Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Florida deputies shoot man they mistook for car thief at his own house - CNN.com

Florida deputies shoot man they mistook for car thief at his own house - CNN.com
From CNN.com

My Way News - Chemist hopes to be Germany's first black lawmaker

My Way News - Chemist hopes to be Germany's first black lawmaker
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way News - With 3 'hops,' NSA gets millions of phone records

My Way News - With 3 'hops,' NSA gets millions of phone records
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Huntington Beach locals want smaller event, more police after riot - latimes.com

Huntington Beach locals want smaller event, more police after riot - latimes.com
From The Los Angeles Times

Auto troubles top list of consumer complaints - TODAY.com

Auto troubles top list of consumer complaints - TODAY.com
From NBC TODAY.com

Government can grab cell phone location records without warrant, appeals court says - Investigations

Government can grab cell phone location records without warrant, appeals court says - Investigations
From NBCNews.com

O.J. Simpson paroled on some charges, but will remain in Nevada prison - U.S. News

O.J. Simpson paroled on some charges, but will remain in Nevada prison - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Pakistan TV show hosted by Aamir Liaquat Hussain gives away babies - CNN.com

Pakistan TV show hosted by Aamir Liaquat Hussain gives away babies - CNN.com
From CNN.com

A-Rod could still see big payday even if career is over - Jul. 31, 2013

A-Rod could still see big payday even if career is over - Jul. 31, 2013
From CNN.com

Terrence Jones Arrested After Allegedly 'Stomping' on Homeless Man | Bleacher Report

Terrence Jones Arrested After Allegedly 'Stomping' on Homeless Man | Bleacher Report
From Bleacher Report via CNN.com

'Heart failure' caused death of footballer Christian 'Chucho' Benitez - CNN.com

'Heart failure' caused death of footballer Christian 'Chucho' Benitez - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Dorian Downpours, Potential Flooding in South Florida

Dorian Downpours, Potential Flooding in South Florida
From AccuWeather.com

Daytona Beach, FL Interactive Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Daytona Beach, FL Interactive Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
From AccuWeather.com
For friends and visitors to Florida, the Sunshine State ... Note: Remnants of Dorian may impact the state as August begins.

My Way News - Pentagon: Afghan forces will need help beyond 2014

My Way News - Pentagon: Afghan forces will need help beyond 2014
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News

My Way News - Can superhero parodies rescue the porn business?

My Way News - Can superhero parodies rescue the porn business?
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Chattanooga philanthropist sued over spam text messages | timesfreepress.com

Chattanooga philanthropist sued over spam text messages | timesfreepress.com
From Chattanooga Times Free Press

Kudzu, then carp: Invasive Asian fish makes its way into Tennessee waterways | timesfreepress.com

Kudzu, then carp: Invasive Asian fish makes its way into Tennessee waterways | timesfreepress.com
From Chattanooga Times Free Press

President Barack Obama pitches tax cut on Chattanooga stop (with videos, slideshows) | timesfreepress.com

President Barack Obama pitches tax cut on Chattanooga stop (with videos, slideshows) | timesfreepress.com
From Chattanooga Times Free Press

Giant fungus found in China

Giant fungus found in China
From MSN Now

Nazis, suspected WWII veterans, live in U.S. because no European countries will have them

Nazis, suspected WWII veterans, live in U.S. because no European countries will have them
From MSN Now

My Way News - Crash kills Texas A&M lineman, Utah recruit, teen

My Way News - Crash kills Texas A&M lineman, Utah recruit, teen
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Baby Girl Killed When Bus Hits Pole That Falls on Stroller in New Jersey | NBC New York

Baby Girl Killed When Bus Hits Pole That Falls on Stroller in New Jersey | NBC New York
From NBCNews.com

Guns in school: Ark. district arming more than 20 teachers, staff - U.S. News

Guns in school: Ark. district arming more than 20 teachers, staff - U.S. News
By The Associated Press via NBCNews.com

Equipment failure, human error likely cause of Florida plant blast - U.S. News

Equipment failure, human error likely cause of Florida plant blast - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Bagged salad caused parasite outbreak, states say - NBC News.com

Bagged salad caused parasite outbreak, states say - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

