TSA confiscates cupcake and sticks by decision
After confiscating a Massachusetts woman’s cupcake, the federal Transportation Security Administration is defending their decision according to boston.com. Rebecca Hains of Peabody was not allowed to...
View ArticleBloomberg plans to limit alcohol sales and advertising
NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration have come up with another health initiative for New York City; it’s to limit the sale of alcohol in the city to curb excessive drinking, as...
View ArticleMan robbed and beaten in possible anti-gay attack
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A man was attacked and robbed early Wednesday morning near San Francisco State University after being taunted with homophobic slurs. According to police officer Albie Esparza, the...
View ArticleCasey Anthony told doctor she got pregnant while passed out at a party
ORLANDO, Fla. — In a deposition that was unsealed by a Florida judge and released Wednesday, Jeff Danziger, the psychiatrist of Casey Anthony, said Anthony became pregnant with her daughter, Caylee,...
View ArticleInmate firefighter thought to have died of natural causes
SAN LUIS OBISBO, Calif. — Just over a week ago, on Wednesday January 4, a California inmate firefighter, Crisanto Leo Lionell, died a natural and unforeseeable death at the age of 54 during his daily...
View ArticleUC puts a ban on campus smoking
DAVIS, Calif. — As announced by University of California President Mark Yudof earlier this week, a smoking ban on all UC campuses is scheduled to take effect beginning in 2014. The ban will include...
View ArticleHomeless teen is semi-finalist in national science competition
NEW YORK — The family of a homeless teen recently named one of the top science students in the US was offered a rent-stabilized home, Suffolk County officials announced Friday. Samantha Garvey, 17, is...
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Michael Steele and Juan Williams voice approval of Occupy
In the days before the New Hampshire primary, Occupy Manchester set up a camp in Veterans Memorial Park to serve as daytime base of operations for activists who came from as far away as the West Coast...
View ArticleBronx building evacuated due to carbon monoxide levels
NEW YORK — Twelve residents had to be evacuated after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in a Bronx apartment building, according to CBS New York. Almost 100 residents were evacuated into...
View ArticleJP Morgan foreclosing on O.J. Simpson’s home
MIAMI — JP Morgan Chase is foreclosing O.J. Simpson’s Kendall house. According to CBS Miami, the four-bedroom, four bathroom house was purchased by Simpson in 2000 for $575,000. The current value of...
View ArticlePembroke Pines couple survive Costa Concordia disaster
MIAMI — For Pembroke Pines couple, Connie Barron and Jay Garcia, Friday brought about a surprising disaster. Sailing along They were aboard the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia when the vessel ran...
View ArticleSolyndra requests approval for $500,000 in bonuses despite bankruptcy filing
FREMONT, Calif. — After filing for bankruptcy on Sept. 6, the California solar panel manufacturer Solyndra LCC is now asking a Delaware judge to approve approximately $500,000 in employee bonuses. The...
View ArticleGordon Ramsay to open steakhouse in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — World-renowned chef, Gordon Ramsay, will be opening his first Las Vegas restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Steakhouse, in the Paris Las Vegas Resort in Spring 2012. The restaurant, which will be...
View ArticleFinal plea entered in Columbia drug ring case
NEW YORK — The last of five students implicated in a Columbia University drug ring pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted possession charges, according to the AP. Adam Klein, 21, of New Jersey admitted...
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Megaupload.com shutdown by the federal government
On Thursday, the day after many websites blacked out in protest of SOPA, the government shut down one of the most popular file-sharing websites. Along with shutting it down, a federal indictment...
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All fogged up in the Northeast and parts of New England
AccuWeather.com reports in the Northeast and southern New England, the perfect pattern for fog, along with the warmth, continues through the week. While the late summer into early fall is the prime...
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In Depth: Zimmerman charged with second-degree murder in Trayvon Martin shooting
Timeline of Trayvon Martin shooting (Blast Illustration/Sandy Giger)Ending six weeks of escalating outrage, tension, and national attention since the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin,...
View ArticleNew Hampshire DA: Gun seized from Greenland police chief crime scene was...
New Hampshire authorities today revealed startling evidence against the girlfriend of a drug suspect, at first painted as an innocent victim in a horrific scene that rocked New England earlier this...
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Zimmerman draws “Go to Jail” card
In this June 3 photo, Zimmerman is clean-shaven, hair is grown slightly than his earlier crew cut, and he looks thinner since the death of Trayvon Martin. George Zimmerman turned himself in to law...
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All Aboard in Boston
Many historical and fascinating ships will be available for people to visit in Boston this week thanks to Boston Harborfest, Navy Week, War of 1812 celebrations and OpSail Boston. Between June 28 and...
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