Joshua Ely

Louisiana Chemical Plant Explodes, Suffers Fire

A Geismar, Lousiana chemical plant experienced an explosion at 8:37 A.M, and is currently on fire, according to authorities. Injuries were reported out of the plant, and ambulances were spotted on the scene. Staging areas were set up within safe distances from the plant, and workers were being shuttled to them by bus to receive […]

11y ago

suicide

Philly Building Collapse Inspector Commits Suicide

The inspector of the Philly building collapse site has committed suicide. The inspector was found by his wife in a pickup truck with a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. Ronald Wagenhoffer, the 52 year old Department of Licenses and Inspections employee sent his wife a farewell text message, prior to his body’s discovery at […]

11y ago

turkey

Unicorn Passport Allowed Through Turkish Customs

A unicorn passport, meant as a toy accessory for a nine year old girl’s stuffed animal, apparently passed muster at a Turkish airport. Nicky Harris, mother of 9-year-old Emily, accidentally handed over the stuffed unicorn’s toy passport instead of her daughter’s legitimate passport. The Turkish customs staff were unfazed by the mixup and allowed the […]

11y ago

Facebook

Facebook Hashtag Feature Debuting Soon

The Facebook hashtag will be rolling out in the coming weeks, seeking to deepen the competition with rival social media site Twitter. The feature was first hinted at in March, with Facebook exploring how it could implement the popular function. Facebook acknowledged that, while Twitter has been the go to social media source for self […]

11y ago

Free Dental Care for Californian Jobless

Over 2,000 low-income or jobless Californians received free dental care courtesy of the California Dental Association. The event held in May, called “CDA Cares” was designed to impact Those Californian jobless that sought care waited in line for hours on end. 2009 saw state dental programs severely cut, leaving low income and unemployed without insurance. […]

11y ago

Suicide Note Writing Assignment Angers Parents

A suicide note writing assignment has left parents angry and stunned. The assignment was given as homework at an English class at York Preparatory School, located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Parents reacted by deeming the homework as inappropriate, especially since the class contained students as young as 14. The suicide note writing […]

11y ago

Al-Qaida Missile Manual in Mali Uncovered

An Al-Qaida missile manual has been uncovered in Mali. According to The Associated Press, the manual is used in the training of Al-Qaida fighters in the region. The documents were recovered from an abandoned Al-Qaida building in Timbuktu. The content of the document, however, is greatly concerning. The manual demonstrates the use of a surface-to-air […]

11y ago

London

Arrests Made Ahead Of G8 Summit

Six people were arrested in London today in the lead up to the G8 Summit next week. Great Britain is hosting the summit, which is to be held in Northern Ireland. Those arrested were allegedly planning anti-capitalist demonstrations. Some are additionally accused of possessing weapons, and planning to add violence to the protests. Despite the […]

11y ago

edward snowden

Edward Snowden Fired from Booz Allen

Edward Snowden, the 29 year old who leaked information about the NSA, has been fired by government contracter Booz Allen. In a statement to the media, Booz Allen confirmed that Snowden was employed for less than three months in Hawaii. The firm cited a violation of their code of ethics and overall policy as the […]

11y ago

nelson mandela|south africa

Nelson Mandela’s Hospital Security Tightened

Both media and well wishers alike had to contend with a fresh batch of security for Nelson Mandela. Tape and barricades enclosed the immediate area, and vehicle searches by police have become a routine measure at the Pretoria hospital where the 94 year old is staying. Mandela’s beloved status, while earning him the fierce loyalty […]

11y ago

New Jersey Confiscation Law Lets Cops Take Phones Without Warrants

Legislation introduced in the New Jersey state senate would greatly empower law enforcement should it become a formal law. The law would allow police officers to confiscate the cell phones of drivers involved in accidents to determine whether or not the driver was in a call or texting at the time the accident took place. […]

11y ago

spain

Sagrada Familia Construction Explored

60 Minutes correspondant Lara Logan embarked on a journey into one of Spain’s greatest works in progress. The cathedral began construction back in 1882 and has been incomplete ever since. Despite, or perhaps because of this unique status, it has been quite the crowd pleaser, even playing host to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in 2010. […]

11y ago

India

Indian Party BJP Picks Up Pieces After Surprise Resignation

Indian politician LK Advani surprised his party, the BJP, by announcing his resignation as a senior member of the party. Advani will still remain a regular member. The announcement was accompanied by unkind words directed towards his colleagues, accusing them of pursuing self-interest first. BJP officials gathered at the politician’s mansion in the evening and […]

11y ago

US To Weigh Decision On Arming Syrian Rebels

An anonymous US official claimed that a decision on whether or not to arm the Syrian rebels was potentially due as early as this week. The question, the official claimed, appeared on White House agenda papers. The story of the impending discussions first broke in the Associated Press, and sources close to the President stated […]

11y ago