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Leffler planned for young son in case of death
Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis. It wasn't a glamorous ...
Mandela Spends 9th Day in Hospital
South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday asked the audience at a Youth Day celebration to join him in wishing former President Nelson Mandela a Happy Father's Day. (June 16)
CBS ends national broadcast of July 4 Pops concert
For the first time in more than 20 years, the July 4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will not be televised nationally. The Boston Globe reports (http://b.globe.com/12OrqO8 ) that CBS declined to renew a contract with producers of the show, which will appear locally on WBZ-TV. The show's executive producer, David ...
Colo. Family Plans to Rebuild After Fire
Black Forest Homeowner Bob Metzger was able to save treasured family photographs before his house of 45 years burned down. Now Bob and wife Barbara hope they'll be able to rebuild the house that they raised three children in by Christmas. (...
Public education Palmertree's life journey
Therese Palmertree was a champion of public schools even before she began her 41-year career in education. At age 22, her first job after graduating from Augsburg College in Minneapolis was in the Desire Housing Project in her hometown of New Orleans. At Augsburg, she worked in a Minneapolis inner-city ...
Poll: Most men aspire to be dads
A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday. Debates about the different ways women approach motherhood dominate news coverage about parenthood these days, with fathers' experiences often left unexamined. ...
Ryan Hunter-Reay wins at Milwaukee again
When Ryan Hunter-Reay picked up his first win of the season in Alabama, he regretted that his wife and newborn son weren't on hand for Victory Lane photographs. He made up for it Saturday with an early Father's Day celebration at his favorite track, no less. Hunter-Reay continued Andretti Autosport's ...
Iowa student honored for entrepreneurial idea
Brianna Farley's entrepreneurial spirit started with some help from her family and a love for Christmas. "When I was around 12 or 13, I saw the Extreme Christmas Light Show. I thought it was really cool and I had an obsession with Christmas lights. I think they brighten the season ...
Woman Grateful She Got Closer To Father Before His Death
Celebrating dads can be difficult if you father's not around anymore... or never was to at all. We'll talk to those who can tell us what Father's Day is like without a dad of your own. Guest Sharon Greenthal shares her story.
'Dia de los Muertos' wins animation award
When Ashley Graham and her college teammates came up with the idea of creating a short film based on a Mexican holiday celebrating death, they had no idea it would actually open the door to a new life for them. Graham, 26, of Kingman and her teammates Lindsey St. Pierre ...
Obama on Fatherhood: 'Best Job I've Got'
President Barack Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. (June 14)
Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'
President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got. Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. Obama has two daughters, 14-year-old Malia ...
Pa. mayor warns money's needed to put on fireworks
The mayor of a central Pennsylvania borough says the July 4th fireworks show might be a no-go. Carlisle Mayor William Kronenberg said Thursday that the borough needs community donations to pay for its annual July 4th fireworks show. The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reports (http://bit.ly/11zgk86) that Kronenberg says he must decide ...
Top 5 hilariously bad dads
In honor of Father's Day, this week we're going to make you truly appreciate your dad by showing some funny, crappy dads. We promise our video is definitely better than the Billy Crystal-Robin Williams movie, "Fathers' Day"! Yes, that is a real movie. And this is a real countdown dedicated ...
Kuchar could smile his way to Open title
He was the smiling kid with his dad on the bag in his first U.S. Open, eager to be himself and not the guy he was following. Matt Kuchar never expected to be the next Tiger Woods, mostly because even then he knew it wasn't possible. Winning the U.S. Amateur ...
MTV networks going back to roots for July Fourth
MTV, VH1 and CMT are going back to their roots on the Fourth of July. The networks said Wednesday they will throw a "Music Independence Day" party that day, showing videos and giving exposure to artists at a time it can be hard for them to break through to a ...
Five great tech gifts for Father's Day
How awesome is Dad? He's out there every day, bringing home the bacon, cleaning the garage, fixing whatever's broken, and just generally being a heck of a guy. If you haven't thanked him lately, your mandatory once-a-year chance is just around the corner: Father's Day is Sunday, June 16. And ...
Barry Manilow joins star lineup for July 4th in DC
Barry Manilow will join stars from Broadway and "American Idol" as well as composer John Williams for this year's July Fourth celebration on the National Mall. Darren Criss from "Glee," Megan Hilty from "Smash" and the cast of Broadway's "Motown The Musical" will perform during "A Capitol Fourth." Tom Bergeron ...
Retail gasoline prices across Texas drop 4 cents
Retail gasoline prices across Texas have fallen 4 cents over the past week as the Memorial Day weekend kicked off the summer travel season. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump fell to $3.39 per gallon. Nationwide retail gasoline prices also fell by 4 cents, down ...
Recent Kansas editorials
The Wichita Eagle, May 28 Mental-health reform needs funding KanCare isn't the only state health reform that needs scrutiny. So does Gov. Sam Brownback's mental-health initiative, which has some promise but lacks funding and focus. In the aftermath of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, Brownback announced in January that he ...
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