Life

MetroPCS Eases Mexico-US Disconnect, Offers Unlimited U.S. to Mexico Calls for $30/Month

MetroPCS, has opted to ease the communication process by offering new and existing customers (with select phones) unlimited talk and text nationwide, plus unlimited calling from the U.S. to landlines in Mexico, and unlimited texting from the U.S. to Mexico, for only $30 a month.
Prison

Missouri Man Executed for Orchestrating 1993 Murder of Elderly Couple to Steal Their Cows

57-year-old William Rousan took his last breath around midnight on Wednesday as the state of Missouri carried out his execution just miles away from the farm where prosecutors say he killed an elderly couple in 1993 in order to steal their cows.
Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama to Take Voto Latino's Mission to the Next Level and Run for Office?

Wilmer Valderrama, actor/producer, political activist and Voto Latino's Artist Coalition Co-Chair, may have the political chops to run for office, but will he consider it? In art and in life, Wilmer Valderrama wears many hats. His TV gigs include Fez, the awkwardly funny foreign exchange student on "That '70s Show," MTV series "Yo Momma," the voice for the animated character Manny in the children's show "Handy Manny" and now a crime lord named Don Carlos in Robert Rodriguez's "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" on El Rey Network.
Mount Everest Avalanche

Expedition Groups Cancel Climbs, Sherpas Walk Out After Government Fails To Meet Avalanche Relief Demands

Sherpas at Mount Everest walked out in protest after the government did not meet their demands following a deadly avalanche last week that killed 13 Sherpas.
Voto Latino Power Summit 2014

Leadership Lessons Earned and Learned at the Voto Latino Power Summit

Important takeaways from the "Game Changer" workshop and the entire Voto Latino Power Summit event were as vast and broad as the varying interests, concerns, and needs of the Latino community; yet there were some standout impressions: the importance of Spanish-speakers and Spanish-speaking experts at events looking to target Latinos is paramount; recognizing that younger generations are the door to the older generations -- this is important when trying to attract older generations to causes and offers that are only present online; and vice versa: as older generations are identified as the number one factor in pushing Latino millennials to get healthcare.
William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare's 450th Birthday Celebrations Slated for Weekend; Was 'Hamlet' Author Really Born Today?

Nearly half a millennium has passed since world-famous playwright William Shakespeare was born -- today apparently marks 450 years -- but some people are wondering whether or not this is actually his birthday.
South Korea Sewol Ferry Disaster

156 Confirmed Dead in S. Korea Ferry Disaster, Difficult Recovery Effort Continues

The death toll of the Sewol ferry disaster in South Korea has reached 156, and the recovery mission is continuing.
Cheetos

Richard Montañez: From Janitor to Executive

When Montañez was introduced to the possibility that he could be hired on by the Frito-Lay company, he was already aware that gaining that job could and would feed his destiny. At the Voto Latino Power Summit on April 12th, Montañez shared this story; the origin tale that led to his present day success.
Airplane

Teen Who Survived Flight In Wheel Well Is "Lucky To Have Survived," Airline Says

Authorities say it's amazing that a teenager boy beat the odds of survival after hitching a ride in a Boeing 767 by hiding in its wheel well while the plane flew from California to Hawaii.
A volunteer from Buchanan Street Elementary School attend Nickelodeon Get Dirty Earth Day at Los Angeles Zoo o

What Is Earth Day? Annual Environmental Awareness & Protection Day Celebrated Around The World

Earth Day is today and it is held annually to honor environmental awareness and protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and has expanded globally with the help of the Earth Day Network. Earth Day is now celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.
Horses NYC

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Faces Pressure To Keep Horses; Will He Still Remove Them From Central Park?

Mayor de Blasio is encountering resistance from supporters.
Alcoh

U.S. Government Approves Powdered Alcohol; Palcohol Could Hit The Shelves This Fall

Product is set to hit shelves this fall.
Häagen-Dazs

Häagen-Dazs, Baskin Robbins and More Bring Vegetables, Haikus to the Ice Cream Parlor

Summer is around the corner which means ice cream is on everyone's mind. Ice cream is a time-tested treat, but it seems not everyone is satisfied with tradition. Recently, creative ice creams ideas have been popping up everywhere.
Cat

Purina One Sponsors Pop-Up Cat Cafe Opening In Manhattan; Will It Be Successful?

A new café is opening in Manhattan but the theme isn't coffee. Rather, it's all about cats.
Gael Garcia Bernal

Gael García Bernal's Wife, Dolores Fonzi, Does Everything While High & Smokes In Front of Children

The actress has been smoked marijuana for 20 years, and she continues to do it in front of her children.
Kristen Bell

Jenna Dewan Tatum, Kristen Bell, Nia Long & Minnie Driver Show Some Skin in Allure Magazine Nude Issue

Four actresses share why they chose to go nude.
Voto Latino Power Summit 2014

Rosario Dawson, the Voto Latino Trailblazer on Empowering Latino Millennials: 'They Are Going to Claim 'Sí Se Puede' for Themselves'

"¡Sí se puede!" said actress and Voto Latino Co-Founder and Chairwoman Rosario Dawson as she addressed a sea of driven and high-spirited Latinos (and some non-Latinos) during the Voto Latino Power Summit kickoff on April 11 at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. The crowd eagerly looked on, craving inspiration during a time when change for Latinos is within reach, but still too far to fully grasp without the help of the powers that be who need to sign the dotted line to implement real, concrete change.
Joyce DiDonato, Metropolitan Opera

Joyce DiDonato, Javier Camarena & Superstar Cast Deliver Magical Performance of Rossini's Cinderella Story

The Met's revival of "La Cenerentola" is one of the finest displays of riveting Belcanto that the company has put on in the last few years. The performance features a fine blend of tremendous humor as well as complex performances (both vocally and dramatically) from its wondrous cast. The work has five performances remaining, including a final one on the last day of the 2013-14 season. It is the perfect way for the Met to send off what has been an unforgettable season.
Biofuels

Corn Residue Based Biofuels More Harmful To Environment Study Says

A new study paid for by the federal government and released Sunday found that biofuels made from the residue of harvested corn plants release more greenhouse gases than conventional gasoline does.
Iconic Scottish Landmarks: Loch Ness

Loch Ness Monster Sighting: Did Apple Maps Inadvertently Confirms Mythical Creatures Existence?

The Loch Ness Monster is a legend not unlike the Chupacabra or Big Foot crazes.
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