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Rodney King Death to be investigated
Police said they have started an investigation into the death of Rodney King. King apparently died Sunday morning by drowning in his pool. King became a hero in 1991 after he was brutally beaten by four Los Angeles Police Department... More of this article »
Lockheed Announces Plans To Replace Striking Workers (NYSE: LMT)
Lockheed Martin announced that it had hired 300 temporary workers to replace striking union employees at its Fort Worth plant. 3,300 union workers went on strike on April 23. The workers are striking over the company’s proposed... More of this article »
Cuba Allows Advertising on its road to Capitalism
For over fifty years, Cubans have not seen or heard commercial spots on TV or radio, likewise for website banners, billboards and newspapers. President Raul Castro has allowed limited free market reform but one thing is to have your... More of this article »
Woman refuses Pain Medication for Flesh-eating disease
Aimee Copeland, a woman from Georgia, has been fighting a disease that eats her flesh since May 1. The college student despises morphine and has refused to take any pain medication when receiving certain procedures, because of personal... More of this article »
Winslet and Branagh Head Honors List on Queen’s Birthday
Today, the Queen’s birthday is celebrated throughout the British Isles and the British Empire Medal is making a comeback after more than 20 years. The medal honors those who perform hands-on service in their local communities. Topping... More of this article »
Four Climbers Presumed Dead On McKinley
Four climbers were presumed dead following an avalanche on Mount McKinley on Thursday. The four feared dead are Japanese climbers and Park Rangers continue to perform a search and recovery effort. The avalanched took place early Thursday... More of this article »
Case of Plague Confirmed in Man Bitten By Cat
Health officials in Oregon confirmed a case of plague in a man that was bitten by a stray cat. The man had been attempting to extract a dead animal from the cat’s mouth when he was bitten. The man has not been identified but is from... More of this article »
Burger Kings Launches New Venture
Burger King has formed a new joint venture in China to open over 1,000 restaurants within the next five to seven years. The chain is looking to gain new ground in key emerging growth markets. The fast food giant said it entered into... More of this article »
Kidnapper to be Released
After serving over 35 years of his prison sentence, one of the three people convicted of kidnapping a bus full of schoolchildren from California, will be released. The Department of Corrections in California announced on Friday that... More of this article »
Chinese Astronauts Blasts Off
Shenzhou-9, China’s latest spacecraft blasted off Saturday night from a western China desert. The spacecraft is carrying a crew of three, which includes the first female astronaut in the country. The astronauts will try to complete... More of this article »
Meningitis Vaccine Approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine for children manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline that can be used for two common causes of bacterial meningitis that at times are fatal. The vaccine is called MenHibrix and... More of this article »
Vizio Unveils New Ultrabooks and PCs
Vizio announced earlier in the year it would branch out from HDTVs into computers and has kept its promise. Today the company officially launched its all in one computers, a pair of laptops and a notebook. All of the categories start... More of this article »
Manufacturing Declines in U.S.
