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A popular children's blanket has been recalled.

Did you know that there are baby names that are banned?

It appears that the hippos that were once owned by Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar can now be recognized as “people” or “interested persons” who have legal rights in the United States.

Thousands of Afghans are attempting to flee their country, Afghanistan after it has been reportedly overtaken by the Taliban.

According to reports, vehicle company 'Ford' is being told to recall 3 million vehicles across North America as there are potential issues with the airbag inflators. The recall is estimated to cost the company $610 Million.

Sometimes the pool is the decision-maker when it comes to your vacation destination.

We salute all who have served our country, but Memorial Day is reserved for a special group of men and women.

If you were planning on using your refund dollars for a big TV, braces, vacation, or anything else - you are probably going to have to adjust your plans.

A petition by Louisiana residents who are wishing to leave the U.S.

You may be happy with where you’re living now, but what about in the years to come?

After yesterday’s Opening Ceremony, the 2012 Summer Olympics had its first full day of competition on Saturday.

Rap mogul Jay-Z says he’s cool with paying higher taxes just as long as the monies are allocated to worthy causes. During an interview with CNN, a reporter asked the ‘Throne’ rapper about his feelings on President Obama’s battle with the Republican Congress to raise taxes on the rich to help extend the payroll tax cut for American workers.

As we enter into Memorial Day Weekend, I hope that we all remember why we are celebrating this day and weekend. I don't want to sound like I'm preaching, because I'm not, but lets all remind ourselves what Memorial Day is truly all about.

Sad, but true .. Every state is dead LAST at something, you just never want your state to be dead last when it comes to gonorreah. Oh well, at least we have good food ... right ? Check out the chart below to see what each state ranks DEAD LAST in and see all the stats from Pleated-Jeans after the jump...