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Ready for a cool holiday weekend?  Mostly sunny and breezy today. Hi 68. Mostly sunny Saturday and Sunday. Hi 72.  30% chance of showers and storms Memorial Day.  Hi 74.  Partly sunny and warmer Tuesday thru Thursday with a chance of storms each day. Hi 79 Tuesday.  Mid 80s Wednesday & Thursday.

Bridge in Washington State plunged into the Skagit River putting behicles and people in the river. there are injuries. Officials say an oversize load may be to blame.

A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 8.2.  Meanwhile,  a magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit Northern California Thursday night just before 9P.   There were no reports of serious damage.

A woman's body was found on the porch of a home on Carvins Cove Road in Botetourt County on Thursday night.

Sales Tax Holiday begins Saturday in Virginia for Hurricane Preparedness.  You can save on batteries, flashlights, water and more. 

35 million will be hitting the road this weekend.  AAA is forecasting a dip in Memorial Day travel, but for those who do, they'll travel farther.  Gas prices aren't helping the travel situation.   The average price of fuel has dropped about 30 cents since February, but it's still around $3.40 a gallon in Virginia.

VDOT's Travel Tracker can help with your holiday travels.  You can plan your trip by looking at the areas that were congested in past years.   All you have to do is slide the button along the date bar to update predicted traffic information. 

How did that moondust get there?   Story

Festival 2013 is this weekend.  Festival favorite 1964 is BACK on Memorial Day afternoon.

Sports

Baseball: Winston Salem 7, Salem 4. (Game 1)  Game 2 PPD due to rain.  Wilmington 5, Lynchburg 1.    THIS WEEKEND: Lynchburg hosts Potomac this weekend.  6:05 Friday and Saturday, 2:05 Sunday. Myrtle Beach comes to town Monday for a 2:05 game.  Sox head to Frederick.  They return home next Friday.

After knocking off a top-10 team for the second straight day, the Virginia Tech baseball team is one win away from advancing to the title game of the ACC baseball tournament.

North Cross has hired former Roanoke College men's basketball coach Ed Green to take over its boys basketball program.

How many backflips can you do on a pogo stick?   The world record is being challenged. So what's the record?   15 in case you were wondering.  Way to go Dmitry.   Congrats. 

The Dish

Carrie Underwood is donating $1 million from her current tour to the American Red Cross to assist in disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.

Amanda Bynes has been arrest for tossing a bong from the 36th floor of her NYC apartment.

According to New York Magazine, in an attempt to revamp the show, American Idol producers are wanting to bring back some of their most popular alum of the show, as judges. They'd love to have  Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, and Adam Lambert.  Despite the rumors, Kelly Clarkson says she "won't" join the judges on Idol.

Khloe Kardashian tells Hollyscoop she would love to have a son to take to her husband Lamar Odom's pro basketball games.

Actor Morgan Freeman nodded off during a morning television interview on KCPQ, Seattle's "Fox News This Morning".   Freeman, 75, and 80-year-old co-star Michael Caine were promoting their new movie "Now You See Me" Wednesday when Freeman closed his eyes and dropped his head as Caine was talking.

It's been a whirlwind week for Kellie Pickler.  The day after winning the Mirror Ball Trophy on Dancing with the Stars, her husband surprised her on Live with Kelly and Michael, by giving her a puppy. Last we heard, they named the pooch Tango.  Also, Kellie says she brought the mirror ball home for her grandpa.   The show is his favorite.   Ahhhhhhh.

Apparently, Spiderman IS a nice guy.

On the set of Spiderman 2 in Rochester NY, a stunt man for Andrew Garfield takes time to talk to a fan and shows some Spider skills as well

NEW MOVIES 

The Hangover Part III (R)

Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13)

Emperor (PG-13)

Epic (PG)

NEW ON DVD

Side Effects (R)

Beautiful Creatures (PG-13)

Parker (R)

The Last Stand (R)

Stand Up Guys (R)

News from Nashville 

Oklahoma native and JCP Cares ambassador Blake Shelton is urging people to help raise money for tornado victims by sharing a link on Facebook.   For every share, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. pledged to donate $1 -- up to $50,000 -- to the American Red Cross Disaster Giving Program.   Ten minutes after Blake shared the J.C. Penney link on his Facebook page Thursday on "The Voice," $10,000 was raised for the Red Cross,

Little Big Town has received a HUGE honor.  They'll be hosting the CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’. It will air on ABC - August 12 at 8PM.

