Spam King Escapes from Prison - UPDATE1

Commentary "Spam King," Edward Davidson, escaped from a state prison in Colorado just two days ago, according to an US Attorney's Office press release. I was initially shocked to find out that he actually escaped from a federal prison to begin with. But what surprised me even...

Russia's sex slave industry thrives, rights groups say

"Young women in bright miniskirts and high heels line up to sell themselves in the dingy back streets throughout the Russian capital. Moscow's illegal flesh markets are flourishing, with up to 30 women at each pickup point, or tochka, standing in order of price for the night....

Robbery attempt ends when victim offers iced tea

"TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- A mother and her 6-month old girl escaped unhurt after she calmed down a knife-wielding robber with a glass of iced tea and a chat, Tokyo police said Wednesday. The 30-year-old housewife was in the hallway of her apartment building Monday when a man...

Tips To Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Stay Home This Fireworks Season

"Animal shelters around the country will be preparing their kennels over the next couple of days to receive the usual number of "fireworks dogs" who escape their homes/yards after becoming frightened of Fourth of July fireworks displays. Susan Sharpe, APDT, CPDT, owner of...

Canadian Allergy Alert

An army of 12 million bees on the loose!  " ST. LEONARD, N.B. — Twelve million honey bees were on the loose Monday in northwest New Brunswick after a truck overturned on the Trans-Canada Highway. Police...

Faces of Bali - Canggu

"Canggu, an extension of Kuta beach development as a beach resort, offers a perfect escape from the tourist crowd. Many private villas or Balinese style cottage built with a blend view of rice terrace and ocean. Most...

In a plane crash safest seats are in aisle

There is really no location on an airplane that is significantly safer than another. Sadly, there is no magic seat on an aircraft. There is, of course, an element of luck. If you sit in the back and there's a fire in...

For T-Teams, Rookie Of The Year Slips A Notch In Iowa :: The EDJE

" These "boots" are made for winning, and that is what they did - Brit, Dan Weldon wins the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer at Iowa Speedway on direction from Chip Ganassi team's strategist, Barry Wanser....

The Immunity Deal

"Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached a breakthrough compromise yesterday on a bill that would dramatically revamp the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Most significantly, the draft legislation...

Afghan Govt: To Probe Own Security Insiders Helped Taliban in Jailbreak

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAfghani authourities investigating their own prison officals they feel assisted the Taliban in the recent prison raid, it one of the most likely scenarios, as it is well...

Troops hunt for Afghan prison escapees

"Afghan and foreign troops were hunting on Saturday hundreds of prisoners, including militants, who escaped the main prison in southern Kandahar city after a raid by Taliban insurgents, the government said....

Taliban attack Afghan prison, free over 1000 combatant inmates

  Following a blast at the prision nearly 1500 prisoners have been set free in Afghan city of Kandahar" KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Militants attacked the city's main prison with a suicide car bombing and...

Partner of London bomb plotter jailed

" The partner of a man who tried to carry out a suicide bombing in London in July 2005 was jailed for 15 years on Thursday after she was convicted of not telling authorities about the plot and helping him escape. Yeshiemebet Girma, 32, was the partner of Hussein Osman, one...

Failed bomber's wife guilty of staying silent about terror plot

The wife of one of the failed suicide bombers, Hussain Osman, is facing jail forfailing to tell police of his plans. The woman, 32-year-old Yeshi Girma, is a Muslim convert and allegedly knew of the plot before it was attempted."The wife of failed suicide bomber Hussain Osman...

America's Most Wanted Escapee Captured

" On May 28, 2008, members of the U.S. Marshals sponsored Hornet’s Nest Task Force captured escapee Richard Allen Sloan in Kings Mountain, North Carolina after being on the run for approximately one year. Sloan...

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