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I never would have imagined, in my lifetime, seeing anything like this. Of course, that's not the first time I've said that and it probably won't be the last. It's like something out of a sci-fi/disaster movie.

An oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico near Grand Isle, Louisiana, sending four people to the hospital, with two believed to be missing, according to the United States Coast Guard. According to Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts, the oil rig is a shallow water production platform owned by Black Elk Energy that sits near West Cote Blanche Bay...

As votes are finalized, the first five states have been called for the 2012 Presidential election. According to NBC, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and South Carolina have all been called for Republican Mitt Romney. Vermont is the only state reporting that has been called for President Obama...

We are in the thick of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. And there have been some seriously exciting moments. As Chad said, "We needed that." What we don't need is for world-class athletes to misbehave in competition.

Just like a lot of the nation, we are praying for the families of the victims following the Colorado shootings during the new Batman movie. We have learned that 12 people have died and 59 injured when a 24-year-old medical student James Holmes opened fired with four weapons full of ammunition into an unsuspecting crowd.

The monarchy has always fascinated me. Yes, other countries have kings and queens, but the tradition in England is what is etched in our minds. The crowns, the throne, the whole big show, it's what makes the British monarchy an enduring institution. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year and she's one of the rare leaders to see a 60-year reign, the other being Queen Victor

Okay, so now, I want a subway system in Owensboro.  Do we need one? Of course, not. No, this is completely selfish. I want to see a car drive down the stairs and get stuck.

I am no William -- but, without revealing too much on that special night in July 1983 when I asked Debra to marry me and told her "I love you" I was first to say it. Since then I assumed I was out of the ordinary by doing so because I would have thought women would say the three magic words first.

Ronald Reagan was our president through my high school and college years. In terms of foreign policy, his first term could partially be described as "Reagan vs. Brezhnev." In fact, his fiery exchanges with the Russian leader created fears of a nuclear war, similar to those in the 60s. The TV-movie "The Day After" exemplified such concerns. In his second term, it became "Re

According to a recent survey in Great Britain radio gives folks a better disposition and improves their energy levels. The smartphone survey which polled over 1000 Britons found that radio improved peoples mood and pumped up their energy levels....

Noah had his ark. Heck, even Kentucky will have its ark. But right now, the big ark news is centering around the Netherlands where Johan Huibers is building an ark. And he's doing it according to biblical specifications. The idea was sparked by a dream Huibers had about the Netherlands suffering a great flood...

So you really didn't think you'd heard the last of Pastor Harold Camping, did you? As May 21, 2011 came and went without sounding trumpets or horsemen in the sky, the old bird must have been bewitched, bothered, and bewildered that his apocalyptic pronouncement died on the vine. Not to worry; the old guy isn't letting any grass grow under HIS feet.