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        • Prayer Fatigue and the Search for Hope 5:20 pm
          Some weeks it’s tough to keep up spiritually and emotionally with all that swirls around us. In the last couple of days we’ve seen images of devastation coming out of Oklahoma. We continue to be pummeled with disheartening world news and violence in our communities, even as many of us are still trying to process […]
        • Beer and trademarks 5:20 pm
          One of the things I like the most about the beer world is there is a sense of community – those who work at various breweries seem to really get along with each other and seem united against the big boys of brewing.However, being a brewery is still a business. The people who own and work at the breweries must protect their interests and sometimes that involves lawyers.
        • Report: Republican congressional staffers say they’re fed up with crazy Benghazi witch-hunt 5:20 pm
          THIS is pretty interesting:
        • Republicans’ hatred of Obama blinds them to public disinterest in the so-called scandals 5:20 pm
        • Lesson of OK twister: Republican-backed cuts to Weather Service budget pose big risks 5:20 pm
           David Sirota NAILS IT:
        • Today's News: Our Take - Are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Living Together Again? 6:05 pm
          After a recent rough patch, one of TV's favorite families the Osbournes may be reuniting under the same roof.Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are once again sharing the same house after the couple split earlier this year over Ozzy's ...
          Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne | Photo Credits: Joe Kohen/FIlmMagic
        • Are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Living Together Again? 6:05 pm
          After a recent rough patch, one of TV's favorite families the Osbournes may be reuniting under the same roof.Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are once again sharing the same house after the couple split earlier this year over Ozzy's ...
          Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne | Photo Credits: Joe Kohen/FIlmMagic
        • Today's News: Our Take - Modern Family Finale Finds Great Comedy in Phil's Tragedy 6:05 pm
          Modern Family will find surprising comedy during a family tragedy in Wednesday's season finale.In the season-ender (9/8c on ABC), Phil (Ty Burrell) learns that his mother has died, leading the entire Pritchett-Dunphy clan to head to Florida to say goodbye. ...
          Modern Family | Photo Credits: Peter
        • Modern Family Finale Finds Great Comedy in Phil's Tragedy 6:05 pm
          Modern Family will find surprising comedy during a family tragedy in Wednesday's season finale.In the season-ender (9/8c on ABC), Phil (Ty Burrell) learns that his mother has died, leading the entire Pritchett-Dunphy clan to head to Florida to say goodbye. ...
          Modern Family | Photo Credits: Peter
        • Today's News: Our Take - Barbara Walters’ Daughter Arrested on Suspicion of DUI 6:05 pm
          Barbara Walters' daughter, Jacqueline Danforth, was arrested early Sunday in Naples, Fla., on suspicion of driving under the influence, TMZ reports.Local police found Danforth, 44, and a male passenger "extremely intoxicated" in their car, which was parked on a highway ...
          Jacqueline Danforth | Photo Credits: Collier County Sheriff
        • Barbara Walters’ Daughter Arrested on Suspicion of DUI 5:30 pm
          Barbara Walters' daughter, Jacqueline Danforth, was arrested early Sunday in Naples, Fla., on suspicion of driving under the influence, TMZ reports.Local police found Danforth, 44, and a male passenger "extremely intoxicated" in their car, which was parked on a highway ...
          Jacqueline Danforth | Photo Credits: Collier County Sheriff
        • Mom Jeans, Minivans, and Vibrators, Oh My! 5:20 pm
          When you are going on TV to promote your book, you expect that you will be talking about…
        • Today in the News: Jodi Arias pleads for her life 6:05 pm
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • Rand Paul says Republicans need more blacks, Hispanics and tattooed guys with beards and ponytails 5:20 pm
          The man SAYS the GOP needs greater diversity:
        • What to Watch: ‘Modern Family’ says goodbye 4:10 pm
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        • In an appeal to its more immature members, NRA issues list of “coolest gun movies” ever 5:20 pm
          Why am I not surprised that the silly 1984 fantasy “Red Dawn” (above) tops THIS LIST?
        • Journalism vs. espionage 11:20 am
          Gene Robinson has a strong piece today about the accelerating trend toward investigating and prosecuting journalists under the 1917 espionage act. That’s the law under which the AP phone records were subpoenaed and under which Fox News reporter James Rosen was secretly targeted.
        • Poll: Americans overwhemingly like Obama, but most view Republicans in Congress unfavorably 5:20 pm
          Two major public-opinion polls released this week have lots of good news for President Obama and lots of bad news for the Republican Party.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Zach Sobiech, Teen Behind YouTube Hit "Clouds," Dies of Cancer at 18 6:05 pm
          Zach Sobiech, who wrote the viral farewell song "Clouds," lost his battle with bone cancer Monday morning. He was 18.The Children's Cancer Research Fund shared the news on its website, writing: "Zach was at home and at peace with those ...
