Man who faked his way into cockpit pleads guilty to fraud The man who conned his way into the cockpit of an US Airways flight in March pleaded guilty Wednesday in Philadelphia to one count of fraud in connection with an identification document. More
Mubarak ordered back to prison Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been ordered back to prison from military hospital. Mr Mubarak's retrial will open on 11 May, a Cairo appeals court says. More
Reporter faces possible jail-time for refusing to reveal who provided her with Aurora mass shooter James Holmes’ notebook. ... Winter is currently facing a jail sentence for refusing to reveal the sources who provided her with alleged Aurora shooter James Holmes’ notebook, which he had sent to a psychiatrist and which was"full of details about how he was going to kill people." Holmes’ defense attorneys subpoenaed Winter to testify about who told her about the notebook and a Colorado judge has said that he will rule on April 10th whether Winter must reveal her source or face jail time for refusing to testify. More
Ohio man sentenced to death for Craigslist plot A self-styled street preacher was sentenced to death Thursday in the killings of three down-and-out men lured by bogus job offers posted on Craigslist. The jury that convicted Richard Beasley of murder recommended that he face execution. The judge had the option of reducing the sentence to life in prison. More
Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Case: Jury Selection Begins Jury selection has begun in a lawsuit that Michael Jackson's mother has filed against the promoter of his planned comeback concerts. Potential jurors began filling out questionnaires on Tuesday in advance of the trial, which may last up to three months. More
What will a $1 billion makeover at the historic Pier Sixty-Six get gung-ho gastronomists?
Well, after more than three years of renovations — from the top of the tower to the dockside features — we now are getting some interesting intel: There will be nine restaurants throughout the iconic 32-acre resort, including Calusso, Sotogrande, Pier Top, Garni, The Nectar Room, Saltbreeze, Windows on 66, Pelican Landing and Elate Market Café.
And the first expected to debut on Thursday, Jan.
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The holidays that light up our darkest months also invite us to celebrate (and practice!) generosity. Food banks, youth groups, arts and civic organizations and community service programs heavily depend on the support they receive in November and December.
Year-end giving is big for tax purposes, but many people donate without regard to whether they’ll get a deduction.
When the wind blows hard from the left, it carries a poison that’s ready to kill the body politic. When the storm arrive from the right, it ferries aloft a nearly divine righteousness. Such is Donald Trump’s view of the country, and the world, where nothing — no policy, proposal or pronouncement — is legitimate if it doesn’t originate with him.
The clarity of his vision of good versus evil gives it a strange appeal to some.
Hundreds of turtles suffering from hypothermia were stranded on Cape Cod and New England beaches last week due to plummeting temperatures in the northeast. The New England Aquarium reported it is currently treating over 250 turtles, many afflicted with pneumonia, dehydration, sepsis or injuries. Eight of those turtles made their way to Boca Raton for rehabilitation.
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Q: I may be old school, but I want Jimmy Butler to stay with the Heat. No trade. Jimmy Butler is Heat Culture personified. If he stayed healthy last year we beat the Celtics (prove me wrong). It’s a long season. But if the Heat end up in the top six, I like our chances with Playoff Jimmy.