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Larger than life: Woman with decades-old rhododendrons celebrates her own 100th birthday
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Celebrating a century of life is no simple feat, but that's not the only thing one Western North Carolina resident is taking pride in. Donna Bohanan says her mother Gloria Stenger turns 100 years old on Sept. 4, 2023. Gloria "adores living in the Balsam area," a community in Jackson County, Donna wrote to News 13 in an email. She's lived in the same house that her husband built in the 1970's.
Aerosmith singer and Maui homeowner Steven Tyler urges tourists to return to the island
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — He's most often associated with Boston, the hometown of his legendary rock band, but Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has a soft spot in his heart for the Hawaiian island of Maui. The singer, who has a home on the island, wants vacationers to return to Maui...
Corgis parade outside Buckingham Palace to remember Queen Elizabeth II, 1 year since her death
LONDON (AP) — The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace may draw tourists from far and wide, but on Sunday visitors to the landmark were treated to a different sort of spectacle: a parade of corgis dressed up in crowns, tiaras and royal outfits. Around 20 royal fans...
Jimmy Buffett's cause of death revealed
The "Margaritaville" singer-songwriter died of cancer, according to a news release on the musician's website. Jimmy Buffett reportedly had been battling Merkel cell skin cancer for four years. Fans across the world learned of the beloved musician's death over the Labor Day weekend. Buffett died Friday surrounded by family and...
All the world is 'Margaritaville' in homage to Jimmy Buffett, dead at 76
KEY WEST, Florida (AP) — All the world was "Margaritaville" on Saturday, from Key West to New York City and beyond, as legions of fans mourned the passing of beach-bum balladeer Jimmy Buffett at the age of 76. Buffett's eponymous hit song has long been the anthem of Florida's...
'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of...
What to watch in theaters and at home this weekend September 1-3, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — It's something of a slow week for new titles, but seeing as it is the first of the month, there will be plenty of catalog titles popping up on your favorite streaming services. I'll be watching the Criterion Channel's High School Horror collection featuring the streaming debut of the 4K version of Dario Argento's "Suspiria." I also plan on diving into Netflix's live action "One Piece."
FOX26 photographer wrangles a raccoon
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — FOX26 photojournalist Olen Hogenson came to the rescue of a cute little raccoon on Friday. Olen was setting up his camera along the San Joaquin River to show the smoke settling in the Valley from the wildfires burning to the north when he spotted a pair of eyes looking at him.
Mississippi hunters shatter state record with colossal 14-foot alligator catch
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mississippi wildlife officials shared a pic of a new state record catch for the longest alligator harvested. Four hunters - Donald Woods, Will Thomas, Joey Clark and Tanner White - harvested the male alligator in west Mississippi's Sunflower River. It weighed 802.5 pounds (364 kilograms)...
Nebraska man turns heads with bull riding shotgun in modified car
A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over by police in northeast Nebraska's biggest city. Don't worry, he didn't steer. Norfolk Police Capt. Chad Reiman said it didn't take long for officers to track down the modified Ford Crown Victoria sedan with a bull riding shotgun after a 911 call about it driving on the main highway entering the city of roughly 24,000 Wednesday morning.
The Crackhouse restaurant stirs up attention with its play on words
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — The Crackhouse, a restaurant in Arkansas, is turning heads with its name and attracting attention on social media. A sign outside of the Russellville City Mall was posted on Facebook, starting a conversation insinuating that it was advertising selling drugs to students heading back to class.
New and notable titles streaming in September 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Once upon a time, streaming was simple. There were only a couple of major options and a few specialty streamers to fill in the gaps. These days there are so many options that it can be overwhelming. I’ve been there. In fact, I spent the past couple of days digging through my email and dropping down a few rabbit holes (as I often do) I’ve compiled a guide through September featuring a bit of everything for everyone. I’ve included a few lesser-known services for those looking to do a deeper dive that goes beyond the usual suspects.
Tennessee woman lands Guinness World Record for longest competitive mullet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Knoxville woman has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for her "business in the front" attitude. But she's got quite a party growing in the back. Tami Manis has landed the world record for the longest competitive mullet. Her mane measures...
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires, through a new fund they announced Thursday. The People's Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are...
Taylor Swift to bring Eras Tour concert film to US theaters this fall
If you missed out on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour or are looking to relive the epic shows, you are in luck. A concert film featuring the Eras Tour will be shown at theaters across the country beginning Friday, Oct. 13 and running each subsequent weekend through Sunday, Nov. 5, according to a news release from Cinemark.
108-year-old yoga enthusiast celebrates birthday in style
ARLINGTON, Va. (WJLA) — A very special happy birthday to Ms. Vera Punke!. Vera turned an incredible 108 years old on Tuesday and invited WJLA to the party. She said that even at 108, she doesn't feel any older than she did 10 years ago. Ms. Punke lives in...
Seattle inn offers Sleepless in Seattle experience, but the $10K price tag may leave you sleepless
SEATTLE (KOMO) — Seattle has so many iconic locations that get put on tourists’ "must-see" lists when they visit. One of those locations is the floating home on Lake Union, featured in the classic rom-com, “Sleepless in Seattle.”. That home features so prominently in the movie that...
Military dad wearing tiger costume who surprised son was overwhelmed with excitement
WASHINGTON (TND) — A military dad recorded surprising his 7-year-old at school wearing a tiger costume, whose video went viral, described what it was like walking into the classroom before being reunited with his son. The Ohio boy got the surprise of his life when his father -- who...
iHeartMedia to debut free fan experience ahead of festival in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The iHeartRadio Music Festival is back in Las Vegas and is bringing a new interactive experience for fans to enjoy. On Wednesday, festival organizers announced the new ‘House of Music' immersive activation, which will be free and open to the public before, during, and after both shows starting at 4 p.m. through 1 a.m. at Toshiba Plaza.
'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — The cast of “Breaking Bad” has reunited to call upon Hollywood studios to resume negotiations with striking screen actors. “We want you to come back to the table with us,” Bryan Cranston said in a plea to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers outside Sony Pictures Studios on Tuesday.
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