The Los Angeles Times reports that most neighborhood streets will be filled with dainty princesses, scary witches, and amazing superheroes this Halloween as traditional costumes dominate.
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been chosen to decorate this year's Christmas tree at London's landmark hotel Claridge's, and many are expecting to witness a fantastic Sicilian-inspired display.
Olsen Twins Mary-Kate and Ashley have made a new name for themselves in the fashion industry with their critically-acclaimed luxury label, The Row. The 27-year-old actresses-turned-designers discussed their fashion influence during a recent interview with Net-A-Porter magazine, the Edit.
Alberto Fujimori, the 75-year-old former Peruvian President, began his fifth trial for misuses of public funds last Thursday after being convicted in four previous trials, and is already serving 25 years in prison for corruption and the authorization of death squads.
If you looked into the sky last night, you may have seen streaks of light gliding through the sky. This was the peak of the Orionid meteor shower. Those who missed the shower may still be able to see remnants of the show as the meteors decline over the next couple of days.
Halloween and El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) are around the corner, and while both celebrations involve skeletons and graveyards, there is a distinct difference between the two - one that goes deeper than the grave and resonates with both Anglos and Latinos.
Long Walk to Freedom, the upcoming Nelson Mandala biopic based on Mandela's 1994 autobiography, gives a detailed account of the brave South African's life as a lawyer, an activist, a prisoner and a president. The film stars the attractive British actors Idris Elba and Naomie Harris.
El Salvador's strict ban on abortions has caused the questionable denial of an abortion to a woman who was near death; and was nearly denied to another woman who was to give birth to a stillborn.
Nearly two years after being raped and dumped in the snow, Daisy Coleman, now 15 years old, has decided to step out of the shadows and give her account of that dark evening and how life has been different ever since. Thanks to the activist hacking collective called Anonymous, who trended #justice4daisy, Daisy has found the courage to give an account of what happened.
The question of whether teenage girls are getting meaner comes after the bully-provoked suicide of 12-year-old Florida teenager Rebecca Ann Sedwick. Harassment, physical violence, and bullying via cyberspace are all tools being utilized by malicious teenagers these days, but is it worse in recent times than it was before? Is there any way to combat this behavior?
Wealthy people often move to big cities with a desire to absorb a sense of urban culture and to comingle with a diverse collection of people. That is until they decide to procreate; then, it’s time to head for the hills.
It looks like somebody has been drinking on the job. On Tuesday, a thief stole than $26,000 worth of the rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, and police think it was an employee.
The Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society are demanding the resignation of Assistant Police Chief James Nardozzi after he allowed a college professor to lead ethic lectures for the department, which were filled with slurs and racist statements.
Tonight, the southern portion of the moon will pass through Earth's outer shadow causing a partial lunar eclipse. You'll have to look very closely and be geographically lucky, however, if you want to see the show.
When it comes to potentially disastrous earthquakes, The Los Angeles Times wants to make sure Californians are informed and aren't left in the dark or on shaky ground. According to an LA Times analysis, more than 1,000 old concrete buildings in Los Angeles and hundreds more throughout the county may be at risk of collapsing in a major earthquake.
The United States may be considered a super power, but lately with the government shutdown, confusion surrounding Obamacare and the initial HealthCare.gov fiasco, we seem to be in need of a systematic prescription ourselves.
Colombian coffee farmers are vital cultivators of one of the world's most profitable products, yet they can't even taste the fruits of their labor - nor have the financial stability to support their families.
Pitbull has changed up his M.O. He’s taken time away from club remixes and guest appearances on dance tracks in order to dedicate it to a more worthy cause, education. The Cubano rapper is opening a sports education charter school in his hometown, Miami, Florida. The Sports Leadership and Management school, or SLAM for short, is a school that prepares young scholars for a career in the sports field.
