Massive octopus in Seattle nearly crawls out of aquarium display
A giant male octopus caught on cell phone video scaling his glass display tank at the Seattle Aquarium and reaching several tentacles over its open top has sparked Internet speculation that the massive mollusk was trying to mount an escape bid. "It was not an escape attempt," aquarium spokesman Tim…
Ingenious Way to Pay Off Home ( It's Brilliant! )
Before you pay your next mortgage payment, you should read this right away. Ingenious way to pay off your mortgage has banks on edge across America.
Albino killers sentenced to death in Tanzania
A court in Tanzania has sentenced four people to death for the murder of an albino woman who was killed so her hacked-off limbs could be used in magic, officials said Friday. The sentencing comes after Tanzania' President Jakaya Kikwete blasted the wave of killings of albinos, whose body parts are…
Syrian army kills Islamic State commander: state media, monitor
The Syrian air force has killed an Islamic State commander in an air strike in central Syria, Syrian state media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday. The Islamic State commander, identified as one of its self-declared provincial governors, was killed in an air strike near…
Cops: Baby apparently starves after mom's suspected overdose
MILLVALE, Pa. (AP) — A 9-month-old boy found dead in a Pittsburgh-area apartment is believed to have starved after his mother died of an apparent overdose, leaving no one to care for him, authorities said Friday.
Mexico's drug cartels adapt to US pot legalization
The growing legalization of cannabis in the United States is forcing Mexico's drug cartels to rethink their illicit business model, turning to opium poppy plantations and domestic pot consumption, experts say. The changes in the world's biggest drug market appear to have prompted the criminal…
10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
Entry-priced new cars have never been so desirable! Can you guess which car made the number 1 spot on this year's list of coolest cars? Find out now!
Mountain lion shot with tranquilizer in California mall parking lot, dies
A mountain lion that wandered into a Southern California shopping mall parking lot on Friday was shot with a tranquilizer dart but died as state wildlife officers sought to transport it to the wilderness, authorities said. The incident marked the latest encounter between humans and mountain lions…
Police: Slain officer a hero in 'fierce' gunbattle with 2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A police officer who went to a video game store to buy a present for his son ended up in a fierce gunbattle with two would-be robbers, fighting to the end of his life to protect patrons and employees, a police captain said Friday.
Pope helps shed light on notorious Italy murder
Pope Francis is breaking decades of Vatican silence to help Italy shed light on one of its most notorious crimes, the 1970's murder of former premier Aldo Moro, the Corriere della Sera daily said Saturday. Francis has given permission for Archbishop Antonio Mennini to be interviewed by a…
New 325-foot-tall roller coaster can reach 95 miles per hour
A new roller coaster is opening soon, and it’s not for the faint of heart. The crazy cool Fury 325 coaster debuts on March 28 at Carowinds Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. But you don’t have to wait until then to take a ride: The park released this point-of-view test-run video on YouTube. Follow…
7 "Common" Things That Will Make You Go Broke
These are the "common" things that will make your money vanish before you know it. And #7 is surprisingly common...
Selma marks 50th anniversary of march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge (16 photos)
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2 hrs agoBoston high school dean ran drug ring, tried to kill teen: prosecutors
By Elizabeth Barber BOSTON (Reuters) - A Massachusetts high school dean charged with the attempted execution-style murder of a student he had inducted into an alleged drug ring had once worked with Boston police on efforts to combat drugs and gangs, a police spokesman said on Friday. Prosecutors…
Israel fires at Gaza boats, kills Palestinian fisherman: hospital officials
The Israeli navy opened fire on boats off the coast of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing one Palestinian fisherman, Gaza hospital officials said. Citing security concerns, Israel keeps a naval blockade on Gaza, which is ruled by the Islamist Hamas movement, and has designated a six nautical-mile…
Lynch returning to Seahawks with new contract
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — "Beast Mode" is getting paid.
How Seniors Are Staying Asleep All Night
An American-made natural sleep aid is helping thousands sleep better at night.
Two mummified bodies spotted on Mexico's highest peak
A team of Mexican climbers searching for a frozen body on the country's highest mountain stumbled on a second mummified cadaver during their expedition on Thursday. The 12 local civil protection mountaineers had embarked on their mission after climbers reported seeing a frozen skull 310 meters…
School Choir Director And College Professor FREAK OUT And Call The Cops On Man Legally Carrying A Gun
A Michigan man was not acting erratically or threatening other people at an Ann Arbor high school music recital, but he was openly — and legally — carrying a firearm. The incident happened Thursday evening at Pioneer High School when Steven Lorenz, the director of choirs at the school, spotted the…
Witness: Hernandez DNA matched marijuana butt at crime scene
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's DNA was found on a marijuana joint at the scene of a killing near his home, a crime lab scientist testified Friday.
Actor Harrison Ford injured in California plane crash (18 photos)
An official says Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage airplane at a Los Angeles golf course. He suffered moderate injuries. Los Angeles fire officials say the single-engine plane went down at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday on the green at Penmar Golf Course in the Venice area of Los Angeles. The…
10 Celebs Who Quit Acting For Surprising Reasons
Actors can fall off the map for many reasons, but these celebs publicly announced their departure from Hollywood to do some interesting things.
Promises of love, jobs for foreign recruits in IS 'utopia'
It has become known for horrific images of beheadings and torture, but the Islamic State group is trying to lure foreign recruits to its "caliphate" with promises of adventure, homes, jobs -- even love. Using sophisticated recruitment techniques, the jihadists have attracted hundreds of supporters…
5 Rewards of Living a Frugal Lifestyle
Once a couple decides to commit to a frugal lifestyle, it's likely that disagreements and stress about money will decrease and their success as a frugal couple will strengthen their bond overall. Other possibilities include deciding to switch careers, working less and living life the way you…
Wisconsin police fatally shoot black teen, prompting protest
(Reuters) - Wisconsin police fatally shot an apparently unarmed African-American teenager on Friday, prompting dozens of people to protest at the site of the killing, according to police and videos published on social media. Madison Police Chief Mike Koval told reporters that an officer responded…
