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Holiday Hiring 2012 Looks Promising; Kohls, Toys R Us, and Wal-Mart Among Top Job Makers

Holiday hiring for this upcoming shopping season is looking promising with a few big companies offering a large number of jobs. Toys R Us announced this week it would hire 45,000 holiday workers, up 13 percent from last year. Wal-Mart is looking to hire 50,000 employees by mid-October.

Skydiver Felix Baumgartner to Attempt Supersonic Record Jump Oct. 8

Skydiver Felix Baumgartner is going to attempt a jump that will make him move at supersonic speeds. Skydiver Felix Baumgartner is looking to claim his place in the record books as the countdown is on for his next amazing jump.

National Voter Registration Day Urges Americans Not to Lose Their Right to Elect President

National Voter Registration Day has seen volunteers across the nation take to the streets and online to urge people to register to vote in this year’s upcoming elections.

Lingerie Football League Claims Higher Standard of Referees Than NFL After Monday Night Football Fiasco

The Lingerie Football League has stoked more fire on the controversy surrounding the Monday Night Football refereeing after it claimed it had fired some of the substitute referees currently being used by the National Football League.

Poorest State in America is Mississippi, Also Fattest; Maryland Richest

A new report shows that Mississippi is the poorest and fattest state in America. Mississippi has gained the new title as the poorest and fattest state in the United States.

Chelsea vs Wolves Live Stream: Watch Online English League Cup Football (2.45pm ET)

Chelsea vs Wolves takes place on Tuesday in the English Capital One League Cup third round. The match kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET and can be watched online through live stream by clicking on the link provided below.

Manchester City vs Aston Villa Live Stream: Watch Online English League Cup Football (2.45PM ET)

Manchester City vs Aston Villa takes place on Tuesday evening in the Capital One Cup third round. Kick off is at 2.45 p.m. ET and can be watched online through live stream (link provided below).

Bill Nye, Death Hoax 2012: 'The Science Guy' Uses Hoax For Fame & To Bring Awareness To Cause

Bill Nye, best known from his children's television show in the 1990s, "Billy Nye The Science Guy," was killed in a balloon accident - a death hoax stated, which is circulated on the web. The news site The Onion "killed" Nye and after the rumors spread to Twitter and many other internet sites, Bye is used his newly-found fame to advocate for a cause he believes in, according to the International Business Times.

Yom Kippur 2012: Details On The Jewish 'Day Of Atonement' And It's Significance

The Jewish holiday begins Tuesday night, Sept. 25, with almost 26-hour fast, and ends the following evening. Learn all about the Day of Atonement and why the Jewish people consider it the holiest day of the year.

Iran Threatens Attack On US If War Breaks Out With Israel

Iran threatens to attack any U.S. military bases in their way if they go ahead and start a war with Israel.

ACT Entrance Exam Surpasses SAT in 2012 for the First Time

For the first time, the ACT college entrance exam is more popular that the SAT. This year is the first time high school in which more students chose to take the ACT exam over the SATs. However, ACT surpassed the SAT with only a margin of 2,000 test-takers among the 1.65 million who took each exam, according to AP.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs And Features: Latest News & Photos

Upon its very introduction at the end of August, Samsung's latest device, the Galaxy Note 2, has raised the bar in terms of smartphone capabilities. It is slated to make a technological splash when it finally launches in mid-November. The tech company has come a long way in a short amount of time with its latest masterpiece. The Galaxy Note 2 should also be more widely available than the original version.

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