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Quakes Tied To Gas and Oil Production
Gas and Oil production may help to explain the spike in small earthquakes in the midsection of the United States, says a new study released by the U.S. Geological Survey. The rate in small quakes has increased by six times since late... More of this article »
Obama Called Stupid by Senator
Chuck Grassley a Republican Senator from Iowa started a war of words on Twitter with a top presidential political strategist. On the social networking site, it appears as if Senator Grassley called President Barack Obama stupid. Grassley... More of this article »
Man Suspected In Dismembering Met Victim Online
A man who authorities allege stabbed, suffocated and then dismembered the body of his girlfriend told a local reporter that he met the woman online through Facebook. He said he had been searching for new online friends. He also said... More of this article »
Web Attack Probed By British
The Home Office Interior Ministry of Britain is investigating a report that Anonymous the hacking group attacked it’s website because of the government’s plans to increase its surveillance on the Internet. When visitors tried to... More of this article »
Malaria Concern in Thailand and Myanmar
A strain of malaria that has increasingly become more resistant to medications used to treat the disease is spreading along a part of the border between Thailand and Myanmar. If something is not done quickly, experts say the strain... More of this article »
More Americans are E-Reading
Technology has changed the way people are reading books along with other types of media. E-readers and tablets popularity have driven that change. Over 20% of Americans said they have used an electronic device to read a book over the... More of this article »
Man Killed Protecting Son
Police in Inglewood are searching for multiple suspects in the death of a man who jumped in front of his young eight-year old son to shield him from gunfire. On Tuesday evening, Fredrick Martin Jr. was with his son and another friend... More of this article »
FBI to Investigate Shooting of Student
On Friday, the FBI announced it would launch a civil rights investigation into the death of a college student who was unarmed and shot by Pasadena police. A spokesperson from the FBI said the inquiry was independent of a call by Phillip... More of this article »
Microsoft and Nokia Launch Lumia 900
On Sunday, Microsoft and Nokia will launch a Windows Phone. The new device will hold the future of the two company’s smartphone fate in its polycarbonate case. AT&T is working with Microsoft and Nokia on the smartphone launch... More of this article »
Coach Petrino Declined 911 Call
The University of Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino and his female companion did not want a passerby to call 911 following the coach’s motorcycle accident. He then received a ride back to Fayetteville and was greeted by a state... More of this article »
Berries Could Have Weapons to Ward off Parkinson’s
A new study says that at least two servings per week of strawberries or blueberries can help lower a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study showed that women and men who consumed berries at least two times per... More of this article »
Police Arrest Suspect in Officer Killing
A police officer was shot and killed at a Walmart in Austin, Texas Friday morning. Art Acevedo, the Chief of Police for Austin said the officer had died after being shot in his neck. The officer had been responding to a report of a... More of this article »
Tigers Beat Sox In Opener
Major League Baseball opened yet another season this week. On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers took on the Boston Red Sox in the opening game for both clubs. Boston was able to score two runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the score,... More of this article »
Captain America to return in 2014
Captain America will be redeployed. Marvel Studios and its parent Disney announced the sequel would be scheduled for release in April of 2014. Captain America originated in the 1940s as a scrawny weakling who is chemically enhanced... More of this article »
Digital Glasses Unwrapped By Google
Google entered the world of eyewear on Wednesday when it introduced its experimental wraparound eyeglasses that can put the worldwide web on your face. The glasses, described as augmented reality lenses, can start videochats, display... More of this article »
Yahoo Lays Off 2,000
Yahoo announced on Wednesday it was be laying off 2,000 workers as the new CEO tries to turn around the company in a broad restructuring of the often-troubled Web company. The layoffs amount to over 14% of the entire Yahoo workforce.... More of this article »
Detroit Not To Be Taken Over By State
The City Council of Detroit on Wednesday passed a financial consent accord with a vote of 5-4. The agreement gives Detroit the power to slash costs and void contracts but not to provide state loans or funding to relieve the city of... More of this article »
New Satellite System Will Be Tested
A new air traffic control satellite system will be tested in June at the Seattle Tacoma Airport by Alaska Airlines. The airline will be using a satellite system to land in hope that it will help in reducing delays and save on fuel. Alaska... More of this article »
MRIs and Ultrasounds Help To Find More Cancer
A new study says that annual mammograms combined with MRIs and ultrasounds substantially increase detection of breast cancer in women. University of Pittsburgh scientists examined the data from a trial completed by the American College... More of this article »
Burger King to be on NYSE
Burger King expects it will be relisted on the New York Stock Exchange within 90 days. The No. 2 burger chain in the world is going through an overhaul of its menu and redesign of its stores. A deal was announced on Tuesday where 3G... More of this article »
Dallas Slammed By At Least 12 Tornados
The Dallas/Fort Worth area was hit hard by a series of tornados on Tuesday afternoon. The tornados left a swath of destruction across the entire suburban area around the two cities. Winds tossed tractor trailers as if they were toys,... More of this article »
Breast Cancer Being Over Diagnosed
Woman, for many years, have been told to have screenings done for breast cancer. They were told the earlier it is detected the better. Today, researchers said evidence suggests that may not always be the case. A recent study in Norway... More of this article »
iPad Rating Recalibrated By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said they did like some things with the iPhone 4, it also warned people that the iPad 3 could get too hot. However, the publication it turns out is a fan of the new tablet from Apple. The consumer protection publication... More of this article »
Express Scripts Buys Medco
On Monday, Express Scripts Inc. completed its purchase of Medco Health Solutions Inc a former rival. The acquisition price was $29.1 billion. Once the Federal Trade Commission had given its formal seal of approval, the deal became... More of this article »
Korean National Kills Seven
