Fort Hood shooter gets the death penalty and other eye-catching headlines
Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan was sentenced to death by the court-martial board that had convicted him of murdering 13 people and attempting to murder nearly three dozen others in a 2009 rampage shooting. The death sentence is automatically appealed and it is worth noting that no military member on death row has been executed since 1961.
Fast food workers plan to picket Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald's and other fast food restaurants in a number of cities on Thursday.
Justin Beiber was cited for running a stop sign and driving without a license.
A judge in Montana faces mounting criticism of his sentencing of a teacher who raped a 14 year old student to only 30 days in jail. He did sentence the man to 15 years but suspended all but 31 days in jail (he got credit for one day already served). The 14 year old took her own life afterward. Petitions are circulating calling for the judge's removal.
Real White House interns have spoken out, on condition of anonymity, and said that the cost of doing an unpaid internship can put these "golden opportunities" out of the reach of people who just don't have access to capital.
A United States Marine who is leaving the military on November 15th after seven years of service has asked Miley Cyrus to be his date to the Marine Corps Ball on November 7th. If she says yes, let's hope she dresses more conservatively than she did at the Video Music Awards.
The 15,000 square foot Las Vegas mansion of the late Liberace has sold for $500,000, nearly $30,000 less than it had been listed for. The new owner is reportedly going to restore it. The mansion last sold for $3.7 million back in 2006.
A 5 year old boy in Mesa, AZ may become the youngest child in the state to have a medical marijuana card. He suffers from cortical dysplasia, which causes seizures and has rendered him unable to communicate.
For those who want to be the "ultimate" fans of Marvel Comics and related materials, the company has announced a new subscription program. For an annual fee of $99, they can join Marvel Unlimited Plus, which provides access to 13,000 digital back issues, a discount at the Marvel Comic Shop and limited edition action figures.
The Illinois Tollway has published a list of its worst scofflaws, some of whom more than $100,000 in unpaid tolls. Each of the 157 violators whose name (business or personal) was published owes at least $1,000.
A Missouri bank executive faces a year in prison and a lifetime ban on working in the banking industry after he pleaded guilty to using TARP funds to buy himself a waterfront condo in Florida.
Cheerleaders at a high school at Florida may no longer wear their cheer uniforms to class on game days because the skirts are too short and their shoulders are left bare. Those two things are in violation of the school's dress code.
A new game show starting September 9th on NBC will offer a prize of $2 million to the winner.
Bill Ackman, former member of the board at J.C. Penney and the largest investor in the company has sold his 18% share, taking a loss of $400 million.
Fast food workers plan to picket Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald's and other fast food restaurants in a number of cities on Thursday.
Justin Beiber was cited for running a stop sign and driving without a license.
A judge in Montana faces mounting criticism of his sentencing of a teacher who raped a 14 year old student to only 30 days in jail. He did sentence the man to 15 years but suspended all but 31 days in jail (he got credit for one day already served). The 14 year old took her own life afterward. Petitions are circulating calling for the judge's removal.
Real White House interns have spoken out, on condition of anonymity, and said that the cost of doing an unpaid internship can put these "golden opportunities" out of the reach of people who just don't have access to capital.
A United States Marine who is leaving the military on November 15th after seven years of service has asked Miley Cyrus to be his date to the Marine Corps Ball on November 7th. If she says yes, let's hope she dresses more conservatively than she did at the Video Music Awards.
The 15,000 square foot Las Vegas mansion of the late Liberace has sold for $500,000, nearly $30,000 less than it had been listed for. The new owner is reportedly going to restore it. The mansion last sold for $3.7 million back in 2006.
A 5 year old boy in Mesa, AZ may become the youngest child in the state to have a medical marijuana card. He suffers from cortical dysplasia, which causes seizures and has rendered him unable to communicate.
For those who want to be the "ultimate" fans of Marvel Comics and related materials, the company has announced a new subscription program. For an annual fee of $99, they can join Marvel Unlimited Plus, which provides access to 13,000 digital back issues, a discount at the Marvel Comic Shop and limited edition action figures.
The Illinois Tollway has published a list of its worst scofflaws, some of whom more than $100,000 in unpaid tolls. Each of the 157 violators whose name (business or personal) was published owes at least $1,000.
A Missouri bank executive faces a year in prison and a lifetime ban on working in the banking industry after he pleaded guilty to using TARP funds to buy himself a waterfront condo in Florida.
Cheerleaders at a high school at Florida may no longer wear their cheer uniforms to class on game days because the skirts are too short and their shoulders are left bare. Those two things are in violation of the school's dress code.
A new game show starting September 9th on NBC will offer a prize of $2 million to the winner.
Bill Ackman, former member of the board at J.C. Penney and the largest investor in the company has sold his 18% share, taking a loss of $400 million.
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