          Zach Sobiech | Photo Credits: Zach Sobiech
        • Zach Sobiech, Teen Behind YouTube Hit "Clouds," Dies of Cancer at 18 5:30 pm
          Zach Sobiech, who wrote the viral farewell song "Clouds," lost his battle with bone cancer Monday morning. He was 18.The Children's Cancer Research Fund shared the news on its website, writing: "Zach was at home and at peace with those ...
          Zach Sobiech | Photo Credits: Zach Sobiech
        • Tornado aftermath 5:30 pm
          Dave Granlund cartoon on the tornado aftermath.
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        • Oklahoma’s two Republican senators usually oppose federal disaster relief for any states but theirs 5:20 pm
        • Today's News: Our Take - The Middle Exclusive Finale Sneak Peek: Why Doesn't Axl Want a Graduation Party? 6:05 pm
          Graduation is a time to celebrate but not for Axl on The Middle.On Wednesday's Season 4 finale (8/7c, ABC), Frankie (Patricia Heaton) wants to throw her son Axl (Charlie McDermott) a graduation party, but he's not having any of ...
          French Stewart, Charlie McDermott | Photo Credits: Michael Ansell/ABC
        • The Middle Exclusive Finale Sneak Peek: Why Doesn't Axl Want a Graduation Party? 5:30 pm
          Graduation is a time to celebrate but not for Axl on The Middle.On Wednesday's Season 4 finale (8/7c, ABC), Frankie (Patricia Heaton) wants to throw her son Axl (Charlie McDermott) a graduation party, but he's not having any of ...
          French Stewart, Charlie McDermott | Photo Credits: Michael Ansell/ABC
        • Today's News: Our Take - Ratings: Voice Drops; Dancing, Hawaii Five-0 Rise 6:05 pm
          The Voice topped Monday, but fell to a season low for a performance show.The two-hour episode drew 10.6 million viewers and a 3.4 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, down 11 percent from last week.Revolution (5.8 million, 1.9) was flat.Dancing with ...
          Danielle Bradbery | Photo Credits: Trae Patton/NBC
        • Ratings: Voice Drops; Dancing, Hawaii Five-0 Rise 5:30 pm
          The Voice topped Monday, but fell to a season low for a performance show.The two-hour episode drew 10.6 million viewers and a 3.4 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, down 11 percent from last week.Revolution (5.8 million, 1.9) was flat.Dancing with ...
          Danielle Bradbery | Photo Credits: Trae Patton/NBC
        • Today's News: Our Take - Check Out an Exclusive First Look at NBC's Save Me 6:05 pm
          It's been a long time coming, but Anne Heche's new comedy Save Me will finally premiere Thursday at 8/7c on NBC and TVGuide.com has the first look.In Save Me, Beth Harper (Heche) starts to believe that she is channeling ...
          Anne Heche | Photo Credits: Michael Desmond/NBC
        • Check Out an Exclusive First Look at NBC's Save Me 5:30 pm
          It's been a long time coming, but Anne Heche's new comedy Save Me will finally premiere Thursday at 8/7c on NBC and TVGuide.com has the first look.In Save Me, Beth Harper (Heche) starts to believe that she is channeling ...
          Anne Heche | Photo Credits: Michael Desmond/NBC
        • Today's News: Our Take - Exclusive Sneak Peek at The Game: Is Tasha Going to Ruin Jason and Chardonnay's Marriage? 12:00 pm
          It had to come out eventually.On the midseason finale of The Game (Tuesday at 10/9c on BET), Chardonnay (Brandy) is forced to tell Jason (Coby Bell) about Tasha's affair with Rick Fox, and he is none too happy about his ...
          Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brandy | Photo Credits: BET
        • Exclusive Sneak Peek at The Game: Is Tasha Going to Ruin Jason and Chardonnay's Marriage? 12:00 pm
          It had to come out eventually.On the midseason finale of The Game (Tuesday at 10/9c on BET), Chardonnay (Brandy) is forced to tell Jason (Coby Bell) about Tasha's affair with Rick Fox, and he is none too happy about his ...
          Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Brandy | Photo Credits: BET
        • More Blood for Obama to Wallow In 11:20 am
          Knowing our fearless leader, Obama will view the chance for the photo op of wallowing through the blood of more children in a public elementary school to be a great way to distract people from the corruption oozing out of his regime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, he’ll thunder in Oklahoma, as he proceeds to blame Republicans for opposing tornado control.
        • Hot Online: Galifianakis pays rent for formerly homeless senior 11:10 am
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        • Today's News: Our Take - Daily Show Co-Creator Jokes Oklahoma Tornado Targeted Conservatives 12:00 pm
          Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, is facing serious backlash after attempting to make a topical political joke out of the devastating Oklahoma tornado that has killed at least24 people.Around 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon, after dozens had ...
          Lizz Winstead | Photo Credits: D Dipasupil/Getty Images
        • Daily Show Co-Creator Jokes Oklahoma Tornado Targeted Conservatives 11:30 am
          Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show, is facing serious backlash after attempting to make a topical political joke out of the devastating Oklahoma tornado that has killed at least24 people.Around 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon, after dozens had ...
