Peter Lanza, the father of the Newtown school killer Adam Lanza spoke publicly for the first time saying he wishes his son had never been born. Peter Lanza opened up about his son in one of a series of interviews with The New Yorker that began in September. Adam Lanza, 20, killed his mother, Nancy,… Continue reading Adam Lanza’s father speaks publicly for first time
Year: 2014
300: Rise of an Empire tops North American box office with $45 million
300: Rise of an Empire topped the North American box office this weekend, earning $45.1 million in the US and Canada. The sequel to 2006 hit 300 also took $87.8 million worldwide. 300: Rise of an Empire did not equal its predecessor’s first weekend tally of $70.9 million in North America, but still performed far… Continue reading 300: Rise of an Empire tops North American box office with $45 million
6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Northern California coast
The US Geological Survey reported that a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Sunday night. The epicenter was 48 miles west-northwest of Ferndale and 50 miles west of Eureka at a depth of 4.3 miles, the USGS said. The quake, which occurred at 1:18 a.m. ET, was initially reported as magnitude… Continue reading 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Northern California coast
Syrian rebels release kidnapped nuns
Syrian rebels have released a group of Greek Orthodox nuns, who were kidnapped in the Christian town of Maaloula in December. The 13 nuns and their three helpers were said to have been freed as part of a prisoner exchange. The women have been taken to the town of Judaydat Yabus on the Syrian-Lebanon border,… Continue reading Syrian rebels release kidnapped nuns
Oscar Pistorius trial day 6: Security guard Pieter Baba questioned over phone calls
The sixth day of Oscar Pistorius trial has begun with the questioning of Pieter Baba, a security guard at the Paralympic champion’s home. Pieter Baba said he had phoned Oscar Pistorius and not the other way round, as the defense team had suggested. Later on Monday the trial expects to hear from Professor Gert Saayman,… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius trial day 6: Security guard Pieter Baba questioned over phone calls
Kim Yo-jong: Kim Jong-un’s sister identified during North Korea’s elections
Kim Jong-un has been elected to North Korea Supreme People’s Assembly with an unanimous vote from his district, state media say. Meanwhile, state media on Sunday identified a woman accompanying Kim Jong-un to a polling station. Kim Yo-jong, who state media described as a “senior official”, is thought to be the younger sister of Kim… Continue reading Kim Yo-jong: Kim Jong-un’s sister identified during North Korea’s elections
North Korea elections 2014: Kim Jong-un elected to rubber-stamp parliament with unanimous vote
Kim Jong-un has been elected to North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament with a unanimous vote from his district, state media say. Kim Jong-un’s 100% approval from his Mount Paektu constituency reflects the “absolute support” of people in the country, KCNA news agency says. The elections for the Supreme People’s Assembly on Sunday had just one name… Continue reading North Korea elections 2014: Kim Jong-un elected to rubber-stamp parliament with unanimous vote
William Clay Ford Sr. dies of pneumonia at 88
William Clay Ford Senior – the last surviving grandson of Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company – has died at the age of 88. William Clay Ford Sr. was a director at the company for almost six decades and owner of the National Football League’s Detroit Lions. In a statement, the Ford… Continue reading William Clay Ford Sr. dies of pneumonia at 88
Blood test can accurately predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease
US researchers have discovered that a blood test can accurately predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Georgetown University in Washington DC showed that testing levels of 10 fats in the blood could predict – with 90% accuracy – the risk of the disease coming on in the next three years. Their findings, published… Continue reading Blood test can accurately predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Missing jet: Stolen passports deepen mystery
One of the most alarming pieces of information to come out of Malaysia Airlines plane mystery is how easy it may be to use a stolen passport to board an international flight. Two passengers using passports on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight were recorded in Interpol’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database, the international police… Continue reading Missing jet: Stolen passports deepen mystery
Who were passengers on board of Malaysia Airlines missing flight MH370?
New details have emerged about some of 227 passengers and 12 crew on board Malaysia Airlines’ Flight MH370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing that has been missing since early Saturday. There were 14 different nationalities on the Boeing 777 that mysteriously vanished south of Vietnam without sending a distress call. The vast majority – 153… Continue reading Who were passengers on board of Malaysia Airlines missing flight MH370?
