Archives: 2018

Computer-generated models’ social media influence on the rise

Many things you see online are not what they appear to be. In the case of social media influencers – people who are paid to promote brands and products – some aren’t even real people. In what is part of a growing online trend, some of these computer-generated influencers have more than one million followers each. Recent studies predict the…

AP: Gov’t holding “tender age” migrant kids in at least 3 shelters

Trump administration officials have been sending babies and other young children forcibly separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border to at least three “tender age” shelters in South Texas, The Associated Press has learned. Lawyers and medical providers who have visited the Rio Grande Valley shelters described play rooms of crying preschool-age children in crisis. The government also plans…

Heavier Rain On The Way.

TODAY: Scattered showers in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the low 90s with heat index values in the upper 90s. Some storms could be strong, with gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and small hail. Rain chance around 50%. Lingering showers and a few thunderstorms overnight. Lows in the low 70s. THU/FRI: Numerous…

Chris Pratt gives powerful speech about God’s love at MTV Awards

  Honoree Chris Pratt accepts the MTV Generation Award onstage during the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018, in Santa Monica, Calif. Getty Actor Chris Pratt has some biblical — and humorous — words of advice for the next generation. The “Jurassic World” star put his faith on full view when he accepted…

World Cup: Scores and recaps from Wednesday’s matches

Wednesday is Matchday Two for Groups A and B. Russia punched their ticket out of the group stage yesterday with their second win. Whether they finish first or second will be determined Monday when they face Uruguay. With a win, Iran can also ensure they go through. But Span stands in their way first. 2018 World Cup Standings Here are…

Summer Drinks!

It’s summertime, but what makes every summer better is the fresh drinks you can make!  Plus, when it’s hot, you can cool off and stay at home with some of these super quick and easy recipes below!  Even more, they are all portioned for quart sized mason jars! Mama Dickey’s Sweet Tea 1/2 cups sugar 1 tea bag pinch baking…

Caught on video: Alligator vs. python in the Florida Everglades

This slithering scene was caught on video in the Florida Everglades and posted online. Facebook/Mike Kimmel People are scared of alligators. But in the Florida Everglades, alligators are scared of pythons. Dramatic new video shows a man rescuing an alligator that is being attacked by a python in the brush of the Everglades. Mike Kimmel got to the gator just…

“Modern Family” exec producer vows to not work with Fox

Producer Steven Levitan, winner of Outstanding Comedy Series for “Modern Family,” attends the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball on August 25, 2014 in Los Angeles. Kevin Winter / Getty Images “Modern Family” executive producer and co-creator Steve Levitan pledged online to cut ties with Fox on Monday, citing his disgust over Fox News’ coverage. Levitan joins a growing…

Former CIA employee charged in massive leaks case

A former CIA employee was charged Monday with stealing classified national defense information from the agency that emerged publicly in March 2017, when WikiLeaks began releasing some of the CIA’s hacking tools. Joshua Adam Schulte, of Manhattan, was charged in a 13-count superseding indictment returned by a grand jury. He is expected to be arraigned on the charges on Wednesday….

On the ground with Border Patrol agents stopping undocumented immigrants

MCALLEN, Texas — Across the U.S., there’s growing outcry over the “zero tolerance” policy of prosecuting illegal immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border that has resulted in the separation of children from their parents. At the border, CBS News went along with Customs and Border Patrol as they encountered newly arrived undocumented immigrants. Just 10 minutes into the ride with Raul…

Twins killed together on D-Day finally buried together

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ROBBY & TOM IN OMAHA: Bulldogs Bash Tar Heels

OMAHA, Neb. (MSU Athletics) – First, Jordan Westburg brought the Mississippi State baseball team, the rally banana. Tuesday at TD Ameritrade Park, the freshman designated hitter brought the Bulldogs a 12-2 College World Series win over No. 6 national seed North Carolina. Westburg hit a grand slam to highlight a four-run second inning, before hitting a three-run double during State’s…

Toddler climbs pool safety ladder in viral video

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Twins killed together during World War II finally reunited after 74 years

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France — Omaha Beach is empty and peaceful now. But 74 years ago, 13 days after D-Day, allied forces were frantically landing soldiers and supplies, beginning their push through France. Making a run to the beach on their tank landing craft were 19-year-old Navy operators who were identical twins: Julius “Henry” Pieper and Ludwig “Louie” Pieper from Creston, Nebraska….