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Cleveland Kidnapper Ariel Castro's New Legal Team Says He'll Plead 'Not Guilty'

Michael Scott — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:39:05 +0000

In suprising news, Cleavland kidnapper Ariel Castro’s new legal team is saying he’ll plead “Not Guilty” to charges of kidnapping and rape. From Yahoo : “The initial portrayal by the media has been one of a ‘monster’ and that’s not the impression that I got when I talked to him for three hours,” Craig Weintraub, [...]

Note Reportedly Found Inside Ariel Castro's Home Offers Shocking Admission

Michael Scott — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:41:34 +0000

As the horrifying story continues to unfold in the Ariel Castro kidnapping case, authorities have reportedly found a note in his home containing a shocking confession. From yahoo.com : A note reportedly found inside Ariel Castro’s Cleveland home written in 2004 includes a chilling admission: “I am a sexual predator. I need help.” The letter [...]

Chilling Family Pictures Of Kidnapper Ariel Castro In Front Of Pad Locked Doors That Held Amanda Berry, Michele Knight And Gina DeJesus

Michael Scott — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:48 +0000

In new pictures just released by Dailymail.co.uk, we see accused kidnapper Ariel Castro posing with his son Anthony Castro in front of a pad locked door…a door that held Amanda Berry, Michele Knight And Gina DeJesus captive for a decade.

Meet Charles Ramsey, The Man Who Found Three Cleveland Women Missing For A Decade [VIDEO]

Michael Scott — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:10:03 +0000

Charles Ramsey is the man who reportedly helped rescue three Cleveland women who had been missing for a decade, but now that his interview about the encounter has hit the web, it’s safe to say that he is about to become a viral superstar.

Arizona School In Trouble For 'Duck Dynasty' Inspired 'Redneck Day' [Video]

Michael Scott — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:22:24 +0000

So, the student council at Queens Creek High School in Arizona loves “Duck Dynasty” so much, they decided to have a “Red Neck Day” in honor of the show. One student even wore a Confederate flag, and that’s when things got weird. The kids came to school dressed like members of the reality show cast, [...]

Breaking: Boston Police Take Three Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects Into Custody

Michael Scott — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:47:51 +0000

From Yahoo.com : Boston police have three additional suspects in custody in connection to the Boston Marathon bombings, the department confirmed to Yahoo News Tuesday. A spokeswoman at the Boston police department directed all questions on the suspects to the FBI, which has yet to disclose their identities. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, a 19-year-old college student, is [...]

Stella Tremblay, New Hampshire Legislator, Says U.S. Government Planned Boston Bombing [Video]

Michael Scott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:12:19 +0000

Stella Tremblay, a New Hampshire Legislator is getting conspiracy theorists whipped up in a frenzy by stating she thinks the U. S. Government planned the Boston Marathon bombings. Stella Tremblay wrote on Glenn Beck’s Facebook page : “Just as you said would happen. Top Down, Bottom UP. The Boston Marathon was a Black Ops “terrorist” [...]

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Will Not Be Tried As Enemy Combatant, Charged With Conspiring To Use Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Nathan Pike — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:20:22 +0000

"We will prosecute this terrorist through our civilian system of justice," Carney said. "Under U.S. law, United States citizens cannot be tried in military commissions."

CNN Reporter Susan Candiotti Makes On-Air Blunder During Live Coverage Of Boston Bombings [Video]

Michael Scott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:06:08 +0000

Last week's horrible situation in Boston had news outlets all over the country scrambling to cover the events and bring us accurate information. CNN sent their seasoned correspondent Susan Candiotti to cover the bombings in Boston, and it was during this coverage she made a lil blunder. Susan, what does it seem like happened in Boston?

Bombing Suspects' Uncle: 'We're Ashamed' And 'They Are Losers' [Video]

Michael Scott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:16:52 +0000

Today, we got to see the Uncle of the Boston Marathon suspects Ruslan Tsarni live on t.v. denounce the actions of his 2 nephews, their family, and called them “Losers”. Check out the live interview below.

Eerie Images Of Empty Boston Streets As City Goes On Lockdown

Michael Scott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:43:56 +0000

As you all know, the city of Boston is on complete lockdown right now as Police and FBI search for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, suspect 2 in the Boston Marathon bombing. Boston is a big city, with a lot people. That’s what makes these pictures so eerie. These pictures are being tweeted by Bostonian’s as they remain [...]

Man Arrested for Sending Ricin-Laced Letters to President, Senator

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:14 +0000

Federal authorities have arrested Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, for allegedly sending letters containing the deadly poison ricin to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker (R.-Miss.) earlier this week. The FBI made the arrest at about 5:15 p.m. (EST) Wednesday in Corinth, at Curtis’s home, without incident. Curtis, who lives in Corinth, Mississippi, apparently signed the [...]

Secret Service Intercepts Letter Containing Ricin Sent To President Obama

Michael Scott — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:00:19 +0000

From KPEL :

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is confirming that the first tests done on a letter addressed to President Barack Obama shows the presence of the poison ricin.

Investigators are saying that this point there is no connection between the letter sent to the President and the attack at the Boston Marathon

Police Find Dead Body, Explosives, Guns Inside Florida College Dorm Room

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:17:26 +0000

On Wednesday morning, authorities found the body of a University of Central Florida student inside a dorm room, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A campus spokeswoman said that there were also improvised explosive devices and additional weapons in the room.

The Catholic Church Rejoices As Cardinal Bergoglio Of Argentina Is Named Pope Francis

Michael Scott — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:24:59 +0000

Around 1:15 CST, white smoke bellowed from of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signaling Cardinal Bergoglio Of Argentina had been elected as Pope Francis. A huge crowd waited outside of St. Peter’s Basilica patiently for a little more than a day to see the white smoke signaling the end of the election. Pope Francis [...]

Cardinals Enter Sistine Chapel To Elect New Pope

Michael Scott — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:06:27 +0000

The Cardinals have all entered the Sistine Chapel to elect who will be the next Pope. At this point, all we can do is wait for the smoke to rise to see if they have made a decision.

President Obama Signs A Call To Congress To Ban Military Style Assault Weapons And High-Capacity Magazine Clips

Michael Scott — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:24:50 +0000

President Barack Obama has just signed a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence. Obama has given a call to Congress to ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and it would close loopholes in the gun sale background check system. What do YOU think about this?