These five union thugs won’t be pushing around people any time soon. The group, all members of a Teamsters local who were accused of intimidating the staff and crew of “Top Chef” while it was filmed in Boston last year, were indicted Wednesday on federal extortion charges. The indictment says… Read More
New study finds a useful tip for quitting smoking
There may be a better way to quit smoking, according to a new study. Smokers who switched to special low-nicotine cigarettes wound up smoking less and were more likely to try to quit, researchers found. The study only lasted six weeks, and researchers call the evidence preliminary. But they say… Read More
[PICS] Afghan army engage in fierce street fights against Taliban
Heavy street fighting between Afghan government forces and the Taliban has taken over Kunduz, as Afghan government forces pushed overnight into the strategic northern city. Taliban forces captured this city earlier this week, but the insurgents have been forced to retreat amid heavy street battles that were still underway Thursday…. Read More
HURRICANE WARNING! Joaquin turning towards US. Here’s what you need to know
Hurricane Joaquin has the National Weather Service on high alert, and they’re advising East Coast residents to pay attention. The U.S. National Hurricane Center’s long-term forecast showed the storm could near the US East Coast along North Carolina and Virginia on Sunday. “Residents of the Carolina’s north should be paying… Read More
Sorry, wrong number… Wanna get married?
An errant text message led to a special connection. Now, a married St. Louis couple is sharing their unlikely love story about the mistake that forged their relationship. Kasey Bergh accidentally sent a text to Henry Glendening, a stranger, in June 2012. The pair continued communicating after realizing they had a… Read More
Mystery cow, loose for months, has police baffled
Put your heads together and think, boys! Police are hoping a farm device used to feed cattle will finally help corral a cow that has been on the loose for months in a central New York town. Officers in New Hartford have put feed in a headlock feeder and placed… Read More
Repent! Police use new trick to nab bad drivers
Michelle Tetreault’s daughter didn’t know what “repent” meant when she spotted a man with a sign around his neck warning “Repent! The end is near!” But she’s plenty sorry now that her mom is facing a $124 traffic ticket for using her cellphone to snap a picture of the man…. Read More
Germany: Muslim admits strangling his own daughter in ‘honor killing’
A Muslim father in Germany, Asadullah Khan, 51, was convicted this week after he admitted to strangling his own 19-year-old daughter to death. His wife said he went into a rage after he learned she was having sex with her boyfriend, so they plotted to strangle her to death for… Read More
Warning! 36 ISIS terrorists now in US
According to a shocking Congressional report released yesterday, hundreds of American recruits have traveled abroad to train with foreign terror groups. Even worse, several dozen have sneaked back into the United States without being arrested or monitored. These jihadist enthusiasts, many of whom may have trained with ISIS, are walking… Read More
Planned Parenthood caught lying about abortion cash
Planned Parenthood President, Cecile Richards hauled before Congress yesterday to answer questions about millions of dollars spent on political activities, travel and lavish salaries. But the real fireworks came when Rep. Cynthia Lummins, R-WY, proved that Richards and Planned Parenthood have been misleading Americans for years about how important abortions… Read More