West Africa Ebola death toll hits 337 (via AFP)

The death toll in west Africa's three-nation Ebola outbreak has risen to 337, the World Health Organisation said Wednesday, making it the deadliest ever outbreak of the haemorrhagic fever. Fresh data from the UN health agency showed that the number…

Florida dad killed by neighbor’s stray bullet as family welcomes home newborn (via Raw Story )

A musician, teacher and new father is dead after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his Florida home on Tuesday and struck him in the back of the head. The Panama City News Herald reported that 33-year-old Justin Ayers and his wife were welcoming their…

Monday, June 16, 2014

Iraq Turmoil - NBC News.com

Iraq Turmoil - NBC News.com

The latest news, photos and videos from the Iraq crisis via NBCNews.com.

Ukraine Crisis - NBC News.com

Ukraine Crisis - NBC News.com

Updated news, photos and videos on the crisis involving Russia and the Ukraine from NBCNews.com.

Travel Tips and Advice

Travel Tips and Advice

CHECK OUT these "Carried On" features, photos and videos from NBCNews.com.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Iraq Turmoil - NBC News.com

Iraq Turmoil - NBC News.com

Updated news stories, photos and videos dealing with the turmoil in Iraq from NBCNews.com.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Grieving family adopts military dog that was with son on last mission - News - TODAY.com

Grieving family adopts military dog that was with son on last mission - News - TODAY.com

From TODAY.com
Toney Atkins comments: This one brought tears to my eyes. God bless the members of the military and National Guard, along with their families,friends and four-legged buddies.

World Cup - NBC News.com

World Cup - NBC News.com

Updated stories, photos and videos from NBCNews.com

Hatewatch Headlines – 6/9/14 | Hatewatch

Hatewatch Headlines – 6/9/14 | Hatewatch

From SPLCenter.org

News that your local and national media probably are not reporting about the hate movement in this country that is far more dangerous to us than the five foreign enemies released from Gitmo in exchange for the only POW in Afghanistan.. ... Toney Atkins



ALSO see related and important stories and information at http://toneyatkins2.blogspot.com/ 

TV News - Breaking News & Top Stories

TV News - Breaking News & Top Stories

"Game of Thrones" update, the Tony Awards and much more from the world of TV entertainment in stories, photos and videos from NBCNews.com.

Celebrity News - Breaking News & Top Stories

Celebrity News - Breaking News & Top Stories

Comedian Tracy Morgan injured in crash. This and more celebrity news, photos and videos from NBCNews.com.

SPECIAL TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS

IN HONOR OF D-DAY--
TO ALL VETERANS WHO WERE THERE ON THAT FATEFUL AND HISTORIC DAY AND TO THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND SACRIFICED ELSEWHERE DURING WORLD WAR II TO SAVE AND ENSURE THE FREEDOMS WE ENJOY TODAY, WE HUMBLY SAY:
THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU AND YOURS BE ETERNALLY BLESSED!
-- Toney Atkins, retired newspaper reporter, commentator and editor whose father fought and earned the Purple Heart in the European Theater.

93-Year-Old Vet Parachutes Onto Utah Beach - NBC News.com

93-Year-Old Vet Parachutes Onto Utah Beach - NBC News.com

From NBCNews.com

D-Day 70th anniversary is June 6. If you know a World War II veteran, how about saying "thanks"?

RADAR FOR GA; SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE

Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com

Interactive Doppler storm and rain watch radar for Georgia and surrounding states. POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER ON THURSDAY AND EARLY FRIDAY June 5-6. Thunderstorms are possible over the weekend, forecasters say.

From AccuWeather.com

D-Day 70th Anniversary - NBC News.com

D-Day 70th Anniversary - NBC News.com

From NBCNews.com

Toney Atkins comments: If you know a World War II veteran, please thank him or her for their service and sacrifice. These veterans are aging and may not be with us for long. They deserve our appreciation. The link above takes you to news, photos and videos about the observation of D-Day, the sixth of June.

Monday, June 02, 2014

This Futuristic Condom Covers Just The Tip

This Futuristic Condom Covers Just The Tip

From The Huffington Post

Toney Atkins comments: This blog covers everything.