Bombs Rock Afghanistan

A series of powerful bombs killed eight American soldiers and an interpreter in southern Afghanistan early this morning. From the Washington Post: The attacks, which came one day after 14 Americans died in two helicopter crashes here, made October the deadliest month for the U.S. military of the eight-year war. At least 53 U.S. troops [...]

Tim Miller Impressed By Search for Somer Thompson

Interesting piece from WESH today who conducted an interview with Tim Miller of EquuSearch who said that he was impressed with the speed in which Somer Thompson’s body was recovered. He definitely knows a lot about searches for missing children. Many of you will remember him from the search for little Caylee Anthony last year. [...]

Casey Anthony: Was Caylee “Big Trouble”

I only bring this up because I think it’s sometimes people take things a bit too literally and will do anything for a story. Case in point: the National Enquirer. Yes, we all know that this publication has brought us some of the most important stories of our time including “Aliens Attack” and “My Dad [...]

Bombs in Baghdad Kill at Least 155

Iraqi security forces blocked streets around the capital today and conducted intense searches at checkpoints as authorities investigated the massive security failure that allowed two truck bombs to strike and kill at least 155 people. From the Associated Press: The country’s worst attacks in more than two years on Sunday targeted the Justice Ministry and [...]

Sixteen Americans Dead as Helicopters Crash in Afghanistan

Helicopter crashes killed 14 Americans today in the deadliest day for the U.S. mission in Afghanistan in more than four years. From the Associated Press: In the first crash, a helicopter went down in the west of the country after leaving the scene of a firefight with insurgents, killing 10 Americans — seven troops and [...]

Singer Morrissey Collapses on Stage

British singer Morrissey was hospitalized overnight after reportedly collapsing on stage during a concert. From CNN: The singer is in stable condition, Great Western Hospital manager Teresa Harding said. She refused to reveal anything further about his condition or the reason he was hospitalized. The 50-year-old recording artist, who seldom uses his full name Steven [...]

H1N1 a National Emergency

President Barack Obama has declared a national emergency to deal with the rapid increase in illness from the Swine Flu (H1N1 influenza virus). From CNN: “The 2009 H1N1 pandemic continues to evolve. The rates of illness continue to rise rapidly within many communities across the nation, and the potential exists for the pandemic to overburden [...]

Northwest Airlines Flight Overshoots Airport by 150 Miles

Federal investigators are still trying to figure out why a commercial jet, carrying 144 passengers and five crew members over the northern plains, overshot its destination by 150 miles. How does something like this happen? Were the pilots really distracted, or were they sleeping. From the New York Times: Combing through the plane’s cockpit voice [...]

Can Casey Anthony Get a Fair Trial?

The Orlando Sentinel asked this question and they got some very interesting results. YES: 55.1% NO: 44.9% Check out the article for comments from readers. What do you think? Can Casey Anthony actually get a fair trial with all of the media coverage out there? I would have to think that unless you’ve been living [...]

Casey Anthony: $25,000 Offered By Bubba the Love Sponge

According to a press release distributed today, syndicated and satellite radio host Bubba the Love Sponge is making his entry into the Casey/Caylee Anthony saga. Today, Bubba offered $25,000 to George and Cindy Anthony, the parents of Casey Anthony, to appear on his live morning radio show for an hour-long interview. If you’ve never listened [...]