Gold Mining in New York City Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]
A video from Penn & Teller for their Discovery Channel program on gold mining in New York City has gone viral.
Horse Slaughter: USDA Endorsed Horse Meat in 1997
In the U.S., most humans don't eat horse meat, in part because the horse is considered pet-like. Horse meat is a delicacy in parts of Europe and Asia, however. In Belgium and France, for instance, it is quite popular. They like it salted and cured, and in stews and recipes like a lean beef. Horse is high in protein and Omega 3 fatty acids.
TSA Detains Vanessa Gibbs, 17, Because of Gun Design on Her Handbag
Florida teen Vanessa Gibbs, 17, missed her flight home, causing her mother to worry, because her fashion sense prevented her from boarding a flight from Virginia to Florida. Gibbs said she was detained by Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, officials at Norfolk International Airport because of the design of a gun on her handbag.
Miami Art Museum Receives $35 Million, to be Renamed After Donor
The Miami Art Museum will be renamed the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County after $35 million naming gift by a donor.
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The year 2011 marks some of the biggest and most memorable moments in the fashion industry that has not only captivated onlookers but has also left a historical imprint in the style sphere.
Life Dries up During Northern Mexico's Drought, Worst in 70 Years [PHOTOS]
With agricultural land and water drying up for millions of people, Mexico's northern states are suffering the worst drought conditions the country has seen during the 70 years since the government started recording rainfall in 1941.
Wind storm disrupts traffic, flights and power in Los Angeles
A powerful wind storm with gale-force gusts left much of the Los Angeles area strewn with toppled trees and downed power lines on Thursday, slowing rush-hour traffic and knocking out electricity to over 300,000 customers.
George McGovern Hospitalized with Head Injury after Fall in South Dakota
George McGovern, the longtime U.S. senator from South Dakota who ran as the Democratic Party candidate for president in 1972, was hospitalized on Friday in South Dakota after falling and striking his head.
Civil rights groups want FCC to open an investigation
The percentage of women and people of color running television and radio companies is falling, despite the rise in minority populations, and civil rights groups want the Federal Communications Commission to do something about it.
California man accused of having massive child porn collection
A Southern California man was arrested on Friday and accused of possessing what prosecutors called one of the largest child pornography collections ever recovered.
Talent manager arrested on child molestation charges
A manager who represented child actors was arrested Tuesday in Santa Monica and charged with molesting an underage client, TheWrap has confirmed.
Los Angeles wind storm disrupts flights, cuts power
A powerful wind storm with gale-force gusts left much of the Los Angeles area strewn with toppled trees and downed power lines on Thursday, slowing traffic, damaging homes and knocking out electricity to over 350,000 customers.
California homicide rate drops 7.8 percent in 2010
A state government report said on Friday that California's homicide rate fell by 7.8 percent in 2010 to the lowest level since 1966, in-line with a U.S. drop in violent crimes that researchers have attributed in part to better police work.
X-Rays Reveal Unfinished Rembrandt Self-Portrait
With the assistance of X-ray scanning, art experts have identified another self-portrait of Dutch painter Rembrandt.
‘The Great Designers’ Exhibition Begins at FIT Museum
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York has launched a two-part exhibition featuring couture creations from an array of renowned designers.
Endangered Ozark Hellbender Bred in Zoo
The St. Louis Zoo announced Wednesday it has successfully bred the Ozark hellbender ,which has been listed as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Mark Lugo in Court for Art Thefts
A wine steward from Hoboken is due in court in connection with five stolen paintings taken from a New York hotel.
Best, Cheapest Bars in America's 10 Most Expensive Cities [PHOTOS]
From the NYC bar scene to the pub crawls in Chicago, it can be hard to find an affordable place to get a few beers without breaking the bank. Here, see the top bars from San Francisco to Honolulu that sport the best deals in America's 10 most expensive cities.
Mexico's Worst Drought Ever is Getting Worse
A drought in northern Mexico has dried up drinking water for nearly 2.5 million people and dessicated millions of acres of farmland.
Texts From Bennett Fake, Says Father of Mac Lethal
The hilarious Texts From Bennett might just be a creation of David Mac Lethal Sheldon's mind, according to The Smoking Gun.
Bishop Eddie Long's Wife Files for Divorce, Then Retracts
On Thursday, Vanessa Long filed for divorce from her husband, Bishop Eddie Long -- the anti-gay preacher of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church who was accused of coercing four men into having sexual activity with him. She even released a statement about the filing. But now she's planning to remain married.
Police Raid Occupy Boston Camp to Remove Kitchen Sink
Police stormed the Occupy Boston camp on Thursday night to remove a new kitchen sink only hours after a judge extended a restraining order preventing police from evicting the protesters or seizing their possessions.
Fox Anchor Tells Viewers There's No Santa
A Chicago female television anchor has angered parents after saying there was no Santa Claus during a live broadcast on Fox in Chicago.
Mark Goudeau Gets no Mercy; Phoenix Baseline Killer Gets Death Sentence
An Arizona jury on Wednesday sentenced Mark Goudeau, the convicted Phoenix Baseline Killer, to death on each of the nine murder counts he is facing.
Giant Weta Found -- It's One Giant Bug (Big Enough to Eat a Carrot)
The bug was found on Little Barrier Island in New Zealand by nature lover Mark Moffett. He found it up a tree, according to the Daily Mail. Moffett searched for the bug for two days. He said that he and two others walked trails scanning vegetation for the giant weta.
Tucker by Gaby Basora Opens in Soho
Tucker by Gaby Basora opens in New York's Soho.
Middle School Methanol Experiment Goes Awry, Sends Dane Neuberger to Hospital
On Thursday morning, a class of ninth-graders at Maple Grove Junior High School were told to turn towards a table where the teacher was performing a science experiment.
Still Struggling with Head Injury, Scott Olsen Sends Message of Peace to Police, Occupy Protesters
Scott Olsen, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who made national headlines in October after he received a brutal head injury during a violent clash between police and Occupy Oakland protesters, spoke to media outlets about the injury for the first time this week.
Man Claims Evil Spirit Drove Him to Kill Rita Morelli
The man accused of killing an Italian woman in East Harlem claims he was possessed by an evil spirit.
Ex-Bronx Borough President Agrees to pay $10k Fine in Ethics Violations
Former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión Jr. and former White House czar admitted to violating city laws
Assemblyman Boyland's Chief of Staff Charged with Corruption
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New York Woman Charged with Self-Abortion
The New York City Police Department has charged a pregnant Manhattan woman with allegedly forcing herself to undergo a miscarriage.
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