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Fire Erupted at home kills two adults and five children inside

This photo shows the charred remains of a home after a fire erupted, Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Gray, Ky. Fire erupted Saturday at a rural Kentucky home, killing two adults and five children inside, a coroner said, Fire erupted Saturday at a rural Kentucky home, killing two adults and five children inside, a coroner said. Knox County Coroner Mike Blevins said Saturday afternoon that the adult victims found inside the ranch-style home were a woman and her boyfriend. The woman was the mother of three of the children who died, while two other children were from another family, he said. Further details about their identities were being withheld until relatives were notified. The remains were sent to Frankfort for autopsies, which were likely to take place on Tuesday, Blevins said. Blevins and Kentucky State Police said the cause of the blaze was still under investigation. Arson investigators were at the scene, but officials said no foul play was suspected. Knox County is tucked into t

Report: Obama Pokes Fun at Self at Gridiron Dinner

Barack Obama (center) leaves the Gridiron dinner on Saturday. President Barack Obama poked fun at himself, Bob Woodward and Washington reporters on Saturday at a dinner that brought together the country's press and political elites. Attending the Gridiron Club dinner, Obama made light of a recent back and forth between his administration and Woodward, the veteran Washington Post journalist whose reporting on the Watergate scandal helped bring down Richard Nixon's presidency. "Can anybody tell me when an administration has ever regretted picking a fight with Bob Woodward?" Obama joked. "What's the worst that could happen?" Woodward and White House economic adviser Gene Sperling had a public tussle that played itself out in a leaked email, in which Sperling told the veteran journalist he would regret taking a position on one of Obama's policies. Woodward suggested the move was an example of White House intimidation. "Who knew Gene could be so

Mandy Moore Exits: No longer star in comedy pilot Pulling

Mandy Moore exits Star cast of ABC’s pilot “Pulling,” as her character moves in a different direction. Actress Mandy Moore attends EBMRF & Sony PlayStation's Epic Halloween Bash on Oct. 27, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. Mandy Moore decided to exit the cast of ABC’s “Pulling,” a show about a group of “three dysfunctional women in their 30s living their lives the way they want, even if society tells them they should have it all figured out by this point,” according to Deadline’s synopsis. Moore’s character, Louise, has changed as the pilot has developed, and Moore decided she is no longer suited to the role. “Lee and Gene moved the character in a different direction,” Moore said, according to Hollywood.com, referring to writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky. “It was clear this wasn’t right for me. Rather than jeopardize the show, I asked to step aside.” “They and ABC were very accommodating, and wish them all the best in the fall. It’s a terrific show that worked s

Planes collide on tarmac: Air india, JetBlue Collide

Air india Plane New York: An Air India Boeing plane was on Saturday involved in a "minor" mishap at the John F Kennedy Airport here when its wing touched another aircraft which was being pulled back for take-off but no one was injured. "The incident occurred when an Air India 102 plane, a Boeing 777 aircraft, with over 250 on board, was taxiing to the aerobridge after landing and a JetBlue145 plane, an Airbus A320 aircraft, was being pulled back for take off," an Air India spokesperson said in New Delhi. No passengers on either of the plane were injured, but the incident has resulted into an investigation by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) into the circumstances and cause of the incident. The Air India jet incurred damage to the aircraft's left wing tip. FAA said that around 6:15 am (local time), JetBlue plane, was preparing for departure when the Air India plane was already on the ramp. The wingtip of the Air India plane made contact with the

Bar bans high-tech glasses: Seattle Bar Ban G-Glasses

A Seattle bar says once Google Glass comes out, it won't be welcome in their establishment. They're not even available for purchase yet, but a Seattle bar has already said a new tech accessory from Google will not be allowed at their establishment. Seattle's 5 Point Cafe posted a message to their Facebook page saying: "For the record, The 5 Point is the first Seattle business to ban in advance Google Glasses. And [butt] kickings will be encouraged for violators." Google Glass is a new product Google is developing. The eyewear can take pictures, video and display info like mapping directions and social conversations on the small eye viewer. 5 Point owner Dave Meinert acknowledges Seattle is a techie town and sooner or later folks around here will be walking around with the new shades. "The 5 Point appeals to a wide variety of people," says Meinert. "Some of the tech geeks come here, we're close by Amazon [...] It's OK if you wear them.

Lohan house arrest: Lindsay Wants to Reject Offer

Lohan house arrest: Lindsay Wants to Reject offer A Lindsay Lohan house arrest plea deal was making headlines national celebrity news tonight, as TMZ reported this Saturday, March 9, that Lindsay Lohan has been offered a “unique option” in her plea deal. According to sources, the troubled star was offered to be under house arrest for her probation violation case and lying to police, but LiLo is allegedly not taking the deal. Under the headline, “Lohan house arrest: Lindsay Wants to Reject Offer”, insiders add this weekend that city attorneys have lessened their positions on Lindsay Lohan’s charges. Rather than sending her to a 90-day lockdown rehab center, Lohan instead could take a three month house arrest instead. Lilo’s lawyer, Mark Heller, has reportedly told prosecutors that Lohan may take an unknown amount of time on house arrest, though he seems to be working a set time out with those prosecutors at the moment. The issue, however, seems to be that in the Lindsay Lohan house

Kelly Osbourne epilepsy: Being treated by Best Doctors

Sharon and Kelly Osbourne on April 19, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Nothing like a mother's love to help Kelly Osbourne feel better! Sharon Osbourne shared her gratitude toward daughter Kelly's fans for their support and well-wishes after the Fashion Police host was hospitalized for a seizure on Thursday, March 7. "I want to thank everyone for their concern about @MissKellyO," the 60-year-old talk show host tweeted on Friday, March 8. "She's doing fine she's at Cedars and is surrounded by the best doctors & love." For now, however, "there is absolutely no confirmed diagnosis regarding Kelly's condition," a rep for the TV host told Us Weekly. "She is under a doctor's care and they are continuing to run tests. Kelly is fine and thanks everyone for their continued support." A source close to the family adds that "nothing like this has ever happened to Kelly before and she was really scared." "They