Staten Island Couple Charged in $2.5M Preschool Scam
Federal prosecutors on Friday charged a Staten Island couple who bled more than more than $2.5 million in government funds from a food program meant for financing nutritious meals for preschoolers.
3 Dead, 50 Injured in Nevada Air Show Crash
Investigators were still trying to find out what exactly caused the World War II vintage racing plane to plunge toward spectators at the Reno air races on Friday.
Kweku Adoboli's Rogue Trading Lasted 3 Years, Might Have Accomplice
Kweku Adoboli, the 31-year-old trader charged with fraud over the $2 billion loss at UBS, allegedly began rogue trading back in 2008 - the height of the financial crisis - and may not have acted alone.
Hospital Births Cut Newborn Deaths in China
A new study shows that such deaths fell 62 percent between 1996 and 2008: from 24.7 per 1,000 live births in 1996 to 9.3 in 2008. Researchers surveyed 1.5 million births over the 12-year period.
Queens Man Kareem Bellamy Walks Free, Murder Charges Dismissed
Bellamy, 44, spent approximately15 years in jail for a stabbing he has always said he didn't commit.
Troy Davis' Execution Date Sparks Worldwide Protests
For Troy Davis, 41, the crime is allegedly murdering a policeman and the punishment is death. He is scheduled to get the lethal injection on Wednesday, but as his execution date nears, hundreds of protest rallies are being held worldwide in order to stop the judicial killing.
Supermassive Black Holes Found Growing in Small Distant Galaxies
The galaxies are about 10 billion light-years away. This gives astronomers a view of galaxies as they appeared when the universe was less than a quarter of its current age.
Lawsuit Filed in 2011 Listeria Outbreak Surrounding Rocky Ford Cantaloupes [PHOTOS]
A Colorado Springs couple is the first to file a lawsuit in against Jensen Farms on Thursday claiming that the cantaloupe that they ate tested positive for listeria.
Early Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer That Can Help Detection
he cancer used to be referred to as a silent killer and can strike any time during a woman's life. It affects one in 70 women. But researchers have found that there are symptoms associated with ovarian cancer that can help in early detection. The symptoms of ovarian cancer frequently mimic other less dangerous conditions and so it makes it difficult to pinpoint.
Zahra Baker's Stepmother Faces 18 Years, Parents Plead for Girl's Skull
Elisa Baker, 43, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, with aggravating factors that included desecrating the girl's body to hide her crime.
Supreme Court Halts Duane Buck's Execution, Race Claims Made
Buck, a 48-year-old black man, was convicted of a double murder in Texas 16 years ago. The court made the decision to spare him from lethal injection and agreed to look into his lawyers' claims that race played a role in his sentencing.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Case Designs Out, Aluminum Back Possible? [PHOTO]
From the published image of the new iPhone 5 cases by Case-Mate, it seems that the new smartphone from Apple will have an aluminum back and will be thinner and lighter than those before it.
Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Second Lowest in Satellite Record Since 1979 [MAP]
The Arctic sea ice extent fell to 1.67 million square miles, or 4.33 million square kilometers on Sept. 9. That minimum is more than one million square miles below the 1979 to 2000 monthly average extent for September, which experts say is an area larger than Texas and California combined.
Rapper T.I. Leaves Prison Again, Heads to Atlanta Halfway House
About two weeks ago T.I. was scored an early release from an Arkansas minimum-security prison, but was remanded back into custody because of an issue with his style of transportation to a halfway house in Atlanta.
Brighton School Among 19 Named National Blue Ribbon Schools in New York
The National Blue Ribbon School award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on students' academic excellence or for the schools' progress in closing achievement gaps, especially among disadvantaged and minority students
Cancer-Killing Cells Caught in 3D at the Highest Resolution Ever [VIDEO & PHOTO]
Researchers used 'optical' laser tweezers and a super-resolution microscope to see the inner workings of white blood cells at the highest resolution ever.
John Skelton Gets 10 to 15 Years for Sons’ Disappearance
John Skelton, whose three sons went missing last fall while in his custody, was sentenced to 10 to 15 years on Thursday, above the state guidelines.
Todd Palin Says Book About Sarah Palin, Glen Rice 'Full of Disgusting Lies'
His book is full of disgusting lies, innuendo, and smears, Todd Palin said
Kirstie Alley Celebrates Weight Loss on New York Fashion Week Catwalk [VIDEO&PHOTOS]
Alley, 60, ruled the runway on Sept.13 in her modeling debut, walking for Zang Toi showing off a thinner, yet still curvy new figure.
Missing Colorado Cat Found in Manhattan
It is still a mystery how Willow ended somewhere that's nearly 1,800 miles away. It is also unknown the type of life she's been living in the city since.
Israel News: Final Stronghold for Early Islamic Power Uncovered [PHOTOS]
An ancient harbor at Yavneh-Yam was used for hostage exchange, a Tel Aviv University (TAU) researcher says.
At Least 2 Dead in Norway Cruise Fire, 4 Missing, 235 Evacuated
At least two people are dead and another 235 evacuated from a cruise liner that caught fire on Thursday morning near Aalesund, a port city on Norway's western coast.
Accidental Sea Turtle Deaths Drop 90 Percent in U.S.
Accidental sea turtle deaths in the United States dropped 90 percent since 1990 as a result of improvements in fishing equipment, a new study shows.
Miss France Has Some Nasty Words for Miss Universe 2011 Miss Angola [PHOTOS]
Miss France Laury Thilleman has some nasty words for new Miss Universe 2011 Winner Leila Lopes, Miss Angola.
Susan Powell Update: Cops Find Unidentified Remains While Searching for Utah Mom
While searching Utah's desert for leads that could tell of Susan Powell's mysterious disappearance two years ago, police found unidentified human remains that could result in a major break in the cold case.
Minnesota Wildfire Burns 100K Acres, Calmer Winds Slow Growth [MAPS]
Authorities are hopeful that calmer winds will slow the growth of a wildfire in Minnesota that has burned about 100,000 acres.
Scarlett Johansson Seeks FBI’s Help in Leaked Photos Scandal
Johansson isn't the first celebrity to have nude pictures leaked. She is also not the first to get the FBI involved in such a case. The FBI has reportedly gotten involved in the leaked nude picture cases involving Vanessa Hudgens and Jessica Alba.
Woolly Mammoth's Blood May Help Reduce Human Body Temperature
Scientists believe their new found insights could lead to the design of new artificial blood products for use in hypothermia induced during heart and brain surgeries.
New Android LG Marquee for $99 at Sprint on Oct. 2
With the LG Marquee Sprint said it is trying to pair fashion with technology, stating that it's an ideal mobile device for anyone who wants superior performance without sacrificing personal style.
Diabetes Rate Hits 366 M, Healthcare Spending $465 B
A staggering 366 million people around the world are living with diabetes, and 4.6 million deaths happen because of the disease. Healthcare spending on diabetes has also reached $465 billion, according to new statistics released by a global diabetes authority.
