Today, highly caffeinated drinks are more popular than ever, especially among teens. But one leading energy drink, Monster, is currently under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration for a possible link to five deaths.
It's Halloween! That can only mean two things: 1) Scary things that go bump in the night, and 2) girls wearing senselessly provocative outfits. Oh yes, girls in so-called sexy costumes have become as much a Halloween tradition as pumpkin carving.
October 22, 2012 A teacup Chihuahua named Molly has bitten off more than she can chew as far as one Canadian city is concerned. The three-pound dog recently bit a postal worker, and now authorities in Windsor say she is a “dangerous dog” and have ordered that she be muzzled and kept on a leash at all times.
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info)
1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)
When you take at a look at all the bottles and garnishes and containers behind the typical bar, you realize there is an almost limitless number of cocktail combinations. Despite this, drinkers tend to stick to a dozen or so standards. So which of these cocktails is the most popular?
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Goldblum
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'The Fly,' 'Jurassic Park,' and 'Independence Day,' starring on 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent,' and his former marriage to actress Geena Davis
Overtime games and thrilling finishes highlighted the games of Week 7 of the 2012 NFL season. Here's a recap of all of Sunday's action:
It was another exciting week in college football with some big games in the SEC, wild shootouts in the Big 12, record-setting performances in the PAC-12, some close calls for ranked teams and Collin Klein showing us why he’s now very much in the Heisman mix.
Here are all the highlights from this week in the Top 25.
October 20, 2012 In not-so-stunning news, it appears that every sick day taken by employees may not be due to genuine illness. The latest survey by CareerBuilder found that about a third of all call-ins last year were made by workers who simply opted to take the day off rather than save their sick time for when they actually needed it.
However, the most interesting attribute of calling in sick is the excuses that people make for not coming into work. Sure, there are the standard lines that most managers hear repeatedly, but some employees get creative with their excuses.
The Detroit Tigers have made it to the World Series. The last time they were there, in 2006, things ended in disappointment. Will this time be different?
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1944: Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (more info)
1944: General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared "I shall return" (more info)
