Iran billionaire tycoon Zanjani sentenced to death for corruption
Iran's billionaire tycoon Babak Zanjani has been sentenced to death for corruption, a judicial official said Sunday, after a long trial in which he was accused of fraudulently pocketing $2.8 billion. Zanjani became notorious during the era of president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, finding ways to channel…
Magnificent Mansions with Tales to Tell
Visit the great country estates of Britain’s famous figures, from Elizabethan lords to modern day Dukes, and even Winston Churchill.
Woman's Bad Times Are Made Worse By Family's Desertion
DEAR ABBY: I recently realized I have a fair-weather family. My husband got in trouble with the law and is now in a drug treatment facility. This had been hard on me, but I love him. His crime was being in possession of illegal drugs that were intended only for himself. His family has turned their…
Chinese Woman Dies in Elevator With Power Improperly Cut Off
The discovery of a woman's corpse in an elevator in the Chinese city of Xi'an has led to the detention of an elevator maintenance crew who improperly cut off power to the elevator a month ago without checking if anyone was inside
China's Xi says won't allow Taiwan to be 'split' off again
China will never allow the tragedy of Taiwan being "split" off from the rest of the country to happen again, state media on Sunday quoted President Xi Jinping as saying, offering a strong warning to the island against any moves towards independence. China considers self-ruled and democratic Taiwan…
80% Stock Market Crash to Strike in 2016
Several noted economist and distinguished investors are warning of a stock market crash. Albert Edwards is sounding the alarm that we could witness...
Cop Helps Girl, 2, Put On Pants After She Called 911: 'My Heart Went Out to Her'
When 2-year-old Aaliyah Garrett from South Carolina needed help putting on her pants, she declared it an emergency and decided to call 911.
Man Who Fatally Punched Toddler Gets 30-Year Prison Sentence
A New Jersey man who fatally punched his girlfriend's toddler daughter when the child wouldn't let him comb her hair after a bath has been sentenced to 30 years in prison
Scuba Diver Miraculously Survives Horror Ride Through Nuclear Plant Intake Pipe
Christopher Le Cun is suing a South Florida nuclear power plant after he was sucked into its intake pipe and taken on a quarter-mile hell ride.
What Has Been The 2016 Best Skin Tighteners ?
Women everywhere are saving thousands of dollars on cosmetic procedures by reducing the appearance of wrinkles from the comfort of their own home.
Bergdahl lawyers seek meeting with Trump over statements
Attorneys for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl said Saturday they may seek a deposition from presidential contender Donald Trump or call him as a witness at a legal proceeding, saying they fear his comments could affect their client's right to a fair trial.
Amazing waves (14 photos)
A daredevil photographer who swims into the surf has captured these stunning images of the insides of breaking waves in Tahiti. Ben Thouard, 29, regularly dives into the crystal clear waters of Teahupoo, Tahiti's most famous surf break, to snap the empty waves. He stands in the water scouting out…
Drug kingpin killed in Colombia
Bogota (AFP) - The top leader of powerful Clan Usuga gang was killed in a police raid, authorities said Saturday, in another major blow to Colombia's most important gang.
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Younger Kids Are Jealous Of Family's New 'Daughter'
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 20 years and have three children, ages 10 to 17. Our oldest is a senior in high school. Her best friend, "Maya," is a friend of the family we have known for 10 years. Maya's parents have been divorced for as long as we've known her. She lives with her…
DARPA’s crazy plane design could allow for vertical takeoffs
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ( DARPA ) has helped develop a lot of wondrous technology over the years, including most notably the Internet. This week, the U.S. government agency released a concept for a new kind of plane that would be a hybrid of a plane and a helicopter and could…
What Is Kief and Why Is It Stronger Than Regular Marijuana?
Kief is the powdery resin left in your grinder that will deliver a stronger high.
CEO Makes $2.1 Billion Bet on New Technology
His company is expected to release a new device featuring technology that Time Magazine says could "completely revolutionize the way we live." [Story]
China warns Hong Kong not to politicize issues
By James Pomfret BEIJING (Reuters) - China's third-ranked Communist Party leader Zhang Dejiang said Hong Kong shouldn't "politicize everything" and should instead focus on integrating its economy with China's, according to members of China's parliament who met with him on Sunday. A day after…
Judge: Man Who Admits Molesting Daughter Can Avoid Jail
An Indiana judge is allowing a man who admitted molesting his daughter to avoid prison in return for financial support of the now 7-year-old girl, who has cancer
Teen Pilot Makes Successful Emergency Landing on a Golf Course
A teen was forced to land a small aircraft on the 12th fairway of the St. Petersburg Country Club.
What Causes Heartburn
Wondering What Causes Heartburn? Learn About Causes of Heartburn, Including the Types of Food That Can Trigger Heartburn.
Spurs, missing 3 starters, improve to 30-0 at home
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Manu Ginobili returned to give the short-handed San Antonio Spurs a needed boost as they remained perfect at home and extended the franchise's best start.
Photos of the day - March 5, 2016 (29 photos)
A young migrant who is waiting to cross the Greek-Macedonian border looks out from a wagon at a makeshift camp, near the village of Idomeni, Greece, Indian army recruits wearing their ceremonial uniform perform a salute as they pose before their passing out parade at a garrison in Rangreth on the…
Pilot shortage hits US regional airlines
Mid-sized and regional airlines in the US are suffering from a pilot shortage that could threaten the health of the broader US aviation industry. The labor shortfall has led to canceled flights at carriers like Mesa Airlines and Silver Airways. The staffing crunch could also constrain traffic for…
Drivers With No Tickets In 3 Years Must Read This
United States drivers are surprised that they never knew this. If you drive less than 50 mi/day, you better read this...
Refugee shot by Utah police came with family for new life
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A 17-year-old Somali refugee critically wounded in a high-profile police shooting in Utah fled to the U.S. from a refugee camp where food was scarce, scorpions scurried everywhere and a toilet was a hole in the ground.
