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![Oakland A’s Players Furious Teammate Kila Ka’aihue Is Let Go Right Before He Has Twins](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/KilaKaaihue.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oakland A’s Players Furious Teammate Kila Ka’aihue Is Let Go Right Before He Has Twins
The clubhouse for the Oakland Athletics had some unhappy players on Friday after it was announced that just four days after being named first baseman for the team, Kila Ka’aihue has been designated for assignment.
And the timing couldn’t be much worse for Ka’aihue.
![The Price of Renting a Home Is Going Up, Up, Up](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/for-rent-apartment.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Price of Renting a Home Is Going Up, Up, Up
People skittish about the state of the real estate market or whose credit was left in tatters after the economy tanked are increasingly foregoing buying a home in favor of renting.
So it’s probably not surprising that rent across the US is rising accordingly, about six percent in the past year alone.
![Woman Wins $1 Million Lawsuit Against Man Who Gave Her Herpes](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/gavel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Woman Wins $1 Million Lawsuit Against Man Who Gave Her Herpes
Unsafe sex has a myriad risks, but for one man in Oregon, it was his bank account that took the biggest hit. A jury has decided he must pay nearly $1 million to a woman who says he knowingly gave her herpes.
![This Year’s Average Spring Temperatures in the US Make History As the Warmest on Record](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/sun.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Year’s Average Spring Temperatures in the US Make History As the Warmest on Record
You probably already know that this winter was one of the mildest the US has ever seen. And now it seems the trend of above-average temperatures is continuing.
![How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/text-drive.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?
Teenagers aren’t drinking as much as they used to and more of them now wear seat belts, but all of that could be offset by the startling number of them who admit to texting while driving.
![Celebrity Birthdays for June 8 – Joan Rivers, Kanye West and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/jun8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 8 – Joan Rivers, Kanye West and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joan Rivers
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedian and Television Personality
Known For: Her celebrity-skewering comedy routines, frequently filling in for Johnny Carson on ‘The Tonight Show,’ covering red carpet events with her daughter Melissa, her catchphrase “can we talk?,” inspiring scores of younger female comedians, and keeping
![This Day in History for June 8 – Milton Berle Makes Television Debut and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/milton-berle.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for June 8 – Milton Berle Makes Television Debut and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – James Madison introduces 12 proposed amendments to the US Constitution, 10 of which later become the Bill of Rights (More info)
1948 – Milton Berle hosts the debut of ‘Texaco Star Theater’ (More info)
![George W. Bush Has Lowest Favorable Rating of Any Living President](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/bush-clinton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
George W. Bush Has Lowest Favorable Rating of Any Living President
Lately we’ve seen Bill Clinton stumping for President Obama as he ramps up his reelection campaign — but you likely won’t see George W. Bush doing the same for GOP candidate Mitt Romney.
Why not? Probably because a new survey finds Bush has the lowest favorable rating of any living former president.
![Are Magazine Ads Getting Sexier?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/magazines.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Are Magazine Ads Getting Sexier?
If the ads in magazines seem to be getting sexier, it’s not your imagination. A new study has revealed that the number of ads using sex to sell products nearly doubled over a 20-year period.
![How Can You See Movies for Just $1 This Summer? — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/06/Movies.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Can You See Movies for Just $1 This Summer? — Dollars and Sense
If you love going to the movies but are on a limited budget, this will give you cause for celebration: hundreds of theaters across the US will be selling tickets to selected movies and showings for just $1 this summer.