Andree Valentine comes to us from Toronto, Canada. A recent graduate from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Dre works as the Digital Managing Editor; focusing on delivering the best consumer experience across our digital platforms.Traveling, watching movies, working out and going to concerts and sporting events are among some of Dre's favorite things to do. She was also a three-time national champion on HPU's cheerleading team and a member of the Canadian National Power Tumbling Team for four years. Search her name on YouTube to see her flip at the 2005 World Championships!
Andree Valentine
American Hostages Killed By Somali Pirates
Nineteen Somali pirates took over the boat 'The Quest' last Friday, 100 miles off Oman, killing Americans Jean and Scott Adam and Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle early this morning.
Read the tragic story after the bump.
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand [VIDEO]
Check out the video from this morning's 'The Today Show' after the bump.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch Tuesday, killing dozens, collapsing buildings and cracking streets.
Prime Minister John Key said at least 65 had died as a result of the disaster and told reporters that the death toll was expected to rise further. "It is a just a scene
Commentaries: State Budgets Cuts + Traffic Cameras
Jim Bell's commentaries on State budget cuts and traffic cameras.
Listen to them after the fold.
Oil Prices Rise Due To Libyan Protests
Oil prices have been rising since Friday due to the turmoil in Libya.
To watch the video, click here.
Oil producing nations have emergency reserves to draw on to stabilize markets in case the violence in Libya and the wider Middle East escalates to seriously affect energy production, officials said Monday.
Protests Continue In Libya
As if the protests in Egypt a few weeks ago weren't enough.
The Libyan government launched new efforts Monday to crack down on protests, after apparently losing control of the city of Benghazi and facing defections from prominent officials inside leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime.
Commentaries: Hispanics Lead Census Growth + LISD Bonuses
Jim Bell's commentaries on Hispanics leading the growth in 2010 Census, and the LISD giving bonuses for resignations.
Listen to them after the fold.
Sean Hannity Interviews John Boehner [VIDEO]
The Speaker of the House talks about the situation in the Mideast.
Watch the video of the interview after the fold.
Watson Defeats Humans On Jeopardy [VIDEO]
Watson the IBM Supercomputer, won on Jeopardy last night with a grand total of $77,147, defeating Ken Jennings ($24,000) and Brad Rutter ($21,600).
How did he do it? Watch the video to find out.