Charles Poladian

Nechemya Weberman, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish counselor, was sentenced to 103 years in a child sex abuse case. Weberman is an unlicensed therapist and had been abusing the girl since the age of 12.

For its third term, Governors Ball has promised to expand and it has delivered. Making the leap from last year's headliners of Passion Pit and Beck, Governors Ball has announced quite the coup in Kanye West and Kings of Leon headlining the festival on Tuesday.

The 2013 inauguration has been special for all the right reasons, making the special day for President Barack Obama even that more memorable. Not surprisingly, the President’s family had plenty of the spotlight and continued to show why America’s in love with the first family.

Beyonce’s much anticipated performance of the “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the 2013 inauguration of President Barack Obama did not disappoint. In addition to Beyonce, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson also performed at President Obama's ceremonial swearing-in.

While discussing his recent deployment, Prince Harry made it known that he has killed Taliban insurgents as part of his active duty. The remarks from Prince Harry were made to reporters as he prepared to depart Afghanistan to head back to Britain.

The Kardashian’s were subject to a fake 911 call which led to police and SWAT teams at a Malibu home formerly owned by the Kardashian family. The latest fake 911 call is part of the ongoing “swatting” prank phenomena which has affected celebrities such as Tom Cruise recently.

Richard Blanco is the inaugural poet for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. Blanco is the youngest inaugural poet and was selected to deliver a poem during the inauguration events on January 21.

Lance Armstrong’s highly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday did not disappoint in the ratings. Reports indicated that Armstrong’s confession brought 3.2 million viewers to the Oprah Winfrey Network, aka OWN.

Electric Daisy Carnival has already expanded from its Los Angeles origins into New York, Dallas, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico -- but it could take an even bigger step in 2013. Some of the biggest names in the music industry are lining up to buy the festival’s promoter, Insomniac Events.

While the attention will be on President Barack Obama during the 2013 Inauguration, NASA has announced that it will be participating in a series of events during this weekend. NASA’s plans include an open house, Star Party, floats in the inaugural parade and participating in the National Day of Service.

The Los Angeles County sheriff's department confirmed it has reopened an investigation into the drowning death of actress Natalie Wood, adding that her husband, Roger Wagner, is not a suspect.

In a stunning photo, a woman is shown holder hew own heart following a heart transplant. The woman, identified only as Penny, received a new heart from a donor.

In a rather bizarre accident, a dog ran over his owner in Florida. The dog jumped into the driver’s side of a Chevy van and accidently pressed the accelerator with its paw, causing the van to run over his owner, James W. Campbell.

The 12-pound gold nugget uncovered by an Australian prospector is the find of a lifetime. The massive gold nugget could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars based on market value alone, but the unique size and shape of the item could make it even more valuable.

For online attention, nothing beats having a celebrity do something unexpected or dangerous. In just a few short days, two such videos have surfaced: Skrillex setting his hair on fire and Samuel L. Jackson singing Taylor Swift.

As a professor at Florida Atlantic University, James Tracy teaches media studies, and, due to the controversy surrounding his conspiracy theory, his job may soon be in jeopardy.

There is plenty of anticipation for “The Canyons” although it may not be the type of attention a filmmaker wants. In the latest clip from the film, Lohan’s character is seen being abused by her co-star Deen and it seems like the intrigue for “The Canyons” lies in how trashy the movie will be.

Dunkin’ Donuts may have over 10,000 different locations across the globe but one place that features zero Dunkin’ Donuts locations is California. That will soon change as Dunkin’ Donuts announced it will open 150 locations in Southern California in 2015.

Although Comet ISON will not be passing near Earth until the end of 2013, scientists are already project the comet to put on a dazzling show that will be visible during the day. Because of its size and expected brilliance, ISON could be the “comet of the century.”

A surgeon is in trouble for leaving 16 items in a man who was set for what was supposed to be a routine operation. The man later died and his family is suing the hospital and seeking monetary compensation.

James Tracy, the professor behind the Newtown conspiracy theory, has applied the same principle surrounding his Sandy Hook shooting theory, deliberate media orchestration, was at play during the Taft High School shooting that occurred last week. According to Tracy, the Taft shooting was supposed to be a drill until it “went live.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to acting, starring in the soon-to-be released “The Last Stand.” With his return to Hollywood, Schwarzenegger is also returning to the public spotlight and that includes a memorable “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit.

Lance Armstrong’s years of doping denial are over after the cyclist confessed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. With pending federal government and world doping sanctions Armstrong’s doping ordeal won’t end with a televised interview

Warp Speed is a staple of science fiction and the image of a ship traveling faster than the speed of light as stars whiz by can be found in “Star Trek” and “Star Wars.” Despite the impressive imagery usually attached to warp speed, several physics students have shown that the actual image of warp speed is pretty boring.

Anthony Bourdain, the acerbic and witty chef, is no stranger to Twitter rants. This time, Bourdain has his sights set on American Airlines as Bourdain was stuck in an airport with little to no answers.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is keeping its longtime Doomsday Clock at five minutes to midnight for 2013, and the committee of scientists and Nobel Laureates is urging President Barack Obama to address the threat of global climate change.

A simple act of dangling an arm over water has led to an incredible video that has spread throughout the Internet. Although not much is known of who the individual was, the video clearly shows a fish grab a man’s arm as he dangles it off a pier.

James Tracy, the professor behind the Newtown conspiracy theory, has gained national attention for his radical belief that the media’s coverage of the tragedy was orchestrated to further gun control legislation. The topic is still being discussed but the story is no longer about the Newtown conspiracy theory, it is about Tracy himself.

A massive sun eruption has sent solar particles hurtling toward Earth. While not harmful, these particles could cause a geomagnetic storm and enhance the Northern Lights display during the week.