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Three Italian Soccer Clubs Under Investigation
Three top-flight professional soccer clubs in Italy’s Serie A league are under investigation for match fixing. The three teams Siena, Novara and Atalanta are alleged to have manipulated games and bet on the results, said the Italian... More of this article »
New Plot to Blow Up Plane Foiled
The U.S. with the help of other intelligence agencies was able to break up a bomb plot. The plot was to have a bomb explode on a commercial airline flight destined for the United States. The CIA was able to seize the explosive device... More of this article »
Powdered Baby Flesh Filled Pills Found in South Korea
South Korean customs officials located thousands of pills that were filled with powdered human flesh. The capsules have become very popular of late, as they are thought to be a medical cure all. The makers of these pills are from China,... More of this article »
President of Ohio State Has Travel bill exceeding $840,000
The University of Ohio State spent over $840,000 on travel by school president Gordon Gee since 2007. Over $550,000 of that total was spent in the last two years including two visits to China and two other trips that included stops... More of this article »
Senior Leader In al-Qaeda Killed in Airstrike
On Sunday, an airstrike killed one of al-Qaeda’s leaders who was on the most wanted list for the FBI. He was involved with the bombing of the U.S. warship USS Cole in 2000, said Yemeni officials. The drone attack was done by the... More of this article »
Goober Pyle from The Andy Griffith Show Dies
The grinning gas station attendant from The Andy Griffith Show know to all those who watched as Goober Pyle, has died. George Lindsey, 83, was also for his role on the long running Hee Haw. Lindsey died, said a Nashville funeral home,... More of this article »
One Drug For Many Brain Diseases
The thought of treating a number of different brain diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s with the same drug once was thought impossible, but UK researchers may have an answer. A recent study, says they prevented brain cells... More of this article »
Leader is Dead, but Border Guard to Continue
Jason Todd Ready or JT died last week from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was a former neo-Nazi and founded a group that patrolled the desert border between Arizona and Mexico for drug smugglers and illegal immigrants. Without... More of this article »
Difficult for Travelers to Maintain tabs on Tablets
Travelers are finding they are leaving their electronic tablets and other personal electronic devices on board airplanes, in hotels and even near the pool while on vacation. One industry expert said that many people have two or three... More of this article »
Facebook Hitting the Road to Convince Investors
Facebook is already assured of being one of the most valued companies in the U.S. when it offers its IPO later this month. However, it must convince its investors it is worth the hype that is taking place now. Facebook’s top executives... More of this article »
Oil Drops 6% this week
The price of crude oil plummeted 6% between Monday and Friday. For the time being, that has eased Americans’ fears of paying $5 per gallon at the pumps. The per barrel price of crude fell below the $100 price for the first time since... More of this article »
U.S. Changes Work-Visa Program for Students
On Friday, the State Department released its overhaul of the work-visa program following an investigation into widespread abuses of the program. The Visa in question was the J-1 Summer Travel and Work Program, which allows over 100,000... More of this article »
Zoe Saldana on Children and Plastic Surgery
Since her late teens, Zoe Saldana felt a maternal urge, however her career has led her down another path. The star of Avatar, revealed she wanted to have kids with Keith Britton, her ex-finance, early into the 11-year relationship... More of this article »
Horizon Air to Pay Fine
A fine of $45,125 is being proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration against Horizon Air, as it has accused it of operating a twin-engine small aircraft without having it inspected for corrosion or cracks in the engine area.... More of this article »
More Girls Remaining Virgins Longer
A recent study shows that more girls across the U.S. are abstaining from sex until late in their teens and even into their 20s. The biggest decline in the rate of sexual activity is among Hispanics and African-Americans said the study... More of this article »
Bin Laden Used Many Methods to Travel Undetected
U.S. Navy Seals found 17 letters written by Osama bin Laden when they raided his compound in 2011. One of those letters reveals what the head of al-Qaeda did to keep him and family members hidden and reveals how he was able to remain... More of this article »
