Shauna Wright
Charlie Sheen Says He’s Not ‘Crazy’ Anymore
After a tumultuous period last year, Charlie Sheen hasn’t been in the news much lately. As the former ‘Two and a Half Men’ star explains, there’s a good reason for that. Apparently, he’s not crazy anymore.
Patrick Swayze’s Widow Takes Off Her Wedding Ring for the First Time Since His Death
Two years after Patrick Swayze’s tragic passing, his wife Lisa Niemi Swayze is ready to take off her wedding ring. And believe it or not, it’s actually an act of love.
10 Tips for the Common Hangover
Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful?
Aw, Dad! Father Captures 25 Years of Christmas Mornings [VIDEO]
For children, there’s nothing quite like Christmas morning — the joy and anticipation are palpable on their little faces. So parents eternally videotape the proceedings, including one father who caught the annual moment that his kids came bounding down the stairs on Christmas morn for more than two decades.
Dozens of Kmart and Sears Stores to Close After Disastrous Holiday Season
If you’re a regular shopper at Kmart or Sears, you may soon have fewer places to spend your money — parent company Sears Holdings has said that in light of decreased holiday sales, it’ll close at least 100 stores in the coming months. While Lake Charles’ Kmart is not one of the stores on the chopping block, no word has yet come down on the city’s Sears location.
Remember This…? 10 Celebrity Stories That Had Everyone Talking in 2011
This year, magazines used a lot of ink writing about who got married and who broke up. But all that aside, there were still plenty of celebrity news stories to go around. Here's a look at 10 that had everyone buzzing.
Michigan Secret Santa Pays Kmart Layaway Tabs for Lucky Strangers [VIDEO]
Proving that sometimes it really is better to give than receive, three lucky Michigan Kmart shoppers have had their layaway tabs picked up by a mysterious Secret Santa. Ho ho…oh yeah!
What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More? Discounts? Maybe
Since a new survey shows more than a third of Americans have already finished their holiday buying, analysts say retailers need to cut prices to the bone if they want people to keep shopping.
Autistic Kids Get a Special Meeting with ‘Sensitive Santa’ [VIDEO]
The bright lights, loud music and long lines can often keep autistic kids from engaging in a holiday ritual many children enjoy: an annual visit with Santa.
So one mall opened early last Sunday morning for some low-key “sensitive Santa” time.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 31 – Dan Rather, Peter Jackson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dan Rather
Age: 80
Occupation: Television Journalist
Known For: Anchoring the ‘CBS Evening News’ for 24 years, contributing to ’60 Minutes,’ and being the current managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine ‘Dan Rather Reports’
Mom Fired After Taking Time Off to Give Her Son a Kidney [VIDEO]
Claudia Rendon of Pennsylvania has had a tough year. First, her mother and uncle died, then her father was diagnosed with leukemia. As if that wasn’t enough, she later discovered her son, Alex, was in need of a kidney transplant.
Doctors found she was a suitable donor match, so Rendon took time off work to give Alex the kidney he needed. But when she tried to return to her job several weeks later,
9/11 Widow Peg Ogonowski Reminisces – And Looks Ahead [VIDEO]
Peg Ogonowski’s late husband, John, was the captain of American Flight 11 — better known as the first plane to hit the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001.
“It was that moment of before and after,” said Peg, a former flight attendant. “There was my whole life before and then everything changed. It was a real line in my life that there will always be before 9/11 and after 9/11.”