News Archive for January 09 2008

'Make Me a Supermodel' Q&A

Tonight marks the debut of the first episode of "Make Me a Supermodel" on Bravo. And to mark the occasion, here are some of the highlights of a conference call with the reality show's hosts, Niki Taylor and Tyson Beckford.

CIA turncoat Philip Agee dies, age 72

A FORMER CIA agent who became an outspoken critic of the agency and unlikely ally of Cuba's communist regime, has died aged 72.

Put your best foot forward

A careful review of the Michigan exit polls buttresses the point I've been making for a year now: Ron Paul is the RepublicansÂ’ best chance to stop Hillary and her plans to destroy the American health care system for the...

Problems Found at DC Home Before Deaths

A woman found in her home with the decomposing bodies of her four daughters was suspected by a social worker of holding one of the girls hostage as early as April, city officials said.

Target CEO Ulrich to retire; Steinhafel to replace him

In a long-expected move, discount retailer Target said Wednesday that Chief Executive Bob Ulrich will retire May 1 and be replaced ...

Millions of Young Abusing Cough Medicine

About 3.1 million people between the ages of 12-25 have used cough and cold medicine to get high, the government reported Wednesday.

Galaxy may hold hundreds of rogue black holes

If the latest simulation of what happens when black holes merge is correct, there could be hundreds of rogue black holes, each weighing several thousand times the mass of the sun, roaming around the Milky Way galaxy.

Officials: Paramedic Failed to Check Pulse of Victim

A paramedic didn't check the pulse of a car-wreck victim who was presumed dead and left untreated until a medical examiner discovered she was breathing. The victim died the next day.

Folsom prison inmates sing the blues as Cash tribute gig cancelled

Los Angeles - Inmates at San Francisco's Folsom prison were singing the blues after bosses cancelled a concert to mark the 40th anniversary of country legend Johnny Cash's famous performance there, Splash news reported Thursday. The gig was cancelled...

Jim Dooley, former Bears coach and Halas successor, dies at age 77

Jim Dooley, who succeeded George Halas as coach of the Bears and had one of the most innovative football minds of his time, died Tuesday, his daughter Lisa said.