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Hip-Hop Scholar And Congressman Busted For Cocaine
This summer, we sat down with Congressman Radel to ask him about his love of hip-hop. On Tuesday, news broke that the Rep. from Florida had been charged with possession of cocaine.
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Arrested: Money Manager Scammed NHL Players Out Of Millions
In 1995, Bryan Berard was the 3rd ever American to become a first draft pick in the NHL, making him an instant millionaire at just 18. A large chunk of his millions ended up in the hands of Phil Kenner, a money manager who worked with a number of athletes. That money, purportedly for investments, never came back.
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Rare Baby "Forest Giraffe" Makes Its Debut
This little guy is called an Okapi or forest giraffe and he's almost as rare as he is cute. The calf made his first public appearance today at the Los Angeles Zoo.
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Harlem Globetrotter Nearly Killed By Falling Hoop
William "Bull" Bullard brought down the entire hoop in a game on Friday... and almost lost his head in the process. The Harlem Globetrotters player was playing in Honduras.
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Street Gang Uses Same Logo As Football Team
The Fresno State Bulldogs are a beloved college football whose games bring out seas of fans dressed in the team's iconic red. The only trouble is The Bulldogs are also an unusually vicious street gang that uses the mascot as its symbol.
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NHL Player Smashed Through The Glass
The Chicago Blackhawks defended their Stanley Cup by trouncing the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 last night. But perhaps the biggest thumping of the night came when Brandon Bollig smashed Adam Pardy through the glass... and then a fan stole his helmet.
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Twitter's IPO: Everything You Need To Know
Today, Twitter is finalizing its IPO - the moment when the company's shares are first up for sale. The company is expected to offer up around 70 million shares at about $20 a piece.
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Toronto's Crack-Smoking Mayor: Sorry But Staying
Toronto's mayor Rob Ford admitted to smoking crack at around noon on Tuesday. In a press conference this afternoon, he apologized to his constituents but said he is not resigning.
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Kidnapping Victim: I Was Tied Up Like A Fish
Michelle Knight was one of the young women held for a decade in the Cleveland home of kidnapper Ariel Castro, who died in prison earlier this year.
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The Correct Way To Celebrate A World Series Win? Champagne Everywhere
Watch Boston's locker room turn into a boozy house of celebration after their World Series win.
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What JFK Really Thought Of The US Hockey Team
A rare 1963 audio recording captured what President John F. Kennedy thought of the Team USA hockey team. On the tape, he vents about the team’s staggering loss to Sweden during the World Hockey Championships.
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Kid Wanders On Stage To Hang Out With The Pope
Over the weekend, the Pope celebrated the Year of Faith with thousands of Catholics at the Vatican. A group of children was seated up on the stage near Pope Francis, but one little boy didn't feel close enough - he wandered up on stage and hung out with a seemingly amused Pontiff as he spoke.
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Healthcare Sec Tells How Many Millions We Spent On Obamacare Site
Just about a month after the rollout of Healthcare.gov, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is again in the hot seat explaining before Congress why the site has been plagued with problems.
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David Ortiz White-Hot Streak May Bring Sox Victory
David "Big Papi" Ortiz is batting a mind-numbing .733 in the World Series. The Red Sox designated hitter is a big part of the reason why Boston stands one game away from a World Series victory.
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Calvin Johnson Comes Yards From NFL Record
Calvin Johnson, the wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, had a near record-breaking night, receiving for 329 yards in a single game. That's the second highest in NFL history, and was a key factor in Detroit's by-a-hair win against the Cowboys on Sunday.
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Meet The Man They Call Mr. Mummy
Bob Brier is an egyptologist and author who lives in the Bronx and is renowned expert in the art and culture of mummification. We swung by his house to check out his collection and chat.
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New "Star Wars" Film In Deep Trouble?
Is the new “Star Wars” series still on track? Director J.J. Abrams and “Star Wars” veteran Lawrence Kasdan have taken over writing duties from screenwriter Michael Arndt for the franchise’s “Star Wars: Episode VII.”
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"Dude": A Frat Boy Favorite Has A History
The Atlantic takes a deeper look at the word "dude" and found out it has a deeper history than Ashton Kutcher and Sean William Scott might have you believe while they're looking for their car.
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The Universe’s Coldest Place Is...
Just when you thought Antarctica was cold, there’s another place that makes the continent feel like a tropical island.
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It's Possible: Bill Murray Just Got Cooler
Just when Bill Murray couldn’t get any cooler, Wes Anderson reveals a little-known fact about working with the universally adored actor. Anderson was far from a household name when he created his second film, “Rushmore,” starring Jason Schwartzman. Yet, the already famous Murray accepted an actor’s minimum wage to co-star in the film and made a measly $9,000 for his work. As his character would say, “they can buy anything, but they can’t buy backbone.”
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