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Was Miss USA 2012 Rigged? Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin Resigns Over Supposed ?Fraudulent? Acts
Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin, a 27-year-old who hopes to earn a Doctorate in Theology, announced her resignation from the Miss Universe Organization on Tuesday night, two nights after Miss Rhode Island, Olivia Culpo, was crowned Miss USA. Monnin claims that the pageant was rigged.
Nasdaq Reported Compensating Brokers For Facebook IPO Fiasco
Nasdaq has reached out to at least one brokerage that lost money due to Facebook's botched IPO, saying it will make an announcement Wednesday.
Networks Call Walker Winner Of Wisconsin Recall Election
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has defeated a recall attempt, the news networks declared an hour after the polls closed.
Google Buys Meebo, Quickoffice In 24 Hours: Deals Boost Google Plus, Productivity Apps
In the past 24 hours, Google has acquired two companies to substantially improve its various online services. On Monday, Google bought social start-up Meebo to enhance its social services like Google Chat and its social network Google+, and on Tuesday, Google bought Quickoffice to boost the functionality and compatibility of Google Apps like Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, and more.
Rob Williams, Weatherman For WJHL, Shot With A Crossbow By Gerald Delbert Taylor
A Tennessee man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after shooting Rob Williams, a popular television weatherman, in the chest with a crossbow during a break-in.
Kristen Stewart Talks Smoking Pot, Wearing Boy?s Clothes And Cursing Her Critics
Kristen Stewart knows how to cut to the chase. You can Google my name and one of the first things that comes up is images of me sitting on my front porch smoking a pipe with my ex-boyfriend and my dog, Kristen Stewart told Vanity Fair contributing editor, Ingrid Sischy, in July's cover story. But Stewart doesn't care about this or about what any of her critics have to say.
Kuwaiti Tweets His Way Into Jail, Worsening Shia-Sunni Tensions
Hamad al-Naqi, a 26-year-old Shia Muslim, was arrested after officials found a series of provocative posts on his Twitter account. He has now been convicted of insulting Islam and endangering state security by exacerbating sectarian tensions.
Will ?Mass Effect? Come To Wii U? Fans Urged To Tune In To E3 2012 Nintendo Press Conference
Nintendo is set to hold its E3 2012 press conference at 12 p.m. EDT, and there is no doubt that fans can expect to hear some revelations about the next-generation Wii U. This may include features, prices, or more titles that will be available on the follow-up to the Wii gaming system. A list of 25 games leaked earlier this spring, but a new rumor suggests a release that fans and analysts have not predicted.
'Adopt Me, Maybe?' Photo Inspired By Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' Goes Viral [PHOTO]
The Call Me Maybe craze has led to many an entertaining video inspired by the Carly Rae Jepsen smash song, and now a new photo based on the hit that encourages prospective dog owners to adopt instead of going to the pet store, Adopt Me, Maybe?, has gone viral.
Facebook Shares Rise 2% But Surrender Gains To Set New Lows
Shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, kept setting new lows after their May 17 IPO. By Tuesday, they'd shed 32 percent of their value.
Oracle Buys Collective Intellect For More Cloud Services
Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL), the No. 1 database developer, said it had agreed to acquire private Collective Intellect to bolster its Cloud capabilities for software-as-a-service functions.
Pre-Market Movers (Rimage Corp, Zynga, Starbucks, Facebook, RADVISION, SAP, Deutsche Bank)
Among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Tuesday are: Rimage Corp, Brookfield Asset Management, Zynga, RADVISION, Starbucks, PT Telekomunikasi, Facebook, Deutsche Bank and SAP AG.
E3 2012: EA Reveals 'Dead Space 3' Trailer, New 'Madden '13' Enhanced Gameplay, 'Battlefield 3' Expansions And Much More
Electronic Arts unveiled Madden NFL '13, among other offerings, at a pre-E3 news conference in Los Angeles Monday. The game will feature a new engine and add a slew of social features.
Should Facebook Allow Kids?
After conquering Harvard in 2004, Facebook spread to other colleges and eventually opened itself to high schoolers and college grads, but now, Facebook is reportedly ready to expand again. The crew in Menlo Park, Calif., is currently exploring ways to open Facebook access to children aged 13 and under.
