Alabama woman convicted in girl's running death dies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman convicted of capital murder in the running death of her 9-year-old granddaughter died Friday less than a year into her life-without-parole sentence for the killing.
Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Must Read This
If you drive less than 50 miles per day, there is a way to pay less for auto insurance that few people realize. Are you overpaying?
Boston Bombing Survivor Marries College Sweetheart After Split From First Husband
Rebekah Gregory, who lost a leg in the attack, has found love again with Chris Varney.
'Star Wars' Producers Charged Over Harrison Ford Accident
LONDON (AP) — British health authorities announced Thursday they have issued criminal charges against the producers of Star Wars: The Force Awakens over an on-set accident in which Harrison Ford broke his leg.
Britain’s New Tank Is The ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Of Warfare
A new British Army tank comes with such a huge range of tools that it’s been described as a ‘Swiss Army Knife’.
Russia sends brand new cruise missile ship to Syria: report
Russia has dispatched a new ship armed with cruise missiles to the Mediterranean, the navy announced Saturday, as reports said it is bound for Syria. The Zelyony Dol, a patrol ship armed with Kalibr cruise missiles that only joined the Black Sea fleet in December, departed for the Mediterranean,…
Teen's Heart Aches For Young Cousin In Midst Of Melodrama
DEAR ABBY: I am 18 and in my sophomore year of college. A month ago, my family went through some major hardships. It came out that "Uncle Mark" has been cheating on my aunt for years and is moving his mistress to our area. They have two children, a son in elementary school and a daughter, "Dana,"…
8 risky foods that can make you sick (8 photos)
With Valentine’s Day nearly here, aphrodisiacs are on the menu. But while everyone knows that raw oysters present the risk of food poisoning, there are plenty of other seemingly benign foods that can make you sick. Symptoms of foodborne illnesses include cramps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and…
Mom Who Did Nothing as Girl Was Beaten to Death Gets Prison
A mother accused of doing nothing as her boyfriend beat her 4-year-old daughter to death has been sentenced to four to eight years in prison
High School Students Surprise Teacher With His First Birthday Cake In 10 Years
Students at Burleson High School in Texas threw Simpler a surprise birthday party after he told them he hadn't had a birthday cake in a decade.
Netflix Loses Millions of Clients Because Of This
Since the company decided to offer their premium service for free, millions of Netflix clients are cancelling their subscriptions and moving to this.
What happens if Donald Trump wins big in South Carolina?
Donald Trump is rolling along and gaining momentum. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) of Texas is a fairly distant second at 19.6 percent, with Sen. Marco Rubio (R) of Florida is third at 14.6. There hasn’t been a lot of polling in the Palmetto State but these results are consistent with polls conducted prior to…
Two teen girls killed at Arizona school in murder-suicide
Two teenage girls died Friday at a high school in Arizona in what police called a murder-suicide. The 15-year-olds, described as close friends and in a relationship, were found lying next to each other under a covered patio near the cafeteria at Independence High School, near Phoenix, police said…
China urges U.N. action to make North Korea 'pay price'
By John Irish MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - China will back a U.N. Security Council resolution to make North Korea "pay the necessary price" for recent rocket launches, its foreign minister told Reuters on Friday, adding the goal was to get Pyongyang back to the negotiating table. Wang Yi also said…
Apple Watch models get huge discounts ahead of March event
If you haven't been keeping up with the news, a number of very reliable reporters have said that Apple is planning to hold its next big event in March. A brand new iPhone that will potentially be called the iPhone 5se will be unveiled at the event, but Apple is also apparently ready to update its…
New Solar Panels Leave Energy Companies Outraged
Why did no one tell homeowners about this? If you own a home and pay more than $19/week for power, you better read this
95 Burmese Pythons (and Counting) Captured in Everglades
The Burmese python has worn out its welcome, and its time is nigh. For the second time since 2013, Florida wildlife officials are inviting people near and far to search for Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) in the Everglades. Depending on where they spot the invasive species, participants can…
Northern Californian wins Mavericks big-wave surf contest
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — Northern Californian Nic Lamb won the prestigious big-wave surfing contest known as the Titans of Mavericks Friday.
How Does Smoking Marijuana Affect Your Lungs? Here's Why the Answer Is so Conflicting
Does marijuana smoke have the same effect as tobacco on your precious lungs?
The Latest: Arizona school shooting was murder-suicide
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Latest on a shooting at a high school in a Phoenix suburb (all times local):
Banks "Outraged" by Brilliant Home Payoff Method
Before you pay your next mortgage you should see this. Millions of homeowners are already amazed. If your bank knew you did this, they'd freak!
7 fast food salads that are anything but healthy (8 photos)
Health conscious, nutrition savvy, superfood fanatics rejoiced this month when McDonald’s announced a few new additions to its salad menu. Among the attention grabbing ingredients: kale! Yes, McDonald’s satisfies all of our nutrition needs with it’s new kale-based Caesar salad…or does it? At the…
Trump warns Cruz: Keep attacking and I'll call the lawyers
GOP front-runner Donald Trump issued a warning on Friday to his nearest rival Ted Cruz after the Texas senator’s campaign began running advertisements alleging the billionaire real estate mogul’s misuse of eminent domain. If Cruz persists with the ads, Trump says he’s going to sue — not over the…
Time-Warp Town - China’s Last Remaining Maoist Village (10 photos)
The small town of Nanjie in China has no advertising, is decorated with images of communist leaders, has walls plastered in Maoist propaganda and is constantly serenaded with political songs and messages over tinny loudspeakers. It is known as China’s last remaining Maoist village - and visiting is…
