Meredith Danner
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FCC has received complaints for Tom Brady's F-bombs shown on TV
As just about anyone who regularly watches sports on TV can attest, it’s not that uncommon for a camera focused on the action to unintentionally show a frustrated player who is quite visibly using som → Read More
Michigan police spread cheer with Christmas gifts in lieu of traffic tickets
Needless to say, when you look at the news with regards to the police these days there aren’t many happy tidings. → Read More
Dr. Nancy Snyderman appears on NBC's 'Today,' apologizes for breaking quarantine
NBC's medical correspondent Nancy Snyderman apologized for violating her 21 day quarantine back in October. Snyderman has largely been absent from the network since the criticism. → Read More
New 'Night at the Museum 3' trailer features one of Robin Williams' final roles
Whether you’re looking for a good family movie to check out this holiday season or are a history buff that enjoys movies chock full of historical references, there’s good news this week for fans of th → Read More
Warhol paintings go for $152 million at Christie's in record-breaking sale
No, they aren’t images of a Campbell’s soup can, but they evoke the same pop art spirit that Andy Warhol became famous for and had bidders clamoring to get their hands on them. → Read More
A year and a half later, Boston bombing survivor undergoes leg amputation
More than a year and a half has passed since the Boston Marathon bombings killed three and injured more than 250 others, but survivors are still dealing with the effects of that day. → Read More
Van Gogh painting goes for $61 million at Sotheby's
You’d probably expect a painting done by none other than Vincent van Gogh to fetch a pretty nice chunk of change at auction, but this one exceeded even the auction house’s expectations. → Read More
White House awards Civil War soldier Alonzo Cushing with Medal of Honor
Some things are just worth the wait, and a lengthy one at that. → Read More
WNBA star Brittney Griner OK after knife attack in China
WNBA star and former Baylor standout Brittney Griner is now in her second season with a Chinese Basketball Association team during the WNBA offseason, but she and a few teammates had a scare there thi → Read More
13-year-old receives Intel Capital investment for Braille printer invention
Here’s something to help restore your faith in humanity: 13-year-old Shubham Banerjee put together a Braille printer out of Legos to help the visually impaired and he’ll be taking the production to th → Read More
'Game of Thrones' signs multiple actors for season 7 option, production rolls on
It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, but some of your favorite actors on HBO’s biggest show have officially been locked down if the show is greenlighted for a seventh season (and it totally wi → Read More
New Zealanders will vote in referendum to change flag next year
As Americans are aware, a nation’s flag can be an evolving symbol and now another country may undergo a change of its own, thanks to a nationwide vote. → Read More
Dave Bautista reportedly cast as villain in next Bond movie
WWE wrestler Dave Bautista has had a pretty good year thanks to his breakout role as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which still holds a commanding lead for the top-grossing → Read More
Fall movie preview: 12 films you should keep on the radar to close out 2014
Listen up, movie fans: the summer movie season is officially over and now it’s time to get serious (ok, maybe not completely serious; there is a “Dumb and Dumber” sequel out soon, after all). → Read More
McDonald's Japan rolls out response to Burger King's black burgers
You may remember hearing earlier this month about Burger King Japan adding two totally appetizing burgers adorned with pitch-black buns and cheese, but as businesses are wont to do in the competitive → Read More
Geoglyphs similar to Nazca Lines discovered in Kazakhstan
Geoglyphs aren’t exactly a new thing and often date back to ancient times, but the mysterious shapes continue to be discovered from above. → Read More
Sydney Opera House installing large robotic bird to shoo away pesky pigeons
One of Australia’s most iconic landmarks is getting a decidedly futuristic addition, thanks to some pesky uninvited guests. → Read More
Starbucks testing stout-inspired Dark Barrel Latte: Yay or nay?
This one’s sure to inspire some strong reactions on both sides, especially if it winds up going national. → Read More
Fall TV 2014: 5 new shows worth taking a look at
Change is in the air, and this week brings a new season when we officially welcome autumn with the autumnal equinox. However, this isn’t the only fall-related event on the calendar. → Read More
Passenger Shaming calls out cringey airline behavior in social media campaign
In our social media-dominated age, it’s become pretty clear that bad behavior going on (real or perceived) in public is up for ridicule online. → Read More