A group of conspirators apparently inspired by Islamist ideology targeted the Sears Tower and the studios of talk show host Oprah Winfrey, both located in Chicago, in a 2009 bomb plot, Judicial Watch reported based on "law enforcement and other sources."
Matthew Weiner, the executive producer and creator of AMC's hit show "Mad Men," is quite mad himself because none of his cast members have been given television's most prestigious award.
Christmas is around the corner, and thanks to the reruns of "Jingle all the Way," we know that children have high expectations for finding just the right toy under the tree. For those who want to get an early start today, Cyber Monday holds some great deals that might just make both the kids and your wallet happy. We have compiled some of the highlights.
"House of Cards" fans knows Francis Underwood is an ace when it comes to manipulation. What it is like to be governed by him now that he has made his way to the presidency is yet to be discovered, but viewers can do just that beginning Feb. 27 of next year.
In real life, people tend to take shortcuts here and there. So why should virtual reality be any different? Turns out, it is not. The Sims 4, the latest game in EA Maxis' popular life-simulation series, has one thing in common with all of its predecessors: It offers players a multitude of ways to cheat.
Jailbreaking, or the process of removing limitations on Apple's iOS operating system, has become a veritable "cat-and-mouse" game between the manufacturer and hackers.
You would like to add some humor to your iPhone? The options are virtually endless. We have found some particularly amusing cases that might make you smile every time you can turn your gaze away from that screen.
A sleek smartphone or trendy tablet may generate more excitement than a dishwasher or laundry two-in-one; but sometimes, those Black Friday deals are about the larger appliances we rely on everyday to keep our homes organized.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent a coronary catheterization procedure Friday morning. The 81-year-old jurist had "experienced discomfort during routine exercise" on Tuesday evening. She had been hospitalized after doctors discovered a blockage in her left coronary artery.
Two FBI agents were shot near St. Louis, Missouri in Friday, but the incident was not "not directly related to the Ferguson protests," an FBI spokeswoman said.
Demonstrations in Hong Kong turned violent Tuesday as police used pepper spray to dispel protesters in the Mong Kok neighborhood. But authorities' "often-tough tactics triggered hundreds more to rally to the demonstrators' cause and take to the streets," the newspaper group added.
Super Smash Bros. has proved record-breaking for the Nintendo Wii U. The game sold 490,000 physical and digital copies during the first three days it was available in the United States, making it the fastest selling game for the console, according to its manufacturer.
One that "Sims 4" players particularly appreciate, it turns out, is that - just as in real life - there are ways to cheat. And cutting corners may just make your Sims more rich, successful and even likable. But beware: Just as in real life, taking the easy road sometimes comes at a high price.
Talking, texting, emailing: You do it all on your smartphone. Work, family, social life: You grab your iPhone 6 to manage all aspects of them. Your device is in constant peril, and so is your battery life. So, to take care of wear and tear of your ever depleting battery, clever inventors have come up with a dual solution: iPhone 6 cases that both protect your device and help those battery bars disappear a little slower.
An Ohio man became the the longest-held U.S. prisoner to be exonerated when he was released Friday after spending 39 years, three months and eight days in prison. Ricky Jackson, 57, had been incarcerated since 1975.
U.S. recognition of Russia's takeover of Crimea is not a question of time, Vice President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian leaders on Friday. "The United States will never recognize (the) annexation, and (Biden) warned Moscow that it faces greater isolation if it continues its 'provocative action,'" the Los Angeles Times said.
Citizens have the right to record the actions of law enforcement officers on duty, a federal court in Missouri affirmed in a ruling Friday. The decision by District Judge John A. Ross comes ahead of an expected grand jury decision on whether to indict Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson.
Only one out of every 10 heavy drinkers in the United States technically qualifies as an alcoholic. The statistic is based on a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that most adults who drink too much still "(fall) short of the criteria for alcoholism."
In a surprise move, China's central bank cut interest rates on Friday in an effort to "re-energize the world's No. 2 economy." The people's republic is among a number of countries trying to "encourage growth in the face of a global slowdown," according to the Associated Press.
The United States is giving visitors from Ebola-ravaged countries temporary protected status, which allows them to remain in the country for up to 18 months.
