- 09/22/2011
Budget Cuts Blamed for Increase in NYC Subway Rat Infestation
New York City subway systems are being overrun by rats and, according to transit workers, MTA budget and staff cutbacks are to blame. Workers also insist the rodents pose a health risk to everyone that uses the underground transport netw
- 09/22/2011
Troy Davis Story: Supporters Question Why Casey Anthony and Charles Manson Still 'Alive'
Troy Davis was executed Wednesday night by way of lethal injection, despite an eleventh-hour plea filed by his defense team to stop the death sentence. Today, outraged supporters are questioning why people such as Casey Anthony and Charles Manson are still alive when someone like Davis has been put to death.
- 09/22/2011
Troy Davis Story: 'RIPTROYADAVIS' Twitter Account Attracts Outraged Supporters
Troy Davis was executed Wednesday night by way of lethal injection for the murder of a Georgia police officer. An eleventh-hour plea to stop the execution, filed by Davis' defense team, was denied by the U.S. Supreme Court – leaving supporters worldwide both saddened and outraged.
-
09/21/2011Troy Davis Story: Cop-Killer Executed as Dramatic Final Plea to Supreme Court Fails
Troy Davis, convicted cop-killer, has been executed by way of lethal injection on Wednesday night at 11:08 p.m. EST in Butts County, Ga., despite a last-minute plea to the U.S. Supreme Court.
-
09/21/2011Troy Davis Execution: Should Christians Support the Death Penalty?
Troy Davis’ death sentence has stirred opinion across the globe, from former President Jimmy Carter to Pope Benedict XVI. The Georgia inmate was denied clemency Tuesday – a decision that many call “unconscionable” and begs the question: is the death penalty biblical?
-
09/21/2011Troy Davis Story: Cop-Killer WILL Be Executed as US Supreme Court Plea Fails
Troy Davis will be executed by way of lethal injection Wednesday night in Butts County, Georgia, despite a last ditch appeal by his defense team to the U.S. Supreme Court.
-
09/21/2011Troy Davis Story: Execution Delayed as U.S. Supreme Court Considers Plea
Following an appeal by thousands worldwide for a pardon, the Troy Davis execution has been temporarily delayed as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the eleventh-hour plea issued by Davis’ defense team. It is believed that a decision will be announced imminently by the court.
- 09/21/2011
Casey Anthony's Father Disappointed by Jury's Verdict
George Anthony revealed during an interview on "Dr. Phil" that the jury's verdict in the contentious murder trial of his daughter, Casey Anthony, was disappointing.
Tags Television Court Cases - 09/21/2011
Troy Davis Story: Al Sharpton Among Christian Leaders Speaking Out Against Execution
Troy Davis' death sentence, scheduled for Wednesday evening, has garnered support from thousands worldwide. The Georgia inmates was denied clemency Tuesday — a decision that critics have called "unconscionable" — and has many Christian leaders speaking out.
- 09/21/2011
Troy Davis Story: Nephew Vows 'Anything Can Happen' With God's Help
Troy Davis' execution has been set for Wednesday night and the Georgia inmate's nephew, holding out hope that the condemned man will be granted a last-minute reprieve, has also expressed hope that his case will bring greater awareness to arguments against the death penalty.
- 09/21/2011
Hurricane Irene Aftermath Includes $55M in Costs, Rise in Mosquitoes
In addition to millions in estimated costs, Hurricane Irene has left in its aftermath an extreme pumpkin shortage and an unusually high number of mosquitoes plaguing the mid-Atlantic region.
- 09/20/2011
Charlie Sheen Roast Talk of Twitter; Sheen Responds to Celeb Tweets
Comedy Central ran their Roast of Charlie Sheen last night, following the premiere of Two and a Half Men on CBS, which set Twitter abuzz with talk of all things Sheen.
Tags Culture Television -
09/20/2011Crystal Cathedral Bankruptcy: Can Robert Schuller Save Calif. Megachurch?
The controversy surrounding the bankruptcy sale of Crystal Cathedral continues as speculation mounts regarding the return of Dr. Robert H. Schuller, founder of the Garden Grove, Calif. church, as senior pastor.
-
09/20/2011Yankee Stadium Hotel to Include 'Latino Baseball Hall of Fame?'
Bronx leaders want a lavish hotel, a conference center, and a Latino Hall of Fame to be built on the site of the near-bankrupt parking garage next door to Yankee Stadium, insisting that such a development move would be a home run for the community.
Tags Culture - 09/19/2011
Bishop Eddie Long Burglary: District Attorney Drops Charges
The DeKalb County District Attorney in Georgia has agreed to drop burglary charges against a former security guard who was accused of breaking into Bishop Eddie Long’s office and stealing $100,000 in property.