Manning acquitted of aiding enemy but convicted on other charges - U.S. News

Manning acquitted of aiding enemy but convicted on other charges - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Blue Rhino Explosion - CNN iReport

Blue Rhino Explosion - CNN iReport
From CNN.com

Obama offers new 'grand bargain' to GOP ahead of budget fights - NBC Politics

Obama offers new 'grand bargain' to GOP ahead of budget fights - NBC Politics
From NBCNews.com

Court upholds ruling striking down NYC's ban on large sugary drinks - U.S. News

Court upholds ruling striking down NYC's ban on large sugary drinks - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Vowing to let past lie, Mideast peace negotiators seek 'solutions for the future.' - World News

Vowing to let past lie, Mideast peace negotiators seek 'solutions for the future.' - World News
From NBCNews.com

LIVE video stream - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

LIVE video stream - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
Live video of president's visit to Chattanooga, TN, via Channel 3, WRCBtv.com.

Manning acquitted of aiding enemy but convicted on other charges - U.S. News

Manning acquitted of aiding enemy but convicted on other charges - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Rubio’s new health care remedy: shut down the government, blame Obama! — MSNBC

Rubio’s new health care remedy: shut down the government, blame Obama! — MSNBC
From MSNBC

19 arrested in Chattanooga in connection with FBI trafficking st - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

19 arrested in Chattanooga in connection with FBI trafficking st - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
From WRCBtv.com, Chattanooga, TN

George 'Boomer' Scott, All-Star first baseman, dies at 69 - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

George 'Boomer' Scott, All-Star first baseman, dies at 69 - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN
From FOX Sports on MSN

Judge reaches verdict in Bradley Manning case

Judge reaches verdict in Bradley Manning case
From NBCNews.com

Obama to visit uneven Chattanooga area recovery - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News

Obama to visit uneven Chattanooga area recovery - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News
From the Chattanooga Times Free Press via NBCNews.com

Multiple injuries reported in large explosions at Florida propane plant - U.S. News

Multiple injuries reported in large explosions at Florida propane plant - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Body of ex-MLB pitcher Frank Castillo recovered from Arizona lake - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

Body of ex-MLB pitcher Frank Castillo recovered from Arizona lake - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN
From FOX Sports on MSN

Report: MLB could suspend Alex Rodriguez under CBA rather than drug agreement | HardballTalk

Report: MLB could suspend Alex Rodriguez under CBA rather than drug agreement | HardballTalk
From Hardball Talk via NBCNews.com

Monday, July 29, 2013

Hawaii Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Hawaii Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
Interactive weather in motion radar for Hawaiian Islands as Tropical Storm Flossie bears down.

Flossie crossing Hawaii Monday into Tuesday - Weather, forecasts, news, blogs and maps - MSN Weather

Flossie crossing Hawaii Monday into Tuesday - Weather, forecasts, news, blogs and maps - MSN Weather
From MSN Weather

PREVIEW POSTS FROM TONEY'S NEWEST BLOG

Below are a few of the links from my newest blog, "TONEY ATKINS: STORIES YOU SHOULDN'T MISS":

Monday, July 29, 2013


Opinion: Will Obamacare help primary care? - CNN.com

Opinion: Will Obamacare help primary care? - CNN.com
From CNN.com

A weekend of travel tragedies - CNN.com

A weekend of travel tragedies - CNN.com
From CNN.com

CBS boss: Behavior on 'Big Brother' is 'absolutely appalling' - TODAY.com

CBS boss: Behavior on 'Big Brother' is 'absolutely appalling' - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com/Entertainment

Pope: ’Who am I to judge’ gay people?

Pope: ’Who am I to judge’ gay people?
From NBCNews.com

My Way - News NOW from the Associated Press

My Way - News
National, world, political, entertainment, crime, sports, tech and other current news from the Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way - News - Top News

My Way - News - Top News
Top news from the Associated Press via MyWay.com News. Updated frequently.

Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
Interactive map from AccuWeather.com shows Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and part of Florida. Check here if planning a trip or if bad weather is threatening. ... Toney Atkins

Everything you need to know about China's buying spree - The Week

Everything you need to know about China's buying spree - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Analysis: Who's backing who as Syria's civil war threatens to spread - World News

Analysis: Who's backing who as Syria's civil war threatens to spread - World News
From NBCNews.com

Louisiana Keeps 'Hollywood of the South' Nickname by Surviving Assault by Politicians - MSN Movies News

Louisiana Keeps 'Hollywood of the South' Nickname by Surviving Assault by Politicians - MSN Movies News
From MSN TVNews

'Breaking Bad' Review: Is This What Meth Is Like? - MSN TV News

'Breaking Bad' Review: Is This What Meth Is Like? - MSN TV News
From MSN TVNews

THE WORLD AROUND ME: 44 injured in Swiss train collision, railway spokesman says - CNN.com

44 injured in Swiss train collision, railway spokesman says - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Homes collapse in Philadelphia; at least 8 sent to hospitals - CNN.com

Homes collapse in Philadelphia; at least 8 sent to hospitals - CNN.com
From CNN.com

To catch a thief: Masked man hunted after $136M Cannes jewel heist - World News

To catch a thief: Masked man hunted after $136M Cannes jewel heist - World News
From NBCNews.com

More than 100 teens rescued in weekend sex-trafficking raids, FBI says - U.S. News

More than 100 teens rescued in weekend sex-trafficking raids, FBI says - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Pope: 'Who am I to judge' gay people? - World News

Pope: 'Who am I to judge' gay people? - World News
From NBCNews.com

Pope's remarks seen as good step toward inclusion - U.S. News

Pope's remarks seen as good step toward inclusion - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Violent Mob Rages After Surfing Competition in Huntington Beach Ends | NBC Southern California

Violent Mob Rages After Surfing Competition in Huntington Beach Ends | NBC Southern California
VIDEO from NBCNews.com

No explanation for Florida shooting rampage - CNN.com

No explanation for Florida shooting rampage - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Rolling out the unwelcome mat Plenty of vitriol will greet Obama here - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News

Rolling out the unwelcome mat Plenty of vitriol will greet Obama here - Local News - Chattanooga, TN | NBC News
From NBCNews.com

Italy investigators probe 100-foot ravine bus crash that killed 38 - World News

Italy investigators probe 100-foot ravine bus crash that killed 38 - World News
From NBCNews.com

Second body found after Hudson River wedding party boat crash - U.S. News

Second body found after Hudson River wedding party boat crash - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Youth pastor, pregnant wife among dead in Indiana bus crash - U.S. News

Youth pastor, pregnant wife among dead in Indiana bus crash - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Egypt violence: Morsi supporters march on army intelligence headquarters - World News

Egypt violence: Morsi supporters march on army intelligence headquarters - World News
From NBCNews.com

Body of missing actor found a year after his disappearance - MSN Movies News

Body of missing actor found a year after his disappearance - MSN Movies News
From MSN Entertainment

Ryan Reynolds broke his neck on Safe House set - MSN Movies News

Ryan Reynolds broke his neck on Safe House set - MSN Movies News
From MSN Entertainment/Movie News

Hoosier Ryan Newman wins Brickyard 400 at Indy - NASCAR News | FOX Sports on MSN

Hoosier Ryan Newman wins Brickyard 400 at Indy - NASCAR News | FOX Sports on MSN
From FOX SPorts on MSN

Tino Martinez resigns as Miami Marlins hitting coach amid complaints of verbal abuse - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

Tino Martinez resigns as Miami Marlins hitting coach amid complaints of verbal abuse - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN
From FOX Sports on MSN

Reza Aslan, Bible scholar, asked on Fox why he wrote a book about Jesus

Reza Aslan, Bible scholar, asked on Fox why he wrote a book about Jesus
From MSN Now

Toney Atkins comments: I disagree with the lead sentence of this story. Then again, maybe I don't. FOX News indeed does really well at misleading the public on political issues, and yet the public eats up the misinformation like a juicy hamburger and greasy fries.

