The attorney representing alleged Chinatown gang boss Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow says that the FBI entrapped his client, and “wined and dined” him using “millions of dollars, liquor and cigarettes seized in other cases,” the Associated Press reports. Chow was indicted
It seems like only yesterday that the federal government assured us that none of its big public websites – and especially not HealthCare.gov, the ObamaCare exchange site – were at risk from the Heartbleed security flaw, which can allow hackers
MIAMI (AP) — Before the season started, a poll suggested that the Miami Heat were the overwhelming favorite to win the NBA title, collecting a whopping 76 percent of ballots cast. The voters weren’t some know-nothings, either. No, this was
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico on Friday, sending panicked people into the streets. Some walls cracked and fell, but there were no reports of major damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey
The lawyer who defended California’s Proposition 8, the 2008 referendum defining marriage as being between a man and a woman, is now planning his daughter’s lesbian wedding, the Associated Press’s Julie Pace reports. “My daughter Ashley’s path in life has
The Associated Press reports that a man robbed a bank in the East Bay city of Hayward, CA wearing a t-shirt that said, “I Have Issues.” According to the AP: Hayward Police Department Sgt. Eric Melendez said Thursday that the
HONOLULU (AP) — A former child model and aspiring actor is accusing “X-Men” franchise director Bryan Singer of sexually abusing him as a teenager in a federal lawsuit filed in Hawaii. The lawsuit filed Wednesday says the prominent director of
A New York woman suffering from a neurological disease that has required four brain surgeries has been dropped by all of her doctors and denied medications due to her Obamacare plan. “I’ve been vomiting. I lost 22 pounds. The pain
Electronic devices similar to slot machines may soon be coming to bingo halls around Texas. The proposed devices, which give bingo players “video confirmation” of wins and losses, will be discussed by the Texas Lottery Commission on April 16. The proposition has
On April 15th the New York Police Department (NYPD) announced that its Muslim surveillance unit had been disbanded. The surveillance unit came “under fire by community activists who accused the department of abusing civil rights.” According to the Associated Press,
Pro-Russian forces in east Ukraine are not giving up even though Ukraine tanks have been spotted. Interim President Oleksandr Turchynov told parliament the anti-terrorist operation he promised on Sunday started in north Donetsk. These forces took over 10 government buildings
The drought that has plagued most of Texas for the past several years is forcing municipalities to consider what some might think a radical solution to finding more drinking water. The solution: recycling flushed toilet water into drinking water. Wichita
The Associated Press is reporting a Russian jet flew close-range over a US warship in the Black Sea for over 90 minutes. The close proximity forced commanders to issue many warnings. The official says the fighter flew within 1,000 yards
Despite aborting their roundup and allowing “trespassing” cattle returned to the Bundy ranch in southern Nevada, the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently offered public statements claiming it would continue to pursue the ranchers in court. Should the agency
27-year-old Fidel Salinas of Dona, Texas is accused of illegally attempting to access several Internet servers to include government assets. He is thought to be affiliated with the notorious online hacking group dubbed “Anonymous.” According to court documents obtained by
VALPARAISO, Chile (AP) — A raging fire leaped from hilltop to hilltop in this colorful port city, killing at least 16 people and destroying more than 500 homes. More than 10,000 people were evacuated, including more than 200 female inmates
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nearly two years later, Manny Pacquiao finally got the decision most people thought he deserved the first time against Timothy Bradley. Pacquiao won a unanimous decision in his rematch with Bradley on Saturday night, avenging his
In April 2010, Michael Quinn Sullivan wrote about then-gubernatorial candidate and Houston Mayor Bill White ducking out of town as to not be seen with President Obama during his visit to Texas. Fast forward to 2014, with another visit by President Obama
The Associated Press and Bloomberg are both reporting that Health and Human Service Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will resign in the wake of the troubled deployment of Healthcare.gov, the online health insurance marketplace for the President’s signature “Obamacare” legislation. This is
Four relatives in Progreso, Texas admitted to their roles in a bribery scheme. 36-year-old Omar Leonel Vela, the town’s current mayor, was charged for his role in the pay-to-play scheme with his brother Michael Vela, President of the Progreso Independent School District (PISD), and
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The tee shot is ceremonial, yet there was a sense that competition still exists between the “Big Three.” Or at least two of them. Arnold Palmer, 84, hit the opening shot Thursday morning down the middle
Scientists in the UK are using stem cells to grow human body parts in a lab. The researchers are growing organs such as noses, ears, blood vessels and windpipes in the north London hospital where they work, in the hope
MURRYSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A 16-year-old armed with two knives went on a stabbing and slashing spree at a high school near Pittsburgh on Wednesday, leaving 20 people injured, including a school police officer who eventually subdued him with the
BOSTON (AP) — After taking heat from some of its own over a decision to grant an honorary degree to an advocate for Muslim women who has made comments critical of Islam, Brandeis University withdrew the planned honor Tuesday night.
BOSTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s aunt Zeituni Onyango, who was denied asylum in the United States but stayed illegally for years, died Tuesday at age 61. Onyango, whose immigration status was reported by The Associated Press days before Obama’s