Toby Keith is doing such a good job drawing attention to his hometown.   Like Blake Shelton - he's planning a fundraiser - to help the tornado victims.

(Photo: Shirlene Borsos)

Tim McGraw thrilled a fan who is battling cancer by acknowledging her at his concert in Burgettstown, Penn. this past Saturday night (May 18). The photo shows the singer giving Shirlene Borsos a tender kiss on the head. 

Nominations for the Teen Choice Awards are in and many of country musics own have made the list of nominees. The nominations include Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Flordia Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum and Luke Bryan.

Jason Aldean has decided to 'take a little ride' on the wild side and let his fans help decide the next single from his hit record 'Night Train.'   Right now, the fans are liking Night Train’ and ‘When She Says Baby.’

You know Miranda Lambert's soft spot for animals.  The singer has her own animal rescue organization, and she's agreed to pitch in to help take care of the many animals displaced by the devastating tornado which hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday 

Anyone catch Kenny Chesney in Raleigh last night?  He's playing FedEx Field this weekend.

Today in country music history:

2003 - Randy Travis picked up a number one hit with "Three Wooden Crosses."

2003 - Buddy Jewell performed "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)" for his Grand Ole Opry debut with Clint Black joining him on harmonica.

1994 - David Lee Murphy's debut project, Out with a Bang, was released.

1991 - The film Thelma & Louise was released with Pam Tillis as a partial inspiration for the character Thelma Dickinson.

1991 - Diamond Rio's self-titled debut album hit stores.

1975 - Jessi Colter earned her sole number one country hit with "I'm Not Lisa."

Birthdays:

Mike Reid - singer, "Walk on Faith"

Rosanne Cash - singer, "Seven Year Ache," "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me,"

Billy Gilman - singer, "One Voice"

Wedding Debt

A new survey by Sheilas' Wheels home insurance reveals that 30% of couples go into debt after paying for their wedding. Other findings:

- 12% of couples sell wedding gifts to generate cash

- 11% of couples have come close to breaking up due to wedding-related money issues

- 21% of couples have taken out credit cards and loans to pay for their wedding

- 25% of couples have borrowed money from family and friends to pay for their wedding

- 23% of couples have postponed getting married due to strained finances

Top 10 Average Wedding Related Costs:

1) Honeymoon $5,445.25

2) Catering (wedding breakfast, evening food, canapés, drinks) $4,210

3) Venue (church, civil ceremony location, reception) $3,289

4) Rings (wedding and engagement ring) $2,821

5) Wedding dress $1,669

6) Photographer $1,331

7) Flowers, decorations & cake $1,106

8) Entertainment (live band, DJ, photo booth) $1,036

9) Groom and groomsmen's outfits $1,024

10) Bridesmaids (shoes, dress, make up, hair, accessories) $884

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Parking Space

A new study by the Car Park Finder app reveals that 20% of drivers have suffered parking rage over a lack of parking spaces or being blocked in. Other findings:

- 20% of drivers have made love in their car

- 80% of drivers find parking stressful

- 40% of drivers always choose a parking space where their car is least likely to get damaged

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20 Trendiest Dog Breeds, and Mixes, in America 

These are not the most popular dogs (you can relax Labrador Retriever), these are the breeds that are quickly climbing the charts... who made the biggest jump over the last 10 years?

1. Goldendoodle
2. Puggle
3. Labradoodle
4. Cane Corso
5. Maltipoo
6. French Bulldog
7. Yorkipoo
8. Shihpoo
9. Dogue de Bordeaux
10. Havanese
11. Coton de Tulear
12. Blackmouth Cur
13. Cur
14. Mastiff
15/16 (tie)American Bulldog/Bulldog 
17/18 (tie)Bernese Mountain Dog/Great Dane 
19/20 (tie)Mountain Cur/Anatolian Shepherd 

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That's a cat?

