Man Accused of Luring Boy to Florida
A 14-year-old San Diego boy was found in Florida on Tuesday after a man convinced him to leave home, according to police. Police have arrested 36-year-old Tampa resident Tony McLeod, who is accused of...
View Article2nd Day of Jury Selection in Zimmerman Trial
A total of 71 people have been dismissed so far as possible jury candidates in the George Zimmerman murder trial. Tuesday was day two of jury selection, with lawyers conducting one-on-one interviews...
View ArticleGoogle Buys Israel's Waze Map App
As was much anticipated, Google bought the popular Israeli mapping app Waze on Tuesday for an undisclosed sum, according to its blog. "To help you outsmart traffic, today we're excited to announce...
View ArticleGun-Toting Grandma Scares Away Burglar
A 72-year-old grandmother took control of a scary situation when she was confronted by someone trying to break into the Orange County home she shares with her WWII-veteran husband. A burglar hopped a...
View ArticleNJ Mayor Apologizes for Calling Residents "Annoying"
The mayor of Toms River apologized Tuesday night for comments he made about an area battered by Sandy, but not all residents were satisfied. Last week, Mayor Thomas Kelaher told Bloomberg News that he...
View ArticleTerrifying Anti-Drunk Video Goes Viral
A viral British anti-drunk driving campaign video is receiving a lot of attention for a sobering strategy that aims to literally scare the crap out of potential offenders. The #PubLooShocker video,...
View ArticleGosnell Expected to Plea in Pill Mill Case
A Philadelphia abortion doctor already serving a life term in the deaths of three babies is due in federal court to plead to drug charges. Authorities say Dr. Kermit Gosnell ran a “pill mill” by day...
View ArticleSex Slave Trial Begins In Federal Court
The trial began Tuesday for civil lawsuit filed by a Chicago woman who claims her ex-husband abused and kept her as a sex slave. Kimberley O’Brien, 51, filed the $60 million suit against 57-year-old...
View ArticleElectronic Cigarettes: What You Need to Know
The electronic cigarette industry is on fire. Marlboro cigarette maker Altria Group announced on Tuesday that it's getting into the $1 billion dollar e-cigarette business. And on Monday, another...
View Article2 Workers Rescued from Dangling Scaffold
Two maintenance workers trapped on a broken scaffold dangling outside the top of the 46-story Hearst Tower were pulled to safety in dramatic fashion Wednesday afternoon. The middle motor on the...
View ArticleStudent Accused of Trying to Get Her Boyfriend to Murder Her Ex
A University of California -- Riverside student has been arrested on suspicion of ordering her current boyfriend to murder her ex-boyfriend, according to jail and court records. Barbara Wu, 21,...
View ArticleGreat White Shark Sighting Off N.J.
A great white shark was spotted by several New Jersey fishermen off the coast of Atlantic City. Find out why great white sightings have become more common in N.J.
View ArticleFriday Is Day of Remembrance in Newtown
Many will gather in Newtown on Friday for a day of remembrance to mark the six-month anniversary of the tragic December school shootings at Sandy Hook School, where 20 students and six educators, were...
View ArticleGreat White Shark Sighting Off N.J.
A group of Jersey Shore fishermen had an up-close and personal encounter with a great white shark. Rob Pompilio, Mike Long and another friend left from Little Egg Harbor Township on Sunday afternoon...
View ArticleUrn Found Floating Off North Miami Beach
A South Florida crematorium owner is hoping someone will come forward to claim remains found in an urn floating in the Intracoastal Waterway in North Miami. "I am expected and hopeful any family will...
View ArticleFacebook Finally Gets Clickable Hashtag
Social media's beloved hashtag is finally coming to Facebook. While many users are already using hashtags on the site, they served no purpose until Wednesday, when Facebook announced in a blog post...
View ArticleProsecutors: Pair Killed Autistic Teen To End Suffering
The mother and caregiver of a suburban Chicago 14-year-old boy found stabbed to death were ordered held without bond a day after they were charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors in court...
View ArticleDomestic Violence Victim Fired From Teaching
A San Diego teacher was fired by Holy Trinity School following a domestic violence incident involving her ex-husband. Second-grade teacher Carie Charlesworth is out of a job, but not for anything she...
View ArticleJudge Rules No Straps, No Dance
A judge ruled in favor of Readington Middle School's ban on strapless dresses for Friday night's event after two 8th-grade moms sued the school district over the policy.
View ArticleHorses Rescued After Barn Collapses In Storm
As severe storms downed trees and cut power to thousands of Chicago-area homes Wednesday night, firefighters tunneled into a collapsed barn in south suburban Manteno to rescue a group of trapped...
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