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Tripp Roth: Baby with Rare Skin Disease EB Dies in Mother’s Arms [VIDEO]
Tripp Roth, a two-year-old baby born with a rare and immensely painful skin disease known as E.B., died on Saturday in his mother's arms. When Tripp Roth was first diagnosed with the disorder shortly after birth, doctors said he wouldn't live past a year, as there is no cure. However, after two years of struggling with the painful condition which caused him to go blind, Roth died a few months short of his third birthday.
Madonna, Elton John Feud: Which Song Deserves to Win the Golden Globe? [VIDEOS & PHOTOS]
After Elton John claimed Madonna had no chance winning the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, husband David Furnish has joined in the war of words.
Wikipedia Blackout January 18: 5 Things to Know About the SOPA, PIPA Protest
Wikipedia will initiate a blackout on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in protest of the anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA. SOPA and PIPA are two Congressional bills meant to halt the illegal copying and sharing of movies and music on the Internet. However, major Internet organizations- such as Wikipedia, Reddit and Boing Boing - claim the bills will hinder their operations and they are ready to protest.
Wikipedia to Shut for 24 hrs to Stop Anti-piracy Act
Wikipedia, the popular community-edited online encyclopedia, will black out its English-language site for 24 hours to seek support against proposed U.S. anti-piracy legislation that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said threatens the future of the Internet.
Cruise Ship Costa Concordia Sinking: Pre-Planned Stunt Advertised on Facebook Led to Disaster
The captain of the capsized luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia has been accused of performing a pre-planned stunt advertised on Facebook, which led to the disaster leaving 6 people dead, 42 others injured and 25 still unaccounted for.
Facebook Likely to Introduce IPO in May
Facebook is expected to introduce its much anticipated public offering in May this year.
IBM Worker Email-Free for 4 Years: How to Live without Email
Email is one of the Catch-22's of an Internet-connected age: communication becomes easy enough to fill an inbox with hundreds of time-consuming messages that beg responses.
Wikipedia to Shut for 24 Hours to Stop Internet Bill
Wikipedia, the popular community-edited online encyclopedia, will black out its English-language site for 24 hours to seek support against proposed U.S. anti-piracy legislation that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said threatens the future of the Internet.
CES 2012: Winners and Losers at Consumer Electronics Show
Another exciting week of the Consumer Electronics Show has come to an end and it's time to take a look at those who really shined at CES 2012 and those that managed to disappoint.
Donnie Ray Crawford, OK Racing Hero, Shot by Grandfather
Donnie Ray Crawford, a racer from Oklahoma, was shot to death by his grandfather Daniel Garcia.
White House Voices Objections to SOPA; Reddit, Wikipedia Set Symbolic Blackout for Wednesday
The White House, in response to two online petitions, said it would not support versions of Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) that reduces freedom of expression, increases cyber-security risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet.
Internet giants oppose Web control in India court
Internet giants Google and Facebook told an Indian court on Monday that it is not possible for companies to block offensive content that appears on their websites, in a case that has stoked fears about censorship in the world's largest democracy.
Hackers Target Israeli Stock Exchange, Airline Web Sites
A hacker network purported to be based in Saudi Arabia is reportedly to blame for the disruption of Israel's Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and national airline El Al Web sites on Monday, officials at both companies confirmed.
Israel rattled as hackers hit bourse, banks, El Al
Hackers disrupted online access to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, El Al Airlines and three banks on Monday in what the government described as a cyber-offensive against Israel.
Internet Addiction Alters Brain Similar to Alcohol, Gambling Addiction: Study
Internet addiction may cause chemical changes in the brain, much like the way addiction to alcohol or gambling does, a new study out of the Chinese Academy of Sciences found.
'Angry Brides' Game Targets Indian Dowry Demands
Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a takeoff of Angry Birds called Angry Brides that aims to highlight the illegal practice still prevalent in many South Asian countries.
Unlimited Text Applications Could Change Business Model for Wireless Carriers
Applications such as textPlus and Kik could eventually end carriers' reliance on revenue from traditional text messaging.
Google, Facebook Oppose Web Control in High Court
Internet giants Google and Facebook told the Delhi High Court on Monday that it is not possible for companies to block offensive content that appears on their websites, in a case that has stoked fears about censorship in the world's largest democracy.
Internet Addiction: Test to See if You're Addicted
Researchers found for the first time brain that changes in Internet-addicted people are similar to addicts of alcohol, marijuana and even cocaine.
Facebook’s ‘If I Die' App a Sensation
“If I Die” has become a major sensation on the most popular social networking in the World.
‘Angry Brides’ Game Targets Indian Dowry Demands
Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a takeoff of Angry Birds called Angry Brides that aims to highlight the illegal practice still prevalent in many South Asian countries.
How HTC Titan II Fares against Samsung Galaxy Note
Samsung announced last week that the Galaxy Note will be coming to the U.S., on AT&T's network. AT&T, in turn, said the device would be available in the coming weeks but stopped short of announcing either the release date or the price.
Battling EB: Brave Baby Tripp Roth Dies in His Mother's Arms (VIDEO)
The prayers of thousands remained unanswered as the twenty-month-old baby boy Tripp Roth died in his mother's arms on Saturday. Tripp Roth from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, suffered from Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa or EB, a skin disorder with no cure.
California teacher sex abuse arrest sparks debate
The arrest of a Northern California high school teacher for sexual abuse of a 14-year-old male student has raised questions about the boundaries of behavior and whether schools should police social media contact between teachers and students, authorities said on Friday.
Golden Globes 2012: Celebrities Arrive on the Red Carpet [PHOTOS, LIVE UPDATES]
The 2012 Golden Globe Awards are underway as Hollywood's most celebrated celebrities arrive on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Golden Globes 2012: Where to View the Show by Live Stream Online
The countdown for the 2012 Golden Globes is nearly over, with just a few hours until the nominees step out onto the red carpet.
Only Gingrich Can Afford to Keep up With Romney, Finance Records Show
The pro-Romney super PAC Restore Our Future has focused its resources on anti-Gingrich attack ads, even as other GOP candidates have surged in the polls.
Rupert Murdoch Turns to Twitter to Attack Obama on SOPA
Media baron Rupert Murdoch used his new Twitter account this weekend to attack the Obama Administration's opposition to parts of proposed legislation designed to combat Internet piracy.
Tim Tebow Girlfriend: He is Single, Virgin and ‘Too Busy’ to Date
Young and handsome NFL star Tim Tebow, 24, seems to be the most eligible bachelor these days as hundreds of ladies are clamoring to get a chance of becoming his girlfriend.
Facebook May Hit 1 Billion-User Mark in August: 1 of 7 People Would be Under Facebook Roof
It appears to be only a matter of time before Facebook hits the 1 billion-user milestone. But it is not all that surprising as global villagers are already getting used to living in the Facebook world.