The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution...Full Story >
Afghanistan's president says he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations and the militant group stops its violent attacks on the ground.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:44:45 GMT
How about this for a guilty-summer snack. Oreo is releasing a new watermelon flavor cookie. They are available at Target for $3 a package. The treat features a bright pink an green filling between twoFull Story >
How about this for a guilty-summer snack. Oreo is releasing a new watermelon flavor cookie.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:31:59 GMT
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is urging Ohio to scrap a plan that could put a highway through a beloved 80-acre wooded area that residents of the village of Mariemont use for hiking andFull Story >
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is urging Ohio to scrap a plan that could put a highway through a beloved 80-acre wooded area that residents of the village of Mariemont use for hiking and gardening.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:13:50 GMT
The Cincinnati Zoo will be taking a variety of animals to Great American Ballpark for Zoo Night on Wednesday, June 19 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fans will be able to meet face-to-face with one-of-a-kindFull Story >
The Cincinnati Zoo will be taking a variety of animals to Great American Ballpark for Zoo Night on Wednesday, June 19 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:02 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:02:33 GMT
Let's face it. When Prancercise was released in 1989, it was too far ahead of its time for people to appreciate. Nearly 25 years later, we've all finally caught up and caught on … including John Mayer,Full Story >
Nearly 25 years later, we've all finally caught up and caught on … including John Mayer, whose new video, Paper Dolls, pays homage to the fitness craze more than two decades in the making.Full Story >
COOKEVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
A man who fell asleep face down in his food Friday night at a Putnam County restaurant got a rude awakening when police tapped on his shoulder, according to a the Cookeville Herald Citizen.
Restaurant staff at the Hardee's on Hickory Avenue in Cookeville, TN, called police after Bratten Hale Cook III, 32, fell asleep with his face planted in a plate of french fries and ketchup.
Workers said Cook been passed out for about an hour.
Police said when they woke up Cook, he was so drunk he started eating his fries and didn't acknowledge the officers.
Officers took Cook outside the restaurant and charged him with public intoxication.
Cook received even more charges after police searched him and found marijuana and prescription pills in his pockets.
Cook was taken to Putnam County Jail. His court date is set for April 5.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:58:56 GMT
Popular boy band One Direction made a stop in Cincinnati on Monday en route to their concert in Columbus. The band's tour bus was spotted at the Cincinnatian hotel. They also made stops at the HofbrauhausFull Story >
Popular boy band One Direction made a stop in Cincinnati on Monday en route to their concert in Columbus.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:12:05 GMT
A local college student says he was the target of a hate crime while coming home work near Eden Park. He believes he was attacked because he's gay, citing verbal abuse from the suspect.Full Story >
A local college student says he was the target of a hate crime while coming home work near Eden Park. He believes he was attacked because he's gay, citing verbal abuse from the suspect.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeFull Story >
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:00:28 GMT
A warrant has been issued for a suspect accused of murdering the owner of a Hartwell pizza place. John Deloney, 27, is wanted for the murder of Richard Evans, 50, at Cosmic Pizza on Woodsdale Avenue. PoliceFull Story >
A warrant has been issued for a suspect accused of murdering the owner of a Hartwell pizza place. John Deloney, 27, is wanted for the murder of Richard Evans, 50, at Cosmic Pizza on Woodsdale Avenue. PoliceFull Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:34:44 GMT
Four people have charged for holding a mother and her child captive for years. Jordie Callahan, Jessica Hunt, Daniel J. Brown and a fourth person are accused of engaging in human trafficking. AccordingFull Story >
Four people have been arrested for holding a mother and her child captive for years in Ashland.
According to the charges, the suspects used beatings, threats of death and threats of attacks from pit bulls and large snakes to hold a woman and her child against their will for two years.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:04:16 GMT
An emotional tribute was held Tuesday evening at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds honored Jason Ellis, a former K-9 officer who was shot and killed in Bardstown, Ky. last month. Full Story >
An emotional tribute was held Tuesday evening at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds honored Jason Ellis, a former K-9 officer who was shot and killed in Bardstown, Ky. last month.Full Story >
Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.Full Story >
LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:35:49 GMT
A dog battling cancer managed to hang on long enough to see her owner return from a deployment overseas. According to Jennifer Ralston's YouTube channel, Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, wasFull Story >
Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, was diagnosed with oral melanoma just a month after her owner, Eric, was deployed overseas.Full Story >
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.Full Story >
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:31:29 GMT
The Kentucky State Police will be holding a used vehicle auction on Friday, June 21 at 94 Airport Road in Frankfort. Registration will begin at 8:00 am and the auction will start at 9:00 am. The eventFull Story >
Many of the cars are Crown Victorias but there is also a Mercedes, a Camaro and Charger for sale. See the full list here.Full Story >
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