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Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope on First Ballot

Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.

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Downtown Wichita Falls Goes Green for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival This Saturday

Polish up your Irish accent and find something green to wear for the St. Patrick's Day Downtown Street Festival this Saturday.

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What the…?! Mother Arrested for Letting 22-Month-Old Smoke from a Bong

The world’s worst mother may very well live in Centralia, Washington.

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Coffee May Dominate, But Dr Pepper Has To Be a Close Second

Nothing says good morning like an ice cold Dr. Pepper. Right?

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Wacky St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

For many, St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, is a day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with some corned beef and a pint of Guinness. But some places have their own peculiar celebrations

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Wedding Survey Reveals You’d Better Start Saving for the Big Day Now

Before you walk down the aisle, you may want to walk down to the bank to make sure you’ve got enough money in your account.

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Wichita Falls Nighthawks Turn Bandits Upside Down in 66-6 Rout [PICTURES]

This time around Tim Tebow was not on hand to cheer on the now 3-0 Nighthawks, but that did not stop the great people of Wichita Falls to come out and support their young minor league football franchise.

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In Defense of Being a Movie Snob [OPINION]

I’m a movie snob; I admit it and I see no problem with it.  I’m highly critical of cinema because of my passion for it.  Yes, it’s an art form and art is subjective, but I also believe there are aspects to film, just like any art, that are measurable and go to determine the quality of the piece and the skill of the people responsible for it

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