Talia Avakian

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First Grader Opens Textbook to Find Blake Shelton's 1982 Signature

Seven-year-old Marley Parker was in for a treat when she opened her class textbook to find the name of a former student that rang a bell.The first grader at Latta Elementary School in Oklahoma was...

By Talia Avakian

Why We Celebrate National Beer Day on April 7

The unofficial holiday falls on Saturday, April 7

By Talia Avakian

Here's Everything You Need to Travel the World

From requesting time off from work to finding the best travel credit cards

By Talia Avakian

23 Members of the Same Family Were Kicked Off the Carnival 'Cruise From Hell'

Up to 30 passengers were injured in the mid-sea brawl, too

By Talia Avakian

The Dates and Locations You Need to Know for the 2018 Winter Olympics

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics are opening on Feb. 9, bringing athletes and spectators from around the world to South Korea’s Gangwon Province.This will mark the first time in the last 30 years that the...

By Talia Avakian

This Footage of a Russian Jet Intercepting an American Spy Plane Is Wild

Officials said it came within 5 feet of the U.S. aircraft

By Talia Avakian

See the Stunning Super Blue Blood Moon Light up the Skies

But if you opted to sleep in during the lunar eclipse, you're still in luck

By Talia Avakian

Massive 'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroid to Fly by Earth Next Month

The .7-mile long asteroid is longer than the Burj Khalifa, which at .5 miles high currently stands as the world’s tallest building

By Talia Avakian

Google's Doodle Celebrates Anti-Apartheid Activist Alan Paton

A new artwork honors Paton, who bought international attention to racial tensions in South Africa.

By Talia Avakian

Wildfires Could Bring 'Another Tragedy' to California

'Another Tragedy' Striking photos show the destruction of growing California wildfires By Talia Avakian and Kim Bubello Numerous wildfires continue to burn throughout California, destroying hundreds of structures and causing thousands to evacuate. Strong Santa...

By Talia Avakian and Kim Bubello

McDonald's to Tear Down Museum Replica of 1st Restaurant

The 32-year-old attraction will be razed next month

By Talia Avakian

Al Franken's Former Female Staffers Come to His Defense: 'He Treated Us With the Utmost Respect'

Eight of Sen. Al Franken‘s former female employees defended him on Friday in the wake of accusations that the Senator forcibly kissed and groped KABC radio host Leeann Tweeden in 2006.“In our time working for...

By Talia Avakian

Two People Found Dead Near Portland's Pittock Mansion

The bodies were found near where two trails meet in the park

By Talia Avakian
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