Principal James Hale kisses a pig during an assembly at Forge Road Elementary School in Palmyra, Penn., on March 30. Hale challenged the students to read 3,000 books during the month in March for Read Across America, and if they met this challenge he would kiss a pig. Holding the pig is Michael Knauer. (Ashley Walter/Lebanon Daily News via Associated Press) Read More from ThingsNews Media Picture of the Day 28 April: Joleen Smith’s class in the portable planetarium Picture of the Day 15 April: Following a rainy afternoon Picture of the Day 25 April: Jay Morrow participating in the [ Read More ]
When Beyonce first announced that she was pregnant we were all very excited for her. But then a lot of strange things started happening. Sometimes her belly would appear HUGE and other times she looked pretty small. And then there was that time that we caught a glimpse of her sitting and it looked her like pregnant belly folded in half. A lot of people whispered that she wasn’t really pregnant and was wearing a fake bump! People said that Blue Ivy Carter, her daughter, was born via surrogate. Well, Beyonce has finally addressed those rumors. “That was crazy. It [ Read More ]
Bowling Green State University Army ROTC Cadet David Hoy crosses a one-rope bridge on March 23 during a training exercise near Cygnet, Ohio. The ROTC cadets spent two days on a local farm learning basic military tactics. (J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune via Associated Press) Read More from ThingsNews Media Picture of the Day 04 April: Earth Hour 2012 Picture of the Day 14 April: Chinese lantern released during Earth Hour Air Force Academy Backtracks on Christmas Toy Picture of the Day 17 April: The back of a Harley Davidson Picture of the Day 23 April: An old man living in Peshawar
Second-grade students in Joleen Smith’s class watch a tour through the universe in the ExploraDome at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona, Minn. on March 6. The portable planetarium gave students a chance to view Mars, constellations and the Milky Way galaxy. (Andrew Link/Winona Daily News via Associated Press) Read More from ThingsNews Media Picture of the Day 21 April: Riaz Akbar riding his motorcycle Picture of the Day 15 April: Following a rainy afternoon Picture of the Day 29 March: The Champ de Mars in Paris Picture of the Day 25 April: Jay Morrow participating in the Professional Rough Stock [ Read More ]
Julianne Hough made a guest appearance on ‘American Idol‘ last night, but the only kicker was that she had no intentions of doing so. After charmer Phillip Phillips sang, Seacrest joined him onstage and shared a little story with viewers, describing how his girlfriend — Hough –had seen Phillips backstage and commented on his looks. “I think she sighed and blushed and said, ‘Yummy,’” the host explained to Phillips, as the cameras panned to Hough backstage motioning for Seacrest to stop. Then she got even more embarrassed when she realized her little backstage antics were on camera for all to [ Read More ]
Tommy Marth, saxophonist for the rock group The Killers, has died, Las Vegas Weekly reports. He was 33 years old. Marth’s body was discovered in his Las Vegas home early Monday. His death has officially been ruled a suicide, according to the newspaper. “Last night we lost our friend Thomas Marth. Our prayers are with his family,” the band tweeted late Wednesday. “There’s a light missing in Las Vegas tonight. Travel well, Tommy.” Marth was never a permanent member of the band, but began touring with the group in 2008. Marth also contributed to the band’s second and third studio [ Read More ]
A Mexican woman is pregnant with nine babies – six girls and three boys – the country’s main broadcaster Televisa has reported. The woman was identified as Karla Vanessa Perez of the northeastern state of Coahuila, which borders Texas. She is currently being treated at a hospital in the state capital Saltillo, the broadcaster said in the report. Ms Perez, whose age was not given, had fertility treatment leading to the multiple pregnancy, it said. State-owned news agency Notimex also reported the pregnancy, saying Ms Perez was due to give birth on May 20th. “It’s very early to think of [ Read More ]
Pakistani children enjoy swings in the slums of Karachi, Pakistan on March 14. (Fareed Khan/Associated Press) Read More from ThingsNews Media Picture of the Day 11 April: Nepalese children play pingpong Picture of the Day 04 April: Earth Hour 2012 Picture of the Day 23 April: An old man living in Peshawar Picture of the Day 21 April: Riaz Akbar riding his motorcycle Picture of the Day 17 April: The back of a Harley Davidson
Sofia, Bulgaria: Zookeeper Behcet Ali, 82, plays with an eight-month-old lion cub. Photograph: Nikolay Doychinov/AFP/Getty Images Read More from ThingsNews Media Picture of the Day 05 April: Earthquake Haiti Reaching for Gatorade Powerade Video: Yorkie Puppy Plays With Baby Boy Picture of the Day 03 April: Li Wei Reverse Noose Sofia Vergara Photos Picture of the Day 08 April: Beer + Gun = Fun
Four explosions have shaken the Ukrainian city Dnepropetrovsk injuring over a dozen people. The blasts struck in series at various locations in the city center. Local authorities have launched a terrorist investigation into the incident. The first explosion went off as a tram carrying a large number of people pulled into a stop injuring five passengers. Local authorities say it was caused by a bomb planted in a nearby rubbish bin. “The explosion was at a tram stop. The shockwaves smashed a tram’s windows, and the doors buckled on two cars passing by. In one car, the airbags popped out. [ Read More ]
