Ken Shepherd

Catholics shouldn’t scatter loved ones’ cremated ashes nor keep them at home: Vatican

New guidance to the faithful from the Vatican reminds Catholics that cremated remains are to be treated with reverence and inurned in a sacred space, not scattered or kept in the home.

October 25, 2016

Uber giving out free flu shots on Oct. 25 in select cities, including Washington, D.C.

Car-hailing app Uber gave users in a few select cities a free flu shot on Tuesday.

October 25, 2016

‘White privilege’ is on the ballot with Trump, says Michael Moore: Interview

Donald Trump's candidacy means that "white privilege" and racism are on the ballot on Nov. 8, and supporters of Bernie Sanders need to turn up for Hillary to stop Trump's "legal terrorist" voter base, according to Michael Moore.

October 21, 2016

Petition blasts United Nations for making ‘large-breasted’ Wonder Woman a goodwill ambassador

As comic book heroine Wonder Woman turns 75 and is honored with an ambassadorship by the United Nations on Friday, a petition started by female staffers at the international body is slamming the decision, ABC News reported Friday.

October 21, 2016

Ciara, pop singer, expecting first baby with husband Russell Wilson, Seahawks quarterback

NFL star Russell Wilson and R&B singer Ciara are expecting a baby, a source told E! News.

October 21, 2016

AT&T could finalize deal to buy Time Warner this weekend: Report

Telecom giant AT&T could finalize a deal to buy out Time Warner as early as this weekend, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

October 21, 2016

‘Yoga Pants Parade’ targets Rhode Island man who derided women’s fashion choice in local paper

A group of women are using Facebook to plan a "Yoga Pants Parade" on Sunday in front of the house of a Rhode Island man who complained to his local newspaper about women wearing the athletic wear in public.

October 21, 2016

Theologian Wayne Grudem, who briefly recanted Trump endorsement, again supports GOP nominee

When Donald Trump's vulgar hot-mic audiotape went public, evangelical Christian theologian Wayne Grudem recanted his earlier endorsement of Donald Trump for president. But Mr. Grudem has reconsidered and re-endorsed the candidate, the Christian Post reported Thursday.

October 20, 2016

Miley Cyrus to hit campaign trail for Hillary Clinton at George Mason University in Virginia

The pop star is swinging in to Northern Virginia to campaign for Hillary Clinton.

October 20, 2016

MetLife gives Snoopy the pink slip

Hopefully, Snoopy has been saving for retirement. He just lost his job as spokesdog for Met Life.

October 20, 2016

Teacher accused of having sex with student tells ‘Dr. Phil’ audience, ‘I’m the victim’

An Iowa teacher facing trial in November for having sex with a student went on national television Monday and blamed the alleged victim.

October 20, 2016

Joe Biden takes his classic ‘67 Corvette for spin on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’

Vice President Joseph R. Biden took Jay Leno for a spin around a Secret Service training facility for a segment recorded for the comedian's CNBC program.

October 20, 2016

Stephen Baldwin, Trump supporter, doesn’t find brother Alec’s ‘SNL’ impression funny

Actor Stephen Baldwin, the conservative black sheep of the liberal Baldwin clan, thinks brother Alec's Donald Trump impression on "Saturday Night Live" is unfunny and mean.

October 20, 2016

Eminem waterboards Trump backers, kills off George Zimmerman in new song: Report

Rap artist Eminem fantasizes about murdering George Zimmerman and in water torturing Trump supporters in his brand new single.

October 19, 2016

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie divorce negotiations reach impasse, on custody grounds: Report

The divorce negotiations between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have hit an impasse, with custody being a main sticking point, People magazine reported Wednesday.

October 19, 2016

Theresa May’s unintended sex joke sends House of Commons into fit of laughter: Report

British Prime Minister Theresa May accidentally put her colleagues in the House of Commons in stitches Wednesday with an unintentional sex joke involving fellow Conservative MP Peter Bone.

October 19, 2016

Katie May, Playboy model, died due to injury from chiropractor visit: Report

A visit to the chiropractor gone wrong ultimately led to the death of a Playboy model, People magazine is reporting.

October 19, 2016

UMass Amherst creates flow chart to determine if your Halloween costume is offensive: Report

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst has created a handy flow chart for students to help them determine what NOT to wear as a Halloween costume.

October 19, 2016

Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO, predicts Hillary Clinton has already locked up election

Self-described lifelong Democrat Howard Schultz told CNN Wednesday that his choice for president, Hillary Clinton, has all but put away the president contest to be held 20 days from now.

October 19, 2016

Amazon Music announces exclusive deal to carry Garth Brooks music

Country artist Garth Brooks has long been a holdout when it comes to streaming his music online. That all changed Wednesday as Amazon announced it has locked down an exclusive on streaming rights for selections from the Oklahoma-born singer's musical catalog.

October 19, 2016