Visas and Unfriendly Security Hurting U.S. Tourism
Increasing the number of foreign tourists visiting the United States would help to improve the economic outlook of the country. However, a costly process to obtain visas and a generally unwelcoming immigration and airport security... More of this article »
Medicare Fraud Charged against 107
Federal authorities have charged 107 people over Medicare fraud. The multistate operation allegedly involved over $452 million in billing that was false said Washington officials. Federal law enforcement officials charged doctors,... More of this article »
Thirteen Face Charges In Hazing
A prosecutor in Florida announced on Wednesday that the state charged 13 people in connection with Robert Champion’s death. Champion was a drum major from Florida A&M who allegedly was beaten to death during a hazing ritual on... More of this article »
Gloom, Anger and Elation Expressed by Workers
Workers from around the world celebrated May Day expressing a gamut of different emotions from fear and anger to elation and despair. In Europe, the unemployed took to the streets to denounce the many austerity measures being put in... More of this article »
Pfizer Reports Fall in Earnings
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced that its net income had fallen in the latest quarter. Sales dropped following the exclusivity that was lost by the company on Lipitor, the cholesterol drug, in November. Pfizer, the largest drug... More of this article »
U.S. Launches Campaign to Promote Tourism
On Tuesday, the U.S. launched its first marketing campaign to boost tourism. Residents of Canada, the UK and Japan got a taste of the new marketing campaign. The campaign consists of web, video and print advertising and was created... More of this article »
Stocks Fall Thanks to Spain and Sluggish Economic Data
Worries about the economy in the U.S. and Spain led to the stock market seeing red Monday. Nevertheless, the average for the month was up for the seventh consecutive month. The Dow Jones Industrials were down 14.68 points to 13,213... More of this article »
Suspect in Massacre Also Sexually Assaulted Victims
Police in Las Vegas are trying to figure out why a man savagely killed two people and sexually assaulted them and one other. Last weekend, Bryan Clay was apprehended by police and charged in the murder of Ignacia Martinez and her daughter,... More of this article »
Obesity Has Higher Cost Than Smoking
A new report says that obesity in the United States is costing an incredible $190 billion each year. It has now passed smoking, as the country’s number on public heath enemy as far as cost is concerned. Obese men represent an additional... More of this article »
Bin Laden Took Viagra and Dyed His Hair
The late Osama bin Laden went to great lengths to remain young in his household that consisted of three women. He used the very popular Just for Men dye for his hair to eliminate the grey hairs that had encroached on both his scalp... More of this article »
Chevron First Quarter Income Up
Chevron Corp announced its first quarter earnings on Friday. The Sam Ramon, California based Chevron said net income for the quarter increased by 4.2%, as the increased price of oil boosted the company’s profits from its production... More of this article »
United Nations Fighting Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Tourism
Two United Nations heads have taken a firm stand against the problem of human trafficking, most importantly child trafficking in tourism. The two UN heads have pledged to eradicate this hidden scourge using joint efforts. The UN Director... More of this article »
Sixteen Killed At Church Service in Nigeria
The Red Cross says that 16 people were killed at a church service at a university on Sunday. The attack took place Sunday morning during a church service at Bayero University. Gunmen, police said, attacked an on campus Catholic mass... More of this article »
Report Alleges Apple is not paying Millions in Taxes
A report recently released says Apple, Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars of global taxes. The report claims the tech giant is opening small offices across the globe to collect and then invest profits by the company. The report... More of this article »
Some Women Think Contraceptives are 100% Effective
A recent study found that the majority of women in the U.S. overestimate condom and oral contraceptives’ effectiveness. Some even think the methods are 100% effective. Two doctors in St. Louis using a questionnaire of contraceptive... More of this article »
Al-Qaeda Still Planning Payback
A full year has passed since the raid by the U.S. that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. Al-Qaeda has been hunted, hobbled and somewhat dismantled during that time and has not had time to carry out another attack similar... More of this article »
