Amanda Winkler
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'The Office' Style TV Show Hits Afghanistan
To most people, when the word “Afghanistan” is mentioned the concept of being able to openly criticize the government does not come to mind, unless followed up with the phrase “punishable by death.”
Forecasters Expect More Hurricanes This Season
Mother Nature seems to be having fun with the East coast. From a severe heat wave to possibly double the number of hurricanes in a typical season – this could be a year of extreme weather for Eastern residents. .
Palin Gets Kid Gloves From Fox News, Personalities Say
It’s probably not shocking news to learn that Fox News’ personalities go easier on their colleague Sarah Palin than other networks do. However, what has created a media stir up this week was just how honest two personalities, Greg Gutfeld and Bob Beckel, were when talking about their coverage of Palin on Wednesday.
Russell Brand to Star in 'Lamb of God' Film
Controversial English actor Russell Brand has been recruited to star in the new film “Lamb of God,” according to Twitchfilm.
DB Cooper Mystery Solved?
Marla Cooper has consistently claimed she’s sure her uncle was the infamous hijacker known as DB Cooper. Police never seriously investigated her claim as their offices have been inundated with people falsely claiming familial relations with DB. Now, however, ABC has learned that new information could prove Cooper’s statements true.
Pornography Harms Women, Invades the Church
Thirty percent of women are addicted to it. Sixty-seven percent of men say they look at it at least once a month. “It” refers to pornography. Morality in Media, a national organization opposing pornography and indecency, is fighting to combat this growing trend
Egypt: HDNet Reveals Plight of Christians, Women Post-Revolution
HDNet World Report, the network’s Emmy Award-winning news program, will air a detailed report of post-revolutionary Egypt and how minority groups, such as women and Coptic Christians, are faring.
Apple Beats Out U.S. Gov't in Wealth
The federal government could learn a thing or two about generating revenue from Apple. In the latest financial reports, Apple has more cash to spend than the US Treasury Department.
Heat Wave: No Relief in Sight for Most of US
While the North and East coast regions have experienced a tad dip in temperatures from last week’s boiling weather, the Midwest and South have not been so lucky. Accuweather declared on Sunday that these regions can expect high temperatures to continue at least until the next week. Most of the central United States is under excessive heat advisory for this week.
Former Astronaut Lisa Nowak Dismissed from Navy
Capt. Lisa Nowak, a former astronaut, is being expelled from the Navy, according to an official announcement Thursday.