Rupert Murdoch Incoherent, Delusional
Not only does the billionaire “media mogul” seem to be confused and somewhat incoherent, but he has also washed his hands of any wrongdoing at his corporation.
French Police Investigate DSK Rape Claim
One of the daughters of Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK) has been questioned by investigators in France in connection with the alleged rape attempt on Tristane Banon.
Rupert Murdoch’s Opening Statement to Parliament (FULL-TEXT)
At the beginning of his appearance before committee of MPs to answer questions about phone-hacking at his British newspapers, Rupert Murdoch asked if he could make an opening statement.
Clinton Seeks Deeper Trade, Security Ties With India
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is pushing for increased security and nuclear agreements with India, as she visits the subcontinent for a three-day visit.
U.S. Officials Met With Gaddafi Envoys
American officials repeated its demand that Gaddafi step down immediately from power and that no negotiations were involved in the talks.
News Corp. Board May Seek to Oust Rupert Murdoch: Report
The board of directors of News Corp. may pressure Rupert Murdoch to step down as its chief executive as the phone-hacking scandal continues to spiral out of control.
Does the Loch Ness Monster Have a Cousin in Alaska?
Filmed by a Bristol Bay fisherman in 2009, the video shows an animal moving through the water, with a long neck, big eyes, horse-like head and bumps that stick out of the water.
Cisco to Slash 6,500 Jobs; Sell Mexican Unit
Troubled networking giant Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) said it will slash 6,500 jobs – representing about 9 percent of its workforce, in a bid to save about $1-billion in annual expenses.
Might News Corp.'s Scandal Spread Across the Atlantic to the U.S.?
The three-year old revelations of a former executive of Fox News, a New York-based subsidiary of News Corp., suddenly take on a new light.
Did News Corp. Also Engage in Phone-Hacking in the U.S.?
The three-year old revelations of a former executive of Fox News, a New York-based subsidiary of News Corp., suddenly take on a new light.
News Corp. Shares Keep Sliding As Hacking Scandal Deepens
The stock is down almost 17 percent since July 5.
Libya Involved In Lockerbie Tragedy: Ex-Minister
The disaster killed 270 people on board and on the ground.
Spreckels Mansion: Shacknai Death House Part of San Diego Lore
The house in southern California where two bizarre deaths have occurred in the past week, Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, is a historic property with a long history.
Non-African Humans Interbred With Neanderthals: Genetic Researchers
Genetic researchers at the University of Montreal seem to have confirmed that non-Africans interbred with Neanderthals hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Australian Investment Bank Macquarie On Cusp of Huge Job Cuts
Australian investment banker Macquarie Group is expected to slash up to one-thousand jobs amidst a slowdown in M&A activity and tepid global market conditions.
Nolan Ryan Hospitalized With Heart Woes
Texas Rangers President and Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan is in a Houston hospital undergoing heart tests.
Another Senior UK Police Officer Resigns Amidst Hacking Scandal
John Yates has resigned as Metropolitan Police Assistant after being informed he would be suspended in connection with the Met’s hiring of former News of the World executive Neil Wallis as a public relations consultant.
One-Third of Google+ Users Are Women: Estimate
“Google+'s female population percentage will likely surpass LinkedIn's in early August.
Taliban Video Shows Execution of 16 Policemen
A video allegedly released by the Pakistani Taliban shows what appears to be the execution of sixteen policemen in the lawless north-western part of the country.
Angry Bees Plague California Community
A family dog has been killed by bees in the Wildomar neighborhood in Riverside County,
Iran to Cooperate with Probe Into 1994 Bombing of Jewish Center in Argentina
Monday is the 17th anniversary of the car-bomb attack on the Israeli-Argentine Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires.
Does ‘Harry Potter’ Promote Witchcraft and Satanism?
Essentially, Christians fear that the film-makers are presenting witchcraft in an appealing and attractive manner to impressionable young minds, without showing its inherent dangers.
‘All in the Family’ Was a Great Show, But…
In honor on the tenth anniversary of Carroll O‘Connor’s death (in June 2001), and the upcoming 89th birthday of show-creator Norman Lear, kindly allow me to list some of my (mild) grievances about “All in the Family.”
Britain’s Top Cop Resigns Over Phone-Hacking Scandal
Britain’s most senior police officer, Sir Paul Stephenson, the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has resigned.
Break-Up Murdoch’s Media Empire: UK Lawmakers
Labour Party leader Ed Miliband has also called for a comprehensive change in media ownership laws in order to prevent the kind of power and influence Murdoch has had on UK politics.
Turkey Vows Revenge for Deadly Attack by Kurds
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that the Kurdish rebel movement will pay a heavy price for the attack.
British Police Arrest Rebekah Brooks
According to a spokesman for Brooks, she was notified on Friday (the date of her resignation) that she would be arrested.
Why Do Christian Fundamentalists Hate ‘Harry Potter’?
Essentially, Christians fear that the film-makers are presenting witchcraft in an appealing and attractive manner to impressionable young minds, without showing its inherent dangers.
Last ‘Harry Potter’ Film Shatters North American Box Office Record
Warner Brothers, the film’s distributor, said “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” raked in $92.1-million on its opening day in the U.S. and Canada, the biggest haul ever for first-day box office.
Husbands for Hookers: African Reality TV Show
A program in the southern African nation of Zambia allows prostitutes to find husbands through TV.