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Cocktail Museum Shakes and Stirs History Last Updated: 11:04 AM 07/01/08 - Cocktails were originally defined as any mixture of bitters, spirits and sugar, but the Museum of the American Cocktail opening in July will focus on the rich history of sophisticated drinks that have been served since Thomas Jefferson was president. (Full Story)

Millionaires Club Gets Bigger, Members Richer Last Updated: 10:18 AM 06/24/08 - Money, money, money. The number of millionaires around the globe is growing larger -- and the rich are getting decidedly richer. (Full Story)

Candy a Sweet Spot in Sour Economy Last Updated: 6:52 AM 06/23/08 - Many analysts say the candy business is likely to fare better than other nonessentials in these economically trying times, even as prices for commodities such as sugar, milk and cocoa have risen. (Full Story)

Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Wins National Contest Last Updated: 8:40 AM 06/20/08 - Tourists gaped at six stunning wedding dresses displayed at Ripley's Believe It or Not! in New York's Times Square. The fashionable white frocks were fashioned entirely of toilet paper. (Full Story)

Florida Condo Banking on Clothing-Optional Pool to Increase Sales Last Updated: 8:30 AM 06/20/08 - In a rough housing market some people are getting creative to sell homes. A Florida housing complex has hit on a new idea for selling units in a slumping market, a clothing-optional pool. (Full Story)

25 getting Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars Next Year Last Updated: 9:41 AM 06/19/08 - Hollywood will enshrine an eclectic bunch in its famous curbside Walk of Fame next year, including Hugh Jackman, Ben Kingsley, The Village People and Tinkerbell. (Full Story)

Katie Holmes to Draw Big Bucks on Broadway Last Updated: 5:39 AM 06/18/08 - The curtain goes up September 18 for Katie Holmes' Broadway debut. Holmes will perform on Broadway on September 18 for a preview performance of "All My Sons." (Full Story)

Probst: Production Problems on 'Survivor: Gabon' Last Updated: 4:36 AM 06/06/08 - Jeff Probst says the upcoming season of "Survivor" has already hit a few snags. "Survivor: Gabon — Earth's Last Eden" has been plagued with several preproduction problems, Probst told The Associated Press at a restaurant opening. (Full Story)

WIBW Takes Top Associated Press TV Award Last Updated: 2:43 PM 05/31/08 - The Associated Press handed out their 2007 media awards to Missouri and Kansas broadcasters Saturday afternoon, with WIBW-TV taking home the top honor. (Full Story)

New DVD Releases include `Dirty Harry,' `Semi-Pro' Last Updated: 8:29 AM 05/29/08 - Some old, new and funny films are out on video this week including Clint Eastwood and Will Ferrell. Some TV shows like Weeds and CHiPS are also hitting store shelves. (Full Story)

In `Idol' bout, 'Archie' Declared Knockout Winner Last Updated: 6:43 AM 05/21/08 - Tonight we'll find out which David will walk away with the American Idol title. Will it be Archuleta or Kansas City's Cook? (Full Story)

Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi Reportedly Plan to Marry Last Updated: 6:07 AM 05/16/08 - Ellen DeGeneres is putting the California Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage into action — she and Portia de Rossi plan to wed, DeGeneres announced during a taping of her talk show. (Full Story)

Will Edie Ever Return to `Desperate Housewives'? Last Updated: 7:33 AM 05/12/08 - A shocker on the tube Sunday on ABC when Edie packed up and left Wisteria Lane at the end of Sunday's "Desperate Housewives," viewers were caught by surprise. (Full Story)

Paul McCartney Granted Preliminary Divorce Decree Last Updated: 6:47 AM 05/12/08 - The drama in England could finally be over. A judge in London has granted a preliminary decree of divorce for former Beatle Paul McCartney and Heather Mills. (Full Story)

'Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites' Winner Crowned Last Updated: 8:08 AM 05/12/08 - Parvati was the last woman standing on "Survivor: Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites." The 25-year-old boxer and charity organizer from Los Angeles outwitted, outlasted and outplayed her competitors — both "favorite" former castaways and "fan" contestants — to claim the title of "Sole Survivor" and the CBS reality show's $1 million prize during Sunday's live finale. (Full Story)

`American Idol' Boots Another Finalist; 3 Singers Remain Last Updated: 4:25 AM 05/08/08 - American Idol is now down to three. And Simon Cowell once told Jason Castro that his face would save him from elimination. Not this time. The dreadlocked heartthrob was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday as the show narrowed the competition to three finalists: David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado. (Full Story)