Cops arrest gays in Louisiana for attempting consexual sex

Cops arrest gays in Louisiana for attempting consexual sex
From MSN Now

34 kids a day seen in ER for choking on food, study finds - NBC News.com

34 kids a day seen in ER for choking on food, study finds - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

'It made me feel ashamed': Poor moms anguish over diaper costs - NBC News.com

'It made me feel ashamed': Poor moms anguish over diaper costs - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

5 political stories to watch in week ahead - CNN.com

5 political stories to watch in week ahead - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Cummings: ‘I cross the street’ when white women walk toward me – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

Cummings: ‘I cross the street’ when white women walk toward me – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com
Blogs
From CNN.com

5 dead in Pennsylvania helicopter crash - CNN.com

5 dead in Pennsylvania helicopter crash - CNN.com
From CNN.com

At least 36 pilgrims die in bus crash in southern Italy - CNN.com

At least 36 pilgrims die in bus crash in southern Italy - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Kyle Busch wins Indy Nationwide - NASCAR News | FOX Sports on MSN

Kyle Busch wins Indy Nationwide - NASCAR News | FOX Sports on MSN
From FOX Sports on MSN

Israelis oppose EU labeling of settlement products - World News

Israelis oppose EU labeling of settlement products - World News
From NBCNews.com

Cosmetic change, but no real reform, in North Korea - CNN.com

Cosmetic change, but no real reform, in North Korea - CNN.com
From CNN.com

BLOG's PAGE VIEWS TOP 25,000, THANKS TO YOU!

BY TONEY ATKINS, BLOGGER

Thanks to you and others around the U.S., Russia, Germany, China, the United Kingdom and other parts of the world for visiting my blog, "Toney Atkins: The World Around Me."
It's an honor that you visit, and I hope that you will continue to do so, because I'll always try to have stories of hard news, health information, political updates, dramas occurring throughout the world, stormy weather and other severe events, occasional humorous offerings.
It's thrilling to have you as a visitor. I figured recently that I have spent more time on my blogs in the past three or four months than the hours I spent on the job at the newspapers I've worked for. I make no money from these efforts to inform and educate, and any ads that you find will be at links to reliable sources.
Please keep visiting, and share the blog with your friends. I'd love to see the total number of page views pass 100,000 by the end of 2013. That's a huge goal, but it would be a wonderful year-end holiday gift.
Thank you.
SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE!!!

Tim Tebow Lines Up with Receivers During Patrio

Tim Tebow Lines Up with Receivers During Patrio
From Bleacher Report via CNN.com

Police: 6 killed in attack on Turkish embassy in Somalia - CNN.com

Police: 6 killed in attack on Turkish embassy in Somalia - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Police: Nursing home resident sets building on fire in China - CNN.com

Police: Nursing home resident sets building on fire in China - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Could MLB really slap Alex Rodriguez with a lifetime ban? - The Week

Could MLB really slap Alex Rodriguez with a lifetime ban? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

How many people has Aaron Hernandez allegedly killed? - The Week

How many people has Aaron Hernandez allegedly killed? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

MLB suspends Ryan Braun: Who will be next? - The Week

MLB suspends Ryan Braun: Who will be next? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Did Egypt's military just declare war on the Muslim Brotherhood? - The Week

Did Egypt's military just declare war on the Muslim Brotherhood? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

10 things you need to know today: July 27, 2013 - The Week

10 things you need to know today: July 27, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Edward Snowden's ordeal is far from over - The Week

Edward Snowden's ordeal is far from over - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Saturday, July 27, 2013

60 years after armistice, one harrowing mission still binds several Korean veterans - U.S. News

60 years after armistice, one harrowing mission still binds several Korean veterans - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Ariel Castro agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty - CNN.com

Ariel Castro agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty - CNN.com
From CNN.com

3 dead in passenger bus crash in Indianapolis - CNN.com

3 dead in passenger bus crash in Indianapolis - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Obama marks 'forgotten war' on Korean peninsula - CNN.com

Obama marks 'forgotten war' on Korean peninsula - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Toney Atkins comments: I urge you: If you know a Korean War veteran, please thank him or her for their service. The Korean conflict essentially is a "forgotten war," and we should show our appreciation for those veterans who sacrificed part of their lives in their military service.

From the archives: Remembering the Korean War - World News

From the archives: Remembering the Korean War - World News
From NBCNews.com

Toney Atkins comments: I urge you: If you know a Korean War veteran, please thank him or her for their service. The Korean conflict essentially is a "forgotten war," and we should show our appreciation for those veterans who sacrificed part of their lives in their military service.