          Lizz Winstead | Photo Credits: D Dipasupil/Getty Images
        • Today's News: Our Take - Zach Galifianakis Took Woman He Saved From Being Homeless to Hangover III Premiere 12:00 pm
          When Zach Galifianakis hit the red carpet at the Hangover III premiere Monday night, he had one lucky lady on his arm. The comedian brought along Elizabeth "Mimi" Haist, a woman Galifianakis saved from being homeless.According to The New York ...
          Zack Galifianakis | Photo Credits: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
        • Zach Galifianakis Took Woman He Saved From Being Homeless to Hangover III Premiere 11:30 am
          When Zach Galifianakis hit the red carpet at the Hangover III premiere Monday night, he had one lucky lady on his arm. The comedian brought along Elizabeth "Mimi" Haist, a woman Galifianakis saved from being homeless.According to The New York ...
          Zack Galifianakis | Photo Credits: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
        • Today's News: Our Take - Lindsay Lohan Sued for $5 Million By Clothing Company 12:00 pm
          Lindsay Lohan has been sued for $5 million by a clothing manufacturer, TMZ reports. D.N.A.M. Apparel has filed a countersuit against LiLo in response to the actress' $1.1 million suit, which claims that the company licensed her 6126 trademark.In Lohan's ...
          Lindsay Lohan | Photo Credits: Steve Granitz/WireImage
        • Lindsay Lohan Sued for $5 Million By Clothing Company 11:30 am
          Lindsay Lohan has been sued for $5 million by a clothing manufacturer, TMZ reports. D.N.A.M. Apparel has filed a countersuit against LiLo in response to the actress' $1.1 million suit, which claims that the company licensed her 6126 trademark.In Lohan's ...
          Lindsay Lohan | Photo Credits: Steve Granitz/WireImage
        • What to do after a tornado 9:45 am
          How to help, how affected people can get assistance, and other tips. 
          Oklahoma tornado
        • Today's News: Our Take - The Tuesday Playlist: Dance on ABC and Fox, PBS' Ghost Army 12:00 pm
          In what may be a first, a freestyle routine on Monday's final performance round of ABC's Dancing With the Stars the passionate, intimate contemporary routine performed by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough was so terrific it would fit ...
          So You Think You Can Dance | Photo Credits: Adam Rose/FOX
        • The Tuesday Playlist: Dance on ABC and Fox, PBS' Ghost Army 11:30 am
          In what may be a first, a freestyle routine on Monday's final performance round of ABC's Dancing With the Stars the passionate, intimate contemporary routine performed by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough was so terrific it would fit ...
          So You Think You Can Dance | Photo Credits: Adam Rose/FOX
        • Ratings: Voice Drops; Dancing, Hawaii Five-0 Rise 6:05 pm
          The Voice topped Monday, but fell to a season low for a performance show.The two-hour episode drew 10.6 million viewers and a 3.4 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, down 11 percent from last week.Revolution (5.8 million, 1.9) was flat.Dancing with ...
          Danielle Bradbery | Photo Credits: Trae Patton/NBC
        • Morning Minutes: May 21 6:05 am
          Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
        • The Tuesday Playlist: Dance on ABC and Fox, PBS' Ghost Army 12:00 pm
          In what may be a first, a freestyle routine on Monday's final performance round of ABC's Dancing With the Stars the passionate, intimate contemporary routine performed by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough was so terrific it would fit ...
          So You Think You Can Dance | Photo Credits: Adam Rose/FOX
        • Why we stay through the storms May. 20, 2013
          I come from a place that’s no stranger to storms, a place where Mama restocked the storm shelter each spring and where schools — from kindergarten to college — have tornado drills. We prepare because we know the rain and wind will come. The tornado might not touch down on our house or our town, […]
        • City Pool Opening 3:12 pm
          The Newport City Pool will open for the summer season at 12:30 p.m Wednesday, May 29.
        • Missing man found dead 3:11 pm
          The body of Oscar E. "Pete" Guinn, Jr., 83, of Newport was found late Monday night.
        • Today's News: Our Take - Seth MacFarlane Will Not Return to Host the Oscars: "I Need Sleep" May. 20, 2013
          The search for the next Oscars host starts ... now!Seth MacFarlane, who hosted this year's ceremony, tweeted on Monday that he will not be returning for a second shot next year.Oscars 2013: Top Moments"Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do ...
          Seth MacFarlane | Photo Credits: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
        • Seth MacFarlane Will Not Return to Host the Oscars: "I Need Sleep" May. 20, 2013
          The search for the next Oscars host starts ... now!Seth MacFarlane, who hosted this year's ceremony, tweeted on Monday that he will not be returning for a second shot next year.Oscars 2013: Top Moments"Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do ...
          Seth MacFarlane | Photo Credits: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
        • How to Microwave Hide Glue May. 20, 2013
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