Domestic violence advocate killed by husband; few red flags
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A retired Utah lawyer used her expertise to help victims of domestic violence before her husband killed her and then himself, a grim reminder of the unpredictability of domestic abuse and how it can affect older couples, experts said Wednesday.
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.
Ex-Subway pitchman beaten in federal prison: TMZ
A prison official in Colorado and a lawyer for Fogle did not immediately respond to requests for comment. In December, Fogle, who became famous after losing weight on a diet that included sandwiches from the fast-food chain, appealed his 15-1/2-year sentence. TMZ reported that Fogle suffered a…
Egypt says scan of King Tut's burial tomb shows hidden rooms
CAIRO (AP) — Scans of King Tut's burial chamber have revealed two hidden rooms, Egypt's antiquities minister said Thursday — a discovery that could intensify speculation that the chambers contain the remains of the famed Queen Nefertiti.
Salmon Full of Cocaine and Antidepressants? Study Finds Puget Sound Fish Full of Drugs
Salmon in the Puget Sound, much like your favorite athletes, have tested positive for drugs.
A Teacher Infused Me With Hatred For My Father, 27 Years Later, a 7 Year Old Redeemed Me
A teacher is expected to mold the uninitiated minds into intellectual beings to gradually wheel the society towards a virtuous position, but how much worth can you place on a teacher who depraves a child’s innocence, encourages an entire class of 8 year olds to outcast one student, and poisons a…
10 Designer Pieces to Build Your Dream St. Patrick’s Day Outfit (10 photos)
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, and we’re dressing accordingly. But though we already scoured our wardrobes to put together the perfect green ‘fit for the holiday, of course we’ve still got images of pricey green designer duds dancing through our heads. Check out the slideshow above for the festive…
Nike Unveils Its First Self-Lacing Sneaker
Forget about slipping out of your shoes because of loose laces or feeling pressure from too-tight tying when doing those sprints.
Fisherman Catches a Monster (See What Happens)
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BMW finally understands what Tesla has been talking about
It was only a matter of time before other car manufacturers started following Tesla's lead. On Wednesday, BMW announced a strategic shift which will see the company investing in new technologies in order to more readily compete with Uber, Tesla and Google — three companies threatening to turn the…
China says opposes unilateral sanctions on North Korea
China expressed its opposition on Thursday to unilateral sanctions against North Korea saying they could raise tension, after the United States imposed new curbs on the isolated country in retaliation for its nuclear and rocket tests. U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday imposed sweeping new…
Graphic account of Hulk Hogan sex tape read in Florida court
Gawker was sued for $100 million by Hogan, who says the release violated his privacy. Hogan's attorneys asked Denton, a high-profile figure in the world of Web publishing, to read aloud a very explicit article accompanying the video, which he did in an even tone. It has not yet been shown to the…
Top 10 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts
Do you live in one of the best places in Massachusetts? Check the list. Find out now! We rated the top 10 cities to live in Massachusetts.
The DNA Results for Knife Found Buried on OJ Simpson's Estate Are in
Another break came for O.J. Simpson after a knife found buried in the backyard of his former estate and reportedly containing DNA fragments was turned over to police earlier this month. Test results indicate no information or DNA evidence could be derived from the handle or blade of the knife as…
Scans of Tutankhamun tomb show '90% chance' of hidden chambers
Radar scans of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the ancient necropolis of Luxor showed a "90 percent" chance of two hidden chambers, possibly containing organic material, Egypt's antiquities minister said Thursday. Experts had scanned the tomb to find what a British archaeologist believes could…
Watch a hacker install a credit card skimmer in under 3 seconds
One way that hackers steal unsuspecting consumers' financial data is by installing skimmer devices on ATMs and payment terminals that record and store all credit card information for the hackers to use at a later date. A video released by the Miami Beach Police this week shows just how shockingly…
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!
In death, a crow's big brain fires up memory, learning
SEATTLE (AP) — For nearly every step of his almost 12-mile walk, Darryl Dyer has company. Flocks of crows follow him, signaling each other, because they all know that he's the guy with the peanuts.
Pilots and flight attendants debate the best and worst airports in the world
Before you can get to the place you want to go, you often have to go to the place you'd rather not: the airport. And if you're flight crew, you can spend hours at airports almost every day. SEE ALSO: Reddit photoshops this triumphant Taylor Swift On a recent AskReddit thread, pilots, flight…
The Latest: Clinton says she was mistaken about coal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the race for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations a day after critical primaries in five states (all times local):
Popular Sleep Aid Takes CVS by Storm
The simplest way to fall asleep fast and stay asleep all night.
Ailing Dog Found With Stuffed Polar Bear in Stomach
A veterinarian helped save the life of an ailing New Mexico dog after discovering the source of the pup's pain _ a 6-inch long, 2-inch wide stuffed polar bear
American sentenced to 15 years hard labor in North Korea
North Korea's supreme court sentences American student Otto Warmbier, who was arrested while visiting the country, to 15 years of hard labor for crimes against the state. Jillian Kitchener reports.
Israeli spymaster turned Netanyahu critic Dagan dies
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Mossad director Meir Dagan, who after a long career spearheading shadow wars against Israel's enemies became a vociferous critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's sabre-rattling on Iran, died of cancer on Thursday, aged 71. A pugnacious retired army…
20 Early Warning Signs Of Cancer
What you don't know, can kill you. Know the signs of cancer. You probably never even knew #5.
Court rejects lawsuit by kidnapping survivor Jaycee Dugard
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The federal government cannot be held responsible for kidnapping survivor Jaycee Dugard's 1991 abduction and subsequent 18 years in captivity, an appeals court said Tuesday.
