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Today, April 25, is the Perfect Day (According to ‘Miss Congeniality’)
Today is the perfect day. Don't believe us? Just ask Miss Rhode Island in the popular 2000 movie 'Miss Congeniality.'
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Gunman Dead After Holding Five Firefighters Hostage in Georgia
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How Do I Stop the Facebook Beeping Sound?
Has your computer made any strange pinging sounds today, but you can't figure out where it's coming from? The answer is probably Facebook. The world's most popular social networking site now makes a sound whenever you have a notification -- you know, for timeline posts, friend requests and more. Luckily, the sound can be turned off by following these three simple steps.
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Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See Shadow; Predicts Early Spring
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3 Killed, Including Gunman, After Shooting at Oregon Mall
A shooting at the Clackamas Town Center, which is located near Portland, Ore., has left at least three people dead and one seriously wounded, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Officials say that one of the deceased was the gunman.
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New England
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Hollis Center, Maine (which is located 20 miles west of Portland) was felt across New England at 7:12 p.m on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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NFL, Refs Reach Tentative Agreement
The NFL and and the NFL Referees Association have agreed to a contract that will send referees back to the field this weekend, according to NFL.com.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that the the refs will be back on the field starting with Thursday night's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens
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This Day in History for September 22 – Emancipation Proclamation Issued and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – The office of United States Postmaster General is established (More info)
1862 – President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which proposes to free all slaves of rebel states as of January 1, 1863 (More info)