OMG! The bible's newest translation is in emoji
The Bible is the most translated book in the world, but the latest translation is an attempt to appeal to the millennial faithful. A group of devout Christians has created an app (what else?) that translates the King James Version (KJV) into emoticons and emoji.
The Bible is the most translated book in the world, but the latest translation is an attempt to appeal to the millennial faithful. A group of devout Christians has created an app (what else?) that translates the King James Version (KJV) into emoticons and emoji.
Bodies of 40 tiger cubs found in Thai temple freezer
Forty dead tiger cubs were found Wednesday in a freezer at a Buddhist temple that operated as an admission-charging zoo, a national parks official said.
Forty dead tiger cubs were found Wednesday in a freezer at a Buddhist temple that operated as an admission-charging zoo, a national parks official said.
At least 2 dead and nearly 60 others hospitalized after Florida music festival
At least two people died and 57 more were hospitalized after attending a music festival in Florida over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
At least two people died and 57 more were hospitalized after attending a music festival in Florida over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
3 sentenced in fatal beating of woman called 'house slave'
Three people have been sentenced in Clarksville in the fatal beating of a woman they called their "house slave."
Three people have been sentenced in Clarksville in the fatal beating of a woman they called their "house slave."
Blind man sues McDonald's over car-only drive-thru policy
CHICAGO (AP) — A blind Louisiana man is suing McDonald's for the right to get served at the chain's drive-thru windows. The Chicago Tribune reports the lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court on behalf of Scott Magee claims McDonald's is violating the American with Disabilities Act by refusing to serve customers at its drive thru windows who aren't in a vehicle.
CHICAGO (AP) — A blind Louisiana man is suing McDonald's for the right to get served at the chain's drive-thru windows. The Chicago Tribune reports the lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court on behalf of Scott Magee claims McDonald's is violating the American with Disabilities Act by refusing to serve customers at its drive thru windows who aren't in a vehicle.
Man loses 113 pounds in 3 months, wins contest
A national weight loss winner is from right here in the valley. Life Time Fitness announced the winner to their 90-day challenge. Jonathan Ortega shed more than 100 pounds in three months.
A national weight loss winner is from right here in the valley. Life Time Fitness announced the winner to their 90-day challenge. Jonathan Ortega shed more than 100 pounds in three months.
A man is climbing the Himalayas to bring home his lost brother
In the fall of 1999, climber and cameraman David Bridges was killed in an avalanche on Xixiabangma, east of Mount Everest in the Himalayas. This spring, hikers finally found his body, frozen in ice. Now his brother Dan Bridges is training to bring David home.
In the fall of 1999, climber and cameraman David Bridges was killed in an avalanche on Xixiabangma, east of Mount Everest in the Himalayas. This spring, hikers finally found his body, frozen in ice. Now his brother Dan Bridges is training to bring David home.
Native American student not allowed to wear moccasins at graduation
For her high school graduation ceremony this week, Dylan McCabe planned to honor her Native American heritage by walking across the stage in a ceremonial dress under her graduation gown and wearing moccasins on her feet. She said she didn't think it would be a problem, but considering her Charles County school has a graduation dress code, she decided to check with her principal.
For her high school graduation ceremony this week, Dylan McCabe planned to honor her Native American heritage by walking across the stage in a ceremonial dress under her graduation gown and wearing moccasins on her feet. She said she didn't think it would be a problem, but considering her Charles County school has a graduation dress code, she decided to check with her principal.
Man pays $212 speeding ticket in pennies
Brett Sanders of Frisco, Texas, used pennies to pay for a parking ticket because he wanted "to make a big spectacle of it."
Brett Sanders of Frisco, Texas, used pennies to pay for a parking ticket because he wanted "to make a big spectacle of it."
Feds: Woman repeatedly dislocated shoulder to get pain pills
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman charged with purposely and repeatedly dislocating her shoulder so she could get painkillers is scheduled to plead guilty. A change-of-plea hearing for Latrobe resident Kari Richards is scheduled for Tuesday before a federal judge in Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman charged with purposely and repeatedly dislocating her shoulder so she could get painkillers is scheduled to plead guilty. A change-of-plea hearing for Latrobe resident Kari Richards is scheduled for Tuesday before a federal judge in Pittsburgh.
Baby elephant rescued from street drain
A baby elephant in Sri Lanka is safe and sound after being freed from a street drain.
A baby elephant in Sri Lanka is safe and sound after being freed from a street drain.
Alligator wrangled from front seat of SUV
A seven foot alligator had to be wrangled from a most unusual place: the front seat of an SUV in a driveway in Texas.
A seven foot alligator had to be wrangled from a most unusual place: the front seat of an SUV in a driveway in Texas.
‘The hot dog is a sandwich' according to Merriam Webster
In honor of this Memorial Day weekend, the people at Merriam Webster decided to stoke the fire in people’s debate grill by claiming the hot dog is a sandwich.
In honor of this Memorial Day weekend, the people at Merriam Webster decided to stoke the fire in people’s debate grill by claiming the hot dog is a sandwich.
Capybaras on the loose from Toronto zoo
Two capybaras escaped from a Toronto zoo on Tuesday, leading to a community-wide search, Global News reports.
Two capybaras escaped from a Toronto zoo on Tuesday, leading to a community-wide search, Global News reports.
Arizona man rescued after being trapped in car for 3 days
A man trapped in his crashed vehicle on a central Arizona mountain for three days might never have been rescued if not for a couple taking sightseeing photos, authorities said.
A man trapped in his crashed vehicle on a central Arizona mountain for three days might never have been rescued if not for a couple taking sightseeing photos, authorities said.
School-bus-size giant squid may be lurking deep in the sea
Steeped in mystery, the elusive, deep-sea-dwelling giant squid, with eyes the size of basketballs, may be larger than it has gotten credit for. In fact, the monster cephalopod may grow to be longer than a school bus, researchers say.
Steeped in mystery, the elusive, deep-sea-dwelling giant squid, with eyes the size of basketballs, may be larger than it has gotten credit for. In fact, the monster cephalopod may grow to be longer than a school bus, researchers say.
World War II vet recovering after oxygen tank beating
A 91-year-old World War II veteran in Florida is recovering after police say his caretaker beat him with his oxygen tank.
A 91-year-old World War II veteran in Florida is recovering after police say his caretaker beat him with his oxygen tank.
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96-year-old Heimlich uses namesake maneuver on choking woman
Henry Heimlich, a 96-year-old surgeon credited with developing his namesake Heimlich maneuver, has used the emergency technique for the first time himself to save a woman choking on food at his senior living center.
Henry Heimlich, a 96-year-old surgeon credited with developing his namesake Heimlich maneuver, has used the emergency technique for the first time himself to save a woman choking on food at his senior living center.
Sheep may have munched on cannabis plants; official fears 'psychotic rampage'
A flock of the animals was feared to have gone on a "psychotic rampage" after eating illegally-dumped cannabis plants in the Welsh village of Rhydypandy, The Telegraph reported Wednesday.
A flock of the animals was feared to have gone on a "psychotic rampage" after eating illegally-dumped cannabis plants in the Welsh village of Rhydypandy, The Telegraph reported Wednesday.