A person in Texas has been infected with the Zika virus likely through sexual intercourse in the first case of the illness being transmitted in the United States as the outbreak spreads throughout Latin America. … [Read more...]
Big Boi will kick off a yearlong residency in Las Vegas on Saturday
Make room, Britney and J. Lo: Big Boi is coming to The Strip.The rapper, a.k.a. founding member of Atlanta duo Outkast, a.k.a. Sir Lucious Left Foot, will kick off a yearlong residency at the Wynn Las Vegas starting Saturday. But considering it's only an eight-date residency, Big Boi's schedule won't be nearly as packed as Britney's or Lopez's. He's scheduled to perform the … [Read more...]
Change-of-plea Hearing for Fugitive Real Estate Heir
A fugitive New York real estate heir held in Louisiana on a weapons charge has a court date for a plea agreement that will let him return to Los Angeles to face a murder charge. … [Read more...]
Passenger Plane Forced to Land After Blast Rips Hole in Aircraft
A passenger plane bound for Djibouti was forced to make an emergency landing today, minutes after taking off from Mogadishu, due to a hole opening up in the plane after an apparent explosion, according to aviation experts. … [Read more...]
Former Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney Bruce Castor Testifies in Court for Cosby Case
Former Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney Bruce Castor explained to a judge today why he did not press criminal charges against famed comedian Bill Cosby a decade ago. … [Read more...]
Bernie Madoff is ‘Doing Fine’ in Prison Despite his Heart Issues and Hasn’t Had too many Visitors
Despite an issue with his heart, 77-year old Bernard Madoff is “doing as well as can be expected” serving a 150 year sentence at a federal prison in North Carolina, according to Ira Sorkin, the lawyer who represented him when he pleaded guilty to the largest financial crime in American history. … [Read more...]
Who will Win and Lose when the Senate Debates on the Energy Bill this week?
For the past few years Congress has infamously hit gridlock on budgets, immigration, health care, and climate change. But in the first major update to the nation’s energy policy in almost eight years, key senators are standing on some unusual common ground by championing natural gas, infrastructure improvements, and energy efficiency. … [Read more...]
Queensland Police use Nickelback to Achieve Social Media Success
Australia's Queensland Police Service has ridden hoverboards coupled with an abiding hatred for Canadian rockers Nickelback into social media success. … [Read more...]