Some people will line up to score deals days ahead of a big sale, and even though Black Friday is more than a month away, Kevin Sutton is already camped out at Best Buy -– but he's doing it to raise awareness about homelessness. … [Read more...]
Political Campaigns Aren’t Capitalizing on Millennial Engagement, Yet
Millennials are computer, tablet and smartphone addicts who often shun cable TV and vote in small numbers—three facts that make them susceptible to a coming wave of campaign ads on mobile devices. … [Read more...]
Guy Kills Friend to Keep Him From Becoming a Zombie
A New Mexico man was arrested on Thursday after killing a friend to prevent him from turning into a zombie. The assailant, 23 year-old Damon Perry, had reportedly been binge-watching The Walking Dead. … [Read more...]
Palmyra Prisoners Tied to Ancient Columns and Then Blown Up by ISIS
Islamic State militants in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra killed three prisoners by tying them to Roman-era columns, then blowing up the structures with explosives, activists said Tuesday. The Palmyra explosions were the latest method of killing by ISIS militants, known for beheadings, immolation and drowning of prisoners. … [Read more...]
Whale Watching Boat Sinks, 5 Dead
The Canadian whale watching boat that sank Sunday, leaving five dead and one person missing, was moving in "fair" weather, according to Canadian authorities. The boat sank off Vancouver Island near the tourist area of Tofino around 5 p.m. local time, authorities said. … [Read more...]
First Republican Supports Obama’s Clean Power Plan
As soon as the EPA’s Clean Power Plan hit the Federal Register, the rule was met with a flurry of lawsuits from fossil fuel-producing states, utility groups and the coal industry. Republicans in Congress have pledged to block the rule, and could try to kill the rule through the Congressional Review Act this week. … [Read more...]
Shell Pulled Out, But Arctic Drilling Is Not Over
At the end of this summer, Royal Dutch Shell heaved a seven-billion-dollar sigh of resignation and announced that it would stop exploration in the Chukchi Sea. … [Read more...]
Super Tunnel Closed Down After Transport of Marijuana Discovered
A sophisticated, super tunnel was discovered by federal officials Wednesday night near San Diego, leading to the arrest of 22 people and confiscation of 12 tons of marijuana estimated at $6 million. … [Read more...]







