Becky Barton
Overtime mom, full-time writer and future cat lady.On Friday, the FBI released reports that say President Barack Obama used a pseudonym in emails to Hillary Clinton during her term as Secretary of State. Huma Abedin, aide to Clinton, participated in an interview in April with the FBI. The interview included documentation that the president used this pseudonym in secret on more than… Continue reading Reports Say President Obama Used Pseudonym In Emails To Clinton
A story that one Georgia cop reported about a man shooting her in a one-on-one confrontation last week was fabricated, according to officials. Jackson, Georgia, cop Sherry Hall claimed that on September 13, 2016, she saw a possibly injured black male near a small patch of woods while on patrol. In the fabricated version of… Continue reading Georgia Cop Fabricated Story About Man Shooting Her
Blue Bell issued a new recall due to a potential listeria contamination in certain flavors of the company’s ice cream discovered earlier this week. According to the New York Times, Blue Bell announced this voluntary recall on Wednesday. The contamination came from chocolate chip cookie dough produced by a third-party company. The specific flavors recalled… Continue reading New Blue Bell Recall Due To Potential Listeria Exposure
September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Doctors and therapists want to remind everyone that it’s ok to seek help. During this month, many doctors offer free mental health evaluations and tips on how to seek help for those with depression and thoughts of suicide. According to WTOK, one person in America commits suicide… Continue reading September Is Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month
Police now have some doubts about the abduction story of a Montana woman whom they found dead in the trunk of her own car earlier this week. Authorities found the body of Mrs. Rita Maze closed up in her trunk on Wednesday. Near her body were two bullet casings and a gun. They found her… Continue reading Police Now Have Doubts About Abduction Story Told By Woman Found Dead
Beloved husband and father, Tim Buchanan, died earlier this week shortly after dancing with his daughter, Michele Howard, at her wedding. Buchanan was a 54-year-old retired member of the Rock Hill Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina. The beloved father had a heart attack after the father-daughter dance. He died a couple of hours later. Ben… Continue reading Beloved Father Died Shortly After Dancing With His Daughter At Her Wedding
In August, Chicago saw its most fatal month in decades, with more than 90 murders and over 470 gunshot victims. Superintendent Johnson, of the Chicago Police Department, repeated a statement he’s made in past tragic murders and fatal violence in the city. He said that it is only a small handful of repeat offenders committing… Continue reading 90 Murders In August: Most Fatal Month In Chicago In Decades
A man broke a car windshield to rescue a young infant knowingly left in the car by her mother in Howell, New Jersey. Fifty-three-year-old retired police officer Steven Eckel saved the 4-month-old baby’s life. Howell Township police responded to a call about the infant. Sergeant Christian Antunez said the mother, Karen Gruen, went into a… Continue reading Man Breaks Car Window To Rescue Baby: Mother Knew Infant Was Locked Inside
Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife had the honor of meeting Pope Francis, a meeting that the young couple will “never forget.” “You can feel [the Pope’s] warmth and kindness, and how deeply he cares about helping people… We told him how much we admire his message of mercy and tenderness, and how… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg Will ‘Never Forget’ Meeting Pope
When discussing health topics with your teens, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that you never say they need to lose weight. A recent report from the AAP indicates that the words “lose weight” causes more eating disorders and unhealthy eating patterns than discussing overall family health. “The focus should be on a healthy lifestyle… Continue reading Never Say ‘Lose Weight’ When Discussing Health With Teens
The search for a missing Tennessee woman ended with a grim discovery in Loudon County on Saturday. Investigators found 20-year-old Diana Guzman dead, near the scene of a vehicle crash. The young woman had been missing for over a week before officials discovered her body not far from her wrecked car. According to The Greeneville… Continue reading Loudon County, Tennessee: Missing Woman Found Dead
On the two-year anniversary of the tragic death of beloved actor and comedian, Robin Williams, his daughter, Zelda, revealed how she copes with the passing of her father. Today reported on an interview with Zelda, conducted by Chelsea Handler, in which Zelda speaks candidly about her grief. “I just kept going, ‘OK, well today I’m… Continue reading Zelda Williams Speaks Out About Father Robin Williams’ Death On Two-Year Anniversary
