Christopher Hitchens, 62, Dead from Complications of Cancer of the Esophagus
Christopher Hitchens, a British-born journalist and cultural critic, died on Thursday at the age of 62 from complications of cancer of the esophagus.
Chicago Bears Sam Hurd Arrested: A Timeline of How it All Happened
An undercover agent arrested Chicago Bears Sam Hurd outside of a Chicago restaurant on Wednesday after he accepted cocaine from the agent and a confidential informant who were posing as drug suppliers, court documents show. Here is what a District Court Complaint alleged happened:
Kate Chilver Dead at 66 Pounds After 16-Year Battle With Anorexia
Chilver was so thin it caused the death of parts of her stomach and bowel. She weighed 4.7 stones, or 66 pounds. She died in July.
Eagan Dad, Steven Wilson, Punches 8th-Grade Son in the Face After Basketball Loss
An Eagan dad who punched his eighth-grade son in the face after the boy's team lost a youth basketball tournament game over the weekend in Lakeville, Minn., has been arrested and charged.
Suzanne Hart's Elevator Accident and 8 Fatal, Scary Incidents Like it
Suzanne Hart, a 41-year-old advertising executive at Young & Rubicam, on Wednesday became the latest person to die in an elevator accident, this time on Madison Avenue in New York City. Here is a list of other similar elevator accidents -- some fatal, others scary -- that has happened throughout history.
Who is Brooks Perlin? 5 Things to Know About Katie Couric’s Younger Ex
When Katie Couric began dating a man 17 years her junior her relationship became a topic of much discussion. Couric's friend reportedly told the magazine that it was the 54 year old who decided to ends things with the young stud.
Charlize Theron, Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan Playboy: Whose Was Raciest?
After Lindsay Lohan's Playboy photos leaked on the Internet causing a stir, the names of other stars who have done similar racy shoots became trending topics. The terms Kim Kardashian Playboy and Charlize Theron Playboy are heating up in searches going head-to-head with the former child star.
James Jameson 11-Year-Old Girl Cannibals Scandal: Whiskey Ad Gets Mixed Reactions [VIDEO]
Some call the winter 2011 Jameson Whiskey commercial rear and great. Others don't share the same view, as they are a bit concerned that the commercial showcases a company whose heir, James Jameson, reportedly bought an 11-year old girl whom he offered to to cannibals to be killed, cooked and eaten so that he could sketch it.
Miley Cyrus on Breast Surgery Rumor: ‘These Babies Are All Mine’ [PHOTOS]
Miley Cyrus has shot down rumors that her cleavage is a result of plastic surgery and has said her bust is all natural. Thank you for the compliment, but these babies are all mine, the former Disney star noted in a tweet. I wish they'd realize you don't have to be fake to be beautiful!
Avon’s Shares Rose Nearly 10 Percent After Andrea Jung Ousted
It seems like Avon Products, Inc., (NYSE:AVP), waited too long to oust Andrea Jung from the CEO position, as stocks have risen since news of her departure broke.
Andrea Jung to be Replaced as Avon’s CEO; Will Remain as Chairman
Avon Products Inc. is beginning its search for a new chief executive officer to replace Andrea Jung, who will remain with the company as a chairman at the beginning of the New Year.
Armed Gang Robs Dubai Royal Family of $3M Holiday Spending Money: Report
Armed gang members who stole more than $3 million (£2million) in holiday spending money from the Dubai Royal Family while it was being loaded into a car are currently on trial.
Android Users 4 Percent Likely to Run Into Malware; Robbed $1M in 2011: Report
More than $1 million was stolen from Android Users in 2011 and researchers believe that they are now 4 percent more likely to encounter malware.
Smallest Frog Species Found in New Guinea Aren’t Expert Climbers
Two small frogs found in southeastern New Guinea are said to be the world's smallest, measuring about 0.4 inches or 8 to 9 millimeters in length. They belong to a group that has small fingers and so they are not expert climbers. The two species, Paedophryne dekot and Paedophryne verrucosa, are also the world's smallest tetrapods. Tetrapods are four-limbed animals that have backbones. They include amphibians, reptiles and mammals to name a few.
