Memphis removes Ball from program after postgame incident
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Memphis has removed Reggis Ball from its program after the senior defensive back wrestled a ball from an Auburn equipment staffer at the Birmingham Bowl.
World's best nudist vacation spots
Poor Justin Bieber can't get away, having been spotted naked in Bora Bora. But there are places where you can let it all hang out without judgement.
Gamer keeps Nintendo system on for 20 years just to preserve a saved game
We’ve all been there. We’ve all fought for saved games that we’d thought we’d need at some point in the future. But one hardcore gamer has probably beat all of us, as he left an old Nintendo console turned on for over 20 years just to keep a saved game alive. DON’T MISS: The biggest 'Star Wars: The…
'Affluenza' teen grew up in wealthy but unstable home
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense in a deadly drunken-driving wreck grew up in a wealthy yet unstable household where his parents underwent an acrimonious divorce, which included accusations that his mother was addicted to pain pills and his father was…
Best national park photos of 2015 (17 photos)
These stunning images look to highlight the amazing natural beauty that can be found across the United States. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently released its Best of 2015 list, featuring a variety of animals, weather conditions and landmarks. Included in the list are gleaming auroras,…
IS claims deadly shooting in Russia's Caucasus: SITE
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a shooting at an ancient citadel in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region of Dagestan that killed one and injured 11, the SITE Intelligence Group said. "With the help of Allah, the warriors of the Khalifate were able to attack a group of…
This New Fuel Will Kill Big Oil As Soon As 2016
This fuel is so revolutionary, it's poised to decimate Big Oil's obscene profits, make OPEC obsolete, & hand the U.S. 100% energy independence...
Mom Eschews Habit Of Baby Teething On Friend's Fingers
DEAR ABBY: A friend I really like has been extremely helpful baby-sitting my 4-month-old son every once in a while. The problem is, she informed me that she rubs his gums and lets him chew on her fingers. I find this gross and strange. Clean fingers or not, I'd prefer she not do this. She only has…
AT&T is ditching two-year contracts for good in January
AT&T is preparing to permanently rid itself of two-year contracts at the start of 2016. Engadget was first to report that the number two US carrier will soon allow customers to purchase smartphones (and dumb phones, for that matter) only through the company's Next installment plan or by buying…
'Rat on a plane' forces Air India flight to turn back
A "suspected rat sighting" in the cabin forced an Air India plane carrying more than 200 passengers to return to Mumbai almost three hours into a flight to London, the airline said Thursday. Air India said it had decided to turn back the flight "keeping passenger safety in mind", even though the…
I was Fat Until I Started Making This Every Day
I've been drinking this well over 3 weeks now and my friends keep on asking me how i got slim so quickly. I'm almost half the size i was before
Oil ends 2015 in downbeat mood; hangover to be long, painful
Oil prices headed for a second year of steep losses in their last trading hours of 2015 as record OPEC supply created an unprecedented global glut that may take another year to clear. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures traded 10 cents lower at $36.50 a barrel at 1221 GMT (7:21 a.m.…
Banned driver dies after crashing into Secret Service car
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — An unlicensed driver trying to pass a car on a snowy New Hampshire road died after crashing head-on into a car carrying four Secret Service agents on Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's protective detail, police said Wednesday.
The Latest: 'Affluenza' teen's mom arrives in US from Mexico
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The latest in the case of a Texas teenager serving probation for killing four people in a drunken-driving wreck after invoking an "affluenza" defense (all times local):
Constitution Check: Does the First Amendment protect offensive trademarks?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, explains how a First Amendment case about “offensive” trademarks seems headed to the Supreme Court.
25 Jaw-Dropping Walmart Shoppers Caught On Camera
Attention Walmart shoppers, did you realize the craziest aspect of the store isn’t the clothing selections?
The World According to Russia
“Do you realize what you have done?” Vladimir Putin demanded at the United Nations in September. The question was a rebuke to the American-led bloc of countries that initially viewed with optimism the Arab Spring, which began five years ago this month, but has since given way to chaos and Islamist…
Catholic Hospitals Value Lives Of Mother And Child
DEAR ABBY: You printed a letter from a woman (Nov. 25) whose husband told her while she was pregnant that, if it came to a choice, he would choose the life of the baby over hers. Your response contained a piece of misinformation I would appreciate you correcting for your readers.You asserted that…
Drifting barge on course to hit Valhall oilfield platforms: BP
OSLO (Reuters) - A drifting barge was about an hour away from hitting BP's oil installations at the Valhall oilfield in the North Sea, a spokesman said on Thursday. When asked about the risk of an oil spill, company spokesman Jan Erik Geirmo said: "It depends on which platform the barge hits as…
Giant squid makes rare appearance in Japanese port
A giant squid that wandered into a Japanese port has given enthusiasts and experts a rare glimpse of the mysterious creature before it was guided back out to sea. The massive invertebrate, four metres (13 feet) in length, was discovered by fishermen on December 24 at a port in the city of Toyama on…
9 Things You Shouldn't Do When You Retire
Without the proper planning, retirees can make some costly mistakes with their health and finances. Here are nine mistakes retirees tend to make.
Auroras in Alberta (14 photos)
These amazing images of auroras are the work of an intrepid photographer on a never-ending quest to capture the perfect shot. Neil Zeller's mesmerizing snaps were taken across Canada, where he photographs the northern lights dancing across a dark night sky. In one stunning shot, Zeller, 42, even…
Rob Kardashian Hospitalized: What to Know About Diabetes and Its Causes
Rob Kardashian was hospitalized and diagnosed with diabetes. Here's what you need to know about the disease.
Life in prison: A look at becoming an inmate
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — They arrive by the busload each Tuesday and Thursday, dozens of new inmates entering Georgia's prison system. Most stay only a week or two. But for those sentenced to die, this is their last stop.
