Monday, June 17 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:41:31 GMT
(CNN) - A science-fiction-style project -- which could bring internet access to five billion people across the planet -- is being tested out in New Zealand. Software giant Google is launching balloonsMore >>
A science-fiction-style project -- which could bring internet access to five billion people across the planet -- is being tested out in New Zealand. Software giant Google is launching balloons into the stratosphere -- equipped with wireless technology that could create a truly global network.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:13:03 GMT
(CNN) - An elephant stuck in a well, a really big hornet's nest and flying food trays are all video that will have you talking today. It's not a place you would expect to find an elephant, even a babyMore >>
An elephant stuck in a well, a really big hornet's nest and flying food trays are all video that will have you talking today.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:32:18 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Hashtags are coming to Facebook. This is to help users better surface conversations. The social network wants to make it easier for users to find content already on Facebook and functionalMore >>
In today's What's Trending report, #Hashtags are coming to Facebook. This is to help users better surface conversations. More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-06-12 14:09:28 GMT
(CNN) - Buying your clothes from thrift stores, also called, "thrifting," is becoming more popular and trendy. An example of how it's grown: Goodwill Industries reported an 83% increase in revenue fromMore >>
Buying your clothes from thrift stores, also called, "thrifting," is becoming more popular and trendy. An example of how it's grown: Goodwill Industries reported an 83% increase in revenue from 2007 to 2012.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-06-11 13:50:52 GMT
(CBS) - Law enforcement from San Francisco and New York are holding a smartphone summit this week. They'll meet with representatives from Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft and urge them to create newMore >>
A smartphone summit gets underway this week to tackle the rise in gadget thefts and more than 300,000 Honda Odysseys are being added to a federal probe of faulty air bags.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-06-10 13:53:42 GMT
(CNN/KSDK) - A woman's chance of living at least five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer has gone up from 50% in the 1970's to 85%. But modern science doesn't get all the credit for the healing,More >>
A chair dubbed-- The Healing Chair-- helps seven women recover from cancer. The big brown recliner has been passed down by several ladies who were going through chemo and surgery.More >>
Saturday, June 8 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-06-09 03:48:40 GMT
(CNN) - An Idaho grandmother who believes in living on the edge, jumps off a bridge wearing a chute and a smile. Get this, it was all for her 102nd birthday. Maybe you'll recognize her from appearances.More >>
An Idaho grandmother who believes in living on the edge, jumps off a bridge wearing a chute and a smile. Get this, it was all for her 102nd birthday.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:16 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:16:46 GMT
(CNN) - In Entertainment News, Michael Jackson's 15 year old daughter Paris is hospitalized this morning. She's recovering after cutting one of her wrists. A family lawyer said Paris is physically fine. OneMore >>
Michael Jackson's 15 year old daughter Paris is hospitalized. More good news for Jennifer Love Hewitt, the actress is engaged.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-06-05 14:33:44 GMT
(CNN) - The apparent kidnapping of a U.S. Marine and the recent arrest of a mother on drug charges. These cases are raising questions about the safety of Americans in Mexico. Americans flock to MexicoMore >>
The apparent kidnapping of a U.S. Marine and the recent arrest of a mother on drug charges. These cases are raising questions about the safety of Americans in Mexico.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-06-04 13:37:47 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Dunkin' donuts is rolling out a new item. It sandwiches fried eggs and bacon between another breakfast staple, a glazed donut. The company is rolling out a its new breakfast sandwich nationwideMore >>
Dunkin' donuts is rolling out a new item. It sandwiches fried eggs and bacon between another breakfast staple, a glazed donut. The company is rolling out a its new breakfast sandwich nationwide on FridayMore >>
Lawyers this morning have presented their closing arguments and are expected to meet with the judge one more time before he makes his ruling in the case involving banners the Kountze High School cheerleaders wish to display at football games.
Closing arguments began at 8 a.m. in Hardin County before Judge Steve Thomas and wrapped up shortly after 9 a.m. The Judge is expected to announce his decision sometime after lunch today.
