Photo from Flickr user Matti Mattila Santa For Seniors Needs Your Help
Help make this holiday season extra special for residents of Heartland Apartments in Peoria! Many of these seniors have been a part of our community for years and some don't have family in the area to celebrate the holidays with. WVEL wants to show these seniors how much we care and that we want them to have a wonderful holiday!
via Collegiate Times, Twitter (@CollegiateTimes) Breaking News: Virginia Tech on Lockdown
Virginia Tech appears to be reliving its worst nightmare as reports of a shooting have placed the university under lockdown.
Rick Gershon, Getty Images Remember: List of Victims of 9/11 Attacks
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 victims. The name of each victim is listed below.
John Moore, Getty Images 30 American Troops Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Attack
Editor's Note: This post has been updated to reflect that 30 American troops were killed in the attack, rather than 31, as initially reported.
Taliban insurgents shot down an American military helicopter in Afghanistan Saturday, killing 30 American troops, 7 Afghan commandos, and an interpreter multiple news outlets are reporting.
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This Day in History for July 14 – Storming of Bastille and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – The storming and destruction of Bastille marks the beginning of the French Revolution (More info)
1798 – The Sedition Act becomes law in the United States, making it a federal crime to write, publish or utter false or malicious statements about the US government (More info)
mikebaird, Flickr When Do Americans Find Themselves the Most Inspired?
Looking for your "a-ha" moment?
You may want to throw on a pair of sneakers and head out for a run by yourself.
AMC / ABC Emmy Nominations 2011: ‘Mildred Pierce,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Modern Family’ Earn Top Honors
As expected, 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' were among the top series nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmys, announced early Thursday morning.
'Mad Men' picked up an impressive 19 nominations, the most of any drama series, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Leading Actor (Jon Hamm), Outstanding Leading Actress (Elisabeth Moss) and Outstanding Supporting Actress (Christina Hendricks).
Warner Bros. New Movie Releases: ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,’ ‘Winnie the Pooh’
This weekend, parents and kids will have plenty to choose from with two family-friendly movies opening nationwide.
The first is, of course, the long-awaited 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,' the eighth and final movie in the wildly popular franchise. Critics are raving 'Harry's' farewell, which is sure to help position it as one of the biggest, if not the biggest, movie of the year.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for July 14 – Harry Dean Stanton, Jane Lynch and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harry Dean Stanton
Age: 85
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Cool Hand Luke,' 'Pretty in Pink' and 'The Green Mile,' and a recent recurring role on the HBO series 'Big Love'
Jane Lynch
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: A long career in both TV and films, but her most notable role of late is her wickedly funny portrayal of cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on the hit series 'Glee'
![Arizona Lawmaker Pointed Her Gun at a Reporter [VIDEO]](http://wac.450F.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/wvel.com/files/2011/07/loriklein-300x225.jpg?w=300&h=200&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89 "Arizona Lawmaker Pointed Her Gun at a Reporter [VIDEO]")
Arizona Lawmaker Pointed Her Gun at a Reporter [VIDEO]
In a recent story about gun rights, a reporter got a little more than he bargained for.
Arizona Republic reporter Richard Ruelas was recently interviewing state senator Lori Klein, who's unapologetically carried her pink Ruger pistol in the state's capitol building for years -- most controversially in the days directly after US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was the victim of a mass shooting in Tuscon.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 13 – Harrison Ford, Cheech Marin and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harrison Ford
Age: 69
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles such as Han Solo in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy and Indiana Jones in the eponymous movie franchise, and his marriage to human swizzle-stick Calista Flockhart
Cheech Marin
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: Being half of the legendary stoner comedy duo Cheech and Chong, starring in movies such as 'Up in Smoke,' and co-starring in the TV series 'Nash Bridges'
Randy's Recipe: Taco Burger May 18, 2012
Arrest Made In Mississippi Highway Shooting May 18, 2012
Peoria Chiefs Baseball Update May 18, 2012
Camp Big Sky Charity Fishing Tournament Event Will Be Held This Saturday May 18, 2012
