Fire, "Violent Crime" at Consulate
The investigation into an attack on the Chinese consulate in San Francisco is now fully engaged on a federal level. Firefighters arrived Wednesday night to see the front door ablaze at 1450 Laguna...
View ArticleThe Many Faces of Rob Ford
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has become embroiled in scandal after admitting to reporters that he smoked crack cocaine in one of his "drunken stupors." The Toronto City Council has stripped most of his...
View ArticleHuman Foot Found on Fla. Beach
Authorities are investigating after a shoe containing a human foot was found on a South Florida beach Wednesday. The foot was found by a beachgoer at Peck Lake Beach near the north end of Jupiter...
View ArticleCouple Names Son Krimson Tyde
An Alabama couple said they are surprised by the flak they're getting on social media for the football-inspired name they gave to their newborn son. Summer and Steven Steele, from Andalusia, Ala.,...
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View Article60 Homeless After Texas Apt. Fire
Arson investigators will look for the cause of a devastating apartment fire in Everman that destroyed two dozen residences. Everman Police Chief and Director of Emergency Services Randy Sanders...
View ArticleMan Attacks 2 Over New Year's Kiss
A New Haven man is accused of stabbing the man who gave his wife a New Year’s kiss and punching his wife in the face. Police responded to 100 South End Road around 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day to...
View ArticleFla. Rep. Returns After Drug Plea
Florida Congressman Trey Radel will return to work on Capitol Hill next week, ending a leave of absence that began after he pleaded guilty to a cocaine possession charge, a spokesman for him told NBC...
View ArticleLaw License Granted to Immigrant
An immigrant unable to practice law because of his undocumented status has been granted a law license by California’s highest court Thursday, NBC News reports. Sergio Garcia took his case to the...
View ArticleFilner Begins 90-Day House Arrest
Former embattled San Diego mayor Bob Filner spent New Year’s Day at home Wednesday, serving the first day of his three-month house arrest sentence in connection with the sexual harassment scandal that...
View Article"Boystown": World's Best Gay Hood
Chicago's north side Boystown neighborhood on Wednesday was named the best gay neighborhood in the world. The accolade from OutTraveler.com said the nation's first officially-recognized gay village in...
View ArticleAttorney Killed by Police
Dallas police said they shot and killed a resident inside a luxury condominium complex after the man barricaded himself and fired at police officers. The shooting occurred in the lobby of the Glass...
View Article100-Foot Salt Pile Crushes Worker
A worker died after a large pile of rock salt fell onto the heavy machine he was operating at a suburban Philadelphia salt yard. MORE: Full Storm Coverage Gov. Christie Declares Emergency in N.J. Storm...
View ArticleStrange iPod Surprise
A San Diego man who bought an iPod from a local retailer was less than thrilled when he opened his new gadget. Inside the box, in place of a shiny iPod, were several rubber erasers. East County...
View ArticleBeanie Babies' Creator Sentencing
Beanie Babies creator Ty Warner, who pleaded guilty last year to one of the largest tax frauds in Chicago-area history, has a proposal for his sentencing judge: give me probation. In a memorandum filed...
View ArticleWal-Mart Recalls Card Tables
Wal-Mart is recalling more than 70,000 card tables after reports of finger amputations and fall hazards associated with the product. The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission announced on...
View ArticleMayor: 2014 Is "Year of the Bible"
The mayor of Flower Mound is receiving a lot of attention after declaring 2014 the "Year of the Bible." Flower Mound Mayor Tom Hayden made the proclamation during a regularly scheduled city council...
View ArticleMenino's 20-Year Boston Reign Ends
If there is any single phrase that captures the spirit that guided Boston Mayor Thomas Menino's 20 years in office, it might be nine words he included in his last big speech in early December. His...
View ArticleScientists: Earthquake Lights Exist
Want to know when an earthquake is afoot? Watch for the lights. Geologists say they have proof of a rare, elusive phenomenon called "earthquake lights," according to USA Today, when "balls of light" or...
View ArticleFor Long-Serving Mayors, Change Is Part of the Job
John Land was just 29 years old when he was first elected mayor of a small Florida farming town called Apopka. Six decades later, Apopka’s population has boomed from just over 2,000 to about 44,000,...
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