Lindsay Lohan to be on Season Finale of 'Ugly Betty' Last Updated: 4:28 AM 05/05/08 - Lindsay Lohan will make a guest appearance on the season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty." Lohan is set to play an old schoolmate of America Ferrera's character Betty Suarez on May 22. (Full Story)

Big Celebrities Line the Streets of San Antonio Last Updated: 5:36 PM 04/07/08 - With Final 4 Weekend in San Antonio comes a load of fun events for fans to enjoy. (Full Story)

A Tour of The Alamo Last Updated: 10:12 AM 04/04/08 - The Alamo is a very popular tourist attraction in San Antonio. It sits among tall buildings downtown with a past involving epic battles. (Full Story)

Robin Williams, Wife are Divorcing Last Updated: 6:47 AM 03/27/08 - Hollywood shocker! After nearly 19 years of marriage, Robin Williams and his wife are getting divorced. (Full Story)

`American Idol' Axes Another Contestant Last Updated: 6:41 AM 03/27/08 - One more crooner was booted from the reality mega-hit TV show "American Idol." (Full Story)

The Race to Omaha! Last Updated: 11:15 AM 03/24/08 - Dave Johnson and Lindsay Shively from 13 News This Morning were ordered to hurry over to Omaha to broadcast live from the NCAA Tournament. Check out the race... (Full Story)

Halle Berry Gives Birth to a Baby Girl Last Updated: 7:28 AM 03/17/08 - Actress Halle Berry experiencing a new role...motherhood. (Full Story)

'American Idol' Axes First Finalist Last Updated: 4:40 AM 03/13/08 - A stripping past may have done him in...David Hernandez was voted off of "American Idol." The 24-year-old ex-stripper from Glendale, Ariz., was dismissed Wednesday, leaving 11 aspiring singers to vie for the "Idol" title and a record contract. (Full Story)

Judge says Fairplay Must Amend Lawsuit Last Updated: 7:17 AM 03/12/08 - Survivor's famous liar Jonny Fairplay will have to provide a court with more details about his tooth-busting dust-up with Danny Bonaduce before his lawsuit against producers of an awards show can go forward. (Full Story)

Spitzer's Troubles Ready-Made for Jokes Last Updated: 7:14 AM 03/12/08 - After the call girl scandal, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer became the butt of jokes faster than, well, faster than it would take a prostitute to ride Amtrak from New York to Washington. (Full Story)

Madonna, Mellencamp Head to Rock Hall Last Updated: 4:39 AM 03/11/08 - Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday and paid tribute to people who encouraged her and even critics who panned her for helping drive her career. (Full Story)

'Idol' Cuts 4 More, Leaving 12 finalists Last Updated: 4:29 AM 03/07/08 - The "American Idol" finalists are now set and include an actress, a "Star Search" champion, a Kansas City singer, a male stripper and someone who already recorded a debut album. (Full Story)

Britney Spears' Father Retains Control of Estate Last Updated: 4:30 AM 03/06/08 - A court commissioner has ruled that Britney Spears' father will retain control of the troubled pop star's finances and estate for another five months. (Full Story)

'Semi-Pro' Scores $15M, Tops Box Office Last Updated: 5:44 PM 03/02/08 - "Semi-Pro," Will Ferrell's basketball comedy dribbled to the top of the weekend box office, but it fell short of his previous blockbuster openings in the sports spoof genre. (Full Story)

Will Ferrell Trots out Familiar Persona Last Updated: 4:29 PM 02/28/08 - Will Ferrell is once again in theaters with another hilarious movie. This time it's ABA Basketball League spoof "Semi-Pro." (Full Story)

'70s is the Go-To Decade for Comedy Last Updated: 9:33 AM 02/27/08 - The 70's brought us platform shoes, leisure suits, fondue, fro picks. What used to be cool is now the stuff of comedy. (Full Story)

Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran Talks Politics Last Updated: 11:15 AM 02/25/08 - Congressman Jerry Moran stopped by the 13 Newsroom to talk national and local politics. (Full Story)

Report: Lopez Gives Birth to Twins in NY Last Updated: 4:28 AM 02/22/08 - It's 2-for-1 for Jennifer Lopez as the star gave birth to twins early Friday, making the singer and husband Marc Anthony the parents of a boy and a girl. (Full Story)