The controversy began when the cheerleading squad at Kountze High School was told it had to stop displaying the banners because the district received a complaint. The complaint was lodged by Madison, Wis.-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, who said it was acting on behalf of someone who wished to remain anonymous.
Acting on legal advice, school superintendent Kevin Weldon told the cheerleaders the banners had to go.
Some of the cheerleaders filed a lawsuit against the school district after the ban went into place, saying since they make the banners on their free time and pay for the supplies, they should not be denied freedom of speech.
On October 4th, Judge Thomas denied the cheerleaders a temporary injunction, but instead granted a 14-day extension of a temporary restraining order, allowing use of the banners until a decision could be reached in court.
Monday, June 17 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:16:55 GMT
TEXARKANA (KTBS) - The funeral arrangements for Officer William Jason Sprague have been finalized. Visitation for Officer Sprague will be tomorrow from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., in the atrium at First BaptistMore >>
The funeral arrangements for Officer William Jason Sprague have been finalized.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:16:15 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - A 31-year-old Avinger woman was arrested this weekend for failing to register annually as a sex offender.Upshur County Sheriff's Office filed a warrant for Lacey Jean Kersey,More >>
A 31-year-old Avinger woman was arrested this weekend for failing to register annually as a sex offender.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:09:28 GMT
LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Police arrested a Longview babysitter Sunday on indecency with a child charges.Darrell Gene Pointer, 57, is in the Gregg County Jail on $100,000 bond this morning. He's accusedMore >>
Police arrested a Longview babysitter Sunday on indecency with a child charges.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:40:55 GMT
JACKSONVILLE (KYTX) - A new course designed to help military vets and their families cope with life after war kicked offIn Jacksonville Monday night. When you gotten used to living in a war zone, theMore >>
A new course designed to help military vets and their families cope with life after war kicked offIn Jacksonville Monday night.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:35:34 GMT
KILGORE (KYTX) - "The Kilgore man who owns the birds doesn't run a rescue or business, he just has a passion for animals. The family members I spoke with say that their birds became a like part of theMore >>
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A top Washington lawyer has been chosen as an envoy to close Guantanamo Bay, marking a step forward in the effort to close the prison.More >>
Cliff Sloan, a top Washington lawyer, has been chosen as the State Department's special envoy to close Guantanamo Bay, marking a step forward in what has been an arduous effort to fulfill President Obama's campaign promise to close the prison.More >>
The FBI is planning to dig in a Detroit-area field Monday in a hunt for the remains of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, according to a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the investigation.More >>
The FBI is planning to dig in a Detroit-area field Monday in a hunt for the remains of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, according to a law enforcement source with direct knowledge of the investigation.More >>
The man who leaked classified documents on U.S. surveillance programs will go online live Monday, according to the British newspaperMore >>
The man who leaked classified documents on U.S. surveillance programs will go online live Monday, according to the British newspaper that published the materials that sparked a global controversy over government data mining.More >>
The woman was related to at least two of the three children.Was she their doting mother? An adoring aunt? Or, given her relative youth, perhaps a much older sister?More >>
The woman was related to at least two of the three children.Was she their doting mother? An adoring aunt? Or, given her relative youth, perhaps a much older sister?More >>
The United States might have been able to prevent the deadly Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks had NSA surveillance practices been in place at the time, former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday.More >>
The United States might have been able to prevent the deadly Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington had controversial National Security Agency surveillance practices been in place at the time, former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday.More >>
During the more than a decade that Ariel Castro allegedly held kidnapped teenagers and young women captive, police officers were within shouting distance of the house more than a thousand timesMore >>
During the more than a decade that Ariel Castro allegedly held kidnapped teenagers and young women captive in his home at 2207 Seymour Ave., police officers were within shouting distance of the house more than a thousand timesMore >>
Melanie Servetas lived the American dream. She had a six-figure salary as an executive with Wells Fargo, a Jaguar and a three-bedroom house in sunny Southern California. But then, she fell in love.More >>
Melanie Servetas lived the American dream. She had a six-figure salary as an executive with Wells Fargo, a Jaguar and a three-bedroom house in sunny Southern California. But then, she fell in love.More >>
