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  • Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.
    Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.

  • Oscar, the most infamous man in Hollywood, turns 84 this year. While age may be just a number, film grosses and Academy nominations aren't. Here's a look at this year's best picture nominees by the numbers.
    Oscar, the most infamous man in Hollywood, turns 84 this year. While age may be just a number, film grosses and Academy nominations aren't. Here's a look at this year's best picture nominees by the numbers.

  • Protesters gather to bring awareness to Syria.

  • Do you feel that you're running out of people to date? It might be where you live. Try one of these cities if you need a bigger dating pool to swim in.
    Do you feel like that it's more and more difficult to meet someone new? It might be where you live. Kiplinger's suggests trying one of these cities if you need a bigger dating pool to swim in.

  • Speculation swirling around the sudden death of Whitney Houston is that prescription drugs may have played a part. Prescription drug overdose has been implicated in the deaths of several celebrities.
    Speculation swirling around the sudden death of Whitney Houston is that prescription drugs may have played a part, although results of toxicology tests won't be back for four to six weeks. Houston's death is not unique; prescription drug overdose has been implicated in the deaths of several celebrities.

  • During Whitney Houston's long career, she received six Grammys, two Emmys, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 22 American Music Awards. Fellow artists were shocked at the news of her death.
    During Whitney Houston's long career, she received six Grammys, two Emmys, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 22 American Music Awards. Fellow artists were shocked at the news of her death.

  • We asked our Facebook fans what their worst Valentine's Day gifts were. They answered. Boy, did they answer. Here the top 10 worst gifts to give on the most romantic day of the year.
    We asked our Facebook fans what their worst Valentine's Day gifts were. They answered. Boy, did they answer. Here the top 10 worst gifts to give on the most romantic day of the year.

  • While the New York Giants and the New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl XLVI, Madonna will take the stage for the biggest halftime show of the year. Here's a look back at halftime shows since 2000.
    While the New York Giants and the New England Patriots competed in Super Bowl XLVI, Madonna took the stage for the biggest halftime show of the year. Here's a look back at halftime shows since 2000.

  • Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced the combat mission in Afghanistan will end next year. Here's a look back.
    It's been more than 10 years since the War in Afghanistan began. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced the combat mission in the country will end next year. Here's a look back at the numbers of a decade of war.

  • Looking at 500 of the largest companies by sales, 24/7 Wall St., a financial news group, group examined which inexpensive goods were making businesses the biggest bucks.
    Looking at 500 of the largest companies by sales, 24/7 Wall St., a financial news group, examined which inexpensive goods were making businesses the biggest bucks.

  • Actors Theatre got a chance to create 18 apartment living spaces for people who visit Louisville to act in and direct their performances. WAVE 3 got an exclusive look inside these apartments before the actors moved in.

  • The Brandenburg Stone was taken to the new library in Brandenburg, KY.  It has been at the Charlestown-Clark County Library for at least 17 years after being moved from the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center in Clarksville.

  • Which cities did Travel & Leisure determine were the rudest and friendliest?
    'Travel and Leisure' magazine surveyed its readers for the Rudest Cities in America contest, and also determined which cities had America's friendliest people.

  • On Jan. 25, 2011, protests broke out across Egypt, inspired by demonstrations calling for democracy in Tunisia and Algeria. A year later, Egyptians are celebrating as they look toward the future.
    On Jan. 25, 2011, protests broke out across Egypt, inspired by demonstrations calling for democracy in Tunisia and Algeria. A year later, Egyptians have a lot to celebrate and as they work toward a functioning democracy.

  • Thousands of people lined up Tuesday and Wednesday to spend a final moment with legendary football coach Joe Paterno, according to media reports.
    Thousands of people lined up Tuesday and Wednesday to spend a final moment with legendary football coach Joe Paterno, according to media reports.

  • Solar flares that began Jan. 22 have pushed solar radiation into Earth's magnetic field, possibly causing problems with satellites and short wave radio transmissions.
    Solar flares that began Jan. 22 have pushed solar radiation into Earth's magnetic field, possibly causing problems with satellites and short wave radio transmissions.

  • Two are confirmed dead and many others are dealing with severe damage left by a line of storms that moved through Central Alabama Monday morning.
    Two are confirmed dead and many others are dealing with severe damage left by a line of storms that moved through Central Alabama Monday morning.

  • Qannik celebrated her first birthday at the Louisville Zoo.

  • Today's Woman presents the Eve-olution Fashion Show to celebrate the magazines 20th anniversary.

  • Camelot, a bald eagle, was released back into the wild after being found in a front yard and being pronounced paralyzed.

  • Rescue efforts stalled on the Costa Concordia cruise ship Wednesday after the boat started moving. The cruise liner went down off the coast of an Italian island Friday after veering off course and into the rocks.
    Rescue efforts stalled on the Costa Concordia cruise ship Wednesday after the boat started moving. The cruise liner went down off the coast of an Italian island Friday after veering off course and into the rocks.

  • The consumer review site Angie's List released its Top 10 industries with the worst customer service based on reviews from the first three quarters of 2011.
    The consumer review site Angie's List released its Top 10 industries with the worst customer service based on reviews from the first three quarters of 2011.

  • Pictures from Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday celebration.

  • The North American International Auto Show is heating up this weekend. Jean Jennings, president of Automobile Magazine, shows off eight cars you won't want to miss.
    The North American International Auto Show is heating up this weekend. Jean Jennings, president of Automobile Magazine, shows off eight cars you won't want to miss.