An Ohio mother requested a state of emergency earlier this month in a desperate effort to put an end to the rash of heroin overdose-related deaths throughout the state. Camelia Carter lost her 25-year-old son, RJ, to a heroin overdose on May 29. Her loss inspired her to start her petition, as well as a… Continue reading Woman Creates Petition For A State Of Emergency In Ohio To Combat Heroin Overdose Crisis
A shooting early Sunday morning in Miami resulted in the deaths of a mother and two of her children. Witnesses called the police just before 4 a.m. after hearing shots fired at the family’s home near 203rd Terrace. When officers arrived, they found Takeeya Fulton and her 19-year-old daughter, Kiera, dead. Fulton’s 17-year-old son, C.J.,… Continue reading Miami Shooting Kills Mother And Two Children
Dave Schwartz, the 63-year-old meteorologist for The Weather Channel for over 20 years, died Saturday, July 30, after his third round with pancreatic cancer. Friends and fellow co-workers of Schwartz mourn his passing. The network posted the devastating announcement on Facebook. “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to let you know that… Continue reading Meteorologist Dave Schwartz Died After Cancer Battle
Authorities are taking every cautionary measure possible after an outbreak of anthrax spread throughout the Yamal Peninsula area earlier this week. On July 25, officials issued a quarantine of the area after some dead wildlife tested positive for the anthrax bacteria. Three days later, authorities sent hundreds of doses of the anthrax vaccine. According to… Continue reading Yamal Peninsula Hit By Anthrax Outbreak
A woman was arrested in Paragould, Arkansas, for hiding a decomposing body in her home on N. Fourth Street. Fox 8 reports that the woman hid the body in the back bedroom of her house for about a year, since the man’s death. Her roomate, Allen Trobaugh, was the one who discovered the body. He… Continue reading Paragould Arkansas Woman Gloria Tensley Hid Decomposing Body In Her Home
Police in Owasso, Oklahoma ask for cooperation and any information to aid their search for a teen who went missing four days ago. Sadye Chambless disappeared sometime between Wednesday night, when she went to bed, and Thursday morning, when her mother called her down for breakfast. The last place her family saw the teen was… Continue reading Owasso, Oklahoma Police Search For Missing Teen
NBC News reports confirm that Congressman Mark Takai died on Wednesday. Takai lost a long-running battle with pancreatic cancer. Takai’s office released a statement earlier today on behalf of the family. “The Takai family thanks the people of Hawaii for their support during this difficult time.” Takai served as congressman for less than two years.… Continue reading Congressman Mark Takai Dies At 49
On Saturday, July 16, 2016, a male prisoner murdered a guard at the Robertson Unit in Abilene, Texas. Abilene authorities found Officer Mari Johnson not far from the kitchen area of the correctional facility. An ambulance transported Johnson to Hendrick Medical Center, where doctors pronounced her dead after multiple resuscitation efforts failed. Officer Johnson was… Continue reading Abilene Texas Corrections Officer Killed By Prisoner
Remember the song “MMMBop” from the late ’90s? Well, Hanson brought it back on July 7, on an episode of ABC’s summertime series called “Greatest Hits.” The song debuted on the MMMBop album at the beginning of the brothers’ music career, and it made its way to the Middle of Nowhere album in 1997. “MMMBop”… Continue reading Hanson Revives ‘MmmBop’ For ‘Greatest Hits’
Recent studies indicate that the statistics for mental health disorders among workaholics is higher than the stats for those who find more balance in their life-to-work schedule ratio. According to a report by Fox News Magazine, the illnesses linked to workaholics include anxiety, depression, and OCD, among others. Cecilie Schou Andreassen, the lead author in… Continue reading Link Suspected Between Workaholics And Mental Illness
We hear the phrase “work-life balance” rather frequently these days, and it provokes notions that people can have it all, without the difficult choice between having a family or a career. Marcus Roberts, author of Mirador Wealth’s post on work-life balance, admits that the idea often seems overwhelming. “Unfortunately, while everyone seeks balance, actually achieving… Continue reading Work-Life Balance: Can Women (Or Men) Really Have It All?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report linking raw milk to the rash of listeria-related illnesses in 2014. The CDC opened the first investigations after three people contracted listeria. One of the three reported patients died as a result of the food-borne bacteria. Officials tested many products between 2014 and November 2015… Continue reading Listeria: Raw Milk Responsible For Fatal Illness
Sylvia Anderson, Thunderbirds queen and voice for the famous puppet Lady Penelope, has died. Her daughter, Dee, confirmed the reports on her mother’s death on Wednesday. Anderson was 88-years-old when she passed. According to Entertainment Weekly, Anderson’s official website posted an emotional eulogy for the icon. Dee announced that her mother died at her home… Continue reading Sylvia Anderson: Family Confirms ‘Thunderbirds’ Creator’s Death
