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Tornado Devastates Wichita, KS and an Iowa Hospital

Danny Groner — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:19 +0000

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback declared a state of emergency in the wake of a giant tornado, which hit Wichita particularly hard late Saturday night. Miraculously there are no major injuries reported so far. According to the National Weather Service, the “confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located just east of Conway Springs and moving [...]

Texas Hospital Sparks Controversy for Refusing to Hire Obese Employees

Shauna Wright — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:06:00 +0000

When you apply for a job, you assume your qualifications are what matter most, but the Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas is also asking prospective new hires to step on a scale. If they weigh too much, they’re excluded from consideration.

Loretta Lynn Is 'Doing Well' After Hospitalization

Ashley Iasimone — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:51 +0000

Loretta Lynn, suffering from the early stages of pneumonia, was hospitalized this weekend and forced to cancel last night’s concert in Ashland, Ky., as previously reported. According to an update posted to Lynn’s official website on Saturday night, the 76-year-old is currently “doing well” but will in fact be canceling tonight’s scheduled concert in Durham, N.C. as well.

Jimmy Buffett Released From Hospital After Falling Off Stage

Billy Goforth — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:52:39 +0000

Jimmy Buffett was playing a show in Australia and after finishing his last song, to a nose dive off stage landing on his head. People in the crowd were stunned and asked to leave by the show by his managers. Reports are that he is doing well but cance