Evening Express

Providing an energetic and solutions-oriented look at the day’s news, accompanied by deeper discussions on stories that resonate in U.S. households, including parenting, education, health, personal finance and relationships.

Rejected by MLB team, applicant's response goes viral

Rejected by MLB team, applicant's response goes viral

When the San Diego Padres sent Taylor Grey Meyer her 30th rejection letter, they also offered her the opportunity to go to a hiring fair. Not a free one of course, she would have to shell out $500.

Well Meyer had a counter-offer for the Padres. Here was the letter she sent back:

Yes, TSA confiscated a cannonball!

Yes, TSA confiscated a cannonball!

A cannonball?! Yes, someone tried to board a plane with a cannonball. And that's not the weirdest thing someone has had packed in their carry-on luggage.

The TSA Blog has just released a list of items agents have confiscated between January and July. You might be shocked when you hear how many guns they've collected!

Moms say they're voting for Obama!

Moms say they're voting for Obama!

This election season HLN is partnering with cafemom.com and their "Moms Matter" correspondent Lindsay Ferrier to find out what issues are most important to mom voters.

HLN's Kyra Phillips sat down with Ferrier on Monday to find out who moms are voting for and what the top issues are. On Tuesday, we'll show you what a group of moms in Youngstown, Ohio have to say about the upcoming election!

Back-to-school tips to help you save $$$!

Back-to-school tips to help you save $$$!

Editor's Note: All this week, HLN is helping you get back to school! Tune in to Evening Express from 5pm - 7pm ET for more tips to help you save money and keep your kids safe.
You shouldn't have to break the bank when getting your kids back to school! Check out the top money-saving tips from HLN money expert Clark Howard:

#1 -- Don't rush to buy school clothes! The best deals start about three weeks after school begins -- usually around the third week of September. Plus, waiting a few weeks can give you a chance to see what's in style before committing your child to a new wardrobe!

Brothers freed from prison after 25 years!

Brothers freed from prison after 25 years!

Imagine spending nearly a quarter of a century in prison for a murder you say you didn't commit... then getting out because of Facebook!

Brothers Timothy and Raymond Highers were released on bond after a judge threw out their sentence and ordered a new trial.

Teen with West Nile is 'like a newborn again'

Teen with West Nile is 'like a newborn again'

At least 10 people in the Dallas area have died from the West Nile virus while dozens more are fighting it.

One of those infected is Jordan Conner. The 14-year-old has the most severe form of the virus, which is affecting her brain. At any minute, the teen could lose consciousness along with the use of her limbs.

300-lb kid kicked off football team!

300-lb kid kicked off football team!

The mother of a 12-year-old Texas boy says her son was devastated to learn he's too heavy to play on his Pee Wee football team. He's 6'0" and weighs almost 300 pounds.

According to the league's president, any seventh grader who weighs more than 135 pounds can't play Pee Wee football.

Tips: Preparing to be a caregiver

Tips: Preparing to be a caregiver

You've probably heard about the "sandwich generation." Those are the people who are "sandwiched" between caring for their children and caring for their elderly parents.

The AARP is reaching out to those caregivers in a new ad that acknowledges what a tough job it can be.

Go on a tour of Aimee Copeland's new home!

Go on a tour of Aimee Copeland's new home!

Aimee Copeland, the Georgia woman who battled a flesh-eating bacteria, has inspired incredible acts of kindness from people she's never even met.

She got the infection after an accident on a makeshift zip line and lost parts of all four limbs. But she never gave up and doctors say her rehab has gone better than expected.

Danica McKellar: Math + skills = self esteem

Danica McKellar: Math + skills = self esteem

Remember Winnie Cooper? She was the object of Kevin Arnold's affection on the hit ABC show "The Wonder Years."

Well Winnie -- actress Danica McKellar -- is all grown up now and not only is she still acting, but she's writing books for teen girls!

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