Output of U.S. Manufacturing declined during May. It was the second time in the past three months the sector has contracted. An important gauge for manufacturing for New York dropped sharply in the first two weeks of June as well,... More of this article »
Final Fugitive from Attack in 1995 Caught
In 1995, Japan was rocked by a nerve gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult that killed 13 people and sickened thousands. On Friday, Japan ended its 17-year hunt for suspects by arresting the final suspect from the Subway attack. The... More of this article »
Matt Cain Pitches Majors’ Second Perfect Game
San Francisco Giant pitcher Matt Cain pitched a perfect game last night, the 22nd in the history of Major League Baseball. Wednesday night Cain defeated the Houston Astros by the score of 10-0 giving up no hits and allowing no runners... More of this article »
Low Cost Airlines Lead in Customer Service
Low cost airlines may not always live up to their names for fares or fees, but in customer satisfaction, they are much further ahead than their larger competitors are. On Wednesday, the latest annual J.S. Power and Associates Customer... More of this article »
Fish Oil May Not Stop Mental Decline
Taking omega-3 supplements on a daily basis does not seem like it provides protection against the decline of memory and thinking skills in adults that are older, says a new review of evidence. Researchers have felt that since the body’s... More of this article »
U.S. Open Starts Thursday
The U.S. Open will start on Thursday at The Olympic Club outside San Francisco. Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods will be paired together for the first two days of the tournament along with Bubba Watson the current Masters champion. Wood... More of this article »
Slow Down in Spending Seen by Weaker Retail Sales
For the second consecutive month, retail sales in May fell. In addition, wholesale prices declined by the most in 36 months, which offers more evidence of a slowdown in the recovery of the economy. Retail sales dropped by 0.2% as building... More of this article »
California to Decide on GMO Labeling
The voters in California’s November election will decide whether a special label is needed on genetically engineered foods, announced the Secretary of State for California as part of the Right to Know initiative. The new historic... More of this article »
Children with Older Fathers May Enjoy Longer Lives
Children and even grandchildren of men who had children later in life might enjoy genetic benefits that are life extending, including the ability of having children later in life. Northwestern University researchers believe it is due... More of this article »
Study Blames Humans for Rise in Ocean Temperatures
A study that was recently published claims that humans are the cause of the overall rise in the temperature of the world’s oceans. The study showed that at most, that natural variability in the temperatures of the world’s oceans... More of this article »
Mystery in Australia Solved after 32 years
On Tuesday, a 32-year old mystery over Azaria Chamberlain’s death in the outback of Australia was ended. The case split the country by national opinion and attracted headlines around the world. A coroner found that a dingo was the... More of this article »
Disney Announces Plans To Restrict Ads For Junk Food (NYSE: DIS)
Disney has announced plans to eliminate advertising for junk food products from its shows for children. The foods will have to meet the company’s nutrition standards for its advertising on children’s shows to be accepted. ... More of this article »
Lady Gaga Bangs Her Head
During a concert in New Zealand, Lady Gaga suffered a concussion when she banged her head on a pole. The pop machine showed her mettle Sunday night down under during her third and final show in New Zealand. She struck her head on a... More of this article »
Home Invasion in California kills four
Gunfire could be heard over night Sunday when a gunman entered a Sacramento home. The assault left four people dead and one wounded critically. Investigators are still trying to figure out a motive. Officers responded to the report... More of this article »
Nadal Returns from Rain Delay to Capture French Open
Rafael Nadal waited an extra day, but still captured history when he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6 and 7-5 in the men’s final of the French Open that was suspended by rain on Sunday. The win by Nadal was his seventh at the... More of this article »
Saudi Princess Walks from Hotel Bill of $7 million
Princess Maha al-Sudairi tried to walk away from a Paris hotel without paying her bill. The Princess and her entourage were found trying to sneak out in the middle of the night and leave a bill totalling $7.4 million unpaid. Her entourage... More of this article »
Immigration Reform Starting to Heat Up
As the election year moves forward, immigration reform is becoming more and more a popular topic for many. Over the weekend, President Obama spoke once again about the importance of the DREAM Act at the graduation ceremony of Miami... More of this article »
Spain both Angry and Relieved over Bank Rescue
The economy of Spain is expected to worsen this year despite the financial lifeline of close to $125 billion the European Union is giving the country to help saves its financial institutions, Mariano Rajoy Spain’s Prime Minister... More of this article »
Mexican Drug Cartels Reaching Small Towns in U.S.
