Man Breaks Ferris Wheel World Record

CHICAGO — A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days – 384 times, up and around – bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite. "I thought Chicago should have that title," Clinton Shepherd said after finishing his...

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Man charged in city garage break-ins

A Statesville man was caught inside the Statesville city garage around 3:20 a.m. Monday, and is now facing charges.

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Galifianakis To Take Homeless Woman He Saved To 'Hangover III' Premiere

Zach Galifianakis hasn’t even been married a year, but he has another leading lady in his life. When the bearded funnyman was just getting his start in show business in the 90s, he struck up a friendship with Elizabeth “Mimi” Haist, a woman who volunteered at a Los Angeles laundromat and depended on tips from...

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19 Teacher-Recommended Summer Reading Favorites

With the Summer school break quickly approaching, now's the perfect time to add some fresh titles to your child's bookshelf. To help, we asked moms who have also been teachers to share some of their favorite children's stories. Whether you have a color-loving toddler, a beginning reader needing practice, or a...

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City schools to implement anti-hate lessons

Before the city's public school students begin their summer break, they're going to get one additional lesson about tolerance.

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String of Statesville car break-ins continues

Three vehicles in east Statesville were broken into over the weekend, following three similar incidents in the middle of last week.

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Somerset School Committee recount to take place Thursday

A recount to break the deadlocked School Committee race will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. at the public library on County Street, Town Clerk Dolores Berge said. Challenger Melissa Terra, who matched incumbent Chairman Jamison Souza’s 1,276 votes, filed a petition with the necessary 10 registered signatures for...

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Skowhegan police investigating home invasion, store break-in

SKOWHEGAN, Maine - A home invasion and store break-in occurred within a half-hour early Sunday morning, according to police. Skowhegan Deputy Chief Dan Summers said officers are working to see if the incident at 29 Hanover St. and a burglary at the Stony Brook Market are connected. “It’s too early ...

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Rob Pattinson & Kristen Stewart: Is it really over?

It’s looking permanent this time. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are on a break again. Apparently, the Twilight costars couldn’t get past Stewart’s affair with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders last summer.That fling may be ongoing. In April, the Web was aflutter with pictures of her and...

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Yahoo Buys Tumblr for $1.1 Billion: We Pick Our 8 Favorite Tumblrs Featuring Kittens, GIFs and More

Yahoo has officially purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion, following weeks of speculation. Which may seem like a lot of money, but when you break down the numbers, it's like 10 cents per...

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Amanda Bynes' Triumphant Twitter Return—Read What She Has to Say!

She's baaack! Amanda Bynes took a momentary break from Twitter this week and after a few days off, she's back to her old ways (or so we hope). The former Nickelodeon...

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Fall River police subdue man after break-in

Police officers responding to a burglary call Saturday used a Taser on a Brookline man who resisted arrest, authorities said. Terrance R. Daye, 24, also had a loaded 22-caliber handgun in his pants pocket when police officers confronted him, Fall River Police Lt. Kevin Tetrault said.

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Politics needs mavericks, not just the same old chumocracy and groupthink | Jenni Russell

Suddenly there are new faces on our television screens, and new, agitated, indignant voices on the airwaves. Some are old or plummy-toned, some have grey hair, some are young and working class, some are anxious suburban commuters. Many of them are women. It is the raging rows over Ukip, gay marriage, Europe and...

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Ways to break the news of your pregnancy

Expecting a baby is big news not only for the mom-to-be but also her loved ones.    

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Divisive ban on anchored putting strokes expected today

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A) in St Andrews and the United States Golf Association (USGA) are expected to announce a ban on anchored putting strokes this afternoon. Peter Dawson, the R&A's chief executive, and the ruling body's executive director of rules and equipment, David Rickman, will make an...

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APNewsBreak: Haley's husband back home on leave

Gov. Nikki Haley has canceled scheduled events to spend time with her husband during a break from his deployment to Afghanistan.

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Police warn Fort Collins neighborhood following rash of break-ins

Police have specially warned a northwest Fort Collins neighborhood following repeated break-ins near Putnam Elementary School, including one incident in which someone apparently entered an unlocked house and used the toilet and shower before leaving.

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EXCLUSIVE: Major union comes out against President Obama's pick for commerce secretary

Organized labor will break its silence and oppose President Obama's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Chicago's Penny Pritzker, the Daily News has learned. The decision stems from long-standing grievances with labor practices at the Hyatt Hotels chain, a source of her family's fortune, and despite earlier reports that...

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Take a break from the tourists on your Roman holiday

With landmarks like the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, Rome hardly has a problem attracting tourists. But toss a new pope into the mix, and there’s a renewed interest in seeing the Eternal City (and, naturally, the Vatican). For visitors this summer, that means more people...

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Man wanted after holding woman hostage at knife point

Police are searching for a Hendersonville man accused of chasing down a woman with his car, kidnapping her and holding her hostage with a butcher knife on Sunday. Capt. Bruce Simonds with the Hendersonville Police Department said Jose Alfredo Dominguez-Aguilar, 23, of 2009 Asheville Highway jumped into his car to...

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The Lonely Island Grows Up for "Diaper Money" Video

They may have been singing about Spring Break and incest last week, but the guys of The Lonely Island have matured a lot in the past five days. Now they want you to know that they’re “grown ass men.” Following the May 7 premiere of their insane beach party/gay marriage music video, “Spring Break Anthem” and last...

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Break Time: Courtney Stodden reveals she has a sex tape

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Major union comes out against President Obama's pick for commerce secretary

Organized labor will break its silence and oppose President Obama's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Chicago's Penny Pritzker, the Daily News has learned. The decision stems from long-standing grievances with labor practices at the Hyatt Hotels chain, a source of her family's fortune, and despite earlier reports that...

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Chicago man breaks record for world's longest Ferris wheel ride

A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite. Clinton Shepherd spent 48 hours, 8 minutes and 25 seconds riding Navy Pier's Ferris wheel over the weekend. Shepherd is park...

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Read this: Ladies love Luke Bryan

Also in The Washington Post: Luke Bryan! Okay singer, okay songwriter -- why the heck is he suddenly The Guy in country music? Our colleague EmilyYahr caught his act at WMZQ Fest and figured it out: It could be because of the dynamic dual character he has created through his music. On one hand, he's the ultimate...

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Haley's husband back home on leave

Gov. Nikki Haley has canceled scheduled events to spend time with her husband during a break from his deployment to Afghanistan.

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Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

Manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days to break world record

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Kearns quits Democratic conference over Silver controversy

ALBANY – In the first internal party break against Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Buffalo Democratic member of the Assembly said he is quitting the Democratic conference and wants Silver to resign his leadership post over how he handled a sexual harassment case involving a now-former Brooklyn assemblyman.“I just...

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Baseball cap left at scene of vehicle break in

Roanoke Rapids Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a baseball cap left at the scene of a recent motor vehicle break in.

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On-and-Off Couples Report! Did Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Really Break Up?

Fans are always trying to keep tabs on their favorite celebrity couples -- but sometimes, even the couples themselves don't know what's going on! Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are either back together, or having the friendliest break-up ever. Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson appear to have flamed out, but may...

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