No explanation for Florida shooting rampage - CNN.com

No explanation for Florida shooting rampage - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Boating accident leaves 1 dead, 1 missing from wedding party - CNN.com

Boating accident leaves 1 dead, 1 missing from wedding party - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Dozens dead as Morsi supporters, Egypt security forces clash in Cairo: activists - World News

Dozens dead as Morsi supporters, Egypt security forces clash in Cairo: activists - World News
From NBCNews.com

More than 1,000 detainees escape Libyan prison near Benghazi, officials say - World News

More than 1,000 detainees escape Libyan prison near Benghazi, officials say - World News
From NBCNews.com

Friday, July 26, 2013

9 purported health benefits of drinking coffee [Updated] - The Week

9 purported health benefits of drinking coffee [Updated] - The Week
From TheWeek.com

At what age does a man's sperm quality deteriorate? - The Week

At what age does a man's sperm quality deteriorate? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

10 things you need to know today: July 25, 2013 - The Week

10 things you need to know today: July 25, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

10 things you need to know today: July 26, 2013 - The Week

10 things you need to know today: July 26, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Happy 70th birthday, Mick Jagger! - CNN.com

Happy 70th birthday, Mick Jagger! - CNN.com
From CNN.com

80 dead in Spain crash; video catches train's final moments - CNN.com

80 dead in Spain crash; video catches train's final moments - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Weiner chat partner Sydney Leathers felt ‘manipulated’ – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

Weiner chat partner Sydney Leathers felt ‘manipulated’ – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
From CNN.com

Prosecution rests in 'Whitey' Bulger trial - CNN.com

Prosecution rests in 'Whitey' Bulger trial - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Ariel Castro agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty - CNN.com

Ariel Castro agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty - CNN.com
From CNN.com

KKK neighborhood watch group formed in Missouri

KKK neighborhood watch group formed in Missouri
From MSN Now

Wang Ming, Chinese man, had 6-inch parasite in his skull

Wang Ming, Chinese man, had 6-inch parasite in his skull
From MSN Now

Juror: Zimmerman ’got away with murder’ but had to be acquitted

Juror: Zimmerman ’got away with murder’ but had to be acquitted
From NBCNews.com

Depleted uranium found in barrel at Miami airport - U.S. News

Depleted uranium found in barrel at Miami airport - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

DC drops gun charges against man who killed dogs attacking a child | Washington Times Communities

DC drops gun charges against man who killed dogs attacking a child | Washington Times Communities
From The Washington Post

Thursday, July 25, 2013

My Way - News - Top News

My Way - News - Top News
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Cory Monteith remembered at Los Angeles memorial - UPI.com

Cory Monteith remembered at Los Angeles memorial - UPI.com
From United Press International

'Sons of Anarchy' Season 6 premiere will be 90 minutes [VIDEO] - UPI.com

'Sons of Anarchy' Season 6 premiere will be 90 minutes [VIDEO] - UPI.com
From United Press International

TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT

TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT

The link above takes you to the first blog that I started more than seven years ago and includes mid-decade posts of my own writings during the 2005-2011 period. While I now focus on links to reliable sources for news, features and entertainment that I would include in a newspaper or magazine if I owned one, I still occasionally add comments, some of which unfortunately have caused me to lose friends. I love controversy, as you will see if you visit the blog, as I attempt, sometimes unsuccessfully, to keep an open mind on the issues impacting all of us. My goal is to keep you up to date and to always give you something to read. -- Toney Atkins, July 25, 2013.

