KLAW Morning Crew
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America’s Obesity Rate Continues To Skyrocket
Americans keep getting fatter and fatter.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's annual state-by-state report on the obesity epidemic has revealed that between 2008 and 2010, 16 states had what was described as a steep increases in their adult obesity rate.
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Country Superstar Neal McCoy Beaming With Pride Over His First Born Grandchild
Grandpa Neal and Titan McCoy Strong, born to Neal's daughter Miki and her husband, Trevor Strong on July 7th and weighing 7 lbs, 6 oz and 21 inches long. Neal, a two-time entertainer of the year cannot contain his excitement while holding his first grandson
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Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93
Former First Lady Betty Ford, the widow of President Gerald Ford, died Friday evening at the age of 93.
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Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Hanks
Age: 55
Occupation: Actor, Producer, and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé, including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films 'Forrest Gump' and 'Philadelphia'
Jack White
Age: 36
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Producer
Known For: Being half of the rock duo known as the White Stripes, producing Loretta Lynn's Grammy-winning 2004 album 'Van Lear Rose,' and recently throwing a divorce party with his soon-to-be ex-wife
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5 Fun Things to Do With Your Kids During Summer Vacation
Kids lazing around the house doing all summer long? Not this year. There's a whole world of activities out there. Sure, some of it might not be air conditioned but that's a small risk to take for summer fun
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off for Final Mission [PHOTOS]
The space shuttle Atlantis lifted off for its final mission Friday morning.
Thousands gathered to watch the blast off, the final of the 30-year-old shuttle program, CNN reported.
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Scotty McCreery Won’t Write Any Songs on Debut Album [VIDEO]
Now that he's your latest 'American Idol,' life is pretty hectic for Scotty McCreery, what with his duties on the 'Idol' tour and sessions for his first album.
Things are moving so fast, in fact, that Scotty won't even have time to get any of his own material on his debut.
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Old Favorites Return to ‘Big Brother’ in Season 13 Premiere [VIDEO]
'Big Brother' introduced several surprising twists on Thursday's season 13 premiere. Three past couples returned, including infamous season eight winner Evel Dick and estranged daughter Danielle.
Season 12 couple Rachel and Brendon returned as well, revealing that they're now engaged, and Jordan, who won season 11, joined the show, along with boyfriend Jeff.
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Megan Fox Takes To Facebook To Deny Botox Rumors
Megan Fox wants the world to know that she is Botox-free. And she is using social media to get out the message.
The actress posted a four photo album titled "THINGS YOU CAN'T DO WITH YOUR FACE WHEN YOU HAVE BOTOX" on her Facebook page Thursday.
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Kevin James and Bernie the Gorilla Argue on ‘The Tonight Show’ [VIDEO]
As a way to promote his new movie 'Zookeeper,' Kevin James appeared on Thursday's 'Tonight Show' with one of the characters from the movie, a gigantic, talking gorilla named Bernie, who's voiced by Nick Nolte.
Almost immediately, the two began to fight like an old married couple, and Bernie took a potshot at James for his behavior on the set of the movie. "You know he hired a guy whose only job is to bring him smoothies all day long?" said the gorilla.
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Fan Dies at Texas Rangers Game While Trying to Catch Ball
A man died at the Oakland A's-Texas Rangers game Thursday night in Arlington, Texas when he fell 20 feet over the left field wall while trying to catch a ball.
The victim, identified as Shannon Stone, had reached over a rail to grab a foul ball thrown into the stands by Rangers' star Josh Hamilton in the second inning. Stone, who was in the lower level with his son, tumbled into an area behind a wall near a scoreboard.
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Dwight Yoakam Plans New Album for 2012
Dwight Yoakam has a new album coming out next year -- and it'll mark a return to his longtime home, Warner Music, after a decade spent recording for other labels.
"Dwight Yoakam is country music. His voice is immediately recognizable and his artistry is iconic," said label president John Esposito while announcing the signing. "When I heard his current music, I was blown away. I think that it is some of the best music he has ever done and I’m incredibly proud to have him back at Warner Bros. Records."