When Crystal Mangum falsely accused several Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, there were 160 television news stories in the first five days after the players were arrested, but in 2013, when Mangum was convicted of murder and sentenced
Could Miley Cyrus be crowned Time magazine’s Person of the Year? It’s doubtful the magazine would choose the tongue-wagging singer over far more worthy candidates who had a real impact in the culture. The magazine’s online poll, where readers get
(AP) Brazil under pressure after collapse at WCup venueBy TALES AZZONI and STAN LEHMANAssociated PressSAO PAULOPart of the stadium that will host the 2014 World Cup opener collapsed Wednesday, killing two workers and aggravating already urgent concerns Brazil won’t be
George Takei will forever be known as Sulu for the original Star Trek series, but many know the actor from his velvety catch phrase–“oh, my!” Now Takei is using that pop culture hook in his new fragrance line, appropriately titled
By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONWhen President Barack Obama summoned congressional leaders for an urgent meeting last month, at the height of a fiscal crisis, Joe Biden wasn’t initially mentioned as a participant. The vice president’s staff quickly followed up with reporters,
UPDATE #2 (6:03 PM EST): A new tweet from Sharkeisha may suggest law enforcement is investigating the events captured in this video. #FUCKTHEPOLICE — SHARKEISHA BOSS ASS (@LilButtSHAR) November 27, 2013 On Wednesday, the hashtag #Sharkeisha suddenly began trending across
(AP) Heisman voter sample: Open case won’t nix WinstonBy RALPH D. RUSSOAP College Football WriterIn a small sampling of college football media, 27 of 33 Heisman Trophy voters say they would consider Jameis Winston for the award even if the
By MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated PressCAIROEgyptian authorities on Wednesday took a heavy hand against both Islamist and secular opponents, handing down heavy prison sentences to a group of female supporters of the ousted Islamist president–including teenagers as young as 15–and ordering the
(AP) Gov’t to allow another group of immigrants to stayBy ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated PressWASHINGTONSome immigrants who have stayed in the United States longer than they were allowed can soon apply to keep living in the U.S. under another immigration policy
On Wednesday, the Obama administration announced that it would delay online enrollment for small businesses seeking to use Healthcare.gov for a full year. The so-called “SHOP Marketplace” will be shut down for the year online, while businesses will still be
(AP) Colorado lawmaker resigns to avoid recallBy KRISTEN WYATTAssociated PressDENVERA third Democratic Colorado state senator facing possible recall after voting for gun-control measures says she will resign. Sen. Evie Hudak of Denver’s western suburbs announced her resignation Wednesday, less than
(AP) IRS pushes to rein in tax-exempt political groupsBy ANDREW TAYLORAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Obama administration is trying to rein in the use of tax-exempt groups for political campaigning. The effort launched Tuesday is an attempt to reduce the role of loosely
(AP) Ga. commissioners approve plan for Braves stadiumBy KATE BRUMBACKAssociated PressMARIETTA, Ga.The Atlanta Braves are a step closer to moving out of downtown Atlanta, the Major League Baseball team’s home for the past 47 years. The Cobb County Commission in
(AP) Dog-doo scofflaws get bagged through DNA testingBy RODRIQUE NGOWIAssociated PressBRAINTREE, Mass.Apartment and condo managers, dogged by complaints from those who’ve experienced the squishy and smelly sensation of stepping onto a pile of dog doo, are turning to DNA testing
(AP) Syria says it won’t give up power in peace talksBy ALBERT AJIAssociated PressDAMASCUS, SyriaThe Syrian government said Wednesday it will participate in U.N.-sponsored peace talks aimed at ending the country’s civil war, but insisted that it is not going
(AP) China says it monitored defiant US bomber flightsBy CHRISTOPHER BODEENAssociated PressBEIJINGChina said Wednesday it monitored two unarmed U.S. bombers that flew over the East China Sea in defiance of Beijing’s declaration it is exercising greater military control over the
(AP) Thailand cuts interest rate amid political strifeBANGKOKThailand’s central bank unexpectedly lowered the cost of credit Wednesday as escalating protests to topple the government add to pressure on the economy. The Bank of Thailand said it lowered its policy interest
(AP) Iraq: 13 executed corpses found as attacks kill 5By SINAN SALAHEDDINAssociated PressBAGHDADPolice around Iraq’s capital found the corpses of 13 men Wednesday apparently gunned down in executions, as other attacks in the country killed at least five, authorities said.
A European version of the morning-after-pill, has proven to be ineffectual for women who weigh more than 176 pounds and begins to lose efficacy at 165 pounds. In light of this finding, American women should beware. Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One
(AP) Supreme Court will take up new health law disputeBy MARK SHERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to referee another dispute over President Barack Obama’s health care law: whether businesses may use religious objections to escape a requirement to cover
(AP) Pacquiao says he is borrowing to give typhoon aidBy OLIVER TEVESAssociated PressMANILA, PhilippinesDespite returning like a hero from beating Brandon Rios over the weekend, Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday he has no money to keep his promise to help typhoon
(AP) Maddux, Glavine, Thomas on Hall of Fame ballotBy RONALD BLUMAP Sports WriterNEW YORKFour-time Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux, two-time winner Tom Glavine and two-time AL MVP Frank Thomas are among 19 newcomers on this year’s Hall of Fame
(AP) OH school workers on leave after rape-case chargesBy ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINSAP Legal Affairs WriterCOLUMBUS, OhioAn Ohio school superintendent and two other employees have been placed on leave after they were charged following an investigation prompted by the rape of a
(AP) LOS ANGELES–The race to Oscar has officially begun, as “12 Years a Slave” was nominated for seven Spirit Awards. The Steve McQueen-directed drama is up for best feature, best director, best actor for Chiwetel Ejiofer, supporting actress for Lupita
British personality Kelly Osbourne knows a thing or two about royalty, but she says even her native land’s royals don’t shut down traffic like President Barack Obama did this week. Osbourne, the daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, went on