Mother Teresa officially takes her place as a saint this coming fall, according to Pope Francis. In a meeting earlier today with leaders of the Roman Catholic church, the Pope made his initiation announcement. He decided to induct the nun into sainthood on the anniversary of her passing, September 5, 2016, almost 20 years after… Continue reading Mother Teresa To Become Saint, Pope Francis Says
On Sunday morning, around 5:45 a.m., a customer shot a man carrying a hatchet inside a 7-Eleven store in White Center, Washington. The man, according to witnesses, was about 40-years-old and was wearing a mask. Reports say that he was silent during the entire ordeal. Authorities learned from several eyewitness accounts that he attacked the… Continue reading White Center, Washington: Customer Shoots Store Attacker
Emory University Hospital admitted a patient Saturday morning at the request of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who suspects the patient has Lassa fever, reports say. The patient is a physician’s assistant who returned from a missionary trip in West Africa. Although the hospital says the diagnosis is not official, Emory told… Continue reading Emory University Hospital: Lassa Fever Virus Patient
A Joe’s Crab Shack in Minnesota offered a sincere apology earlier this week after offending two customers with a picture in the restaurant’s dining area. Tyrone Williams and his friend Chauntyll Allen went to Joe’s on Wednesday to celebrate Chauntyll’s birthday. As they prepared to order, Williams noticed the picture decorating their table. It was… Continue reading Joe’s Crab Shack Table Bears Offensive Picture
Dyslexia and its many facets, shrouded to most people, inspired a man to reveal the obstacles presented by reading disabilities. Victor Widell used the story of a dyslexic friend to pull together visual details of the struggle. He converted her words into images, put them with some special computer coding and produced a one-of-a-kind website.… Continue reading Dyslexia: New Website Has People Reading
The tribute now known nationwide as “Black Balloon Day” started with one family’s memorial gesture with black balloons for a loved one who died of a drug overdose. Erin Tremblay lost her husband Greg one year ago on this very day, so her family helped her coordinate a quiet little tribute for him. “We are… Continue reading Black Balloons Raise Addiction And Overdose Awareness
An Australian man got more than he anticipated when a video with his pet snake earned him allegations of animal cruelty. Steven Brimelow went viral this week when a video of him swimming with his pet python, Dora, emerged on social media. The pair appeared to have a blast splashing in the water together. Brimelow… Continue reading RSPCA: Brimelow Was Cruel To Snake In Water
A group that Nsanje police labeled an angry mob brutally attacked and burned seven men on Tuesday, allegedly because the men were using human bones for witchcraft. Police confirmed the murders and the body count on Wednesday, although officials could not yet positively identify all the deceased due to the nature of their injuries. The… Continue reading Mob Burns People Accused Of Witchcraft Using Human Bones
The Academy Awards is a special event for many people, even for those who aren’t walking up the red carpet in hopes of receiving one. It is the one day each year that all of Hollywood’s hottest stars come together and mingle, congratulate, and sometimes even fight. But, sometimes, their thank you speeches are the… Continue reading Most Memorable Speeches At The Oscars Over The Years
The number of children who identify as transgender rises more every year, and so does the need for mental health and emotional support for each one. Some believe that transgender kids suffer more with mental health battles than other children in their age groups because the number of transgender teen suicides has spiked. However, a… Continue reading Support For Transgender Kids Is Critical To Mental Health
A Zambian magistrate addressed his peers on Friday, asking that they consider adapting the guidelines currently in place in their Witchcraft Act in light of some strange incidents. A man who lived in nearby Senaga, Mufalali Mufalali, died and was laid to rest about a year ago. However, he did not stay deceased, and wandered… Continue reading Zambia Magistrate Seeks Changes In Witchcraft Act To Allow Court Prosecution
As if the paranormal realm could get any stranger, an exorcist from Ghana believes that there are certain demonic entities in oblivion that are drawn to attractive women, making them prone to possession by demonic spirits. According to Mallam Luthfi Jamal-Baba, attractive women are most susceptible to demonic possession. His reasoning for this is the… Continue reading Exorcist Believes Attractive Women Are Prone To Demonic Possession