FBI forensic hair analysts may have wrongfully convicted thousands | Washington Times Communities

FBI forensic hair analysts may have wrongfully convicted thousands | Washington Times Communities
From the Washington Times

My Way News - UN: More 100,000 now dead in Syria's civil war

My Way News - UN: More 100,000 now dead in Syria's civil war
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Taller women more likely to get cancer, large study finds - NBC News.com

Taller women more likely to get cancer, large study finds - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

United Express flight makes emergency landing in Newark - NBC News.com

United Express flight makes emergency landing in Newark - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

Alex Rodriguez reminds me of my eight year-old son | HardballTalk

Alex Rodriguez reminds me of my eight year-old son | HardballTalk
From Hardball Talk via NBCNews.com

New Yorker, 112, is world's oldest living man - TODAY.com

New Yorker, 112, is world's oldest living man - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com via NBCNews.com

5 charged in 'largest hacking and data breach scheme' bust in US - NBC News.com

5 charged in 'largest hacking and data breach scheme' bust in US - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com

Brrrr! Cold front has many asking 'What happened to the heat wave?' - U.S. News

Brrrr! Cold front has many asking 'What happened to the heat wave?' - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

Hikers are rescued, then drive to their deaths in Atlantic Ocean off Maine - U.S. News

Hikers are rescued, then drive to their deaths in Atlantic Ocean off Maine - U.S. News
From NBCNews.com

American among 80 killed in Spanish train crash; driver questioned - World News

American among 80 killed in Spanish train crash; driver questioned - World News
WITH VIDEO From NBCNews.com

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Rylo, a pug, is most photogenic dog in the UK

Rylo, a pug, is most photogenic dog in the UK
From MSN Now

Edmonton Tim Hortons mystery customer buys coffee for 500, no explanation given

Edmonton Tim Hortons mystery customer buys coffee for 500, no explanation given
From MSN Now

NFL tattoo experts considered after Aaron Hernandez gang tattoo accusations

NFL tattoo experts considered after Aaron Hernandez gang tattoo accusations
From MSN Now

Missing Dartmouth fraternity python is found by dog

Missing Dartmouth fraternity python is found by dog
From MSN Now

My Way News - House narrowly rejects effort to halt NSA program

My Way News - House narrowly rejects effort to halt NSA program
From the Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way News - Man accused of threatening anchors over coverage

My Way News - Man accused of threatening anchors over coverage
By The Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way - News - National

My Way - News - National
Updated frequently. National news from the Associated Press via MyWay.com News

Aaron Hernandez focus of grand jury probe over 2012 double murder; former New England Patriots tight end is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Odin Lloyd on June 17 - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

Aaron Hernandez focus of grand jury probe over 2012 double murder; former New England Patriots tight end is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Odin Lloyd on June 17 - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
FOX Sports on MSN provided this report.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Anthony Weiner may have just destroyed his mayoral campaign - The Week

Anthony Weiner may have just destroyed his mayoral campaign - The Week
From TheWeek.com

10 things you need to know today: July 23, 2013 - The Week

10 things you need to know today: July 23, 2013 - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Should Russia pay a price for its anti-gay laws? - The Week

Should Russia pay a price for its anti-gay laws? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

Iraq's spectacular Abu Ghraib prison break: Is al Qaeda back? - The Week

Iraq's spectacular Abu Ghraib prison break: Is al Qaeda back? - The Week
From TheWeek.com

The City of Chickamauga WITH REVAMPED COMMENTS FROM TONEY ATKINS

TONEY ATKINS: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THAT: The City of Chickamauga
The Battle of Chickamauga's 150th anniversary celebration is set, and Chickamauga, GA, will take part in related events. A must for Civil War buffs!

Toney Atkins comments: Anyone who wonders why I've posted so much about Chickamauga, GA, doesn't know that I proudly call it my home town. I grew up there, graduated from Gordon Lee Memorial High School and later enjoyed some of the best years of my life teaching many terrific youngsters in grades five through seven at Chickamauga Elementary School (1967-1971). After teaching another year at North Rossville (GA) Elementary School, I vacationed in Florida, where I essentially was handed my first job in journalism, starting as a police reporter, progressing to the government beat, entertainment writer and editor and then to county and assistant city editor at a mainstream newspaper.
I lived in Chickamauga for 29 years and occasionally still yearn for the good old days of small town life where the living was relatively carefree, moved at a leisure pace and full of Southern hospitality. I'm amazed at how much of the town/s history that I wasn't taught when I lived there, but learned about recently. Maybe my teachers tried to inform me, but being a typical kid, I simply took for granted the atmosphere as it was then and not that every day, I was walking on or driving through a land that was jam-packed with history.
The upcoming observances of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga during the Civil War excite me and I want to share that excitement. If you want to visit a small Southern town steeped in history, I encourage you to see Chickamauga. (Did you know that the Civil War battle was named not for the town, but for Chickamauga Creek? The area was known as Crawfish Springs during the War Between the States. A crystal clear spring flows from an area just east of the Gordon-Lee Mansion, a plantation built before the war which still stands an historic landmark. The water from the springs flows into Chickamauga Creek.)

