Reports out of Iran suggest that the hardline Islamic regime held American sailors and naval vessels in exchange for an apology from President Obama. And it looks like they got it. Iran was holding 10 U.S. Navy sailors and their two small boats hostage after they allegedly drifted into Iranian… Read More
“Making a Murderer” appeal filed
A convicted Wisconsin killer who is the subject of the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” filed a wide-ranging appeal claiming authorities used an improper warrant and that a juror was out to get him, among other things. Steven Avery, who’s seeking to be released on bond, was convicted of first-degree… Read More
Billionaire will stay in jail until he reveals where his fortune is hidden
A one-time billionaire blamed for driving a posh Montana resort into bankruptcy will stay in jail while a judge tries to force him to reveal what happened to some of his fortune, a federal appeals court ruled. Yellowstone Club founder Tim Blixseth has spent almost nine months in a county… Read More
Highway surprise! Plane makes emergency landing on California freeway
Motorists got a shock when a small plane made an emergency landing on a Southern California freeway just as the evening commute was getting underway. The California Highway Patrol says vehicles had to swerve to avoid hitting the two-seat aircraft when it touched down on State Route 23 in Ventura… Read More
Rand Paul’s “Audit the Fed” legislation rejected by Senate
The Senate on Tuesday blocked legislation calling for tougher audits of the Federal Reserve, rebuffing an attempt by Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul to give lawmakers greater oversight of the central bank’s moves on interest rates. The 53-44 vote fell short of the threshold to overcome a Democratic filibuster. But… Read More
Who wants to be a billionaire? World’s largest jackpot ever to be drawn tonight
The world’s largest lottery jackpot has grown to $1.5 billion because of continuing strong Powerball ticket sales. Lottery officials increased their estimate of the huge jackpot for the second day in a row Tuesday because of immense interest in the prize. The record-breaking Powerball jackpot could grow yet more before… Read More
Oil falls to new lows. Here’s why it’s BAD for some…
The world’s biggest oil companies are slashing jobs and backing off major investments as the price of crude falls to new lows — and there may be more pain to come. Companies like BP, which said Tuesday it is cutting 4,000 jobs, are slimming down to cope with the slump… Read More
Pet thief shoves PYTHON down his pants
A snake thief smuggled a 2-foot-long python from a Portland, Oregon pet store by stuffing it down his pants. Sgt. Greg Stewart said no arrests have been made in Friday’s theft. But Christin Bjugan, an owner of A to Z pet store, said video surveillance has helped viewers and police… Read More
Moron alert: Two arrested after lighting friend on fire… so they could film it
Police say two 13-year-old boys in Pennsylvania are facing disorderly conduct charges after one agreed to be set on fire so the other could film it and post it online. Pennlive.com reports the stunt took place on New Year’s Day in Frankstown Township. State police say one of the boys… Read More
New FDA commissioner nominee named
A Senate panel on Tuesday approved Dr. Robert Califf to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, but President Barack Obama’s nominee may face trouble. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she will hold up a vote on the Senate floor until she has reassurances from the agency that genetically modified… Read More