After Wife Gives Birth, Husband Kills Himself

The happiest moment of their lives turned tragic when the new father took a gun and killed himself on Sunday, moments after his wife gave birth. The man, who was 32 but otherwise not identified, was in a private room with his wife at Willowbrook Methodist Hospital in northwest Houston on Sunday afternoon when he… Continue reading After Wife Gives Birth, Husband Kills Himself

Anthony Weiner’s Ad Denounces “Powerful Voices” Out to Get Him

With just under a month remaining before the New York City Mayor Democratic primary, Anthony Weiner released his first television ad last night, denouncing “powerful voices” who oppose him. The ad, in which Weiner speaks directly to the camera, is a clear effort to counter several weeks of bad press that have dogged his campaign.… Continue reading Anthony Weiner’s Ad Denounces “Powerful Voices” Out to Get Him

They’re Worshipping a Tree in California

A growing number of Catholics in Fresno, California believe that a tree outside St. John’s Cathedral is weeping God’s tears. “When you say ‘glory be to God in Jesus’ name’ the tree starts throwing out more water,” parishioner Maria Ybarra told KGPE-TV. Ybarra was the first person to feel the drops of liquid, which began… Continue reading They’re Worshipping a Tree in California

Judge’s Ruling: ‘Stop and Frisk’ is Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that the NYPD’s infamous stop-and-frisk practice “violated the constitutional rights of tens of thousands of New Yorkers”—but didn’t order the NYPD to end the policy immediately. Instead, federal judge Shira Scheindlin appointed an outside lawyer, Peter Zimroth, to oversee reforms to the policy that would bring it in line with… Continue reading Judge’s Ruling: ‘Stop and Frisk’ is Unconstitutional

Tenn. Judge Rules Baby Can’t Be Named ‘Messiah’

A judge in Tennessee changed a 7-month-old boy’s name to Martin from Messiah, saying the religious name was earned by one person and “that one person is Jesus Christ.” Child Support Magistrate Lu Ann Ballew ordered the name change last week, according to WBIR-TV (http://on.wbir.com/1cDOeTY). The boy’s parents were in court because they could not… Continue reading Tenn. Judge Rules Baby Can’t Be Named ‘Messiah’

Rodeo Clown Dressed Up as President Obama

If this had been President Bush, conservatives would never stop talking about it. A photo showing a rodeo clown dressed as President Barack Obama at the Missouri State Fair caused a stir on social media Sunday. The photo was first posted on the liberal blog Show Me Progress. The blog post tells the tale of… Continue reading Rodeo Clown Dressed Up as President Obama

New iPhone Coming in Next Month – So Says Apple

If you’re a fan of Apple, mark September 10 on your calendar. That’s when the company is reportedly unveiling the next iPhone. According to All Things D, Apple is hosting an event next month where the company is expected to reveal its latest smartphone. Naturally, the weeks leading up to the reported reveal have been… Continue reading New iPhone Coming in Next Month – So Says Apple

Missing Kidnapped Teenager Found Safe – Abductor Killed

Missing California teen Hannah Anderson has been found safe in Idaho, while her suspected abductor James Lee DiMaggio has been killed, San Diego County Sheriff’s officials say. San Diego Sheriff William D. Gore said San Diego sheriff’s authorities have notified the teen’s father that she was rescued. “He was very relieved and very excited and… Continue reading Missing Kidnapped Teenager Found Safe – Abductor Killed

My Year In Review

Every time my birthday  rolls around it seems like it was just yesterday I was a year younger; time really does seem to fly. Though going from 18 to 19, it seemed like a lifetime. It’s amazing that a year ago I was enjoying my summer with my girlfriend of three years. My memory is… Continue reading My Year In Review