Brooklyn Decker, the actress and supermodel, is now a global ambassador for the Special Olympics, and it’s all because of one woman: her aunt, Tara Moore. … [Read more...]
Climate Change Helped Create Conditions for Rise Of ISIS?
Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley linked climate change to the rise of ISIS earlier this week. Conservatives pounced. Score this round for O’Malley. … [Read more...]
San Jose Residents Rebuild After Apartment Fire
Joey Martinez glances inside the charred, second-story one bedroom apartment on North Fifth Street, eyes the chairs, a bed and counters all burned to a crisp, and shakes his head. … [Read more...]
Blagojevich’s Wife, Lawyer Disappointed with Appeals Court Ruling
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's wife, Patti, and his attorney expressed disappointment at the appellate court ruling that was handed down Tuesday. … [Read more...]
U of M Professor Ken Winters Caught Forging Research Document
A University of Minnesota student reporter was caught fabricating quotes for news articles last week. About the same time, a U researcher was caught forging a federal document. … [Read more...]
Eminem Touring with Dr. Dre and Ice Cube as Honorary N.W.A Member
Is Eminem going to hit the stage as part of N.W.A? Dr. Dre and Ice Cube may team up with Slim Shady, who will serve as an honorary member of their famous rap group from the late '80s, for one epic reunion tour. … [Read more...]
NEC Invests in XON to Accelerate Regional African Growth
NEC Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, has invested in XON, the sub-Sahara African ICT group. … [Read more...]
Changes Sought by Creditors Approved by Greek Leaders
Under threat of yet another deadline, the Greek Parliament approved a second package of policy changes early Thursday that the country’s creditors had said must be in place before the detailed negotiations for an $86 billion bailout could begin. … [Read more...]