Forty-three year old One L. Goh, a Korean national, was taken into custody on Monday near a supermarket after he allegedly shot and killed seven people and injured another three. The shooting took place at Oikos University in Oakland,... More of this article »
Black Women Susceptible to Cervical Cancer
New research indicates why black woman are more apt to develop and eventually die from cervical cancer than their white peers. The problem seems to stem from their problem of eliminating HPV, the virus that helps to cause the cancer.... More of this article »
Old Constitution Reinstated In Mali
The officer, who overthrew a democratically elected leader in Mali in early March and dissolved the constitution in the country, has had a change of heart. Under enormous pressure from neighboring countries and others around the world,... More of this article »
Honda To Recall Pilot and CRV SUVs
Honda Motor Co. has announced it will recall over 554,000 2002 to 2004 model CRV’s and 2003 Pilots. The vehicles to be recalled are in the U.S. and will be inspected for a problem in the headlight wiring system. The Japanese automaker... More of this article »
New Film About Jobs To Feature Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher will now become a wealthy techie on the big screen. Currently Kutcher plays the role of a very rich techie on the television series Two and a Half Men. In the not so distant future that experience will come in handy... More of this article »
Burma Holds Key Elections
Thousands of people in Burma are participating in by-elections today. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Noble Prize winner is running for the first time for political office. The National League of Democracy, her party, is competing for the total... More of this article »
Sleep Apnea Now Linked To Certain Types of Depression
A new study performed by the Centers for Disease Control says Sleep Apnea, the condition where sleepers gasp for air and sometimes stop breathing, is linked to depression. Sleep apnea takes place when the breathing of a person stops... More of this article »
Louisville’s Comeback Comes Up Short
The Louisville Cardinals could not overcome the enormous talent of in-state rival Kentucky and lost a hard fought battle against the Kentucky Wildcats. The coaching talents of veteran coach Rick Pitino helped to keep the game close,... More of this article »
New Oil Leak Spotted in Brazil
Authorities in Brazil have spotted another oil leak. On Saturday, the leak was spotted off the off the coast near Rio de Janeiro. This is just the latest in a number of spills that have caused concern about the safety in the development... More of this article »
FDA Says No To Petition
A petition to have BPA banned was denied by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The regulatory agency said it will not ban BPA now and it may never ban it. Those that want BPA banned say it is a toxic chemical that should not be... More of this article »
MIT Increases Power Via Stacking Panels
A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology stacked a number of photovoltaic solar cells on top of one another to produce as much as twenty times the output of conventional installations of solar panels. MIT... More of this article »
Huge Breach Of Credit Card Data
A huge data breach at a firm that processes payments has compromised debit and credit card information for all the major card brands. The processing company, Global Payments confirmed on Friday that card information might have been... More of this article »
Protests Over Israeli Policy
Security forces dressed in riot gear had to be deployed in large number along the borders of the Israeli and Palestinian territories. This came in anticipation of a possible repeat of violence that took place last year where 38 people... More of this article »
Chinese Firm Now World’s No. 1 Oil Producer
Big Oil is seeing a Big Shift these days. A Chinese upstart has taken over the rank of No. 1 leaving an American company in its wake. Exxon Mobil was displaced as the world’s largest oil producer, that is publicly traded. Now, for... More of this article »
New York Extinguishes Synthetic Pot
Synthetic marijuana was sold freely in shops throughout New York City until Thursday. The city has banned sales of the product after it was linked to serious health risks. The product known as Smiley Dog, Spice, Mr. Nice Guy and Galaxy... More of this article »
Sony Entertainment Shakes Up Executive Ranks
As of Thursday, a shift at the top of Sony became official. Michael Lynton was named Sony Corp. of America CEO, effective on June 27. Starting the same date, the video game and electronics units of Sony will report to its Japanese... More of this article »
Bizarre Behavior Started From Takeoff
A criminal complaint filed in federal court on Thursday alleges that Clayton Obson, a JetBlue captain, told his co-pilot, “We must make a leap of faith.” The pilot had a meltdown in midair Tuesday and the criminal complaint suggests... More of this article »
Hospital Sued For Cutting Off Patient’s Finger
A family in Haines City, Florida has sued a local hospital and nurse for cutting off the finger of their eight-month-old daughter. The baby girl’s mother Veronica Olguin said, “She was so perfect and now this.” The baby was taken... More of this article »
Tim Cook In China
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, Inc. is in China to discuss problems with government officials in the biggest growth market the company has. The problems range from the treatment of local workers to the contested trademark of their iPad... More of this article »
Oil From Iran Slows Down, Price Increase Looms
Exports of Iranian oil appear to be slowing down this month. Buyers are preparing for new sanctions and shipments for the country are likely to be less if President Barack Obama decides, which is likely he will, that markets will adjust... More of this article »
Snow Plow Driver and Spouse Charged
On Wednesday, a snowplow driver and his wife were charged in the death of a Vermont teacher. The two allegedly lured the prep school teacher out of her home by fabricating a story about their car breaking down. Authorities said the... More of this article »
Coach Ryan Says We do not have a QB Controversy
The head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan, said the team does not have a quarterback controversy. Last week the Jets traded for Tim Tebow. The former Denver quarterback arrived just after the Jets extended the contract of current... More of this article »
Brazil Wants to Eliminate Sex Tourism
The tourism ministry in Brazil had indentified over 2,000 sites on the internet that promote sex tourism in Brazil, back in 2011. Many of those sites were hosted in the United States. The ministry said it found 2,169 sites that contained... More of this article »
Price of Gasoline to Hurt Summer Travel
The rise in gas prices will likely cut summer travel for many vacationers as well as business travelers. A recent survey by the U.S. Travel Association of 2,500 U.S. households found that over 44% said higher prices of gas would curb... More of this article »