Canada has been considering the pros and cons of having laws that allow, and regulate, assisted death and suicide. However, this also raises a bit of controversy and a few concerns, from citizens and politicians alike. Senator Denise Batters says that, pros and cons aside, they need certain stipulations on assisted suicide laws, especially when… Continue reading Batters Concerned About Assisted Suicide For Mental Health Patients
The University of Maine’s English department announced that they received a grant to establish the Stephen E. King Chair in Literature. The $1 million grant was awarded by the Harold Alfond Foundation to honor the esteemed and revered author. This professorship is the university’s first position within the English department that is named after someone.… Continue reading Stephen King Honored With University Professorship
For animal lovers, the loss of a pet can be as upsetting as that of a human family member. And like a human’s passing, it often costs thousands of dollars with medical costs and end-of-life services. KENS 5 did a little digging in to the industry. “It’s tough to lose your pet. It really is,”… Continue reading Farewell Services For Pets Give Owners Comfort
A report from BBC details the financial status of NHS in England. Apparently, the funding for the mental health department has dropped over the last few years, and is facing further dives this year, as well. Anita Charlesworth is the chief economist at the Health Foundation. The foundation is a charity whose goals include improving… Continue reading NHS England Funding For Mental Health Crashing
Garry Lyon dropped a bombshell earlier this week whenever he admitted to the world that he is battling depression. But the mental struggle wasn’t his most shocking revelation. The Herald Sun reported that Billy Brownless’s confrontation about his long-time affair with Brownless’ ex-wife, Nicky, spurred Lyon to admit his mental illness. The news of this… Continue reading Garry Lyon Seeks Depression Treatment
Oklahoma state officials anticipate cutting $9.8 million from mental health services and treatment centers in Oklahoma City by June. Governor Mary Fallin proposed cutting roughly three percent of funds in every state agency. That will mean shaving off another $10 million just from mental health programs alone. Currently, Oklahoma can afford to treat about 200,000… Continue reading Mental Health Cuts In Oklahoma Leave Thousands Without Treatment
Michael Hill was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to wrapping electrical tape around a dog’s head and legs and leaving it to die in a parking lot in Ontario. He was also banned, upon his release, from owning any sort of animal anywhere in the country for nearly 30 years. However, it… Continue reading DNA Order For Dog Abuser Considered Privacy Breach
The IRS has begun updating their “Dirty Dozen” list for the 2016 tax payer season. The “Dirty Dozen” is updated each year by the IRS. It lists the most common scams people have dealth with during the previous year. Illegal scams are among the top causes of IRS audits and penalties. A person who has… Continue reading IRS Updates Dirty Dozen Scams List For The 2016 Tax Season
Dr. Dan Parkinson of Durango, Colorado, offers hospice services for pets that parallel the end-of-life treatments that human hospice patients receive. Dr. Dan, as he is best known, opened his clinic, Tender Heart Pet Hospice, in 2015, after helping local author and fellow Durangoean Ginger Jenks let her pet Rory go at the end of… Continue reading Pet Hospice: Colorado Vet Offers End-Of-Life Care For Animals And Grief Support For Owners
Many people know the feeling of anxiety. What most people do not know is that children feel anxiety, too. Many parents think that their child is too young to struggle with anxiety, but the truth is, about 20 percent of children suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. It is normal even for children to… Continue reading Yes, Your Child Can Have Anxiety, Too
Recent research shows that more than 13 million Americans live with some form of major mental illness or disorder. Broken down, that averages to about one-fourth of people who battle mental illness some time in their lives. America isn’t the only country with rising mental illness cases. Roughly one in five Canadians struggle with mental… Continue reading End Fear Of Mental Illness And Prevent Suicide!
All sociopaths are narcissists, but not all narcissists are sociopaths. That is what studies performed by psychologists worldwide conclude. While there are many similarities between the two, there is a fine line that distinguishes one from the other. Narcissists and sociopaths are some of the most charming people you will meet. They both possess excellent… Continue reading Sociopathic What-a-ble? Sociopaths Are Narcissists
Cervical cancer is more common today than ever before. It is a malignant tumor that forms on the cervix, toward the bottom of the uterus. Human papilloma virus, the most common sexually transmitted virus, is responsible for the growing number of cervical cancer cases in recent years. Doctors are more diligent than ever in the… Continue reading Cervical Cancer and HPV–Doctors Encourage Immediate Testing