THE NEW YORK TIMES

Photos of the Colombian escort caught up in a scandal that has caused three Secret Service agents to lose their jobs hit the Web Thursday. According to the New York Daily News, the woman, a 24-year-old single mother is known as Dania.

Organizers announce that Microsoft will be the official innovation provider, working on ways to use Xbox and other technology at the GOP event.

The U.S. Secret Service has already let go three of the 11 agents caught up in a prostitution scandal that allegedly took place in Cartagena, Colombia, and the U.S. military continues its investigation into the matter. And while prostitution is legal in Colombia, American military personnel accused of picking up prostitutes ahead of President Obama's visit to Colombia may face prosecution under U.S. military law.

The FBI and NYPD have resumed the search for Etan Patz, the six-year old who disappeared on his way to the school bus stop on May 25, 1979. Authorities began searching a basement on Prince Street in SoHo, New York City on Thursday, reported the New York Times. According to reports, the 15-by-30 basement is located 127B Prince Street, an estimated 200 feet from Patz's home at the time of his disappearance.

After being dismissed from the Secret Service, the former uniformed officer plans to sue the agency, as Mark Sullivan, the agency's director, informed lawmakers Wednesday night.

A watchdog group within the Vatican said they plan a major crackdown for nuns in the United States, accusing them of taking positions that undermine Roman Catholic traditions and teachings.

Thursday's bombings were the first significant attacks in nearly a month and the deadliest since a series of 30 explosions set by al Qaeda affiliates killed 52 people across the country in March.

Last month, Apple brought to the world the first Retina display tablet - the New iPad - and following on the same line, the big honchos in the tablet arena announced their plans of introducing the similar technology in their tablet brands.

New York Times Co reported a better-than-expected profit on Thursday as investors brushed past the company's drop in print and digital advertising revenue and focused more on the company's ability to manage costs.

While Dick Clark was well known for his achievements, it was his producing that really put him in the spotlight. Dick Clark productions put some great programming on the air. He also appeared on popular shows of his day that highlighted his brilliant acting chops and spot on comedic timing.

Three of the 11 Secret Service employees being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct in Colombia are leaving, the agency said Wednesday evening.

She reportedly was disgusted when an agent brought down the price to $30 from $800.

You may not have realized it, but synthetic marijuana is being sold in gas stations and convenience stores. Under the names K-2 and Spice, this synthetic drug aims at being a legal way to get a herbal high. Many states have banned the drugs though because they are made from dangerous chemical concoctions, reports the Christian Science Monitor.

A U.S. Army spokesman has said that an investigator is in Colombia investigating the troops' involvement in a scandal surrounding the Secret Service and prostitutes from the Pley Club prior to President Barack Obama's visit last week.

Mitt Romney hopes to raise $800 million in conjunction with the Republican National Committee, raising the prospect of a presidential election that shatters previous fundraising records.

Jack White is set to release his solo debut, Blunderbuss, in co-ordinance with a live streamed concert, directed by Gary Oldman.

New released pictures of the shipwrecked RMS Titanic in the mud of the North Atlantic shows evidence of human remains, federal officers said. A 2004 image in an uncropped version has been released to the public for the first time in observance of the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking.

Spanish sovereign bond yields edged above 6 percent on Monday as investors grew wary of the government's continued struggles to reduce the deficit and improve labor market competitiveness.

Columbia University on Monday announced the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winners and there was no winner in the fiction category this year.

The 2012 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced on Monday.

A new crash diet has women putting feeding tubes into their nose in order to lose weight quickly.