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Families of Military Suicide Victims Will Now Receive Presidential Condolences
Overturning a policy that has been in place for many years, the Obama administration announced Wednesday it will now send condolence letters to the families of service members who commit suicide.
"This issue is emotional, painful, and complicated," President Barack Obama said in a statement. "But these Americans served our nation bravely ... They didn't die because they were weak. A
This Day in History for July 7 – US Annexes Hawaii and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The US begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300 (More info)
1898 – President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States (More info)
Massive Dust Storm Swallows Phoenix [VIDEO]
Phoenix, Arizona looked like a scene from an apocalyptic summer blockbuster Tuesday night after a massive dust storm engulfed the city and its surrounding areas.
The dust cloud appeared to be 100 miles wide and was moving between 50 and 60 miles an hour.
Shania Twain Rumored for ‘American Idol’ Judges’ Table
Jennifer Lopez was a big part of 'American Idol's' resurgence last season, but she hasn't committed to another run on the show, so producers are reportedly looking for a replacement -- and rumors are pointing to Shania Twain.
With more than 60 million albums' worth of worldwide sales to her name, Twain certainly knows a thing or two about what it takes to achieve commercial success -- and just as
Go Behind the Scenes of Taylor Swift’s ‘Mean’ Video [VIDEO]
You've got to give Taylor Swift credit -- even with a bajillion records sold and a steady stream of radio hits, she's refused to take the easy way out with her videos, preferring to tell a visual story instead of filming performance clips.
That's definitely the case for her new 'Mean' video, which uses Swift's latest hit as the backdrop for an old-time miniature movie about, well, what happens whe
The Ladies of ‘The Talk’ Are Visibly Shaken by Casey Anthony Verdict
On Tuesday's edition of 'The Talk,' Julie Chen made an "executive decision" and, rather than break for live coverage, decided to read the Casey Anthony verdict herself. The results caused a furor among the panel and studio audience.
As Chen read that Anthony had been acquitted of first degree murder and aggravated child abuse, the audience cried out in disbelief and Leah Remini threatene
Billions Worth of Treasure Discovered in Indian Temple [VIDEO]
In a story that sounds like it came straight out of a Nicolas Cage movie, archaeologists have uncovered a treasure trove of of jewelry, coins and precious stones estimated to be worth $10 to $20 billion.
Parsed among five vaults in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the bounty represents centuries worth of gifts from the temple's devotees.
‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Soundtrack Gets 10th-Anniversary Reissue
In case you weren't one of the nine million people who purchased it the first time around, UMG is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack by reissuing it with a second disc, packed with unreleased tracks.
The Deluxe Edition reissue, due August 16, adds a 17-track bonus disc to the original soundtrack - including 13 songs that were recorded during the origina
Justin Bieber Proclaims Love for Country Music
There's no escaping Justin Bieber these days - not on the radio, not at a theater near you, not at the NBA All-Star Game and not at the CMT Music Awards, where the 17-year-old recently picked up an award for Collaborative Video of the Year.
Though some country fans might have been taken aback to see Bieber sharing a screen with Rascal Flatts in the video for "That Should Be Me," he came
Trace Adkins’ Daughter Saves Puppies From House Fire
As if it weren't incredible enough that Trace Adkins and his family emerged from their recent house fire relatively unscathed, now comes word that the Adkins' puppies were rescued from the blaze by none other than Trace's 10-year-old daughter, Brianna.
Expectant Fathers Celebrate With ‘Dadchelor’ Parties
It takes a village to raise a child, but it may also take a village to help a man prepare for parenthood.
With Father's Day coming up, what better way to introduce you to a new phenomenon called "dadchelor" parties."
This Day in History for June 15 – Twelfth Amendment Ratified and More
Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1752 – Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity (More info)
1775 – George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army (More info)