Cat-bearding is the newest — and probably the most self-explanatory — picture viral yet.

It simply involves holding up an unsuspecting kitty in front of your face to look like a super-furry beard.   Check out a few of these feline fuzz faces.  

5 Words You've Been Using Incorrectly This Whole Time

Instant Energy Boosters That Aren't Red Bull

From Redbook, here are five foods that make your kid happily alert instead of hyperactive!

1.       Water - Quickest energy booster out there. Dehydration drains your alertness

2.       Oatmeal - Grains are one of the best sources of energy we have. The fiber and carbohydrates in oatmeal provide long-lasting fuel.

3.       Eggs - Protein. 'Nuff said

4.       Bananas - Potassium helps your energy and memory. It can also be found in dried apricots, figs, and plums.

5.       Fish - Again, eating fish for breakfast (yuck!) can help your memory the rest of the day. Also, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish have been proven to reduce depression and increased focus and concentration.

Simply put...it's a Twin Thing

Lookin' Back 

May 24th is the 144th day of the year.   There are 23 days left until Father's Day 2013

Today is National Escargot Day, International Tiara Day and National Wig Out Day

-- 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened

-- 1899, the first auto repair shop opened

-- 1935, the first Major League Baseball night game took place

-- 1986, Garth Brooks married Sandy Mahl. The couple divorced in 2000

-- 1995, ''Hollywood Madam'' Heidi Fleiss was sentenced to three years in prison and fined $1,500 for running a call girl ring that catered to the rich and famous 

-- 1997, Monica Lewinsky's sexual relationship with Bill Clinton ended

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Cuttin' Cake 

NASCAR star Joey Logano (23)  country singer Billy Gilman (25)   Dancing With the Stars dancer Mark Ballas (27)   Priscilla Presley (68)    Patti Labelle (69)   Bob Dylan (72)    Tommy Chong (75)

Joke of the Day

What did the chewing gum say to the shoe? ans - I'm stuck on you

Weird News Today

The Ephrata, Pennsylvania police recently arrested Pearl, William and Paul Herman for living in a mobile home with 80 animals. They had turtles, potbellied pigs, chickens, exotic birds, ducks, cats and dogs. An infant and two others were also living in the trailer. The Hermans were charged with animal cruelty. **Hey Pearl, William and Paul, it was an ARK, NOT a mobile home.

Jimmy Shao called 911 100 times a month because he believed he was being watched by the government in Sacramento.  He went on to claim his body is controlled by satellites. "My brain, I can feel it starting. I’m blasted by the signals, every couple of minutes. I yell and I scream, ‘Stop it, I don’t need this,’ but they never listen."    TWO WORDS...INSTANT CLASSIC!

Smarter Than Question 

The average American uses 54 feet of this a year. What Is It?   

Tell Me Something Good 

Scattered showers and storms today - Hi 78.  Looks like a dry weekend.   Friday through Sunday, mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and cooler temperatures.  More clouds by late Sunday, still a nice day.  Monday (Memorial Day) will be mostly cloudy with a few showers and storms possible.  Afternoon highs through the weekend will be in the low 70s.  Clouds stick around through the middle of next week with highs in the low/mid 70s.  Approaching 80 again by midweek.

Another Day to help the Tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma.  

Oklahoma Tornado Update:

David Spade has donated $200,000 to the Oklahoma tornado victims. 

Oklahoma City's mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes were damaged or destroyed   by tornados

Oklahoma's Attorney General is investigating a price-gouging grocery store that   is accused of selling cases of bottled water for $40

Gleaning for the World will be at Sam's on Wards Road in Lynchburg from 10a to 7p.   They need personal care items, baby products, cleaning supplies and water.  More

Natural Bridge is back on the market.  Not only the historic bridge, but also the 150 room hotel, the caverns and 1600 acres.  no word on what it costs to buy a historic landmark.    **Where's that Powerball winner in Florida? $600 million should do it.

Music will fill the star City this weekend.  Formerly known as Festival in the Park, Downtown Roanoke Inc is setting up for Festival 2013.  Due to the work in Elmwood Park,   Festival 2013 will take place at Rivers Edge near Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Baseball:  The Sox were rained out last night.  Salem plays two - tonight - at Lewis Gale Field starting at 5:05P against Winston Salem.  Lynchburg beat Wilmington 5, 1.   The Hillcats have a 10:35 game this morning.

