Omar Mohammed
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'Flintstone house' is causing some 'yabba dabba' ruckus in California
The backyard includes T-Rex and Triceratops statues. → Read More
Gym manager makes a surprise purchase for man with down syndrome
CJ forgot his shoes, so Daniel Cote bought him some at the mall so he could get a comfortable workout in. → Read More
YouTube's 'Go Go Brothers' is teaching kids that their disabilities don't define them
"We want kids to know that they are OK, and we’re OK." → Read More
Photo captures 2 boys candidly saluting the American flag
The photo was taken as the U.S. flag was being raised to full staff by a fire department. → Read More
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the Challenger shuttle disaster
The shuttle burst into flames just over a minute after takeoff. → Read More
Ellen DeGeneres dances her way to 61st birthday
As she explained last year when she turned 60, she celebrates her birthday like it's a full season. → Read More
This slippery squirrel proves to be a handful as police try to get it out of their offices
Eventually, the rascally rodent made it outside unharmed. → Read More
Kindergarten teacher does a Santa Claus impression and delivers gifts to almost 350 kids
"The smiles and whatever they do for those couple minutes when they play ... is worth it." → Read More
This just-discovered, 500-year-old skeleton is still rocking his leather boots
They say fashion never dies and, apparently, the rumors are true. → Read More
Preschoolers were served Pine-Sol instead of apple juice
After only a few sips, children were forced to stop drinking, and they showed no ill effects after checkups. → Read More
Criminals are breaking into cars and stealing air bags
Across the country, especially in major cities, criminals are breaking into cars and stealing air bags. → Read More
This DC water plant is using human waste to make fertilizer
Going to the bathroom is a daily human function. A person goes into the room, handle's his or her business and flushes. However, that's not where this process ends. In fact, a lot of details occur after that flush. Every city has a similar process, but in Washington, DC, water goes the extra mile with the feces. → Read More
The Philadelphia Flyers unveiled a new mascot and Twitter is scared
The Philadelphia Flyers just announced a new acquisition, but he won’t be scoring any goals for them this season, or any season for that matter. In fact, he’ll never enter a… → Read More
Nike releases full commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick
Nike released a new two-minute commercial narrated by Colin Kaepernick. The former NFL star posted the ad to his Twitter page. → Read More
This bakery is helping vets one baked good at a time
WASHINGTON (Circa) -- It's no secret that some of America's military veterans need help after returning from active duty. Many suffer from PTSD while others have difficulties readjusting to life… → Read More
This Ice Cream shop has more than 100 of the weirdest flavors you'll ever hear
Little Baby’s Ice Cream in Philadelphia offers unconventional ice cream flavors → Read More
A popular DC bar is catching heat for an 'Interracial event'
The District used to be known as 'Chocolate City' because of it's booming Black population. → Read More
The Golden Girls are getting their own plastic copies
Here’s a good way to thank the people in your life for being a friend. → Read More
Sean Spicer's book tour brings him back to DC
The former Trump staffer will be looking to improve sales of his new book. → Read More
Off the mat: Turning a life sentence into a second chance through yoga
"... it was growth, it was misery, it was physical, sensory deprivation," said Kempis Songster. → Read More