THANK A COP _ This is National Police Week.

NEWS ATTACK! _ Pope Francis has named hundreds of new saints to the Catholic Church. 

WHO STRESSES MOMS OUT MOST? _ A survey of more than 7,000 U.S. mothers reveals that the average mom rates her stress level an 8.5 out of 10. What's got them so stressed? For 46 percent of moms, husbands are a bigger source of stress than kids.

NO PROFANITY ON HEADSTONES _ Officials at a Massachusetts cemetery have made a monumental decision -- no profanity on headstones. The issue came up because the family of a rapper named Sonny Santiago planned to have a song lyric with a four-letter word chiseled on his epitaph.

TACO BELL IS TESTING A WAFFLE TACO _ Taco Bell is testing a waffle taco. Flush off the success of the Cool Ranch Doritos Locos taco shell, the waffle taco has been spotted on the breakfast menu of at least one Southern California Taco Bell location. The breakfast of the future appears to be an Eggo-like waffle folded into a shape like that of a hard taco shell. It's lined with a sausage patty -- also folded into a taco shape -- then filled with scrambled eggs. It comes with a packet of syrup.

IRON MAN 3 WINS BOX OFFICE _ Iron Man 3 earned $72.5 million over the weekend, though The Great Gatsby did great, pulling in over $50 million. Tyler Perry's latest, Peeples, opened in fourth place behind Pain & Gain.

... Opening Thursday: Star Trek Into Darkness.

NEWS ATTACK! _ A 12-week-old puppy in Kansas City survived four weeks trapped in an impounded Buick, living off leftover McDonald's food. [The rescued pup is receiving lots of love and cholesterol medicine.]

CHICAGO HIRES HUNGRY GOATS FOR LAWNCARE _ Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is bringing in a herd of 25 goats to act as ultra-green lawnmowers. The live mowers will help trim back unruly brush and vegetation in hard to reach and rocky areas of the airport.

SOLD OUT: CHEESE AND ONION CHOCOLATE BARS _ If you thought mom might enjoy a cheese and onion chocolate bar on Mother's Day, you're out of luck. The limited-edition chocolate bars are all sold out. Irish food company Tayto has created the cheese and onion flavored chocolate bar, and the company has already sold out of the first 100,000.

APP SENDS YOU A TWEET WHENEVER YOUR KID NEEDS A DIAPER CHANGE _ Too busy to do the occasional diaper check to see if your little tot has peed? Then Huggies' TweetPee is for you. A little sensor affixes to your baby's diaper, syncs with an app and tweets at you whenever it detects pee (in the form of a higher humidity level). Evidently the app also keeps track of the number of diapers you go through, and alerts you when you're running low.

PRODUCTION ON JURASSIC PARK 4 ON HOLD _ Production on the latest Jurassic Park sequel has been put on hold to allow the director (Colin Trevorrow) more time to prepare for the shoot. Filming on the fourth dinosaur epic was due to begin in the coming weeks, and the project was scheduled to hit movie theaters in June, 2014.

NEW ON DVD _ Released May 7

• Jack Reacher
• Fringe: The Complete Fifth Season
• Safe Haven
• Mama
• 30 Rock: Season Seven 
• Flashpoint: The Fifth Season 
• Private Practice Season 6
• Rookie Blue: The Complete Third Season
• Royal Pains: Season Four

WHO'S CALLING? _ It's National Receptionist Day.

NEWS ATTACK! _ Martha Stewart has narrowed down her list of potential suitors on Match.com. [The remaining candidates will head to the finals for the big bake-off.]

EXPECTANT MOMS EXPECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS _ A survey of expectant mothers indicates dads should be prepared to give Mother's Day gifts this weekend. In the survey of first-time pregnant women, 60% said they expected Mother's Day gifts. However, about six in 10 dads questioned in the survey said they did not realize their partners were expecting Mother's Day gifts while pregnant.

THE OFFICE FINALE GETS SUPER-SIZED _ The Office finale has been extended. The show's creator and producer (Greg Daniels) got his wish: NBC has added 15 minutes to what was going to be an hour-long final episode of the long-running series, which signs off on Thursday, May 16.

