While commuters queue at their local Starbucks for their first cardboard growler of coffee, addicts often don't have to leave the city's choicest neighborhoods to get their daily paper mouthwash cup of hot-pink methadone.
Three women kicked off of an AirTran flight say a bully flight attendant is to be blamed, slamming the airline for hiring the unbalanced man in the first place. The women were ignored, bullied and eventually booted off the plane for asking the attendant not to manhandle their bags and to help one fix a broken seat.
Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii that will forever live in infamy.
Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has been arrested by Pennsylvania police at his home on Wednesday for new charges brought forward and filed by a grand jury against him, according to reports.
The U.S. Supreme Court in October cleared the way for Mumia Abu-Jamal, convicted for the shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer, to receive a new sentencing hearing. The Philadelphia district attorney Wednesday declined to pursue the death penalty.
In a sentencing hearing, Blagojevich said he had made terrible mistakes and admitted he broke the law by trying to sell the appointment to the vacant Senate seat.
The Pirelli Calendar for 2012 has finally been unveiled and this year's models include Lara Stone, Kate Moss and Milla Jovovich.
David Gray, an obsessive investment banker for JP Morgan, has been convicted of carrying out a cross-Atlantic stalking mission in an aim to re-kindle his relationship with his ex-mistress, Daniela Rausnitz.
Authorities on Tuesday identified the body of a young woman who plunged to her death over a 317-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park with two friends in July.
Anti-Wall Street protesters, seeking a new focus as cities across the country shut down two-month old Occupy encampments, launched a new wave of activism on Tuesday by rallying around homeowners as they try to resist evictions from foreclosed homes.
Adriana Garcia won't be buying her family Christmas gifts this year.
BYU has always been known for its strict honor and dress code, but some students feel banning skinny jeans is going too far.
70 years ago day, Japanese forces attacked U.S. Naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Arguably one of the most tragic days in U.S. military history, veterans and U.S. citizens across America remember Pearl Harbor Day as the launch of World War II. Here, see rare photos and read quotes from Pearl Harbor survivors and contemporary witnesses to the attacks.
MMA fighter Nick Newell has remained unbeatable. His winnings continued on Friday night when his pro-record increased to 6-0 following a first round stoppage at the XFC 15 in Tampa, Fla. Newell has managed to keep up his winnings without a forearm or fist on his left arm.
Pusuke, the world's oldest living dog noted by the Guinness Book of Records, died on Monday at age 26 in his home in Japan. Pusuke lived more than twice the median life expectancy for a dog, but how did his owner achieve such astounding longevity?
December 7, 2011, marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
A Tennessee family watched their home and possessions burn to ground this week as firefighters did nothing to help because a $75 annual subscription fee wasn't paid to the local fire department.
On a Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach Harbor, a woman fell 75 feet to her death, according to The Associated Press. She reportedly fell after she climbed to the upper-deck railing of the ship.
Swedish retail clothing brand, H&M, has been charged for using computer-generated model bodies for showcasing their swimwear and lingerie collection on their e-commerce site.
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will open an exhibit dedicated to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7.
In a ridiculously repressive and absurd proposal, an Islamic cleric residing in Europe has banned women from touching or being anywhere close to bananas and cucumbers, in a bid to avoid sexual thoughts.
World's oldest living dog, Pusuke, is dead now at 26-years-and-nine-months. Pusuke could have created one more record had it lived for two years and eight months more.
Julia Schneider, winner of the 2011 Elite Model Look,has induced serious questions about the standards of beauty in the fashion industry after being crowned on Dec.6, 2011.
The mother of bullied gay eight-grader, Jonah Mowry, said her son and she were thankful for the support from celebrities and well-wishers, received after Jonah uploaded videos of his plight.
The controversial porn domain .xxx went on sale Tuesday despite a lawsuit by two adult entertainment industry giants.
The MTA has resumed operations on the Second Avenue subway project Monday evening. After taking two weeks off of the project, because residents complained about the noise, dust and odors that the construction produces.
2011 was the year of Arab Spring, Hurricane Irene, the dismantling of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and countless political, cultural and scientific advances and upheavals. It was also a year of photos. From the UC Davis pepper spraying to the death of Osama bin Laden, relive 2011 through some of the most powerful images of the year.
Local attorney Richard Hornsby told the news station that he went Tamara Smith and advised her regarding the process, noting that she answered any and all questions she was asked.
The couple attacked by a naked, 300-pound bodybuilder named Ruben Arzu and brutally injured, were released from the hospital on Tuesday, authorities said.
The annual lighting of the Washington Square Park Christmas tree will take place on Wednesday at 6 p.m., as the Christmas season swings into full effect
