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“American Idol” contestant loses 150 pounds, wows judges.

Advertisement American Idol’s” farewell season is making a splash with talented performers in this year’s auditions. But one performer went above and beyond before she took to the audition stage, according to “American Idol”. Linda Halimi, 26, a singer from Kosovo, was 150 pounds lighter when she braved the

Man Volunteers His Time To Cuddle The Babies Of Strangers

Advertisement Ken Warren is one of several volunteers at the Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee who holds the title of a “cuddler.” This means he offers his time to hold the newborn babies of complete strangers in order to help the tots thrive. According to doctors, human touch lowers a

These Delicious Maple-Syrup-Roasted Carrots Will Warm Up Any Cold Winter Night

When I don’t know whether I want to eat food that’s sweet or savory, I always find myself staring into my fridge until some morsel or another strikes my fancy. I don’t always have the ingredients for this delicious pulled pork recipe, but I have perhaps solved this eternal

After 10 Years, Rock ‘n’ Roll Couple Finally Gets A Makeover

If we should all re-evaluate our hairstyles every two years, then the couple you’re about to meet is stuck in a time warp. Tim and Wendy, who referred to themselves as the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Hair Couple,” were married for 12 years. Their friends and family absolutely adored them,

Police Officer Goes Above And Beyond To Help Elderly Woman During Storm

Many Oklahomans stocked up on canned goods and candles as a winter storm moved into the state. Thousands have been left without power, and one 80-year-old woman was among the lucky who hadn’t experienced an outage just yet. The woman, who goes only by Ms. Ross, feared that she

Zika virus found for the second time in Houston, TX

Athird Houston resident has been confirmed to have contracted the Zika virus while traveling to Latin America. The virus, which can cause the rare birth defect microcephaly, has caused an epidemic in Brazil that officials fear could spread to the US, according to ABC 13. “We have a lot

How to properly use and close ziplock bags

We all pack snacks and store leftovers in ziplock bags. They are a staple in every kitchen and found in every lunch box across America. But did you know you’re using them incorrectly? Slate magazine’s YouTube video shows a method beyond the typical routine of putting food in the

Elephant rushes to protect caregiver

It’s common to hear stories about dogs saving their owners from all sorts of peril. That’s why they are known as “man’s best friend.” However, an elephant in Thailand has proven that elephants can be just as useful and companionable as dogs. In an obviously staged scenario, a man

Brother and sister reunite after being apart for 65 years

Ayoung boy’s search on his mother’s Facebook account concluded 65 years of heartache for a brother and sister separated in childhood. When 7-year-old Eddie Hanzelin learned the family’s lonely tenant, Clifford Boyson of Davenport, Iowa, had unsuccessfully searched for his sister for decades, he took to his mother’s social

Golden Retriever Shows Puppy How To Use A Slide

Going around the playground and trying out every single piece of equipment is almost like a rite of passage as a child. You start with what’s not too difficult, like the swing or the see saw, and graduate to what’s harder, like the monkey bars. But for this poor