting those words at Monday's memorial service for Chris Kyle clearly

A hearse containing former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's casket leads a motorcade leaving the Multi-Purpose Stadium in Midlothian, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2013 for the 200-mile journey to Austin, where Kyle will be buried at the Texas State Cemetery. Kyle and his

ARLINGTON, Texas — As military service members carried the flag-draped coffin out of Cowboys Stadium, the sounds of bagpipes echoed and people saluted Chris Kyle, an ex-Navy SEAL sniper who dedicated his post-military career to helping other

Chris Kyle was laid to rest on Feb. 12 at the Texas State Cemetary, after he was tragically murdered on Feb. 2. Chris, 38, was a former Navy SEAL and had completed four tours of duty in Iraq before his death, so it was no surprise that thousands of

Happy Valentine's Day! How Alessandra Ambrosio, Khloé Kardashian Odom ...

Happy Valentine's Day. Yes, love is in the air, and love has struck a chord with the wrestling business over the years. There are real couples in the business (Stephanie McMahon and Triple H), and there are those who were a match made in grappling lore

While some may argue that Valentine's Day is nothing more than an excuse to support the greeting card and floral industries, I really thing it's a great idea to have a day set aside for making sure you take a breath from the day-to-day routine and

In honor of the day of love (or a manufactured holiday of corporate greed) I got to thinking about fictional characters I'm in love with. Ask any of my friends, and they'll tell you the list is pretty long. I can't help it! Whether I'm swooning over

President Obama is heading to Georgia to push an expansion of preschool programs and save Head State from budget cuts. 1130EST -- Air Force One arrives arrives Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Decatur, GA. WAGA COVER / POOL TAPE. 1210EST -- POTUS

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone, from all of us at Daily PAuL. Without further ado, a little Valentine's Day antics please https://www.youtube.com/w A few quotes worthy of mention: When the power of love overcomes the

AP PHOTOS: Fat Tuesday Celebrated Around the World

The standoff gives new meaning to Fat Tuesday: The nation's finances are a mess, but – what the heck? – let's have another round. No wonder a new Washington Post poll found that 56 percent of Americans have a dim view of the country's political system.

Ace Gonzalez accepts her award BURGERTOWN, U.S.A.— Local deli Kenny & Ziggy's made Eater National's 25 Hottest Hamburgers in America map today. The new menu items all start with 8oz

Event: Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a pancake feed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 2001 S. Elmwood. From 5 to 8 p.m., students will serve pancakes, sausage and ice cream. The evening will also include entertainment and games, and all are welcome.

From sequin-drenched samba parades in Rio de Janeiro to cascades of Mardi Gras beads on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, revelers gathered to dance until dawn at Fat Tuesday celebrations. The Roman Catholic period of Lent begins on Wednesday and

No traffic fatalities were reported. The initiative, which began at 9 p.m. Tuesday and ended at 5 a.m. Wednesday, allows police to obtain blood search warrants on suspects who refuse to give a breath or blood sample when suspected of DWI. comment(1)

AP PHOTOS: Fat Tuesday Celebrated Around the World

Today is Fat Tuesday. This is the day before the church's festival of Ash Wednesday which is tomorrow and begins the season of Lent. Lent, as church tradition holds, is a time for spiritual reflection and restriction as we hear.

The arrests of 2013 were a bump compared to 2012 when APD reported 10 arrests during the Fat Tuesday No Refusal initiative. The program means any suspected drunk driver who refuses a breath or blood test will instead be served with a search warrant

Just after 1:30 a.m. the lights in the mega-club focused center stage and Fat Joe appeared kicking off his performance with his hit “We Takin' Over.” The packed nightspot soared with excitement as the artist and business man put on a high-energy set

The standoff gives new meaning to Fat Tuesday: The nation's finances are a mess, but – what the heck? – let's have another round. No wonder a new Washington Post poll found that 56 percent of Americans have a dim view of the country's political system.

Some people may not know where Mardi Gras started.

Navy SEAL Chris Kyle Had A Funeral Procession Fit For A Head Of State [VIDEO]

Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle had a procession Feb. 12 fit for a head of state. The procession stretched along the heart of Texas, 200 miles, traveling from Midlothian to Austin, and included police escort, biker escort, and a

A hearse containing former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's casket leads a motorcade leaving the Multi-Purpose Stadium in Midlothian, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2013 for the 200-mile journey to Austin, where Kyle will be buried at the Texas State Cemetery. Kyle and his

It was a sad day in Texas on Feb. 12, as thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects to decorated American sniper Chris Kyle at his funeral procession. Chris Kyle was laid to rest on Feb. 12 at the Texas State

Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle had a procession Feb. 12 fit for a head of state. The procession stretched along the heart of Texas, 200 miles, traveling from Midlothian to Austin, and included police escort, biker escort, and a giant American flag

It was a sad day in Texas on Feb. 12, as thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects to decorated American sniper Chris Kyle at his funeral procession. Chris Kyle was laid to rest on Feb. 12 at the Texas State

How Marco Rubio is trying to turn his sip slip into a political win

Must-Read Op-Eds: Mika Brzezinski reads from a Maureen Dowd NYT column on why GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, who delivered the GOP response to the president's SOTU address, is a "paper doll, trying on different outfits of

Editor's note: Ruben Navarrette is a CNN contributor and a nationally syndicated columnist with the Washington Post Writers Group. Follow him on Twitter: @rubennavarrette. (CNN) -- Sen. Marco Rubio was ready for his close-up, and he got it. Now you

Marco Rubio is being a good sport about awkwardly taking a sip of water during his response to President Obama's State of the Union Address, using some Wednesday morning TV appearances to poke fun at himself. "I needed water, what am I going to do?

