Polish court to hear Roman Polanski extradition case
The decision by Roman Polanski to have sex with Samantha Geimer was one which continues to dog him nearly four decades later. “It was 1977 and I had a modeling…
Month: February 2015
For Dortmund, Loss to Juventus Isn’t Without Bright Spots
In a bygone era, Italy depended upon the Old Lady of Turin, otherwise known as Juventus, to lift the nation on European soccer nights. And in more recent times, Borussia…
Mexico irked by Pope Francis’ choice of word ‘Mexicanization’
“Hopefully, we are still in time to avoid the ‘Mexicanization.’ I was talking to some Mexican bishops and it’s a terrible situation,” Francis allegedly wrote. Mexico’s chief diplomat took offense…
Jon Stewart scoffs at Bill O’Reilly controversy
They have made guest appearances on each other’s shows and have taken on one another in “The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium,” a entertaining live debate that took place in…
What is ISIS’ appeal for young people?
Children and young people feature in the terrorist group’s propaganda, including a recent video showing boys in camouflage and ISIS bandanas learning hand-to-hand combat. The militants call them their “Cubs…
Watch ‘Portlandia’ Hilariously Poke Fun At Tiny Homes
If you’re debating living in a tiny home, this video might tip the scale in one direction. Read the whole story at TODAY.com
Southwest Airlines grounds 128 aircraft after missing inspections
“The airline voluntarily removed these aircraft from service while the FAA works with Boeing and Southwest to evaluate a proposal that would allow the airline to continue flying the planes…
33 dead in Afghanistan avalanche
Kabiri said that about 100 homes have been destroyed. He added that if the central government and non-governmental organizations didn’t act quickly in sending emergency assistance, many more will lose…
Apple ordered to pay $533 million in iTunes patent lawsuit
“Smartflash makes no products, has no employees, creates no jobs, has no U.S. presence, and is exploiting our patent system to seek royalties for technology Apple invented,” said Rachel Wolf,…
Don’t Call Him Grandpa! Kid Rock Wants To Be Known As A ‘Grandrebel’ Instead
Kid Rock loves to do the unexpected; he’s always been a musician who lives on the edge. But he’s living on a whole new kind of edge these days, as…
‘One Last Thing’: Lea Michele Honors Cory Monteith As She Leaves ‘Glee’
While the sixth and final season of “Glee” is still in full swing for fans, it’s already over for the cast. Star Lea Michele said her final goodbyes and left…
Groan with the wind: The South gets hit with another winter storm
On Wednesday, another storm system will race across parts of the South. That’s the fourth storm system in the last two weeks, and folks are getting mighty sick of it….
4 reasons small stocks could be studs this year
Most companies in the Russell 2000 only operate in the U.S. and don’t depend on oil prices. “Small caps have less exposure to international markets and energy,” says Marc Roberts,…
Activist: ISIS holds 150 Assyrian hostages in Syria, will threaten to kill them
The Assyrians were kidnapped from villages near Tal Tamer in northeastern Syria early Tuesday. Initial estimates put the number seized at between 70 and 100 people. Edward said the latest…
U.S. and British Agencies May Have Tried to Get SIM Encryption Codes, Gemalto Says
LONDON — Gemalto, a French-Dutch digital security company, said on Wednesday that it believed that American and British intelligence agencies had most likely hacked into the company’s networks in an…
Reddit Bans Nude Photos Posted Without Consent
Reddit officially banned naked photos posted without permission on Wednesday, months after a nude celebrity photo scandal had critics pointing fingers at the site’s privacy policy. Reddit executives issued a…
Bollywood’s longest-running movie gets big screen reprieve
The longest-running film in Indian movie history, the 189-minute romantic comedy is about a young Indian couple from London who meet during a road trip around Europe. Simran, who is…
Bollywood’s longest-running movie gets big screen reprieve
The longest-running film in Indian movie history, the 189-minute romantic comedy is about a young Indian couple from London who meet during a road trip around Europe. Simran, who is…
15 startups. One Silicon Valley bed and breakfast.
A key part of Blackbox is the fact that all participants are required to stay at the same bed and breakfast. Bishara said it’s essential to the program’s success “because…
15 startups. One Silicon Valley bed and breakfast.
A key part of Blackbox is the fact that all participants are required to stay at the same bed and breakfast. Bishara said it’s essential to the program’s success “because…
America: The new destination for rich Chinese shoppers
Related: Why Chinese moms want American babies There’s also more choice of products for Chinese shoppers. And they avoid the risk of counterfeit goods prevalent in China. But the main…
Rare birth: Baby born completely encased in amniotic sac
Days before he’s scheduled to leave the hospital, he’s already gone viral on social media because he was born ‘en caul.’ Silas was completely encased in his amniotic sac, said…
Nobel Prize up for sale in rare auction
The 1936 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Argentina’s Foreign Minister Carlos Saavedra Lamas went for $950,000 last March, while the 1935 Nobel for Physics given to James Chadwick for his…
I turned a ‘fake’ $1 million into $120 million — what I’d buy now
My other big investments were Gilead Sciences (GILD)snagging over 600,000 shares for $67 and selling at $114, which made $30 million. I bought 600,000 shares of Alibaba (BABA, Tech30) at…
Jailhouse Interview: Kentucky Teen Accused In Crime Spree Says He Was Engaged To 13-Year-Old (VIDEO)
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Ukraine recruits Internet army to fight Russian trolls
Related: Few Russian hackers have pulled off the biggest bank heist ever – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the…
Promise of owl pub draws flocks of Londoners
And to ease any safety concerns, they say “all owls are trained to be around the public and will be accompanied by professional falconers.” Annie the Owl isn’t the first…
Jamaica Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Marijuana
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marijuana has been pervasive but illegal in Jamaica for decades, consumed as a medicinal herb, puffed as a sacrament by Rastafarians and sung about in the island’s…
Afghanistan Avalanche Claims Dozens Of Lives, Homes
An Afghan official says dozens of people are feared dead in an avalanche that buried some 60 homes in the northeastern Panjshir Valley. – — Khaama Press (KP) (@khaama) February…
Jailhouse Interview: Why 18-Year-Old Says He Went On The Run With 13-Year-Old Girlfriend (VIDEO)
Dalton Hayes, 18, and his 13-year-old girlfriend made headlines in January when they allegedly embarked on an interstate crime spree. Dubbed the modern “Bonnie and Clyde” by the media after…