North Carolina Firm’s Employees Shot in Afghanistan
A North Carolina-based firm says it employed the three military contractors who were shot to death earlier this week in Afghanistan. Praetorian Standard Inc. of Fayetteville identified the men slain … Continue reading
Kenji Goto: Speaker for the Ordinary People
Japanese journalist was on a mission to help free his friend, Haruna Yukawa, when he was captured by violent jihadists of Isil. Kenji Goto was well known in Japan, with … Continue reading
Hamas’ Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades Ruled Terrorist Group by Egyptian Court
An Egyptian court on Saturday banned the armed wing of Palestinian movement Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, declaring it a terrorist group, a judiciary official said. Since Egypt’s military ousted … Continue reading
ISIS Reportedly Kills 2nd Hostage; Let the Nightmare for Japan Begin
The Islamic State claimed to have beheaded a Japanese journalist in a video released Saturday night, culminating a two-week-long drama that appears to have cost the lives of two Japanese … Continue reading
Wendell Scott Makes History Being the First African-American to be Inducted into Nascar’s Hall of Fame
The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts an African-American driver for the first time Friday night. Wendell Scott drove during the Jim Crow era, and he was the first African-American to … Continue reading
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Issues Amber Alert for SC Teen
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has issued an AMBER Alert for a missing teen from Chesterfield County. Officials say Alexis Ann Deas,14, was late seen Friday morning around 10:00 … Continue reading
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Key and Peele Hold Mock Press Conference as Marshawn Lynch and Richard Sherman [Video]
Key and Peele had a hit with their East/West Bowl 3 video earlier in the week. During their Super Bowl special Friday night on Comedy Central, they took things a step further … Continue reading
Update: Bobbi Placed in Medically Induced Coma; Whitney Houston’s Daughter Found Unresponsive in Bath Tub
Update #1 February 1, 2015 Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, was placed in a medically induced coma after she was found facedown and unresponsive in a bathtub full of … Continue reading
NYC to Cough up $3.9M to Family of Slain Teen
The city agreed Friday to pay $3.9 million to relatives of Bronx teen Ramarley Graham, who was fatally shot by a cop three years ago. The killing of the unarmed … Continue reading
‘Ah Hah’ Moment 5 Years After Citizens United
This week’s news brings an important “ah hah” moment. The conservative billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch of Koch Industries and their political network of donors and opaque outside groups … Continue reading
Somali-American Cab Driver Graduates to FBI’s Most Wanted Man
According to the Counter Terrorism Division of the FBI in Washington, a Somali-American has graduated from being a Washington DC cab driver to one of the most wanted man on … Continue reading
2 Arrested in Connection with Body Parts Found in Suitcase in San Francisco
Two people have been detained Friday in connection with a case involving a suitcase full of human body parts discovered Wednesday in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. San Francisco … Continue reading
Lee Harvey Oswald’s Casket Sold by Funeral Home to be Returned to Accused Assassin’s Brother
A funeral home that sold Lee Harvey Oswald’s pine casket for $87,468 must return it to the accused presidential assassin’s brother, a judge ruled Friday. Robert Oswald had bought the … Continue reading
15 Workers Missing as ISIS Seizes Northern Iraq Oil Field
Islamic State insurgents on Saturday seized a small crude oil station near the northern Iraqi city Kirkuk where 15 employees were working, and explosions in and around the capital Baghdad … Continue reading
Opponent Exposes Vladimir Putin’s Daughter
One of Vladimir Putin’s main opponents may have broken a taboo by publishing what he says is the pseudonym used by one the Russian president’s daughters to stay out of … Continue reading
Dragon Dinosaur Species Discovered in China
The long-necked Qijianglong lived about 160 million years ago in the Late Jurassic period. Did its fossils inspire ancient dragon legends? Sauropods, a category of dinosaurs that includes the Diplodocus, … Continue reading
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Declares Feb. 2 ‘Chris Kyle’ Day
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared Feb. 2 to be “Chris Kyle Day” in the Lone Star State. Abbott, who succeeded fellow Republican Rick Perry as governor earlier this month, … Continue reading
2nd Lapeer County Mounted Unit Horse Reportedly Attacked by Coyotes
Another Lapeer County Sheriff’s Mounted Division Horse was chased by coyotes Friday, but this time the mare was injured during the chase and survived. Lieutenant Bruce Osmon, head of the mounted … Continue reading
790 Pound Hog Captured in Texas
It was an ordinary hunting day in Texas earlier this month until two friends spotted a wild hog weighing nearly 800 pounds. Blaine Garcia and Wyatt Walton were on a … Continue reading
Kabul Airport Attacked, 3 U.S. Contractors Killed
Three American contractors and one Afghan man were killed Thursday in what one Afghan official described as an “insider attack,” according to Reuters. “It is unclear yet why he shot … Continue reading
George Zimmerman Skates Another Charge as Prosecutors Decline to Pursue Assault Case
No charges will be filed against George Zimmerman in connection with an aggravated assault case in Lake Mary earlier this month. State Attorney Phil Archer announced Friday that his office … Continue reading
56 Pakistanis Killed in Mosque Bomb Blast
A bomb blast ripped through a Shiite mosque in southern Pakistan as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, killing at least 56 people and wounding dozens more, in the deadliest act … Continue reading
Jay Z to Challenge Spotify with Purchase of Music Streaming Service Aspiro for $56 Million
Hip-hop star Jay-Z is buying a Scandinavian music streaming company for $56 million to add to a business empire that has spanned clothing and sports bars. Project Panther Bidco Ltd, … Continue reading
Big Sean Releases ‘Blessings’ Featuring Kanye West and Drake [Audio]
After announcing the title and release date of his new album, “Dark Sky Paradise,” Big Sean debuted a new single, “Blessings.” Produced by Vinylz, the track features verses from Drake … Continue reading
Telemarketer’s Call Saves Woman Being Attacked Hundreds of Miles Away
A telemarketer making a sales call heard a woman hundreds of miles away being attacked. According to KLAS, the victim didn’t even know her phone was ringing. It happened when … Continue reading
Woman Plunges to Her Death after Marriage Proposal
The woman lost her balance as she was jumping up and down in joy after being proposed to by her boyfriend. A 29-year old Bulgarian woman fell off a 65ft tall … Continue reading
Big K.R.I.T. Would like to See Wiz Khalifa or Common Win Grammy for Best Rap Album
With the 2015 Grammy Awards right around the corner, artists are chiming in on one of the most highly-anticipated categories of the night: Best Rap Album. The category, which is … Continue reading
Former Mogul Suge Knight Arrested in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run [Video]
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a Thursday hit-and-run that killed a man in Compton, California, authorities said Friday. He … Continue reading
Anonymous is Rallying Protesters for Operation Death Eater [Video]
Hacktivist group Anonymous is calling for a day of protest against paedophiles who take advantage of their wealth and power to abuse children. Operation Death Eaters aims to rally people … Continue reading
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Gunman Arrested after Demanding Air Time at Dutch TV Station [Video]
A gunman was arrested Thursday after he got past security and into the studios of Dutch national TV, where he demanded air time to make a statement before being arrested, … Continue reading
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