Taylor Swift was a big winner at the 2009 CMA Awards. She took home four CMA awards, including entertainer of the year, last night at the 2009 Country Music Awards. At 19, she's an accomplished, bright and a pleasure to watch on stage. She also writes songs about real people, names included.

Balloon Boy is a nickname that became famous in October, as the nickname given to Falcon Heene who was reported to have flown away in a homemade balloon as part of a hoax executed by his parents last month. Today, the parent's lawyer reported the parents will plead guilty to various charges.

The 43rd Country Music Awards 2009 had a red carpet full of country musics biggest stars. Among the legends of country music was Barbara Mandrell, Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and 19 year old Taylor Swift, who took home four big wins, including becoming the first woman since 2000 to take the coveted Entertainer of the Year.

Mike Tyson was arrested at LAX Airport earlier today for allegedly punching a paparazzo in the face. However, former heavyweight boxing champion was not the only one hauled off to jail as a result of the the bloody Mike Tyson LAX incident as the photographer was also placed under arrest.

Lou Dobbs, whose anti-immigration views have made him a target, both figuratively and literally, will announce he is leaving CNN on his Wednesday broadcast, the New York Times reports. Dobbs has been a major distraction for the network over the past several months.

Applebee's and several other chain restaurants are saluting America's armed forces with free meals for servicemembers and veterans this Veterans Day. And America's military personnel are returning the salute, if the figures from the Applebee's at 15th and Locust streets in downtown Philadelphia are any guide.

Google Search suggests the strangest things depending on what you type in. Today many people must have a little extra time on their hands because the number one Google trending topic is "Why Wont My Parakeet Eat My Diarrhea." Or is that just what Google suggests?

The company formerly known as Blackwater, now called Xe, has been accused of planning to bribe Iraqi officials. The reported bribery plan took place after the shooting by Blackwater guards in Baghdad's Nisoor Square in September 2007 left 17 civilians dead.

November 11 is a special day for Central Piedmont Community College applicants in the Charlotte, NC and nearby areas. Today is the first day of registration of the current students of CPCC for the upcoming Spring 2010 semester. Students can go to cpcc.edu and find various ways of registering for for the spring courses.

A U.S. Marine reservist stands accused of attacking a Greek priest he mistook for an Arab. Lance Cpl. Jasen Bruce, 28, is accused of attacked the Rev. Alexios Marakis, 29, with a tire iron.

Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and Armistice Day are all celebrated on November 11. Many use Veterans Day quotes to send words of appreciation to Veterans who are here to celebrate this annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Use Veterans Day quotes in cards, letters, emails, school lesson plans, and on Twitter to spread appreciation on Veterans Day 2009 for those who served our country.