E3 2012 Schedule And Live Stream: Where To Watch Press Conferences From Microsoft, Sony, EA And More
It?s the biggest week of the year for video game fanatics?the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo begins tomorrow June 5. The three-day-long developers? conference will run through Thursday, and will showcase what 2012 means for the video game industry.
Apple iOS 6 Features: Breaking Down The Rumors Before WWDC 2012
It's been almost eight months since Apple released iOS 5, the most comprehensive update to its mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Now, in the weeks leading up to Apple's 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), insiders believe Apple will again announce a major update to its mobile platform and unveil iOS 6.
Mark Zuckerberg Sued: Did The Facebook CEO Defraud His Investors?
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly being sued by his own investors. The most recent lawsuit claims that the Facebook co-founder sold more than $1 billion worth of the social networks stock just before prices started tumbling.
Facebook For Kids: Social Giant Developing Network Access For Under 13 [REPORT]
Facebook is working to extend its reach by lifting age restrictions from the site and developing a social network for children that will be monitored by their parents, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Facebook Falls To Record Low; 29% Of Value Gone Since IPO
Shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, set a record low after the influential research firm Bernstein started coverage with an ?underperform? rating.
Tim Thomas Announces 'Hiatus' from Hockey on Facebook: The End Of His Career?
Thomas announced something on his Facebook page today, though it is unclear what.
?Family Feud? Host Richard Dawson Dies Of Esophageal Cancer At 79
Richard Dawson, the longtime Family Feud host, died Saturday of complications of esophageal cancer. He was 79 years old.
Boston Bruins Goaltender Tim Thomas Says He May Sit Out Next Season, Posts 'Explanation' On Facebook
Thomas has told the Bruins he is considering sitting out the final year of his contract on Friday. Saturday night he gave an explanation on his Facebook page.
Prosecutor Appeals Mubarak Sentence; Protests Continue
Egyptians continued protesting into Sunday, outraged that a court spared Mubarak's life.
Technology Focus: How Do You Repair A ?Damaged Brand? Like Facebook, Yahoo Or HP?
Clive Chajet, celebrated brands consultant for companies, offers his free advice to Facebook, Yahoo and Hewlett-Packard about undoing the damage from recent mishaps: stick to business and the share price will follow.
What Happened To The Hippie Trail? The Legacy Of The Asia Overland Route
In the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of rebellious Europeans, Americans, and Aussies threw caution to the wind and traded their suburban upbringings for sarongs, sandals, and the allure of the East, marching along the hippie trail on a journey that would forever alter the course of history.
Top 20 Reasons Why You Should Switch From Facebook To Google+ [INFOGRAPHIC]
Although recently announced 100 million user base of Google+ doesn't stand anywhere near to Facebook's over 800 million users, there are enough grounds Google+ can exploit to achieve a level, where it can start calling itself a real challenger to Facebook. Here are 20 reasons to consider a switch from Facebook to Google's offering.
RFID Wristband: About The Latest In Music Festival Technology At Bonnaroo, Bamboozle, Coachella And More
Music festival season is in full swing, and while it is pretty obvious how much work goes into organizing the event and setting up the stages, something you don't think about are the tickets. Think back to the last time you got a ticket to go into a festival? Seems like awhile ago right? You might have just received a wrist band that you flashed to security. Those days are long gone as Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) are the latest (and honestly greatest) in festival technology.
John McDaniel, Band Director Of Colleyville Middle School, Arrested For Sexting Student After Winning 'Teacher Of The Year'
Just days after John McDaniel was named teacher of the year at Texas' Colleyville Middle School, the band director was arrested after accusations emerged that he had sent nude pictures to a 15-year-old student.
?I Love NY? To Lose Its Heart For New Tourism Campaign
Governor Andrew Cuomo just broke New York?s heart. Literally. He got rid of it. In a move some New Yorkers are calling ?heartless,? he?s replaced the iconic logo I Love NY with ?I [fill in the blank] NY.?
?The Bachelorette? Season Spoilers: Does Emily Maynard Wind Up Alone?
The new season of ABC's The Bachelorette is off to a whirlwind start with southern belle, Emily Maynard, hoping to find love this year. But spoilers regarding Maynard's season do not paint a clear picture of who exactly the single mother will choose... if anyone. Could Maynard wind up alone?