Nordine Amrani Shot Cleaning Lady in the Head Before Liege Attack [PHOTO]
The body of a cleaning woman was found in a shed at the home of Nordine Amrani, the man suspected of carrying out Tuesday's grenade and gun attack in Liege, Belgium, authorities said. Liege prosecutor Daniele Reynders on Wednesday told the media that the woman was in her forties and that her body was found during a search of Amrani's house.
Geminid Meteor Shower: Where to Watch Excellent Sky Views Online [VIDEO]
The Geminid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night and is not one to be missed because it is the last, big meteor shower of 2011. You can watch the meteor shower here or check other listed Web sites.
Marg Helgenberger: Photo Tribute to CSI Catherine Willows
Marg Helgenberger announced last week she will be the next original character to depart the hit TV show CSI. Helgenberger played the character Catherine Willows who was employed as a crime scene investigator supervisor.
Nordine Amrani’s Liege, Belgium Attack Death Toll 5, Injury Count 123
At least six people are now dead and 123 injured after Nordine Amrani allegedly threw hand grenades and emptied a rifle into a crowded square on Tuesday.
Tommaso Becomes Richest Cat After Inheriting $13M from Wealthy Owner
A former alley cat taken in by a wealthy woman has become the world's richest cat because it has inherited a $13-million fortune following the woman's death. Tommaso, a 4-year-old black cat, is also the world's third richest animal.
NTSB Wants Nationwide Cell Phone Ban Behind The Wheel After Missouri Accident
NTSB wants the 50 states and the District of Columbia to ban the nonemergency use of portable electronic devices if they aren't designed for supporting the task of driving.
Who is Nordine Amrani? Liege, Belgium Attacker Had 9,500 Gun Parts in 2008
Authorities have told the media that Amrani had a criminal record but wasn't a man known to them for violent crime. But who is Nordine Amrani?
Nordine Amrani: Witnesses Say Belgium Grenade Attacker Committed Suicide
Belgian authorities are uncertain if Nordine Amrani, the man suspected of carrying out the Liege grenade attacks, committed suicide. But witnesses have said that Amrani shot himself in the head after the attack, according to Reuters.
iPhone 4S Sale in China Mid-December; To Launch in 1,000 Taiwan Stores: Report
The Chinese government has allowed the iPhone 4S to be sold in mainland China and could be in stores by mid-December in time to bring in big bucks for the Christmas holiday.
Photos of Horrific Belgium Grenade Attack in Liege
Nordine Amrani, the 32-year-old man suspected of carrying out the Begium grenade attack in Liege on Tuesday, had a criminal record and previously did time on guns and drug possession charges.
4 Dead, 47 Injured in Gun, Grenade Attack in Belgian City of Liege: Report
At least four people are reported dead and dozens to include a 2-year-old girl were injured after a gun and grenade attack in Belgian city of Liege.
God Particle May Have Been Glimpsed; Search for Higgs Narrowed [LIVE WEBCAST LINK]
The good news coming out of Geneva is that the Higgs Boson or the God Particle may have been glimpsed. A team of researchers who are working at the Large Hadron Collider, or LHC, in Switzerland has said that the newly uncovered data has narrowed down the regions where the Higgs Boson is likely to be discovered.
Snub-Nosed Monkey, Self-Cloning Lizard Among 208 New Species Found in Mekong [PHOTOS]
A snub-nosed monkey that hides its head between its knees to prevent rain from running into its nose and a self-cloning lizard, an all-female species that reproduces through cloning, are two of the 208 new species researchers recently found in the Mekong region.
Verizon Apologizes for Alarming New Jersey Residents With Emergency Text Message: Report
Verizon has apologized for sending out a text message that alarmed New Jersey residents.
Richest Animal: Italian Cat, Tommaso, is Worth $13M
Tommaso was a stray cat that Maria Assunta found and took care of because of her love for animals. Now, Tommaso is considered the world's richest cat and the third richest animal. Assunta died at age 94 last month and Tommaso inherited the entire family fortune of $13 million (Euro $10 million), according to the Guardian.
Who is Jennifer McDaniel? The New, Stunning Blond in Hulk Hogan’s Life
As the legal battle between Hulk Hogan and his ex-wife, Linda Bollea, continues to heat up, happy days are ahead for the 58-year-old former wrestler. He will celebrate his one-year anniversary to his new wife, Jennifer McDaniel, later this month.