Marco Rubio just really, really needs a glass of water. OK, guys?

Good evening. I'm Marco Rubio. I'm blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate. Let me begin by congratulating President Obama on the start of his second term. Tonight, I have the honor of responding to his State of the Union address on

Navy SEAL Chris Kyle Had A Funeral Procession Fit For A Head Of State [VIDEO]

Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle had a procession Feb. 12 fit for a head of state. The procession stretched along the heart of Texas, 200 miles, traveling from Midlothian to Austin, and included police escort, biker escort, and a giant American flag

Chris Kyle was laid to rest on Feb. 12 at the Texas State Cemetary, after he was tragically murdered on Feb. 2. Chris, 38, was a former Navy SEAL and had completed four tours of duty in Iraq before his death, so it was no surprise that thousands of

Members of Westboro Baptist Church reportedly protested slain Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's memorial service in Arlington, Texas on Monday. The hate group first announced its intentions via a press release earlier this

6:45 p.m. update: Two people who were taken to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 35 in Belton on Tuesday morning were at the front of the Chris Kyle funeral procession riding with Patriot Guards, city spokesman Paul Romer said. He said, however

Randy Travis, Chris Kyle Memorial: Singer performs at service for slain ex-Navy Seal at Cowboys Stadium.

Death of 'Storage Wars' regular Mark Balelo ruled a suicide

The Ventura County medical examiner's office determined Mark Balelo died after inhaling carbon monoxide and car exhaust fumes. His body was found Monday morning in a business warehouse in Simi Valley, Calif. "Storage Wars" followed Balelo as one of

Mark Balelo was definitely battling some demons before his suicide on Feb. 11. HollywoodLife.com spoke with Sgt. Craig Dungan, of the Simi Valley Police Department on Feb. 12, and he tells us that they were called to a

UPI News Service, 02/13/2013. The death of Mark Balelo, an auction-house owner featured on "Storage Wars," has been ruled a suicide, said the Ventura County Coroner's Office in California. ADVERTISEMENT. Balelo, a 40-year-old reality TV personality,

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., February 13, 2013 — Details continue to trickle out regarding the death of A&E “Storage Wars” regular, auction/liquidation house owner Mark Balelo. He was found Monday morning by one of his employees at his place of business.

The Ventura County medical examiner's office determined Mark Balelo died after inhaling carbon monoxide and car exhaust fumes. His body was found Monday morning in a business warehouse in Simi Valley, Calif. "Storage Wars" followed Balelo as one of

How to survive Lent 2013 OR What we gave up for Lent

Today, many English speaking Christian communities call this season “Lent.” It comes from the old English “Lencten”, meaning, “spring.” It is a special time for prayer and fasting in keeping with the Bible's many invitations to live seasons of more

City Catholics marked the start of the Lenten season Wednesday with Ash Wednesday services; the services came as Pope Benedict XVI made his first appearance since announcing his resignation, telling crowds gathered at the Vatican he is

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is tomorrow. Have you thought about observing Lent this year? There's no Scriptural requirement to observe Lent—ultimately, it's just the six week lead-up to Easter Sunday in the church

The English word “Lent” traces back to Old Germanic words for “long” or “length.” Anyone who's given up chocolate or snacks for the 40 days of the season might think this refers to the painful duration of 6 weeks of sacrifices, but the truth seems to

The English word “Lent” traces back to Old Germanic words for “long” or “length.” Anyone who's given up chocolate or snacks for the 40 days of the season might think this refers to the painful duration of 6 weeks of sacrifices, but the truth seems to

Christopher Dorner's Manifesto Gets The 'Rap Genius' Decoding Treatment

From: Christopher Jordan Dorner /7648 To: America Subj: Last resort Regarding CF# 07-004281 I know most of you who personally know me are in disbelief to hear from media reports that I am suspected of committing such

From: Christopher Jordan Dorner /7648 To: America Subj: Last resort Regarding CF# 07-004281 I know most of you who personally know me are in disbelief to hear from media reports that I am suspected of committing such

Christopher Dorner, the former Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of killing four people in revenge for his 2008 firing from the agency for his disputed report of police brutality and corruption in the department, posted a 6-page manifesto

But proof arrived this week in the form a Rap Genius parsing of murderous ex-cop fugitive Christopher Dorner's manifesto. "We've had stuff go viral, but I think it's going to be the most viral thing of all time," says Rap Genius cofounder Mahbod Moghadam.

I took the time to read Dorner's 11,000 word manifesto. Here are the highlights: Even with the multiple conversations and ambient noise I heard Officer Magana call an indivdual a nigger again. Now that I had confirmed it, I told