ROBERT DOWNEY JR. IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR AVENGERS 2 & 3 _ Sources say Robert Downey Jr. is sitting pretty as he begins negotiations to star as Iron Man in The Avenger 2 & 3, the first of which has a May 1, 2015 release date. The sources say Iron Man 4 has not been part of the discussions, and and it's unclear whether Downey wants to return for another stand-alone sequel.

DOWNLOAD THIS APP! _ Pizza Compass does exactly what the app's name implies: points pizza-craving users in the direction of the nearest pizzerias, with ratings, restaurant hours, and reviews all provided by Foursquare. If a new pizza spot wins your approval, you can even share your recommendation with friends from the app -- or just to gloat you enjoyed a delicious meal.

NEW ON DVD _ Released May 7

• Jack Reacher
• Fringe: The Complete Fifth Season
• Safe Haven
• Mama
• 30 Rock: Season Seven 
• Flashpoint: The Fifth Season 
• Private Practice Season 6
• Rookie Blue: The Complete Third Season
• Royal Pains: Season Four

THANK A TEACHER _ Today is National Teachers Day

BIG SHOT BIRTHDAYS _ Grammy award-winning singer Thelma Houston is 67; Rock Hall of Famer Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead) is 67; Breckin Meyer (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Heroes) is 39

NEW ON DVD _ Released May 7
Jack Reacher
Fringe: The Complete Fifth Season
Safe Haven
Mama
30 Rock: Season Seven
Flashpoint: The Fifth Season
Private Practice Season 6
Rookie Blue: The Complete Third Season
Royal Pains: Season Four

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NEWS ATTACK! _ A new report says that nearly one out of every two American consumers visits McDonald's in a month. [That may be a little misleading. Some of those are the same people coming back because they forgot the ketchup.]

DON'T SHOP WHEN YOU'RE HUNGRY _ A new study offers evidence to support what many people have learned for themselves: never go grocery shopping when you're hungry. Researchers found that people who hadn't eaten all afternoon chose more high-calorie foods in a supermarket than those who were given a snack just before food shopping.

THE NO. 1 REASON WE GO SEE A MOVIE _ What is the No. 1 reason we go see a certain movie? The trailer. Yep, the juicy previews that sometimes reveal the only parts of the movie worth watching. Either way, we love trailers. Nearly 50% of us say that's why we see a movie, while 46% go off a friend's recommendation.
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TOM CRUISE RETURNING FOR MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 5 _ Mission: Impossible 5 is a go. Tom Cruise has just signed to return for the fifth film in the blockbuster franchise, confirming rumblings that began after 2011"s Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol was a massive hit.

 When I got to the Studio today...This poster was leaning on the door. I have no idea who left it there but it made me smile. I wanted to share it because RIVER LISTENERS are truly MIRACLE MAKERS!!!!! When a child can be moved by our actions totake time out of a busy play schedule to make something like this... It really says a lot!!

THANK YOU RIVER LISTENERS for caring about our KIDS!!!

TWITTER HAPPINESS _ A team of researchers (University of Vermont and the Mitre Corp.) have found a way to gauge Twitter's overall happiness. Their hedonometer tool tracks the joyfulness levels on a chart. As to be expected, there are clear spikes on holidays and notable dips in moments of tragedy.

McDONALD'S THE MOST VISITED BUSINESS IN THE US _ A new study (from Placed) found that McDonald's, Walmart, and Subway are the three most-visited businesses in the United States for Americans 14 or older.

IT'S SEXY TIME! _ We're getting close to your 'sexy' time of year, ladies. A survey found women feel their sexiest during the summer months. The happiest time of year for 83% of women is between June and August. Sunshine is being credited for bringing out the smiles.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: MAN STRIPS NAKED IN 7-ELEVEN _ A 20-year-old Florida man stripped naked inside a Daytona Beach convenience store after telling officers that he was a monkey.

IRON MAN 3 COULD CROSS $600 MILLION WORLDWIDE BY SUNDAY _ The well-reviewed Iron Man 3 has opened across North America (midnight shows). Before it did it had already amassed $307.7 million in foreign ticket sales. By the end of this weekend Iron Man 3 could cross $600 million worldwide.

