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          The Republican Party doesn’t often field black candidates for public office, but when it does, they’re usually wingnuts of the first order.
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          I love baptisms. Baptizing infants (and those who can speak for themselves) is one of my absolute favorite things about ordained ministry. Being the conduit for establishing that indissoluble bond between an individual and Jesus is a privilege. Plus, when there are babies involved — which is the norm — I’m able to get my […]
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          Vanessa Lengies | Photo Credits: Adam Rose/FOX
        • Yahoo! Buys Tumblr for $1.1 Billion 11:27 am
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          Yahoo! | Photo Credits: Yahoo!
        • Doctor Who Renewed for Season 8 11:27 am
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          Doctor Who | Photo Credits: BBC America
        • 30 Rock's Katrina Bowden Weds 11:27 am
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          Katrina Bowden and Ben Jorgensen | Photo Credits: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images
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          Donald Trump, Trace Adkins | Photo Credits: Virginia Sherwood/NBC
        • Brady Bunch Reunion: Greg, Cindy and Peter Return to Kings Island 11:27 am
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          Brady Brunch reunion | Photo Credits: Courtesy of Kings Island
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        • Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards 11:27 am
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        • Ask Matt: Upfront Fallout: 24 and "Event" Series, Parenthood, Bones, Wonderland 11:27 am
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        • Nebraska monthly traffic fatality report 11:09 am
          During the month of April 2013, eleven persons were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Roads.
        • Crime Stoppers, community offer reward to catch public art vandals 10:23 am
          Nebraska City Crime Stoppers is pledging to match rewards offered for information regarding vandalism to public art projects.The Enchanted Arboretum Committee and community donations are offering a $500 reward and the Crime Stoppers' match makes $1,000.Mayor Jack Hobbie is offering $100 to the community reward fund saying the entire community should be outraged at the vandalism.
          Public art sculpture at Steinhart Park vandalized
        • Weekly gas prices: Top $4 8:54 am
          Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 38.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.06/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.67/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
        • Bobcat softball season had ups and downs 7:51 am
          As many fans look back on the 2012 Peru State softball season, they will remember it for being full of many ups and downs as the team was constantly searching for consistency. The season started out rough as they lost their first 11 games, most of which were close games. They were able to bounce back however, by finishing 15-15 over their last 30 games putting their final record at 15-26.
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        • Game of Thrones Power Shift: Daenerys Gets a Hunk While Tyrion Gets Drunk May. 19, 2013
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        • Today's News: Our Take - "Undercover Angel" Singer Alan O'Day Dies at 72 May. 19, 2013
          Singer-songwriter Alan O'Day passed away Friday following a battle with cancer, The Hollywood Reporter reports. He was 76."Alan continued to write and perform until his last days," a statement from his label 1st Phase Records read. "Alan was a generous ...
          Alan O’Day | Photo Credits: Courtesy of Alan O
        • "Undercover Angel" Singer Alan O'Day Dies at 72 May. 19, 2013
          Singer-songwriter Alan O'Day passed away Friday following a battle with cancer, The Hollywood Reporter reports. He was 76."Alan continued to write and perform until his last days," a statement from his label 1st Phase Records read. "Alan was a generous ...
          Alan O’Day | Photo Credits: Courtesy of Alan O
        • Today's News: Our Take - Twilight Zone Actress Christine White Dies at 86 May. 19, 2013
          Christine White, an actress best known for The Twilight Zone, passed away on April 14 in Washington, D.C., the Carroll County Times reports. She was 86.See other celebrities we've lost this yearWhite is famous for her role opposite William Shatner ...
          Christine White | Photo Credits: Everett Collection
        • Twilight Zone Actress Christine White Dies at 86 May. 19, 2013
          Christine White, an actress best known for The Twilight Zone, passed away on April 14 in Washington, D.C., the Carroll County Times reports. She was 86.See other celebrities we've lost this yearWhite is famous for her role opposite William Shatner ...
          Christine White | Photo Credits: Everett Collection
        • Today's News: Our Take - Why Star Trek Should Return to TV May. 19, 2013
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          Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine | Photo Credits: Paramount Pictures
        • Why Star Trek Should Return to TV May. 19, 2013
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        • Today's News: Our Take - Alia Shawkat on Arrested Development Season 4: Maeby Takes Advantage of George Michael May. 19, 2013
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        • Alia Shawkat on Arrested Development Season 4: Maeby Takes Advantage of George Michael May. 19, 2013
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        • Dancing with the Stars Finale: Who Will Win? May. 19, 2013
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        • Another new poll shows that “scandals” seem not to be hurting Obama May. 19, 2013
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          While not the most memorable episode of the season, the Saturday Night Live finale was important for a number of reasons. Not only did it mark the last episode with Bill Hader, but if reports are true, it was the ...
          Ben Affleck, Bill Hader | Photo Credits: Dana Edelson/NBC
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