Malaysia Airlines missing jet: Possible debris spotted in the sea off south Vietnam
According to new reports, Vietnamese navy planes have spotted possible debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines jet that disappeared almost two days ago. Officials said it was too dark to be certain the objects were from Flight MH370, which had 239 people on board. A multinational team is searching for wreckage and ships will try… Continue reading Malaysia Airlines missing jet: Possible debris spotted in the sea off south Vietnam
Ukraine: Tens of thousands of people hold rival pro-unity and pro-Russian rallies
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have held rival pro-unity and pro-Russian rallies, as Moscow continues to strengthen its grip on Crimea. Pro-Russia supporters beat up their opponents in Sevastopol, Crimea. In the eastern city of Luhansk, pro-Russian activists seized regional offices forcing the governor to resign. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and UK’s PM David Cameron… Continue reading Ukraine: Tens of thousands of people hold rival pro-unity and pro-Russian rallies
Iran nuclear deal possible in few months
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has told visiting EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton that a nuclear deal could come in the next four months. Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks lasting more than an hour with Baroness Catherine Ashton, who is making her first visit to Tehran amid a thaw in relations. “We can… Continue reading Iran nuclear deal possible in few months
Gerard Mortier dies from cancer at 70
Madrid’s Teatro Royal director Gerard Mortier has died from cancer at the age of 70. Gerard Mortier, who was born in Belgium, spearheaded an operatic production of Brokeback Mountain at the Spain’s opera. In a career spanning more than three decades, Gerard Mortier was also head of the Paris Opera from 2004 to 2009 and… Continue reading Gerard Mortier dies from cancer at 70
Jenna Fischer shows off baby bump while celebrating 40th birthday
The Office star Jenna Fischer showed off her bare baby bump while celebrating her 40th birthday at the beach on Friday. Jenna Fischer tweeted: “Thanks for all the sweet birthday messages.” “I think I found a good place to celebrate!” The actress posed near the beach with her hands on her hips. She wore tight-fitting… Continue reading Jenna Fischer shows off baby bump while celebrating 40th birthday
Miley Cyrus features Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 ad campaign
Miley Cyrus is posing for the Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 ad campaign. The 21-year-old singer looks lost in thought as she pouts her way through the images, taken by legendary photographer David Sims. Miley Cyrus, whose somber face first made its debut on the Internet back in January, looks fierce in brand new campaign photos… Continue reading Miley Cyrus features Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 ad campaign
Jessica Simpsons shows off jaw-dropping weight loss
Jessica Simpson showed off her slim figure and jaw-dropping weight loss in a recent selfie posted on Instagram this week. The 33-year-old Weight Watchers spokesman announced that she’s officially reached her weight loss goal. Jessica Simpson posted a photo of herself looking svelte in a form-fitting Alexander McQueen dress from her new ad for Weight… Continue reading Jessica Simpsons shows off jaw-dropping weight loss
LSD-tainted Wal-Mart steak sends Tampa family to hospital
US authorities are trying to figure out how LSD got into a Wal-Mart steak that sent a nine-months-pregnant Florida woman, her two daughters and her boyfriend to the hospital. All four were doing fine after the incident Monday night. While being treated at the hospital, Jessica Rosado gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Tampa… Continue reading LSD-tainted Wal-Mart steak sends Tampa family to hospital
Woman attacked by thousands of killer bees in South California
A 71-year-old South California woman is believed to have suffered about 1,000 stings after being attacked by a swarm of killer bees that covered her entire body. Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Williams says the woman was expected to recover after Thursday’s attack in Palm Desert. He said five firefighters were also hospitalized for stings.… Continue reading Woman attacked by thousands of killer bees in South California
Missing flight MH370: Malaysia Airlines plane may have turned back
Malaysia Airlines plane that has been missing for more than 24 hours may have turned back, radar signals showed. Rescue teams looking for the plane have now widened their search area. Investigators are also checking CCTV footage of two passengers who are believed to have boarded the plane using stolen passports. Flight MH370 from Kuala… Continue reading Missing flight MH370: Malaysia Airlines plane may have turned back
Venezuela: Thousands of students and opposition supporters join anti-Maduro rally
Students and opposition supporters have joined an anti-Nicolas Maduro rally in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. The government deployed hundreds of government security forces to prevent a crowd banging pots and pans from marching towards the food ministry. There were similar marches in at least five other Venezuelan cities. In eastern Caracas, police fired tear gas against… Continue reading Venezuela: Thousands of students and opposition supporters join anti-Maduro rally
North Korea elections 2014: People vote for rubber-stamp parliament
North Korea is voting in a five-yearly election to approve members of the rubber-stamp parliament, the Supreme People’s Assembly. Each of the 687 districts has only one candidate running for office, with electors required to write only “yes” or “no” on the ballot paper. Campaign posters across the capital, Pyongyang, have urged a “yes” vote.… Continue reading North Korea elections 2014: People vote for rubber-stamp parliament
John Kerry warns Russia not to annex Crimea
US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned Russia that any moves to annex Crimea would close the door to diplomacy. John Kerry told Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that Crimea is part of Ukraine and Moscow should avoid military escalation. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama has been discussing the deepening crisis with world leaders. It comes… Continue reading John Kerry warns Russia not to annex Crimea
Missing jet: Terrorism concerns as two passengers boarded with stolen passports
According to new reports, US officials are investigating terrorism concerns after revelations that two people apparently boarded the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner with stolen passports. The officials told NBC News that they had found no clear link to terrorism. There are other criminal reasons, for example drug smuggling, that stolen passports might be used to… Continue reading Missing jet: Terrorism concerns as two passengers boarded with stolen passports