Unemployment in Spain Hits Record
The notorious stagnant jobs market in Spain is a serious problem in the country and is expected to get even worse before turning the corner toward the good. The government in Spain reported that the unemployment rate skyrocketed to... More of this article »
Motel Uses Nudity to Survive
One motel in Cocoa Beach, Florida has had a problem filling rooms and lounge chairs. In order to attract more guests, the Fawlty Towers Motel has had to resort to attracting guests that has raised the eyebrows of many local residents. Starting... More of this article »
Yahoo says Facebook Retaliated in Patent Fight
In early April, Facebook issued a countersuit against Yahoo. Facebook says that Yahoo infringed on 10 patents owned by the social network. That countersuit was about a month after Yahoo had originally filed a lawsuit against Facebook.... More of this article »
Workers Do Not Get Enough Rest
A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control says that close to 41 million workers in the United States get less than six hours of sleep each night. That amount is about 30% of the entire civilian workforce in the country. The... More of this article »
Delta Flight was in Quarantine
On Thursday afternoon, a Delta Airlines flight was quarantined at Midway Airport in Chicago. One of the passengers, Lise Sievers says her recent trip to Uganda may have been the cause of the quarantine. She is adopting two children... More of this article »
Rating For Spain Downgraded by S&P
Spain’s credit rating was downgraded on Thursday by Standard & Poor’s. The credit agency said the country’s levels of sovereign debt were excessively high and that the banks in Spain would need to receive an injection of... More of this article »
House Okays Cybersecurity Bill
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a controversial bill known as the Cybersecurity bill. It allows private enterprise to exchange information that is confidential with the U.S. government. CISPA – the Cyber Intelligence... More of this article »
Watson to Acquire Actavis
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to purchase Actavis Group. The deal is estimated at over $5.6 billion. The deal will make the company one of the biggest suppliers in the world of generic drugs and... More of this article »
Ex-NFL Player Convicted of Sex crimes
Nate Webster a former linebacker with the Cincinnati Bengals was convicted of sex-related crimes on Wednesday involving the daughter of an ex-Cincinnati Bengal assistant coach. The Cincinnati jury declared Webster guilty on four counts... More of this article »
Egypt’s Adel Imam Found Guilty
The most popular comedian in Egypt, Adel Imam has been found guilty of Insulting Islam. The verdict of the comedian for offending Islam was upheld in a Cairo court on Wednesday. It raised fears with liberals and secularists in Egypt... More of this article »
Kardashian Girls Sign Mega Deal
Fans of the Kardashians will be happy to know they will continue to see the family on reality TV on the E! Network. The network announced it had signed a contract for $40 million for three seasons for the show Keeping Up With the Kardashians. The... More of this article »
Twins Delivered by Brain-dead Mother
Last week a woman who was brain-dead gave birth to twins. Christine Bolden, 26, who suffered brain aneurysms, gave birth via C-section to two twin boys. Bolden was declared brain dead, by doctors, weeks ago. She had collapsed from... More of this article »
Monthly Bills for Smartphones down at AT&T
AT&T is generating less money from each new monthly subscriber of a smartphone. The average monthly smartphone bill for subscribers has decreased by nearly 10%, from $88 dollars to $80 in just 12 months. AT&T should be greatly... More of this article »
Spy Service Gets Reshaping
The Pentagon is reshaping the spy service in the U.S., shifting agents in intelligence from putting their focus on wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to other priorities across the globe. A reorganization of the service is underway to target... More of this article »
Airport Security Needs Help
The former Transportation Security Administration administrator Kip Hawley said the agency’s approach to today’s airport security is broken. Hawley was the TSA head between 2005 and 2009. He was the face the public saw of an agency... More of this article »
Video Game Debate Reopens After Norway Trial Starts
The alleged mass murderer Anders Breivik’s trial has reopened the dispute over video games. Breivik testified last Thursday that he used video games to train for his shooting spree that amounted to 77 deaths last summer. He said... More of this article »