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Leffler planned for young son in case of death
Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis. It wasn't a glamorous ...
Mandela Spends 9th Day in Hospital
South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday asked the audience at a Youth Day celebration to join him in wishing former President Nelson Mandela a Happy Father's Day. (June 16)
The new dads: Diaper duty's just the start
Laura Radocaj of Vero Beach, Fla., was warned when she was pregnant with twins that motherhood would be harder than she imagined — especially because she planned to go back to work while the twins were still babies. "But this has been the easiest transition," said Radocaj, 28, who works ...
CBS ends national broadcast of July 4 Pops concert
For the first time in more than 20 years, the July 4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will not be televised nationally. The Boston Globe reports (http://b.globe.com/12OrqO8 ) that CBS declined to renew a contract with producers of the show, which will appear locally on WBZ-TV. The show's executive producer, David ...
Colo. Family Plans to Rebuild After Fire
Black Forest Homeowner Bob Metzger was able to save treasured family photographs before his house of 45 years burned down. Now Bob and wife Barbara hope they'll be able to rebuild the house that they raised three children in by Christmas. (...
Poll: Most men aspire to be dads
A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday. Debates about the different ways women approach motherhood dominate news coverage about parenthood these days, with fathers' experiences often left unexamined. ...
Ryan Hunter-Reay wins at Milwaukee again
When Ryan Hunter-Reay picked up his first win of the season in Alabama, he regretted that his wife and newborn son weren't on hand for Victory Lane photographs. He made up for it Saturday with an early Father's Day celebration at his favorite track, no less. Hunter-Reay continued Andretti Autosport's ...
Iowa student honored for entrepreneurial idea
Brianna Farley's entrepreneurial spirit started with some help from her family and a love for Christmas. "When I was around 12 or 13, I saw the Extreme Christmas Light Show. I thought it was really cool and I had an obsession with Christmas lights. I think they brighten the season ...
Woman Grateful She Got Closer To Father Before His Death
Celebrating dads can be difficult if you father's not around anymore... or never was to at all. We'll talk to those who can tell us what Father's Day is like without a dad of your own. Guest Sharon Greenthal shares her story.
'Dia de los Muertos' wins animation award
When Ashley Graham and her college teammates came up with the idea of creating a short film based on a Mexican holiday celebrating death, they had no idea it would actually open the door to a new life for them. Graham, 26, of Kingman and her teammates Lindsey St. Pierre ...
Obama on Fatherhood: 'Best Job I've Got'
President Barack Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. (June 14)
Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'
President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got. Obama says a Father's Day luncheon at the White House on Friday was a great way for all the dads to celebrate the coming occasion and remember how lucky they are. Obama has two daughters, 14-year-old Malia ...
Pa. mayor warns money's needed to put on fireworks
The mayor of a central Pennsylvania borough says the July 4th fireworks show might be a no-go. Carlisle Mayor William Kronenberg said Thursday that the borough needs community donations to pay for its annual July 4th fireworks show. The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reports (http://bit.ly/11zgk86) that Kronenberg says he must decide ...
Rockford AirFest canceled because of budget cuts
Federal budget cuts have forced the cancelation of plans to hold the Rockford AirFest airshow on Labor Day weekend. The across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration led the Defense Department to halt all aerial demonstrations starting in April. That includes flyovers, jump team demonstrations and participation in civilian air shows. ...
Top 5 hilariously bad dads
In honor of Father's Day, this week we're going to make you truly appreciate your dad by showing some funny, crappy dads. We promise our video is definitely better than the Billy Crystal-Robin Williams movie, "Fathers' Day"! Yes, that is a real movie. And this is a real countdown dedicated ...
Kuchar could smile his way to Open title
He was the smiling kid with his dad on the bag in his first U.S. Open, eager to be himself and not the guy he was following. Matt Kuchar never expected to be the next Tiger Woods, mostly because even then he knew it wasn't possible. Winning the U.S. Amateur ...
Donations save Lompoc's 4th of July fireworks
Lompoc (LAHM'-pohk) will have its Fourth of July fireworks show after all. A lack of funds had threatened to force cancellation of this year's show in the small Santa Barbara County city. But the Lompoc Record (http://bit.ly/1a4u2rq) reports that last-minute donations raised the needed $20,000. The show was run by ...
MTV networks going back to roots for July Fourth
MTV, VH1 and CMT are going back to their roots on the Fourth of July. The networks said Wednesday they will throw a "Music Independence Day" party that day, showing videos and giving exposure to artists at a time it can be hard for them to break through to a ...
Cumberland close on new site for fireworks display
Officials in Cumberland are finalizing a deal with a private landowner for a new location for the city's annual Independence Day fireworks display. City Fire Marshal Lt. Shannon Adams tells The Times-News of Cumberland (http://bit.ly/ZYUtwS ) that officials will announce the new location as soon as paperwork is complete. The ...
Five great tech gifts for Father's Day
How awesome is Dad? He's out there every day, bringing home the bacon, cleaning the garage, fixing whatever's broken, and just generally being a heck of a guy. If you haven't thanked him lately, your mandatory once-a-year chance is just around the corner: Father's Day is Sunday, June 16. And ...
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