Jim Turner

Are Hillary Clinton And John McCain Good Friends?

In an era that has almost extreme political partisanship, it seems rare that Hillary Clinton and John McCain seem to have genuine respect for each other and share a friendship. Senator McCain (R-AZ) appeared on CBS’ “Face The Nation” Sunday and was asked by Bob Schieffer about Clinton’s comment that he is her favorite Republican. […]

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Baseball|Bud Selig

Pete Rose Banned from Baseball 25 Years Ago, Still Hoping To Return

Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, was banned for life 25 years ago for betting on baseball while he was the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He still holds out hope of being reinstated. Rose recently managed the independent Bridgeport Bluefish for a game last month. “They took some extra bases, made some headfirst slides, […]

10y ago

Detroit ‘Grand Bargain’ Bankruptcy Vote To Happen This Week

Detroit retirees will be casting ballots this week on the so called “Grand Bargain” to determine how quickly the city exits bankruptcy and how much their pensions will decrease. The votes are due by July 11. The 32,000 pensioners will be voting “yes” or “no” this week on a proposal that would cut pensions of […]

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Angela Merkel

Hillary Clinton Calls Angela Merkel ‘Europe’s Greatest Leader’

Hillary Clinton was in Berlin Sunday and called German Chancellor Angela Merkel “the greatest leader in Europe” and said it was time the United States had a woman leader, although she didn’t confirm she would seek it reported Reuters. The former Senator and Secretary of State was promoting her book “Hard Choices”, and also called […]

10y ago

clinton foundation

Hillary Clinton Said She’s Donated All Speaking Fees From Universities

Hillary Clinton told ABC News‘ Ann Compton Friday that she has donated her large speaking fees at colleges and universities to her family’s foundation. “All of the fees have been donated to the Clinton Foundation for it to continue the life-changing and life-saving work. So it goes from a foundation at a university to another […]

10y ago

Colorado Restaurant ‘Shooters’ Servers Carry Guns

At Shooters Grill in the town of Rifle, Colorado (yes, that’s the name of the town), the servers openly carry guns holstered to their legs. As chain restaurants like Chili’s are asking customers not to bring guns in their places of business, Shooters encourages it. A sign on the front door says “Guns are welcome […]

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Waitress Fired After Facebook Post About Bad Tippers

A Texas Roadhouse waitress in Findlay, Ohio was fired on Monday after she made a Facebook post complaining about bad tipping. “They told me that I knew what I was doing when I posted that, and they would have to let me go because a customer came in who had printed off a screen shot […]

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soccer

Sports Official Says ‘It Will Happen Again’ On Soccer Referee’s Death

The death of Michigan soccer referee John Bieniewicz, who was punched by a player in an adult league match this week, has the head of a referees’ group warning, “It will happen again.” Barry Mano, president of Wisconsin-based National Association of Sports Officials has spoken about the violent death of a soccer referee before after […]

10y ago

Fund Drive Started For Christian Radio Host Family After Child Sex Allegations

A fund drive started for former Christian Radio host John Balyo’s wife Bethany has a $50,000 goal after Balyo was arraigned June 23 for child sex allegations. Balyo was a host at WCSG in Grand Rapids, MI, a station affiliated with Cornerstone University. As of June 27, $10,706 was already donated at youcaring.com. Donors include […]

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michigan

Michigan Soccer Referee Dies After Being Punched During Game

A soccer referee who was punched by a player in an adult league match Sunday in Livonia, Michigan has died, leaving behind a wife and two sons. Detroit Receiving Hospital spokesman Alton Gunn and friend Jim Acho confirm that 44-year-old John Bieniewicz died Tuesday morning. Acho said Bieniewicz is being kept on a ventilator until […]

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Detroit Tigers|Oakland A's

Rajai Davis Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam As Tigers Defeat A’s 5-4

Rajai Davis hit a walk-off grand slam completing a ninth inning comeback Monday night as the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A’s 5-4 at Comerica Park. The last Tigers walk-off grand slam was by Carlos Pena on June 21, 2004, the same day the Tigers celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1984 championship team according […]

10y ago

Louisiana

‘Kissing Congressman’ Vance McAllister Changes Mind, Will Seek Reelection

Congressman Vance McAllister, who was caught on video kissing a staffer, said Monday he would run for reelection in November despite saying previously he would resign. The freshman Republican who represents the 5th district of Louisiana was caught on video kissing an aide outside of his district office in December. After the video was leaked […]

10y ago

Bill Clinton

Hillary Clinton Getting $225,000 Speaking Fee At UNLV, Student Leaders Not Happy

Former Secretary of State and presumed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be paid $225,000 as a speaking fee in October at the University of Nevada- Las Vegas, and student leaders think she should donate the money. They sent Clinton’s family foundation a letter Friday asking her to “do what is right” and donate all […]

10y ago

Detroit Tigers Win Seven Straight After Joba Chamberlain Delivers LIneup Card

Superstitions have been around in baseball for a long time. The Detroit Tigers and Joba Chamberlain have one going right now, they have won seven straight games since Chamberlain has presented the lineup card to umpires before the game. “That’s my big secret,” first year manager Brad Ausmus joked. The Tigers extended their streak Thursday […]

10y ago

nba draft

Michigan Basketball Becoming Hotbed For NBA Talent

The Michigan Wolverines had three players taken in the NBA draft Thursday night, following two who were taken in the first round in 2013. Shooting guard Nik Stauskas was picked 8th overall by the Sacramento Kings, power forward Mitch McGary was the 21st pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and small forward Glenn Robinson III […]

10y ago

Detroit Lions|Football|Music

Marvin Gaye Had A Tryout With The Detroit Lions

Marvin Gaye was a legendary Motown performer in 1970, but he tried to make a bigger splash in Detroit in a different career. He wanted to play for the Detroit Lions. Gaye, who lived in The Motor City at the time, was friends with Hall of Fame cornerback Lem Barney who was a Lion. Barney […]

10y ago

Rick Santorum: Baker That Would Not Make A Cake For Same-Sex Wedding Sent To ‘Re-Education Camp’

Former Senator and Presidential candidate Rick Santorum (R-PA) said during a radio interview this week that business owners who won’t provide services for same-sex couples are being sent to ‘re-education camps,‘ reported the Huffington Post. “You now see situations with bakers and florists and photographers who are being forced to provide services for same-sex weddings […]

10y ago

Tiger Woods Is Pain Free, Returns To Tournament Golf

Tiger Woods said Tuesday before his annual golf tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD that he is pain-free for the first time in about two years, and he intends to play in the Open Championship in July. In late March, Woods underwent underwent surgery for a pinched nerve in his back. His return […]

10y ago

Detroit Tigers|Texas Rangers

Ian Kinsler Homers In Return To Texas, Waves At Rangers’ Dugout

Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler made his return to Texas Tuesday night for the first time since being traded and promptly hit a home run, after which he waved to the Rangers’ dugout. After the trade on November 20, Kinsler had some harsh words for the Texas organization, criticizing General Manager John Daniels and […]

10y ago

9/11|United States

Dick Cheney Says The U.S. Could Suffer ‘Far Deadlier Attack’ Than 9/11

Former Vice President Dick Cheney said the United States could suffer a terrorist attack in the next decade much worse than the one on 9/11. Cheney was a guest on “The Hugh Hewitt” radio show and was asked if he believes the U.S. could survive the decade without another attack on the homeland, he said […]

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