Pink and Racer Hubby Carey Hart Split Last Updated: 5:23 AM 02/20/08 - Pop star Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart have separated after two years of marriage. (Full Story)

YMCA Character Values Winner - Kathleen Ramonda Last Updated: 9:53 AM 02/19/08 - Kathleen Ramonda has won a YMCA Character Values Award for her many years of volunteering and helping in the community. (Full Story)

'Jumper' Hurtles Competition Earning $27 Mill Last Updated: 4:44 AM 02/18/08 - A big weekend at the box office as "Jumper" leaped to a box office win with $27.2 million on a weekend when Hollywood offered something for everyone. (Full Story)

YMCA Character Award Winners Last Updated: 2:11 PM 02/13/08 - The winners of 2007's YMCA Character Awards were announced Wednesday at a luncheon at the Downtown Topeka Ramada Inn. (Full Story)

Julie Chen Talks about Big Brother 9 Last Updated: 9:23 PM 02/12/08 - Big Brother 9 debuted Tuesday night on CBS and Julie Chen returns as host of the first ever winter edition of the reality show. (Full Story)

Tough Love Leads to YMCA Award Last Updated: 8:33 PM 02/12/08 - Curtis "Gunner" Kelly has earned a YMCA Character Values Award for his tough love yet giving approach. (Full Story)

Documents: Manager got Car to Britney Last Updated: 6:28 AM 02/12/08 - Britney Spears' father sought to fire her business manager because he circumvented court orders by providing the the troubled star with a car after she was released from a psychiatric ward. (Full Story)

Hollywood Writers to Vote on Contract Last Updated: 6:21 AM 02/12/08 - Producers from the TV industry say writers may be returning to work as early as Wednesday now that the Writers Guild of America has moved to end their long running strike. (Full Story)

Tiny Topekan Earning Early Awards Last Updated: 8:14 AM 02/11/08 - 7 year old Kasey Sturgeon has won a YMCA Character Award for supporting emergency officials. (Full Story)

Obama Wins a Grammy for 'Hope' Book Last Updated: 8:13 PM 02/10/08 - This time it wasn't about delegates as Barack Obama topped a Clinton in another contest on Sunday — the Grammys. (Full Story)

Noteable Quotes from the Grammy Awards Last Updated: 8:07 PM 02/10/08 - Check out some of the noteable quotes from the Grammy Awards broadcast live on CBS Sunday night. (Full Story)

Video Posted of Pedro Martinez at Cockfight Last Updated: 7:08 AM 02/07/08 - A video has been released showing New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez and Hall of Famer Juan Marichal at a cockfight. The video was posted this week on YouTube. (Full Story)

Will Ferrell Kicks Off Comedy Tour in Kansas Last Updated: 4:46 AM 02/18/08 - Movie star Will Ferrell chose to kick off his 7 city comedy tour in Manhattan, Kansas and talked about his new movie Semi-Pro with 13's Dave Johnson. (Full Story)

Wall Street Falls Amid Economic Worries Last Updated: 9:07 AM 01/31/08 - Stocks fell sharply in early trading Thursday as investors fretted over a heavy loss by a bond insurer and the prospect of new downgrades in the bond insurance industry. (Full Story)

Celeb News Show Won't Run Ledger Video Last Updated: 8:59 AM 01/31/08 - "Entertainment Tonight" has decided they won't air a video that shows the late Heath Ledger at a Hollywood party where drugs were apparently being taken. (Full Story)

Britney Spears Taken from Home in Ambulance Last Updated: 6:36 AM 01/31/08 - Britney Spears is making news again as she was taken from her home by ambulance early Thursday and escorted to a hospital by more than a dozen police officers. (Full Story)

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Favorite Food: Pizza! Favorite Music/Song/Album: I love Dave Matthews Band (still), some old stuff, new stuff and even some cheesy pop radio. Pets: A black greyhound named Jack...and a beagle named Gaby. Favorite Season: Spring! The excitement of the dawn of warmer weather...and seeing how long it take for the Royals to end up in last place (but I still love them)! First Car: a rusty, grey, Honda Civic. I won't tell you the year. Hometown or College: I'm a graduate of Park College (now "Park University") out of Parkville, MO. I was born and raised in Kansas City. Favorite Activity Outside of Work: I love to play basketball and play poker too. Texas Hold Em'. Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting is my favorite drama, Vacation (or anything with Chevy Chase) is my favorite comedy. Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Any! Favorite TV show: The Office

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