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[UPDATE] Alleged Ohio High School Shooter Detained as Third Victim Passes
A shooting Monday at a high school in Chardon, OH has now claimed a third victim, Demetrius Hewlin, who died of his wounds on Tuesday morning.
Want to Test Out Some Space Food? NASA Is Looking for Volunteers
Imagine being an astronaut on a mission who’s stuck with the same old food for weeks or months (it’s not like you can call out for pizza).
Like most people who are faced with similar dining choices day after day, you’d likely eat less — and that’s a concern for scientists. So they’re recruiting volunteers to help them test out edible fare in preparation for a future mission.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 28 – Bernadette Peters, Gilbert Gottfried and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bernadette Peters
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress, Singer and Author
Known For: Being one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers in history, appearing in the films ‘Silent Movie,’ ‘The Jerk,’ ‘Pennies from Heaven’ and ‘Annie,’ having a voice like buttah, and her mass of trademark red curls
This Day in History for February 28 – ‘M*A*S*H’ Bids Farewell and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1784 – John Wesley charters the Methodist Church in the United States (More info)
1883 – The first vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts (More info)
Banker Leaves One Percent Tip, Tells Waitress to ‘Get a Real Job’
The Occupy Wall Street crowd may have derided the so-called “one percent,” but someone is so proud to be in those upper ranks that he showed his disdain for the rest of us by tipping a restaurant server exactly — yes — one percent on a tab, and including a nasty note to boot.
Google’s Privacy Changes Mean You Need to Clear Your Web History
If you use any of Google’s many products (the ubiquitous search engine, Gmail, Google Plus, YouTube, etc.) you’ve probably seen all the notices about upcoming changes to the company’s privacy policy. So what does it mean to you, and how can you put up a few necessary roadblocks?
This Day in History for February 24 – Andrew Johnson Impeached and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1582 – Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar (More info)
1803 – In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the principle of judicial review (More info)
This Day in History for February 23 – Polio Vaccines Begin and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – The Tootsie Roll is introduced (More info)
1927 – President Calvin Coolidge signs a bill establishing the Federal Radio Commission — later the Federal Communications Commission — which regulated the use of US radio frequencies (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 23 – Aziz Ansari, Dakota Fanning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aziz Ansari
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Starring in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ appearing in movies including ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Funny People’ and ’30 Minutes or Less,’ and hosting the 2010 MTV Movie Awards
This Day in History for February 22 – ‘Miracle on Ice’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1819 – By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for $5 million (More info)
1879 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 21 – Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Love Hewitt and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kelsey Grammer
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the hit sitcoms ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier,’ providing the voice for characters like Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons,’ currently starring in the Starz series ‘Boss,’ and a tabloid-friendly personal life that’s included four marri
Milk and Juice Too Passé for Your Toddler? Try a ‘Babyccino’
They say kids learn by example, and now we have further proof — little ones who’ve watched their moms and dads order coffee are now able to do the same thing with a new concoction called a “babyccino.” And baristas are none too happy about it.