White House fence jumper killed in Pennsylvania court attack
Curtis Smith, 34, is accused of entering the lobby of the Chester County Justice Center at about 11 a.m. and slashing a sheriff's deputy on the arm or hand, Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan said in a statement. Smith, from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, has a criminal record that includes…Reuters
Fragrant JewelsSponsoredWhy Would This Company Give Away $10,000 Rings?
Women are literally flooding their Facebook and Instagram with photos of their new spectacular rings, which they found hidden at the bottom of...Hiker burned, two dogs die after leaping into Idaho hot springs
A man hiking through a national forest in Idaho suffered severe burns and his two dogs were scalded to death when both canines plunged into a hot spring and he jumped in after them to try to save his pets, authorities said on Tuesday. The freak accident occurred last week in the Panther Creek Hot…ReutersBolt stalks Gatlin in 200m as battle resumes in Beijing
Usain Bolt and fierce rival Justin Gatlin eased into the 200 metres semi-finals as middle distance greats David Rudisha and Genzebe Dibaba blazed to gold at the world championships on Tuesday. Bolt, the biggest name in athletics, returned to the Beijing track two days after pipping Gatlin to retain…AFPPolice: Woman fakes death to avoid being killed by boyfriend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — A woman played dead to avoid being killed by her boyfriend after he threw her down a flight of stairs and shoved a rag down her throat, police said.Associated PressTwo people may have committed suicide after Ashley Madison hack: police
By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - At least two people may have committed suicide following the hacking of the Ashley Madison cheating website, Toronto police said on Monday, warning of a ripple effect that includes scams and extortion of clients desperate to stop the exposure of their…ReutersTaiwan boy accidentally damages $1.5 mn Italian painting
A 12-year-old boy accidentally punched a hole through a $1.5 million centuries-old Italian oil painting when he tripped and fell into the piece during an exhibition in Taiwan. The painting, entitled "Flowers" by Italian artist Paolo Porpora, dates back to the 1600s and is part of a collection of 55…AFP
Oshkosh wins $6.75 billion deal to replace U.S. Army, Marine Humvees
U.S.
specialty truck maker Oshkosh Corp has won a $6.75 billion contract to
build 17,000 light tactical vehicles to replace the aging Humvees used
by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, the U.S. Army announced on Tuesday.
Oshkosh beat out a team made up of Lockheed Martin Corp and Britain's
BAE Systems…
Reuters
Vermont woman pleads not guilty to killing 2 cousins, aunt
BARRE,
Vt. (AP) — A Vermont woman accused of killing a state social worker and
three relatives because she was upset about losing custody of her
9-year-old daughter pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the deaths of her
relatives.
Associated Press
Photos of the day - August 25, 2015 (22 photos)
A
boy cools off under a waterfall in Kabul; Molten lava flows from the
Piton de la Fournaise at dawn on the French Indian Ocean Reunion Island;
and, Wang Jianan of China competes in the men's long jump final in
Beijing. These are just a few of the photos of the day for August 25,
2015.
Find more…
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Forget Googling Your Name, New Site Reveals it All
A
new site makes learning the Truth as easy as typing in a Name and
selecting a State. Do you know what can be found on you and the people
you know?
Guy spots super-rare 'living fossil' a second time -- 30 years later
One
scientist says it might be the "rarest animal in the world," and he's
just seen it in the South Pacific three decades after his first
sighting.
CNET
Wife Won't Share Her Workday After Husband Shuts Her Out
DEAR
ABBY: I have been married for 36 years to a woman who is a pediatric
physical therapist. A number of her youngsters are disabled or abused,
and their lives can be a struggle. This results in emotional, intense
workdays for my wife. She brings these stories home and shares them with
me.Over the…
Dear Abby
Philippine dictator Marcos' son mulls presidential run
The
son and namesake of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos said
Wednesday he may run for president in next year's elections, offering
his once-exiled family the chance of the ultimate political comeback.
Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, popularly known as "Bongbong", said he would not
seek a second…
AFP
Credit Cards Now Offer 0% Intro APR Through 2017
Credit
card companies are now offering 0% intro APR for 21 months for all
purchases and balance transfers or 40k bonus miles ($400 bonus) and 2x
miles
Origins of 'Gospel of Jesus's Wife' Begin to Emerge
The
truth may be finally emerging about the "Gospel of Jesus's Wife," a
highly controversial papyrus suggesting that some people, in ancient
times, believed Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. Debate about the
credibility of the "gospel" began as soon as Harvard University
professor Karen King…
LiveScience.com
U.S. plans more Asia-Pacific drills to counter China reclamation
The
United States plans to increase the number of military and humanitarian
drills it conducts in the Asia-Pacific as part of a new strategy to
counter China's rapid expansion in the South China Sea, the Philippine
military said on Wednesday. Admiral Harry Harris, commander of the U.S.
Pacific…
Reuters
Trump vows never to eat Oreos again, citing move to Mexico
NEW
YORK (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump repeated his
claim Tuesday evening that he would stop eating Oreos, citing the
cookie maker's decision to close a plant in Chicago and move it to
Mexico.
Associated Press
Buffett: "Put 90% of your Cash in 1 Investment"
In
a shocking turn of events, Warren Buffett has told his heirs to put 90%
of their inheritance into a single investment (not Berkshire Hathaway!)
Lion kills guide in Zimbabwe park where Cecil lived
A
lion mauled to death a guide leading tourists on a walking safari in
the Zimbabwean national park where Cecil the lion lived before he was
shot, police said Tuesday. The guide was attacked on Monday after the
group left their vehicle to inspect a pride of lions with cubs under a
tree in the…
AFP
Drought-plagued California readies for El Nino storms
SANTA
ANA, Calif. (AP) — While drought-plagued California is eager for rain,
the forecast of a potentially Godzilla-like El Nino event has
communities clearing out debris basins, urging residents to stock up on
emergency supplies and even talking about how a deluge could affect the
50th Super Bowl.
Associated Press
New Orleans after Katrina: then and now (12 photos)
August
29th marks the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which killed at
least 1,836 people and is considered the costliest natural disaster in
U.S. history. Devastation was widespread throughout the city with water
approximately 12 feet high in some areas. Hundreds were feared dead and…
Yahoo News
"This is the Crash I’ve Been Warning You About"
Must-see
interview—Economist, Jim Rickards reveals the Fed's "Day-After Plan,"
and explains how Americans can protect their wealth right now.
Man dies after run over by tank at Jelly Belly chairman's California property
A
San Francisco Bay-area man died after being run over by a World War
Two-era tank during a family reunion over the weekend at a property
owned by the chairman of Jelly Belly Candy Co, officials and the family
said. The California Highway Patrol said 54-year-old Kevin Wright was
riding on the front…
Reuters
Young Woman's 'Hysteria' Turned Out to Be Deadly Heart Condition
A
woman in Germany who went to the emergency room because she felt
"hysterical" ended up not having a psychiatric disorder as doctors
originally suspected. The 29-year-old woman was a medical student, and
was taken by ambulance to the emergency room in June 2014. The woman
seemed very anxious and…
LiveScience.com
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