BIG SHOT BIRTHDAYS _ Christine Baranski (The Good Wife, The Bounty Hunter, Cybill) is 61; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is 41; soccer celebrity David Beckham is 38; Jenna Von Oy (Blossom, The Parkers) is 36

NEWS ATTACK! _ A remote section of Norway is looking to hire an official polar bear spotter. [Requirements include good eyes, strong lungs and fast feet.]

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: MAN ACCUSED OF STEALING SKATEBOARD _ A 21-year-old man in Florida is facing charges for allegedly stealing from a 14-year-old boy. Police said Cary Lamar Howard demanded cash, but the boy didn't have any money. So he took the boy's skateboard instead.

KELSEY GRAMMER TO PLAY VILLAIN IN TRANSFORMERS 4 _ After playing a hard-as-nails politician in the cable drama Boss, Kelsey Grammer is looking to keep that edge -- he has signed on to play a villain in Transformers 4, starring Mark Wahlberg. Plot details are unknown except that it will not be connected to past installments and have a whole new cast of characters.

NEW ON DVD _ Released April 30
Silver Linings Playbook
The Guilt Trip
Broken City
The Details
30 Rock: Season Seven
Friends: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray]
Friends: The Complete Second Season [Blu-ray]
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Three [Blu-ray]

BIG SHOT BIRTHDAYS _ TV personality Paul Teutul Sr. (American Chopper) is 64; Dann Florek (Capt. John Cragen on Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU) is 62; singer-actor Tim McGraw (Friday Night Lights) is 46

MAY IS _ May is National Chocolate Custard Month, Barbecue Month, Clean Air Month, Get Caught Reading Month, Mental Health Month, Hamburger Month, Salsa Month, Bike Month,  Motorcycle Awareness Month, Women's Health Care Month, Older Americans Month, National Smile Month, National Egg Month, National Salad Month, National Strawberry Month.

WEDDING COSTS FOR GUESTS _  All we ever talk about is how much it costs to throw a wedding party.  But what about how much it costs to attend a wedding? That's pretty expensive, too, right? A new American Express survey found the average wedding guest will spend, on average, $539 this year. That includes the price of a new outfit, travel, and gift for the couple.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: BURGLAR BUSTED AFTER STOPPING FOR SNACK _ A Florida burglar was busted after he stopped to play with a toy helicopter and snack on a salad in a home.

TV TONIGHT _ Season Premiere: Mythbusters (9p ET Discovery) The team celebrates the show's 10th anniversary by re-testing the JATO Rocket Car, which was the first myth they tested, and they plan to lay the myth to rest once and for all with more rocket power, more gadgets and a large rolling bunker.

IMAX INTRODUCES HOME THEATER SYSTEMS _ IMAX has revealed plans to enter the home theater market with IMAX Private Theatre, which is exactly what it sounds like. But before you get carried away with your fantasies, keep in mind that only serious -- and seriously wealthy -- movie lovers need apply. According to one report, the price tag falls somewhere between $1 million and $2 million.

SLOW SERVICE FOILS ROBBERY AT WENDY'S  _ Police in Longwood, Florida, are searching for a man who tried to rob a Wendy's but ran off because employees were taking too long.

NEW ON DVD _ Released April 30
Silver Linings Playbook
The Guilt Trip
Broken City
The Details
30 Rock: Season Seven
Friends: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray]
Friends: The Complete Second Season [Blu-ray]
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Three [Blu-ray]

SAY THANKS TO YOUR HAIRSTYLIST _ Today is Hairstylist Appreciation Day.

NEWS ATTACK! _ Iron Man 3 doesn't open in the U.S. until Friday but it opened globally this past weekend, raking it a whopping $195 million. [In this latest sequel Iron Man comes face-to-face with his worst childhood fear -- refrigerator magnets.]

DAD IN INDIA CHARGED AFTER 9-YEAR-OLD SON DRIVES FERRARI _ A man in India has been charged with endangering the life of a child after police say he let his nine-year-old son get behind the wheel of his Ferrari. A YouTube video filmed by the boy's mother shows the boy driving the red F430 sports car while another young boy sits in the passenger seat.

OLD UNDIES _ Ladies, if you're like your British cohorts, then your underwear drawer is filled with bras and panties that you don't even wear. One in 10 British women are hanging on to bras and panties that are between six and 20 years old.