Shauna Wright
![Why Did Tennessee Firefighters Let a Home Burn? [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/southfulton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Did Tennessee Firefighters Let a Home Burn? [VIDEO]
About a year ago, firefighters in South Fulton, Tennessee made national headlines when they stood idly by and watched a house burn because the homeowner hadn’t paid a $75 “fire subscription fee” to the city.
And now it’s happened again.
![Kids Whose Parents Drink and Drive More Likely to Do It Themselves — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/drinkdrive.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kids Whose Parents Drink and Drive More Likely to Do It Themselves — Health Check
Want to keep your kids from drinking and driving? A new study says not doing it yourself is a good start.
![Which Kids’ Breakfast Cereal Has the Most Sugar? [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/cereals.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Which Kids’ Breakfast Cereal Has the Most Sugar? [VIDEO]
If you’re giving your kids breakfast cereal and thinking you’re doing a good thing, you may want to think again. According to a new report, some are no better feeding them cake and cookies.
![Does Obama Age Faster Than the Rest of Us Because He’s the President?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/obama.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Does Obama Age Faster Than the Rest of Us Because He’s the President?
US presidents like Barack Obama, who seemed so youthful just a few years ago, appear to age right before our very eyes during their terms in office. This simple observance led Jay Olshansky, PhD, a professor of public health at the University of Illinois–Chicago, to question whether the stress of being Commander-in-Chief can really take years off someone’s life.
![This Day in History for December 8 – John Lennon Murdered and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/lennon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for December 8 – John Lennon Murdered and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (More info)
1980 – Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of The Dakota apartment building in New York City (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for December 8 – Kim Basinger, Nicki Minaj and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/dec8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 8 – Kim Basinger, Nicki Minaj and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kim Basinger
Age: 58
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning an Oscar for her performance in ‘L.A. Confidential,’ roles in other films like ‘Batman,’ ‘The Natural,’ ’9½ Weeks,’ and ’8 Mile,’ a former marriage to ’30 Rock’ actor Alec Baldwin, and numerous court battles with him over custody of their daughter
![Vermont Named Healthiest State, But What’s the Unhealthiest?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/vermont.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vermont Named Healthiest State, But What’s the Unhealthiest?
If you live in Vermont, congratulations — for the fifth year in a row, your state has been named as the healthiest in the country.
The United Health Foundation’s 2011 America’s Health Rankings, released Monday, also put New Hampshire, Connecticut, Hawaii and Massachusetts in the top five.
![Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/Blagojevich.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois, was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption that includes an attempt to sell the US Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.
![New Movie Releases — ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Sitter’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/movies110711.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Movie Releases — ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Sitter’
Only two new movies open in wide release this weekend, but never fear — a whole slew of new flicks are slated for theaters the week of December 19th, including ‘The Adventures of Tintin,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ and the highly-anticipated ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.’
But if you need to get your popcorn freak on now, here’s what’s premiering this week.
![Working the Night Shift May Literally Increase Your Risk of Diabetes — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/night.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Working the Night Shift May Literally Increase Your Risk of Diabetes — Health Check
All you ladies out there now have an excuse for getting out of working night shifts. A new study indicates women who work these hours could be increasing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Who knew?
![Older Women Are in Luck! Mammograms Work Better for Them — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/mammogram.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Older Women Are in Luck! Mammograms Work Better for Them — Health Check
Are mammograms actually effective? Several conflicting studies have come out in the past few years, leading some to pose this question. Don’t fear though ladies. An even newer study from Dutch researchers indicates that they do work, but older women might be getting more out of them.
![New Planet Kepler 22b May Prove We’re Not Alone in the Universe [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/kepler22b.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Planet Kepler 22b May Prove We’re Not Alone in the Universe [VIDEO]
Monday marks the day when astronomers made a startling announcement: after years of searching, they’ve discovered an Earth-like planet outside the solar system that may very well be habitable.