More links to the upcoming Battle of Chickamauga celebration are at http://toneyatkins.blogspot.com/ .

Ouch! Beyonce's hair gets caught in stage fan - TODAY.com

Ouch! Beyonce's hair gets caught in stage fan - TODAY.com
From TODAY/Entertainment.com

Report: Millions of girls still at risk of female genital mutilation - CNN.com

Report: Millions of girls still at risk of female genital mutilation - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Photos: Remembering Dennis Farina - CNN.com

Photos: Remembering Dennis Farina - CNN.com
From CNN.com

10 hurt as landing gear on Southwest jet collapses - CNN.com

10 hurt as landing gear on Southwest jet collapses - CNN.com
From CNN.com, with VIDEO

'Whitey' Bulger trial: Pal describes his stepdaughter's killing - CNN.com

'Whitey' Bulger trial: Pal describes his stepdaughter's killing - CNN.com
From CNN.com

World gets first glimpse of Kate and William's royal baby boy - CNN.com

World gets first glimpse of Kate and William's royal baby boy - CNN.com
From CNN.com

Chattanooga, TN Interactive Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Chattanooga, TN Interactive Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
From AccuWeather.com

My Way - News - Government

My Way - News - Government
U.S. Congress news by the Associated Press via MyWay.com News

My Way News - Official: 10 hurt as landing gear collapses at NYC

My Way News - Official: 10 hurt as landing gear collapses at NYC
From CNN.com

Monday, July 22, 2013

Rand Paul Aide Resigns After Confederate Views Stir Controversy

Rand Paul Aide Resigns After Confederate Views Stir Controversy
From The Huffington Post

Lawyer: Snowden hopes to leave Moscow airport by Wednesday

Lawyer: Snowden hopes to leave Moscow airport by Wednesday
From NBCNews.com

Ohio Gun Group: ‘We’re Buying Zimmerman A New Gun’

Ohio Gun Group: ‘We’re Buying Zimmerman A New Gun’: pAn Ohio gun group is soliciting donations to “provide [Trayvon Martin shooter George] Zimmerman, who has no current source of income, with the funds he needs to replace his firearm, holster, and other gear.” Citing a news report indicating that the U.S. Department of Justice asked police to “keep possession of all the evidence from [...]/p
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Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun suspended for 2013 season - CNN.com
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Ukraine demands Libya release 19 seamen after ship seized in Benghazi - UPI.com
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Brawl after youth soccer match at Disney World may bring charges - UPI.com
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Edward Snowden's revelations create friction between U.S., Europe - UPI.com
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Michael Jackson's mom faces cross examination in death trial - CNN.com

Michael Jackson's mom faces cross examination in death trial - CNN.com
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The colorful lionfish and 3 other invasive species we should be eating - The Week
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Judge blocks North Dakota’s restrictive abortion law – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

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Al Qaeda prison break: Hundreds of militants flee Iraq’s notorious Abu Ghraib jail

Al Qaeda prison break: Hundreds of militants flee Iraq’s notorious Abu Ghraib jail
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Parents of boy buried 3 hours in sand thank God, rescuers  - TODAY.com

Parents of boy buried 3 hours in sand thank God, rescuers  - TODAY.com
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’Moment of weakness’: Bulger pal testifies about liaison with murder vic

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Actor Dennis Farina dies - CNN.com

Actor Dennis Farina dies - CNN.com
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It's a prince! Royal baby finally arrives - TODAY.com
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My Way News - Superman's past, future takes Comic-Con spotlight
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My Way News - Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off New Zealand coast
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My Way News - Strong earthquake in western China kills 47 people
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Away from the media maelstrom, America talks about Zimmerman verdict - CNN.com

Away from the media maelstrom, America talks about Zimmerman verdict - CNN.com
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