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We really hope it wasn't the NRA's intention to make them look better with their press conference following the Sandy Hook shooting.

Cuz according to the opinions roaring through the social media web, they FAILED… miserably.

Chief Executive Wayne LaPierre urged lawmakers to station armed police officers at every school by the time kids go back in the new year.

As he puts it:

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

He also made it a point to note that airports and banks are usually armed with properly-equipped guards, so why not schools!?

But then he didn't take any questions from reporters… (boo)

The press conference was interrupted multiple times by protestors shouting against the NRA, blaming them for the death of Newtown's children (see above).

Celebrities weighed in too, with some of them tweeting:

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Great… just what we needed… looks like this year is going to have another big flu season!

The CDC is warning that this year's flu season is hitting hard and early!

Five states (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas) have already been reporting higher than normal flu incidences.

Three schools in Tennessee have already closed for the week because so many students and teachers are so sick!

So what can you do??

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Ever wonder what you would do with all that money people raised for Karen Klein?

The famously bullied bus monitor received over $700,000 to retire! So what is she doing with her retirement money? Putting it to work!

The Karen Klein Anti-Bullying Foundation is Karen's way of giving back and helping a cause she believes in. She says:

“I thought it would be a great idea, and I’m hoping this foundation will seriously help all these kids. It’s also not just kids. When you’re a kid being bullied, you should talk to an adult. When the adult is being bullied, I don’t know who the heck they can talk to. That’s why I want to help.’’

The new foundation will take Karen all over the countrry to tell her story and to preach the message that bullying isn't OK.

On the way, she'll join up with fellow anti-bullying advocates like Oprah's Big Give winner Stephen Paletta and Miss Teen USA Logan West.

“I’m excited. Just being able to go to several different states and spread the message, and also be able to work with Miss Teen USA is going to be great.”

We're so glad all that money went to a good cause! Be honest- would U have just sipped Margaritas poolside for the rest of your life?

The right person definitely got the money! What a beautiful ending to this story that started so ugly!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: bullying, charity, foundation, karen klein, kids, miss teen usa, oprah winfrey, schools

South Carolina is the latest state to join the other 30 states who have Tim Tebow Laws.

The law is actually called the Equal Access to Interscholastic Activities Act.

It allows

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The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital conducted a National Poll for the sixth year in a row on children's health.

The number one parental concern?

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Mike Tyson talks about a lot of things in his new Broadway show, including his ex — Robin Givens.

In fact, he's pretty darkly critical of the actress and model. Not wanting to miss an opportunity, an interview he had steered in that direction and he was bluntly asked about how he feels portraying her that way.

And, like usual, he's brutally honest:

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This is probably a good idea!

The school board in Florida has voted on whether or not to ban energy drinks from schools!

The answer?

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