Local authorities and federal drug authorities located marijuana plants in the woods near Wilmington, North Carolina. There were over 2,400 plants that were surrounded by a camp where growers had squatted illegally to grow the drug.... More of this article »
E.Coli Sickens People in Six States
An E-coli outbreak of a form that is less common has sickened over 14 people in six states. The outbreak also claimed the life of a New Orleans girl who was just 21 months old, said the Centers for Disease Control. Through Friday,... More of this article »
Six Seattle Pitchers No-Hit Los Angeles
Kevin Millwood the Seattle Mariners starter and five relievers no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night 1-0. Millwood lasted six innings in the game before the five relievers came on to through the season’s fourth no-hitter. When... More of this article »
Council Chair in D.C. Pleads Guilty
On Friday, the ex-Chairman of the District of Columbia Council, Kwame Brown, pleaded guilty to lying about how much his income was on applications for bank loans. This was just one more blow to the city government that has been rocked... More of this article »
Happy Days Headed to Court
A judge last week refused to throw out the case filed by cast members of the 1970s hit television series Happy Days. Four of the cast members sued to try to recover money from sales of merchandise they were never received. The Superior... More of this article »
Teen Suicides Increasing
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released worrying statistics on Thursday that revealed that suicide attempts by teenagers are increasing. The new statistics showed that 6.3% of teens attempted suicide in 2009 and in 2011 that... More of this article »
Bing to have Encyclopedia Britannica Answers
Microsoft, in a move to enhance Bing, its search engine results, has agreed to a deal with Encyclopedia Britannica that will increase the amount of information on the service. Microsoft announced the new deal in a company blog post.... More of this article »
Chesapeake Liquidating Pipeline Assets for $4 billion
Chesapeake Energy Corp will sell off its pipeline and assets relating to it, in three individual transactions. The all three transaction are to the same purchaser – Global Infrastructure Partners. The company is trying to find a... More of this article »
Hells Angels Raided By FBI
The FBI raided chapters of the Hells Angels in both North and South Carolina and arrested 19 people. The raids gave a rare glimpse into the workings of what the FBI calls an organized criminal enterprise with national tentacles. In... More of this article »
J.R. Returns with Dallas
Dallas had returned to television after nearly 20 years away. This month the Ewing family makes its return and will include some of its original cast from the hit show that aired between 1978 and 1991. Leading the return to the small... More of this article »
Forty-five Indicted For Drug Smuggling
The Luis Munoz Marin International Airport located in San Juan, Puerto Rico was the site of 22 arrests out of a total of 36 that took place in the U.S. commonwealth on Wednesday. U.S. Drug Enforcement agents cracked a drug smuggling... More of this article »
A Schulman Downgraded by Longbow Research (SHLM)
A Schulman (NASDAQ: SHLM) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Longbow Research from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday. They currently have... More of this article »
U.S. Has Disproportionately High Rate of Hungry Hispanics
Hispanics in the U.S. are twice as likely to be at risk of hunger than non-Hispanic white households says Feeding America the network of different food banks in the country that provide groceries and food to over six million hungry... More of this article »
Sex Bug Becoming More Resistant to Medications
The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday that a sexually transmitted disease that affects millions each year is becoming more and more resistant to drugs and may become untreatable in the near future. The WHO is urging... More of this article »
Bailout Plan for Banks Unveiled in Europe
An announcement was made by the European Union on Wednesday that outlined a bank union continent-wide that would help deal with crisis’ in the future in banking, instead of leaving them to the already struggling governments in each... More of this article »
Bath Salts Emerging As Health Threat
Following an attack where a man in Florida bit of part of the face of his victim, while under the effects of “bath salts,” law enforcement authorities are growing more and more concerned. The incident in Miami occurred last week... More of this article »
Costner and Baldwin in Court
Kevin Costner and fellow actor Stephen Baldwin were in court on Monday to start a legal battle. The drama was a real-life court battle between the two actors. Jury selection started in the case where Baldwin alleges that Costner duped... More of this article »
Gender ID Law takes effect in Argentina
On Monday, transsexuals were lined around the block waiting for Argentina’s gender-identity law to become official. The groundbreaking new law enables people to have their sex and name changed on all official documents without having... More of this article »