The term, "police brutality" was coined by the New York Times in 1893; yet, minorities victims have felt the blunt force of billy clubs, fists and guns much earlier than that.
Brooklyn-born American musician, singer and songwriter Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed died just a few days ago on October 27 at the age of 71. In a strange turn of events, a famous Latin pop and Mambo singer was said to have died instead. Lou Bega, his friends and his family received condolences, having been mistaken for the deceased rock legend.
Maria De Villota, former Formula One test driver, was found dead in her hotel room in Seville, Spain, apparently from natural causes (suspected heart attack) at the young age of 33.
The "Extreme Aeroshow" held this past Saturday, October 5th, was the site a gruesome scene, when a driver steering a monster truck by the name of "Big Show" launched his vehicle into a crowd of spectators, killing eight people and injuring 79 others, said officials.
Tom Clancy, who brought audience classics like Teeth of the Tiger, Dead or Alice, and Clear and Present Danger, died on the evening of Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Fans of "Game of Thrones" are anxiously waiting for a premiere date, which is expected in Spring 2014. There have been juicy spoilers for the upcoming season keeping fans on edge. Fans be warned, there are major spoiler below.