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Amazing Time-Lapse Video of the Moore, Oklahoma, Tornado [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:39 +0000

Here is an amazing time-lapse video of the tornado that plowed across central Oklahoma Monday afternoon. This massive EF-4 tornado touched down Monday Afternoon in Moore, OK, just outside of Oklahoma City. The tornado starting out as a funnel but quickly turned into an enormous mile-wide tornado. At least two schools were in its the [...]

Oklahoma Begins Recovery from Deadly Tornado [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:00 +0000

The death toll stands at 24 confirmed deaths from the tornado that tore up Moore, Oklahoma with 223 people injured following yesterday’s tornado that ripped through with winds of 200 mph. A spokeswoman says she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm. Authorities said initially that as many as [...]

How to Best Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Dan Alexander — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:52 +0000

In New Jersey’s hour of need help came from around the country. It could be said it’s our turn to “pay it forward.” State officials in Oklahoma say the best way you can help victims of Monday’s tornado is to make a monetary donation or a blood donation. Sending toys and clothing, while well-meaning, often [...]

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Tanning Mom Patricia Krentcil Releases Video For Rap Song [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:22 +0000

New Jersey’s Tanning Mom has released a video for her rap sing “It’s Tan Mom.” In a video first released by TMZ, which calls it “quite possibly the worst video ever,” the Nutley mom wears leopard skin, two different bikinis, a platnium blonde wig and a black wig as she gyrates with two male models. [...]

One Winning Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold In Florida

Dan Alexander — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:44 +0000

Lottery luck will not strike New Jersey for a second time in 24 hours as the one winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Florida Saturday night’s winning numbers were: 10,13, 14, 22, 52 and the Powerball 11.The jackpot has an annuity value of $590 million with a cash value of $376 million. CNN reports the [...]

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Tinton Falls

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:57:15 +0000

As the Powerball jackpot grows to record levels, a winning ticket for Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot with an annuity value of $190 million was sold in Tinton Falls. The other was sold in Virginia. The winning numbers were: 11-15-35-43-49, Mega Ball: 41.Â Each winning ticket is worth $95 milllion. New Jersey Lottery officials say [...]

Kai The Hitchhiker Remains In Philly Jail Following Arrest [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:13 +0000

Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker remains in a Philadelphia jail awaiting a trip back to Union County to face murder charges. The internet sensation, whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, was arrested at Philadelphia’s Greyhound bus terminal early Thursday night trying to make his way to Georgia. Union County Prosecutor Theodore RomankowÂ told the [...]

Internet Celebrity 'Kai The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested In Philadelphia For NJ Murder

Dan Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:31:45 +0000

Internet celebrity “Kai The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” also known as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, has been arrestedÂ for the murder of a Clark, NJ man. McGillvary was arrested by Philadelphia Police at the Greyhound bus terminal and is being held on $3 million bail according to WPVI TV. “I am grateful for the overwhelming response and [...]

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

Powerball Jackpot At $550 Million For Saturday

Dan Alexander — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:09:07 +0000

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has already grown by $75 million to a whopping $550 million threatening the all time Powerball jackpot amount. There was no winning ticket matching five numbers and the Powerball number from Wednesday’s drawing, setting up a buying frenzy that pushed Saturday’s jackpot up from an initial $475 million. The numbers drawn Wednesday [...]

Prince Harry Visits the Jersey Shore [PHOTOS]

Georgia — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:10:49 +0000

Prince Harry has been traveling around the United States recently and he made a stop at the Jersey Shore. Governor Chris Christie was his tour guide as they walked along the boardwalk in Seaside Heights and talked with families that lost their homes during Hurricane Sandy in Manotoloking. See some of the pictures here - [...]

Angelina Jolie Had Double Mastectomy

Georgia — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:29 +0000

Angelina Jolie revealed today that she underwent a preventative double mastectomy in order to cut down her chances of getting breast or ovarian cancer. Doctors told Jolie that she had an 87% chance of breast cancer and a 50% of ovarian cancer, so she made the difficult decision to have the preventive surgery. Jolie published [...]

Jet Star Roller Coaster Removal From Ocean Begins [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:03:55 +0000

A barge is working to begin the removal of the Jet Star roller coaster from the water off Seaside Heights. [button href="http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newjersey/seasideheights/" title="LIVE VIDEO from Seaside Heights" align="center"] Townsquare Media’s Tom Mongelli describes a “Fourth Of July” atmosphere as crowds on the boardwalk anticipate Prince Harry’s visit and the start of work to remove the [...]

Bill Hader to Leave 'Saturday Night Live'

Georgia — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:31:52 +0000

‘Saturday Night Live’ veteran Bill Hader has revealed his desire to leave the late night series and some other famous faces may follow his lead. The New York Times is reporting that they’ve learned that Hader has officially decided to leave the longtime NBC series saying, “It was a hard decision, but it has to [...]

Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting Of Toms River Boy

Rosetta Key — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:31 +0000

The father of a four year old Toms River Boy who fatally shot his 6-year-old playmate is arrested for having multiple unsecured weapons accessible to children. 33-year-old Anthony Senators was taken into custody Monday evening from a Bayville residence at around 6:30 p.m. He later posted $100,000 bail and was released from the Ocean County [...]

Trenton Continues to Recover From Hostage Standoff [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:06:28 +0000

The city of Trenton continues to recover from a 37-hour hostage siege that left three people dead and many with raw emotions. Police removed the bodies of 44-year-old Carmelita Stevens and her 13-year-old son from the small Grand Street bedroom where Gerald T. “Skip”Â Murphy held the rest of her children hostage late yesterday afternoon [...]

Off the Air With Jeremy: Happy Mother's Day

Jeremy Robinson — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:07:50 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to all you ladies out there! Here’s a special shout out to my sweet mom. Mom - Words can’t say what I feel about you and what you mean to me. You’re a daily example of what a woman is and should be. Thank you for loving me, and I thank God [...]

Free Beach Concerts June 15th at Resorts

Chris Coleman — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:50 +0000

Resorts has announced on Saturday, June 15th, hit musicians Andy Grammer, Mac McAnally and Wilson Phillips will take their acts to the beach in Atlantic City for a day of free concerts. All of the shows will be staged on The LandShark Beach at Resorts starting at 1:00. These free shows will â€œseatâ€ music lovers, [...]