HOOPS:  Miami Heat beat the Pacers 103-102 in overtime Wednesday in Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals.

The Dish

NBC says it will air "The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London," featuring performances by Beyonce, Jay-Z and Jennifer Lopez

President Obama presented the Gershwin Prize to a singer-songwriter he called "the one and only Carole King" at a Washington ceremony Wednesday night.

Chris Brown suffered more car trouble Tuesday when he accidentally hit another motorist while driving through Beverly Hills with his on-again girlfriend Karrueche Tran.   You may recall he crashed his Porsche into a wall back in February. 

Former Desperate Housewives star, Eva Longoria, graduated with her Masters degree yesterday in Chicano Studies from California State University.  Afterwards, she Tweeted: "You're never too old to continue your education."

Meredith Phillips, who appeared on ABC as The Bachelorette in 2004, is opening up about her alcohol abuse, and it's pretty intense.  The 39 year old tells People she was drinking 20 bottles of wine per week and blacking out on a daily basis.  She's 150 days sober.   

Tiger Woods and girlfriend Lindsey Vonn,  were spotted out with his children, Charlie, 4 and Sam, 6.  Tiger shares custody of the kids with ex Elin Nordegren.

Ellen DeGeneres has purchased a $26.5 million Santa Barbara, California   mansion. It has a pool with an ocean view

Nicolas Cage's 1967 Shelby Mustang from 'Gone In 60 Seconds' was recently   auctioned off for $1 million

Paris Hilton has signed with Lil Wayne's Cash Money Records. She plans   to record house music.

TV Tonight
ABC: Wipeout, Motive, and Rookie Blue (Premiere) are new
CBS: Reruns
NBC: Premiere of Save Me followed by another episode of Save Me, and then a new Hannibal at 10pm
FOX: Hell's Kitchen is new followed by the premiere of Does Someone Have to Go?
CW: Reruns

The Talks Today

Boz Scaggs on Jimmy Fallon

John Fogerty on The View

News from Nashville

Blake Shelton and NBC are organizing a benefit to help Moore, Oklahoma.   Blake said the event is being pulled together quickly,  but fellow judge on The Voice, Usher said "I can pull in some really big favors.  No air date has been set just yet.  

Over the weekend, Kenny Chesney got thousands of his friends in Milwaukee to sing Happy Birthday to George Strait.

Need further proof Moore, Oklahoma is proud of their hometown talent Toby Keith?  

In an interview the other day,  Toby said "Moore, OK is the reason he never moved to Nashville."  Toby toured Moore the other day and went to his sisters house.  It was destroyed by the tornado.

For the first time in his career, Tim McGraw will be releasing live tracks from one of his tours. The five tracks recorded during his Two Lanes of Freedom tour will be available on his official website.   The first track, "Southern Girl," will be available Friday (May 24). The additional songs will be released on June 7 and 21 and July 12 and 26.

It happens to the BEST of 'em

Look what happened to Brad Paisley?   Only Brad could pull it off.  Love you man.

John Fogerty is getting set the May 28th release of his album of duets, Wrote a Song for Everyone. He and Bob Seger rework Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Who'll Stop the Rain." The album also features collaborations with the Keith Urban, Kid Rock, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, and others. 

It grillin' season.  Jana Kramer says she would "love to cook a  steak for Garth Brooks".  So who's the Grill Master at home.  Jana or hubby-to-be Brantley Gilbert?   The anwer, Jana.

Today in country music history:

2010 - Ferlin Husky and Billy Sherrill were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a medallion ceremony.

2006 - Brad Paisley won three trophies at the 41st Annual ACM Awards including Album of the Year for Time Well Wasted.

2006 - The Dixie Chicks' album Taking the Long Way was released.

2000 - Lee Ann Womack released her I Hope You Dance.

1999 – Tim McGraw had the number one album with A Place in the Sun.

1992 - Sawyer Brown collected a number one single with "Some Girls Do."

1981 - Rosanne Cash picked up her first number one country hit with "Seven Year Ache."