With Bill de Blasio taking the reins as New York City’s new mayor, a recent poll shows that the majority of New Yorkers are satisfied with the job he’s been doing since his inauguration and also feel optimistic about his future work in office.
Is she an animal rights activist or just a crazy girl wanting to stir some trouble? A 23-year old woman in Westport, Conn. attempted to smash the glass of a pet store to "set the puppies free". She was caught in the act by police who caught up to the woman who ran with the rock still in hand.
The University of Utah is now conducting an investigation to determine whether the late Tom Lippert, a former employee and convicted felon, switched clients' sperm for his own at the former Reproductive Medical Technologies clinic.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning, German-born American diplomat and political scientist, Henry Kissinger has had an extensive political career from serving as National Security Advisor to Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.According to Mother Jones' David Corn while Kissinger might have been recently seen dancing with Stephen Colbert in a funny bit on the latter's Comedy Central show, there's a different kind of funny business that's been going on that has been unearthed - and quite frankly it's nowhere near funny.
Even the First Lady wants to look pretty! First Lady Michelle Obama has admitted that she wouldn't be opposed to getting plastic surgery, or Botox, should the need for it arise.
Monster Beverage Corp., maker of Monster energy drinks, might have a monster problem on its hands as San Francisco city attorney and New York state attorney are investigating whether or not the company markets its drinks to kids.
Empire State Building's management is not a fan of nude photography. On Monday, the team filed a $1 million lawsuit against Allen Henson, who did a topless photo shoot on the building's observatory in August.
According to the Canadian based Northern Lights Centre, the Northern lights or Aurora Borealis, are caused by "collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere."
The H5N1 avian flu, commonly referred to as the bird flu, has finally hit North America. On Wednesday, health officials confirmed that the first North American death from the virus came last week in Alberta, Canada.
This week China's government has lifted a 14-year old ban on devices. These devices included game consoles like our popular Xboxes , PlayStations and Wii devices. You see in China, the government believed that these video games created a "negative effect on the mental health of its youth". Guess they changed their minds because as of now, China welcomes the popular game consoles Americans know so well.
A Nebraska Cracker Barrel waitress, Abigal Sailors is finally experiencing a little greatness in her life after so much pain. The 18-year old college student who has had a pretty tough life, was surprised by a generous client at Cracker Barrel who tipped her $6,100 on his bill. We love these mysterious tippers who have found a way to give back in the best way they can...personally.
New Jersey's outspoken republican Governor Chris Christie is in serious damage control mode. New Jersey's outspoken republican Governor Chris Christie is in serious damage control mode.
Puerto Rican-born lawmaker Melissa Mark-Viverito made history on Wednesday as the first Latina and first person of color to serve as New York City Council Speaker.
After a prank that went horribly, horribly wrong, an Oklahoman man has been arrested. Authorities say he killed his stepfather with an "atomic wedgie."
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10 individuals most important to America's future Elon Musk Elon Musk at SpaceX Headquarters - Courtesy: Flickr / OnInnovation Elon Musk is known for his making amazing things happen.
Lindsey Vonn rehabbed her leg for almost an entire year - but it was all for naught Lindsey Vonn rehabbed her leg for almost an entire year -- but it was all for naught.
Controversy seems to follow Spanish King Juan Carlos these days. Controversy seems to follow Spanish King Juan Carlos these days. He was once considered among the world's most popular monarchs.
A Pennsylvania woman who became a follower of radical Islam and called herself “Jihad Jane” received a 10-year prison sentence on Monday for plotting to kill a Swedish artist.
