Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, SeaWorld. De Efteling, Lotte World, Everland. You’ve likely heard of the first group. But what do you know about the second? … [Read more...]
Prison Worker Smuggled Tools, Other Items to Escaped Inmates
The female prison employee at the center of an investigation into the escape of two killers provided "equipment" to the pair, but not the power tools they are believed to have used to cut their way out of the maximum-security Clinton Correctional Facility, the local district attorney said Friday. … [Read more...]
Before Official Announcement, Jeb Bush Shows Off Support Inside Florida
Former Gov. Jeb Bush unveiled a raft of endorsements from Republicans in Florida on Friday, demonstrating support in his home state ahead of next week’s expected announcement that he is running for president. … [Read more...]
Costolo Exit at Twitter Kick-Starts Deal Speculation
For deal makers, the departure of a chief executive always raises an interesting question: Is that company for sale? Merger advisers are almost certainly asking that now after Dick Costolo's announced plans to resign from Twitter on July 1. And several elements of the company's corporate governance make it easier to sell than some of its peers. … [Read more...]
At Women’s World Cup, Seeing Signs of Lionel Messi, Not Mia Hamm
Megan Rapinoe picked up the ball at the halfway line at the Womenâs World Cup and sped forward. When she finally encountered a defender, she effortlessly jinked by her and shot the ball into the net to seal a victory for the United States over Australia. … [Read more...]
Watch Thieves Try to Steal ATM by Hitting It With SUV
A video released by the Dallas Police Department shows robbers driving a truck through a Dallas CVS in an attempt to steal an ATM. It was a smash and grab -- without the grab. … [Read more...]
Man Allegedly Linked to Boston Terror Plotter Arrested
A man was arrested in Rhode Island Thursday night for allegedly being connected to accused Boston terror plotter Usaama Rahim, sources said. According to the sources, Nicholas Rovinski, 24, was picked up at 8:15 p.m. at his home in Warwick, Rhode Island without incident. The charges against him were sealed. … [Read more...]
Missing Dog, Owner Reunited After 5 Years Apart
Jessica Gutierrez didn’t expect to see her dog Cookies again. But five years and 1,000 miles later, the Kansas City, Missouri, woman was reunited with her pet teacup poodle Wednesday. … [Read more...]
RIP Sir Christopher Lee, 1922-2015
The legendary British actor Sir Christopher Lee — known to many for his roles as Dracula, Scaramanga in The Man With The Golden Gun, Saruman in The Lord of the Rings and Count Dooku in the Star Wars prequels — has died. Lee, who was suffering from respiratory problems, passed away in Hospital on Sunday. … [Read more...]
E.U. Antitrust Regulators Investigating Amazon’s E-Books Business
LONDON - European regulators announced an antitrust investigation on Thursday into whether Amazon used its dominant position in the region's e-books market to favor its own products over those of rival retailers. … [Read more...]