Shauna Wright
![9/11 First Responders Not Invited to 10th Anniversary Ceremony of Terror Attacks](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/911memorial1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
9/11 First Responders Not Invited to 10th Anniversary Ceremony of Terror Attacks
The office of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday that 9/11 responders have not been invited to the upcoming 10th anniversary commemoration of the terrorist attacks — a move those workers have called a “betrayal.”
Many of the 3,000 firefighters, police officers, and other city employees who’ve been excluded feel the decision was made to try to hide the medical ailments many of them a
![Marine Gets Life-Saving Transplant from Deceased Fellow Soldier [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/MarineKidneyTransplant-300x225.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Marine Gets Life-Saving Transplant from Deceased Fellow Soldier [VIDEO]
Marine Sgt. Jacob Chadwick, 23, an Iraq war veteran who recently underwent a life-saving kidney transplant, received the organ from an unexpected source — 24-year-old fellow soldier Lt. Patrick Wayland.
The two men didn’t know each other, but after Wayland suffered a fatal heart attack while swimming in flight gear during training on August 1, Wayland’s family sought out the people it felt was “mo
![Autotopsy on Florida Megachurch Pastor Zachery Tims Inconclusive](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/ZacheryTims.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Autotopsy on Florida Megachurch Pastor Zachery Tims Inconclusive
Investigations continue into the death of Zachery Tims, the Florida megachurch pastor who was found dead in a Times Square hotel room in New York on Friday night.
The 42-year-old Tims, who struggled with drug addiction as a youth, had a small envelope containing a white powder in his pocket, which has not yet been tested. Autopsy results thus far have been inconclusive.
![Bernie Madoff’s Wife of 52 Years, Ruth, Abandons Him to Fix Relationship with Their Son](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/berniemadoff.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bernie Madoff’s Wife of 52 Years, Ruth, Abandons Him to Fix Relationship with Their Son
Ruth Madoff, 70, who stood by her husband Bernie after he was convicted in 2008 of bilking his clients out of $65 billion in a 20-year Ponzi-scheme, has now reportedly abandoned her marriage of five decades, although it’s unclear if she plans to seek a divorce.
Her initial devotion to her husband cost her a relationship with their two sons, Mark and Andrew. Ruth stopped visiting Bernie in prison a
![Celebrity Birthdays for August 15 – Debra Messing, Ben Affleck and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/august15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 15 – Debra Messing, Ben Affleck and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Debra Messing
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as wacky Grace Adler in the groundbreaking sitcom ‘Will & Grace’ and frequent comparisons to legendary comedienne Lucille Ball
Ben Affleck
Age: 39
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Screenwriter
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Chasing Amy’ and ‘Armagedd
![Missing Amazon Tribe Likely Overrun by Drug Smugglers](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/rainforesttribe.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missing Amazon Tribe Likely Overrun by Drug Smugglers
Several months ago, aerial photos taken of a previously-unknown tribe in the Amazon rainforest captured imaginations and got a lot of people talking.
The tribe has since vanished, and now Brazilian authorities are worried cocaine smugglers are responsible for its disappearance.
![Weekend Box Office: ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Retains the Top Spot](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/apes11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekend Box Office: ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Retains the Top Spot
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ was number one again this week, joining ‘Thor’ and ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ as one of only three films this summer to hold the top spot for two weekends in a row.
The film adaptation of the best-selling novel, ‘The Help,’ came in second, with horror flick ‘Final Destination 5,’ previous weekend box-office champ ‘The Smurfs,’ and the low-budget action comedy
![Michele Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Tim Pawlenty Ends His Presidential Candidacy](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/Bachmann-Pawlenty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Michele Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Tim Pawlenty Ends His Presidential Candidacy
GOP presidential candidate and Tea Party darling Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, won her first victory of the campaign season at Saturday’s Ames Straw Poll in Iowa.
Out of 16,892 votes cast, she claimed 4,823 of them, narrowly edging out second-place finisher, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, by only 152 votes.
![Indiana State Fair Concert Stage Collapses, Killing Five [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/IndianaStateFairCollapse.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Indiana State Fair Concert Stage Collapses, Killing Five [VIDEO]
Thousands of people were gathered at an outdoor stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night when high winds from a storm caused the stage rigging to collapse, killing five and injuring at least 40 others, multiple outlets report.
![Celebrity Birthdays for August 13 – Danny Bonaduce, Debi Mazar and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/august13.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 13 – Danny Bonaduce, Debi Mazar and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Danny Bonaduce
Age: 52
Occupation: Radio Personality and Former Child Actor
Known For: Playing Danny on 1970s sitcom ‘The Partridge Family,’ his reality show ‘Breaking Bonaduce,’ a tumultuous private life, and being the morning drive-time host on WYSP in Philadelphia
Debi Mazar
Age: 47
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Appearing in fiv
![Angry Mom Hires Plane to Fly Nasty Message Over Wall Street](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/banner1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Angry Mom Hires Plane to Fly Nasty Message Over Wall Street
At lunchtime on Tuesday, New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan were treated to an unusual sight — a small plane buzzing by the Standard and Poor’s building, towing a banner that read, “Thanks For The Downgrade: You Should All Be Fired.”
Commissioned by St. Louis banker and single mother Lucy Nobbe, who paid $895 to hire the pilot, the fly-by was a reaction to the US losing its longtime AAA credit rating
![Bernie Madoff’s Pants Recycled Into iPad Cases](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/08/MadoffiPadCases1_edited-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bernie Madoff’s Pants Recycled Into iPad Cases
Back in June, possessions belonging to the notorious Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff were auctioned off, with the proceeds going towards his victims. Among the books, chairs, and Rolex watches were his pricey clothes, many of which were purchased by entrepreneur John Vaccaro, who has turned Madoff’s cashmere sweaters and designer pants into iPad cases.