Accused reckless driver will be tried for two counts of manslaughter and other eye-catchers
A 19 year old driver who ran into a utility pole in Valley Village is going to stand trial for two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter related to the accident. Two women who tried to come to his aid were electrocuted by downed power lines coming into contact with water at the scene.
Three news producers at KTVU in San Francisco were fired and another resigned for health reasons in the wake of the Asiana Flight 214 incident. The station unknowingly broadcast what they thought were the names of the flight's pilots, which were actually prank names.
At least 80 people including one American are dead in the derailment of a train travelling at a high rate of speed in Spain.
Another of the jurors in the trial of George Zimmerman has spoken out about the case. Juror B-29 says that "he got away with murder" in the shooting of Trayvon Martin; but she also said the lack of evidence and Florida law gave the jurors no choice but to find him not guilty. She was the lone minority member of the jury and she also said that race was not a factor in the deliberations.
Hedge fund operator SAC Capital Advisors was indicted on five counts involving wire fraud and securities fraud. The charges stem from allegations of insider-trading. It is rare to see a criminal prosecution of a securities firm. One of the firm's traders was indicted personally.
The arraignment of a man accused of killing his girlfriend, the world record holder for largest collection of shoe-related items. She owned 14,684 shoe items including a replica of Cinderella's glass slipper.
A retired U.S. Army colonel is undergoing a mental health evaluation after his neighbors complained he was brandishing a rifle at them. When SWAT officers arrived they found the man in full dress uniform.
The second man convicted of pointing a laser at an aircraft is awaiting sentencing. The first person convicted, a North Hollywood teen was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison this past March.
If you happen to have a spare $1.2 million you can own the ranch that was used as home of Texas Ranger Cordell Walker during the filming of "Walker, Texas Ranger." Norris and his family are "down-sizing". No word on whether or not the Total Gym apparatus in the home's gym is included in the sale price.
In France, it is now okay to make rude remarks to the President of France. Until now, it has been a criminal offense.
The "friendly confines" of Chicago's Wrigley Field won't be so friendly if its neighbors file suit against the team and the city. Chicago has approved a $500 million renovation plan that is stridently opposed by the park's neighbors.
Tommy Chong is defending anti-Oprah comments made by his daughter.
Sacrilege! Hasbro is once again tinkering with Monopoly. They are putting out a new version called Monopoly Empire designed to target a younger, less patient audience. It won't have a jail and the object is buying and selling the world's top brands. I won't be buying a copy.
NBA star Derrick Rose says he is the best player out there. I'm sure that will not please MVP LeBron James.
If phishing wasn't bad enough, now there is smishing. That involves a text sent to your smartphone inviting you to click on a link to a fraudulent website or phone number.
WalMart is undercutting pricing of their competitors in the battle over the back-to-school buying frenzy. While they are only 10% cheaper than Target, their prices are 45% below those of Staples and 50% below KMart's.
Justin Bieber is spitting again. This time from his hotel room on the sidewalk below.
The parents of Amanda Bynes have filed for conservatorship over their daughter.
Three news producers at KTVU in San Francisco were fired and another resigned for health reasons in the wake of the Asiana Flight 214 incident. The station unknowingly broadcast what they thought were the names of the flight's pilots, which were actually prank names.
At least 80 people including one American are dead in the derailment of a train travelling at a high rate of speed in Spain.
Another of the jurors in the trial of George Zimmerman has spoken out about the case. Juror B-29 says that "he got away with murder" in the shooting of Trayvon Martin; but she also said the lack of evidence and Florida law gave the jurors no choice but to find him not guilty. She was the lone minority member of the jury and she also said that race was not a factor in the deliberations.
Hedge fund operator SAC Capital Advisors was indicted on five counts involving wire fraud and securities fraud. The charges stem from allegations of insider-trading. It is rare to see a criminal prosecution of a securities firm. One of the firm's traders was indicted personally.
The arraignment of a man accused of killing his girlfriend, the world record holder for largest collection of shoe-related items. She owned 14,684 shoe items including a replica of Cinderella's glass slipper.
A retired U.S. Army colonel is undergoing a mental health evaluation after his neighbors complained he was brandishing a rifle at them. When SWAT officers arrived they found the man in full dress uniform.
The second man convicted of pointing a laser at an aircraft is awaiting sentencing. The first person convicted, a North Hollywood teen was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison this past March.
If you happen to have a spare $1.2 million you can own the ranch that was used as home of Texas Ranger Cordell Walker during the filming of "Walker, Texas Ranger." Norris and his family are "down-sizing". No word on whether or not the Total Gym apparatus in the home's gym is included in the sale price.
In France, it is now okay to make rude remarks to the President of France. Until now, it has been a criminal offense.
The "friendly confines" of Chicago's Wrigley Field won't be so friendly if its neighbors file suit against the team and the city. Chicago has approved a $500 million renovation plan that is stridently opposed by the park's neighbors.
Tommy Chong is defending anti-Oprah comments made by his daughter.
Sacrilege! Hasbro is once again tinkering with Monopoly. They are putting out a new version called Monopoly Empire designed to target a younger, less patient audience. It won't have a jail and the object is buying and selling the world's top brands. I won't be buying a copy.
NBA star Derrick Rose says he is the best player out there. I'm sure that will not please MVP LeBron James.
If phishing wasn't bad enough, now there is smishing. That involves a text sent to your smartphone inviting you to click on a link to a fraudulent website or phone number.
WalMart is undercutting pricing of their competitors in the battle over the back-to-school buying frenzy. While they are only 10% cheaper than Target, their prices are 45% below those of Staples and 50% below KMart's.
Justin Bieber is spitting again. This time from his hotel room on the sidewalk below.
The parents of Amanda Bynes have filed for conservatorship over their daughter.
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