Shauna Wright
![Hurricane Irene Marches North, Claiming Four Lives Thus Far [MAP, VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/hurricane-irene.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hurricane Irene Marches North, Claiming Four Lives Thus Far [MAP, VIDEO]
Over a million people in North Carolina and Virginia are currently without power after Hurricane Irene came ashore on Saturday, and other states further north are bracing for impact on Sunday.
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‘Understanding 9/11′ Features Complete, Archived News Broadcasts From Around the World
Many television networks will no longer air the most devastating moments of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, lest it upset the families of the thousands of people who lost their lives that day.
But Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive feels that that footage is essential as a “resource for scholars, journalists, and the public,” and has archived 3,000 hours of it,
![What’s the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/CadillacEscalade.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What’s the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?
New data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, which uses auto insurance claims to track the cars most likely to be stolen or broken into, says the most popular car with thieves is the Cadillac Escalade.
It’s the fourth year in a row the luxury SUV has topped the list, with about 10 of every 1,000 Escalades on the road falling victim to criminals. In a statement, Escalade maker GM said a number of
![New ‘West Memphis Three’ Documentary and Feature Film in the Works [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/ParadiseLost.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New ‘West Memphis Three’ Documentary and Feature Film in the Works [VIDEO]
Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. — who’ve been dubbed the West Memphis Three — were released from prison on Friday after serving 18 years as the result of what many felt was a wrongful 1994 murder conviction.
Their startlingly sudden freedom had an especially profound impact on filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky. The pair made two award-winning HBO documentaries abo
![Katie Couric’s New Talk Show Gets a Familiar Name](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/KatieCouric.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Katie Couric’s New Talk Show Gets a Familiar Name
In a move that hopefully didn’t take a room full of high-priced consultants, ABC has announced the name of Katie Couric’s upcoming talk show: ‘Katie.’
“I think Katie is a unique brand in television,” said executive producer Jeff Zucker in June. “The mere fact that you can just say Katie and know who we are talking about is evidence of that.”
![Celebrity Birthdays for August 23 – Shelley Long, Kobe Bryant and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/august23.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 23 – Shelley Long, Kobe Bryant and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Shelley Long
Age: 62
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy Award-winning role as snooty Diane Chambers on the iconic hit TV series ‘Cheers,’ and playing mom Carol Brady in ‘The Brady Bunch’ movie franchise
Kobe Bryant
Age: 33
Occupation: Professional Basketball Player
Known For: Five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, mu
![South Dakota School District Is the Latest to Adopt a Four-Day Week](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/schoolkids.jpg?w=980&q=75)
South Dakota School District Is the Latest to Adopt a Four-Day Week
More than 120 school districts in 20 states, mostly in the western region of the US, now have three-day weekends because of state budget cuts to education.
Now the Irene-Wakonda School District in southeastern South Dakota is the latest to eliminate Friday classes, adding to the 25 percent of South Dakota schools that have already adopted a four-day week.
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Weekend Box Office: ‘The Help’ Takes Over Top Spot
In its second week of release, strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews propelled ‘The Help’ past ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ to take the number one spot at the box office this weekend, while ‘Apes’ moved to the number two slot.
‘The Help’ earned $20.5 million, while ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ pulled in $16.3 million.
![Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/facebook1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People
A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.
“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,
![‘West Memphis Three’ Released from Prison](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/WestMemphisThree1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘West Memphis Three’ Released from Prison
Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin — better known as the “West Memphis Three” — were released from prison Friday after entering first-degree murder pleas for the 1993 deaths of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, a small community just outside Memphis, Tennessee.
In a somewhat confusing arrangement with prosecutors, the men entered the guilty pleas while maintaining their innocen
![Betty White and Paris Hilton Ranked the Most and Least Trusted Celebrities – See Who Else Made the List](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/BettyWhiteParisHilton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Betty White and Paris Hilton Ranked the Most and Least Trusted Celebrities – See Who Else Made the List
In a new Reuters/Ipsos survey, octogenarian and veteran ‘Golden Girls’ star Betty White was voted the most popular and trusted celebrity, with 86 percent of the 2,200 US adults polled giving her a favorable rating. Denzel Washington and Sandra Bullock were not far behind, coming in second and third with 85 percent and 84 percent, respectively.
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Casey Anthony’s Parents to Appear on ‘Dr. Phil’
The parents of Casey Anthony, who was recently acquitted of killing her young daughter Caylee, will break their silence on the upcoming 10th season premiere of ‘Dr. Phil.’
The embattled couple had its pick of media outlets, but felt the show hosted by psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw was the best option. “We are hoping that by doing this interview, we will be able to help other people who may be exper