Los Angeles No Longer "Bank Robbery Capital of the World," FBI Surprised

Since the 1960s, the city of Los Angeles has become known as the Bank Robbery Capital of the World, but after a half a century, FBI agents are now wondering, "where did all the bandits go?"

After Microsoft's Record-Setting Sales, Which Game Console Is Winning?

Last week, Microsoft announced that it experienced record sales of its Xbox One after the release of the video game "Titanfall," which the Xbox has exclusive rights to.

War On Drugs: 70 Percent of Meth Supply in U.S. Enters Through California, Report Says

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris released a report Thursday revealing that the state has become an entry port for methamphetamine sales in the country, the LA Times reported

Institutional Racism Begins As Early As Preschool, Study Says

A report, released Friday by the Department of Education's civil rights arm, revealed that in U.S. public schools, black students - even as young as preschoolers - are more likely to get suspended than any other race.

Microsoft Admits, Defends Practice Of Reading User Email

Computer tech giant Microsoft recently admitted in federal court documents that it has the ability to break into its customers' email accounts and has done so in the past.

Cell Phone Retailers Gear Up For New HTC One Release

As the unveiling of HTC 's new phone is only days away, HTC still has yet to confirm or deny any of the rumors surrounding the follow up device to last year's HTC One, which earned the "Smartphone of the Year" accolade at Mobile World Congress in Spain last month.

Twitter Users Mock Turkish Government Over Attempted Social Media Ban

Turkey's government blocked access to the social media site Twitter late Thursday, an action that has drawn criticism and ridicule from the international community Friday, according to the "Los Angeles Times."

Hawaii Lawmakers To Allow Undercover Officers To Sleep With Prostitutes

After Honolulu police officers protested part of new state bill that would have prohibited undercover officers from having sex with prostitutes during investigations, state lawmakers have amended the proposed bill.

Kickstarter, Netflix To Change the Face of Hollywood

While the release of the Veronica Mars film last weekend opened to mediocre box office numbers, the very nature of the film's production and financial backing is revolutionary to the Hollywood industry.

Mexican Drug Cartels Look For Other Lucrative Schemes

While illegal drug production and smuggling is what cartels are primarily known for, a recent "Associated Press" report reveals that numerous cartels in Mexico have found alternate ways of making money illegally.

Jeremy Irons Admits 'Man of Steel' Sequel Script Not Completed

As early production is underway starting earlier this month for the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel in Michigan and principal photography is set to begin in April, it came as a bit of a shock when Jeremy Irons, who will play Bruce Wayne's trusted confidante and butler Alfred Pennyworth, said the script isn't finished yet.

4J Studios Teases Minecraft TU14 Patch Update, Next-Gen Console Releases

4J Studios, the Scottish video game developer that brought the popular game Minecraft to Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, posted a few updates regarding Minecraft's Title Update 14 patch for the PS3 and Xbox 360 editions, "Examiner" reported.

Jack Daniels Lobbies to Keep Tennessee Whiskey Law As Lawmakers Eye Change

Tennessee lawmakers are challenging a year-old state law regarding the requirements to make "Tennessee Whiskey," "Fox News," reported.

Attorneys General Call on Top U.S. Retailers to Ban Tobacco Products After CVS Anti-Smoking Policy

Following the heels of the decision by CVS Caremark Corp. to stop selling tobacco products, 28 U.S. attorneys general are pushing for the heads of five major retailers to do the same, according to "Fox News."

Windows XP Update Scheduled for Government Computer Systems Over Cyber Attack Concerns

April 8 marks the deadline for the U.S. government to complete secure operating systems installations to federal computers. However as the date fast approaches, roughly 10 percent of the several million federally used computers will still be running with the outdated system.

Navy SEALs Retrieve Stolen Oil Tanker From Libyan Rebels and North Korea

In a Sunday night operation, U.S. Navy SEALs seized control of a Libyan National Oil Company's oil stored in a North Korean flagged tanker that was commandeered by three armed Libyan rebels.

Detection of Waves in Space Provides Further Evidence for Big Bang Theory

On Monday, astronomer John M. Kovac and his team announced they had detected ripples, or gravitational waves, in the fabric of space-time, an accomplishment that further supports the idea of a universe being stretched apart when it was only about a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second old - 10 to the minus 35 seconds.

General Motors Knew About Faulty Engines For Over a Decade, Issue Recall Only After At Least 12 Deaths

Late last month General Motors issued a recall for nearly 1.4 million of its compact cars, including the Cobalt, citing issues of failed airbags and key-ignition troubles.

'Veronica Mars'' Kickstarter Contributors Unhappy with Warner Bros.

While "Veronica Mars" opened this weekend to mediocre success, raking in a little more than $2 million at the box office for so far, Warner Bros. has been getting some heat from a few of the film's bankrollers.

'Amazing Spider-Man 2' Director Opens Up About Future of Spidey Franchise

"The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise director Marc Webb recently sat down with "The Daily Beast" to discuss the latest installment in the Spider-Man cinematic universe, future endeavors and his growing success in the film industry.

Honda Recalls Nearly 900,000 Minivans; Honda Accord, CRV, & Pilot Not Included In Recall

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday that the Honda Motor Co. is recalling 886,815 Odyssey minivans.

Meet the Soccer Moms on Minnesota's Chicks wIth Sticks Hockey League

In states like Minnesota where hockey rules the sporting world, moms are now dropping off their kids at sporting practices before heading to their own hockey team practice.

Police Chief, Others Charged With Targeting Low-Income Immigrants in King City, California; Was Latino Community Targeted?

For years King City, Calif. has been the hub of a corruption scandal that goes as far as the city's police chief, according to the "Los Angeles Times."

HTC One Gets Price Drop Ahead of Upcoming HTC One 2 Launch

HTC is now only less than 10 days away from unveiling its new phone during its New York and London conferences March 25.

Microsoft's Xbox One Closing In On Sony's Playstation 4 Sales

While PS4 seemed to be more popular choice among consumers, as Microsoft's Xbox One has lagged a bit behind in units sold, Microsoft has beat out Sony on a dollar basis, according to "PC Magazine."
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