(AP) 2 boys dead after python escapes store in CanadaCAMPBELLTON, New BrunswickPolice say two young boys are dead after they were strangled by a python that escaped its enclosure at a pet store in Canada. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Const.
The torture and death of black teen Emmitt Till in 1955 stands as one of the most gruesome examples of racism in America. Here’s how History.com describes Till’s last hours on earth for the “crime” of flirting with a white
Director Spike Lee appears to be half way toward reaching the goal of his premiere Kickstarter.com campaign. Look closer, and you’ll notice a glaring lack of Everyman support for the next Spike Lee joint. Director Phelim McAleer, who successful used
The pumps won’t work because the vandals stole the handles. There are only two storiylines now: Obama Gives Speech and #PhonyScandal.
On Monday, White House director of the Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Munoz said President Obama has no plan to deal with immigration if Congress fails to come up with an immigration reform plan. Munoz said that lawmakers would be pressed
Phoenix businessowner Fred DuVal is not Hispanic. But he apparently has been coloring his skin darker in his commercials for his gubernatorial candidacy in order to appear Hispanic. DuVal says the whole situation is just a big joke, since his
(AP) 10 stranded as LA Transformers ride stopsUNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.Authorities say the Transformers thrill ride at Universal Studios Hollywood stopped unexpectedly, temporarily stranding 10 passengers. Los Angeles County fire officials say the 3D ride halted shortly after 9 a.m. Monday.
(AP) NY Rep. King tests presidential waters in NHBy STEVE PEOPLESAssociated PressWAKEFIELD, N.H.New York Republican Congressman Peter King is warning his party not to abandon its longstanding emphasis on national defense as he launches a two-day tour of New Hampshire.
AFP — The secrets of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s buff physique and youthful appearance are the result of herbal health remedies and swimming regularly to combat stress, his doctor revealed Monday. Putin “doesn’t look his age,” the Kremlin’s top doctor
On Saturday, as embassies around the globe remained closed due to terror threat, and while his national security team met for emergency session, President Obama golfed for his birthday. He headed over early to Andrews Air Force Base in order
(AP) 31 Turkish athletes suspended for dopingANKARA, TurkeyIn the latest scandal affecting Turkish track and field during Istanbul’s bid to host the 2020 Olympics, 31 athletes have been suspended for two years each for doping violations. The Turkish Athletics Federation
(AP) Eagles say Cooper told them he got threatenedPHILADELPHIAThe Eagles say Riley Cooper told them about threatening messages he received after a video of him making a racial slur became public. Cooper, a fourth-year wide receiver, was fined by the
Britain said on Monday its embassy in Yemen would remain closed until the end of the Muslim festival of Eid later this week, after the United States extended the closure of its own embassies over fears of an Al-Qaeda attack.
International envoys extended their visit to Cairo on Monday as efforts intensified to find a peaceful way out of the crisis sparked by the Egyptian military’s overthrow of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met
(AP) At least 6 die in bomb blast in south PhilippinesMANILA, PhilippinesA powerful bomb apparently rigged to a vehicle exploded Monday during rush hour along a main road in a volatile southern Philippine city, killing at least six people and
(AP) State Dept: Posts in 19 countries to remain closedBy ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated PressWASHINGTONAmid online “chatter” about terror threats, U.S. diplomatic posts in 19 cities in the Muslim world will be closed at least through the end of this week,
(AP) US military helicopter crashes in OkinawaBy MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated PressTOKYOA U.S. military helicopter crashed at an American base on the southern island of Okinawa, Japanese and U.S. officials said Monday. A HH-60 rescue helicopter crashed in a training area at
(AP) Rookie’s INT for TD lifts Dallas, 24-20By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterCANTON, OhioSometimes, when youth is served, it pays off. Ask Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett about that and see him smile. Rookie Devonte Holloman’s 75-yard interception return with
(AP) Kennedy wins Padres debut, 6-3 over YankeesBy BERNIE WILSONAP Sports WriterSAN DIEGOIan Kennedy won his San Diego debut, his first victory in more than two months, and Everth Cabrera, facing a 50-game suspension in baseball’s latest drug scandal, had
(AP) Gunmen kill intelligence official in YemenBy AHMED EL-HAJAssociated PressSANAA, Yemen Security officials say suspected al-Qaida gunmen have killed a military intelligence official in central Yemen. Officials say Lt. Col. Mohammed el-Mamari was shot on his way home Sunday. He
Major League Baseball has reportedly told the New York Yankees that while Alex Rodriguez will get a hefty suspension, the embattled slugger will be able to play while he appeals his punishment. MLB will announce Rodriguez’s suspension on Monday. Yankees
(AP) Dodgers win 14th straight on road, top Cubs 1-0CHICAGOA.J. Ellis hit an RBI single, Stephen Fife pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their franchise-record road winning streak
(AP) Woods shoots 70, coasts to 8th win at BridgestoneBy RUSTY MILLERAP Sports WriterAKRON, OhioThey say par is a good score in a major. If that’s true next week at the PGA Championship, then Tiger Woods is already dialed in.
(AP) Missy Franklin wins record 6th gold at swim worldsBy PAUL NEWBERRYAP National WriterBARCELONA, SpainMissy Franklin climbed to the top of the podium one more time in Spain before heading off to college. With that step, the 18-year-old joined a
New Media powerhouse Matt Drudge sent out a tantalizing Tweet Sunday about the upcoming political drama Lee Daniels’ The Butler. The film, based on the life of a black butler named Eugene Allen who served through several presidential administrations, already