  • Viewer pictures of snow around Kentuckiana.

  • The automobile industry has descended upon Detroit this week for the North American International Auto Show.
    The automobile industry has descended upon Detroit this week for the North American International Auto Show. Many car companies are debuting new models and concept cars at the show.

  • More than 3,100 companies have gathered in Las Vegas to showcase their latest innovations at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. Check out images of what might be the must-have gadget of tomorrow.
    More than 3,100 companies have gathered in Las Vegas to showcase their latest innovations at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. Check out images of what might be the must-have gadget of tomorrow.

  • On Wednesday, CareerCast.com released the results from its 2012 Job Stress Report. According to the findings, here are the top five most and least stressful jobs going into the new year.

  • TripAdvisor released its top travel destinations for the new year on Wednesday, using traveler review numbers to determine where people were flocking.

  • Katy Perry and Russell Brand announced they are divorcing. Here are a few more notable celebrity hook-ups and break-ups in 2011.
    Katy Perry and Russell Brand announced Friday they are divorcing. The pair were spotted separately and without their wedding bands over Christmas, sparking rumors the couple's union was in trouble. This year seemed to be an epic one for celebrity hook-ups and break-ups. Here are a few notable ones.

  • From legends to humanitarians to actors to chimps, we lost many beloved faces in 2011. Here is a look back at famous people who left us this year.
    From legends to humanitarians to actors to chimps, we lost many beloved faces in 2011. Here is a look back at famous people who left us this year.

  • A Gallup-USA Today poll taken this month revealed who Americans think are the most admirable people in the world. One famous woman outranks her husband.
    A Gallup-USA Today poll taken this month revealed who Americans think are the most admirable people in the world. One famous woman outranks her husband.

  • The Salvation Army and WAVE 3 employees distributed thousands of Angel Tree donations.
    The Salvation Army and WAVE 3 employees distributed thousands of Angel Tree donations.

  • Santa Claus visited WAVE 3 Listens on Friday and talked with the children of WAVE 3 employees and viewers.
    Santa visited WAVE 3 Listens this morning and stayed for a party for the children of WAVE 3 employees.

  • Sports fans come in many different forms and no gift is a one-size fits all. Whether they are a reader, traveler or doer, this list is sure to include something they'll appreciate.
    Sports fans come in many different forms and no gift is a one-size fits all. Whether they are a reader, traveler or doer, this list is sure to include something they'll appreciate.

  • Some people like to celebrate the holidays with their families in the comfort of their own home. Others like to travel to their dream destinations. Check out Orbitz's top 10 holiday destinations for 2011.
    Some people like to celebrate the holidays with their families in the comfort of their own home. Others like to travel to their dream destinations. Check out Orbitz's Top 10 holiday destinations for 2011.

  • Kids don't always want to visit with Santa Claus; sometimes they cry - sometimes they scream.
    Sometimes, kids really don't want to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas. Here are viewer submitted photos of really unhappy kids on Santa's lap.

  • More than 100 animals were found living in deplorable conditions in Henry County, Kentucky.
    More than 100 animals were found living in deplorable conditions in Henry County, Kentucky.

  • Thousands turned out on December 7, 2011 to observe the 70th anniversary of the attack at the site of the Japanese bombing.
    Thousands turned out in Hawaii on December 7, 2011 to observe the 70th anniversary of the attack at the site of the Japanese bombing. During the ceremony, the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association announced it would disband, citing poor health among the group's 2,700 members.

  • Lava flows reach the Royal Gardens subdivision on the Big Island of Hawaii.
    Lava flows reach the Royal Gardens subdivision on the Big Island of Hawaii. The lone remaining resident, Jack Thompson says the current flow was about 500 yards from his home. The Kilauea volcano has been continuously erupting since 1983. The video and still shots were taken by Big Island photographer Leigh Hilbert.

  • Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a day that would "live in infamy." View images from attack.
    Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a day that would "live in infamy." View images from attack.

  • Here are some images from the aftermath of the house explosion on River Trail Place in Okolona on the morning of Dec. 6.

  • Our own Santa Claus, Indiana has a slot in the top five.  See the others in this slideshow.

  • Record rainfall for 2011, and it keeps raining. Click here to see a slideshow of the December 2011 flooding.

  • FOX19 viewers sent in their photos as the Tri-State received its first major snowfall Tuesday

  • Spectators and participants alike were dwarfed by the giant balloons that made up the Macy's department store's 85th annual Thanksgiving Day in New York.
    Spectators and participants alike were dwarfed by the giant balloons that made up the Macy's department store's 85th annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York.

  • Here's a look at some of the hot holiday toys kids will want to unwrap on Christmas Day.
    Here's a look at some of the hot holiday toys kids will want to unwrap on Christmas Day.

  • Forty-eight animals, including bears wolves and lions, ran free from their pens around eastern Ohio after being released by their owner before he committed suicide, according to officials.

  • Images from the massive fire on July 2 that destroyed a strip mall in Meade County.

  • Images from the train derailment on June 30.

  • On Wednesday, June 22, severe weather suddenly moved through Kentucky and Indiana, spawning five tornadoes and causing flash flooding that caught many people off guard. Here's a look at some of the most compelling images.

  • What do this year's Academy Award-nominated performers look like off the set? Take a closer look at the yearbook-style portraits from Douglas Kirkland's "Out of Character."
    What do this year's Academy Award-nominated performers look like off the set? Take a closer look via the yearbook-style portraits from Douglas Kirkland's "Out of Character," a new exhibition featuring 2012's 20 acting nominees.