Theresa Hurst

Two Whole Foods Market employees claim that speaking Spanish to each other in the workplace landed them in hot water with their supervisors. Both workers say they were placed on suspension when they took issue with a company policy allegedly banning non-English language during work hours. Bryan Baldizan and a female co-worker, both employed at […]

Pia Zadora was arrested last weekend after a domestic dispute erupted at her Las Vegas home. During the altercation, the 61-year-old entertainer allegedly scratched and choked her teenage son, Jordan, while arguing over the boy’s bedtime. According to a report by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, Pia Zadora was arrested and charged with coercion and […]

A Japanese chef was allegedly killed over a meal he served in Germany this week. Miki Nozawa, a 57-year-old chef known for his Japanese-Italian fusion culinary skills, died Monday after being severely beaten by two male customers who were apparently dissatisfied with the food he prepared. According to local officials, an autopsy will be conducted […]

Colin Fiedler, dead for 40 minutes after experiencing cardiac arrest last year, serves as living proof that technology can apparently produce amazingly miraculous results. The 39-year-old Australian man appears to have escaped death with the aid of two revolutionary medical devices that brought him back to the land of the living. When Fiedler suffered a […]

Pop powerhouse Katy Perry teamed up with rock legend Mick Jagger for a rousing rendition of “Beast of Burden” in Las Vegas on Saturday. The duo rocked the stage together for the Rolling Stones show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as part of the band’s landmark “50 and Counting” tour. Katy Perry joins an […]

A man accused of injuring a college quarterback in a vicious stabbing attack was placed under arrest this week, according to local authorities. Trevor Sasek, a 22-year-old University of Delaware football player, is recovering from surgery after being stabbed three times during an altercation early Sunday morning in Newark. On Monday, police arrested 25-year-old Michael […]

Savannah Guthrie got engaged over the weekend and happily shared the big news during this morning’s edition of Today. The 41-year-old morning co-host is set to wed her boyfriend of four years, political and communications consultant Michael Feldman. With a dazzling engagement ring glittering on her finger, Guthrie dished about her new fiance and their […]

A N.J. homicide suspect was killed by police early Sunday, following an intense 37-hour standoff. Authorities believe the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Gerald Tyrone Murphy, murdered his girlfriend and her teenage son before taking three other children hostage inside their Trenton home. According to State Police Colonel Rick Fuentes, Murphy’s “deteriorating state of mind,” prompted […]

Public outrage led to lion tacos being pulled from the menu of a Florida restaurant this week. Taco Fusion is known for offering a revolving line of exotic meats such as ostrich, rattlesnake, kangaroo, and gazelle depending on availability. The South Tampa restaurant has served meats not typically offered in American eateries since opening its […]

Gwyneth Paltrow confessed, “I’m never going again,” after attending Monday night’s celebrity-packed Met Gala. The 40-year-old actress seemed wholly unimpressed with her experience at the annual New York City event, and seems to have ruffled a few feathers with comments she made afterwards. “I’m never going again. It was so un-fun,” Paltrow explained to USA […]

A toddler still missing after a triple homicide in Kansas is presumed dead, according to local police. The body of the child’s mother, 24-year-old Kaylie Bailey, was one of three victims discovered on a rural farm on Monday. A suspect in the murders is currently being detained. During a press conference today, Franklin County Sheriff […]

The Oreck Corp. filed for bankruptcy this week, after roughly five decades as a prominent force in the vacuum cleaner industry. The company cited rising competition for its current financial hardship, pointing to a steady decline in sales since 2010. On Tuesday, Oreck Corp. issued a statement indicating the Chapter 11 protection would provide finance […]

Glenn Beck claims he didn’t make a comparison between Nazis and New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. His denial comes in the wake of a questionable photo that prompted outrage from several prominent Jewish organizations. During his keynote speech at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention last weekend, Beck stood beneath a massive image depicting Bloomberg […]

A spoon was used in the bold prison escape of a convicted murderer in Russia this week. According to authorities, 32-year-old inmate Oleg Topalov used the utensil to dig through the ceiling of his prison cell. Topalov, convicted on charges of murder and illegal possession of firearms, was being held at Moscow’s infamous Matrosskaya Tishina […]

A missing Yosemite hiker was found dead on Monday after plummeting roughly 300 feet from a cliff. According to officials, the body of 73-year-old Kenneth Stensby was recovered from the base of Vernal Fall, a popular waterfall located within the park. Stensby, a retired real estate investment executive from Edina, Minnesota, was considered an experienced […]

Three bodies found on a farm in Kansas this week could be linked to a recent missing persons case. The grisly discovery has prompted widespread speculation that one of the victims may be 21-year-old Kaylie Bailey, who was last seen six days ago. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that three bodies were found on […]

A perpetual runny nose turned out to be leaking brain fluid for a man in Arizona recently. What Joe Nagy assumed was allergies was actually a condition known as cerebrospinal fluid leak, caused by a small hole in the membrane surrounding his brain. One morning in 2011, Nagy rose from his bed to find a […]

A soccer referee who died after being punched by a teenage player was honored during a candlelight vigil on Sunday. Friends and family gathered to share their grief, remembering Ricardo Portillo as a happy and outgoing individual with a life-long passion for the sport he refereed. Portillo, a 46-year-old Utah resident, died after being removed […]

Duchess Kate is expecting a boy, according to a new rumor making its way across the internet. British tabloids claim that Prince Harry recently spilled the beans about the baby’s gender to a source close to the royal family. “Harry has been telling everyone Will and Kate are having a boy and how thrilled he […]

A newlywed bride was tragically killed after being trapped in a limo that caught fire in San Francisco late Saturday evening. According to police, the bride and several female companions were traveling across the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge when a fire of unknown origin engulfed the vehicle. The limo driver, 46-year-old Orville Brown, managed to escape […]

Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano erupted early Saturday morning, according to officials from the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The eruption began with an explosion at 9 am EDT, followed by two additional explosions later in the day. The Cleveland Volcano, located roughly 940 miles southwest of Anchorage in the remote Aleutian Islands, has been in a restless state […]

Dozens of airport baggage handlers were arrested in Italy last week after allegedly swiping valuables from passenger luggage. According to police, the thefts were all committed by employees of Alitalia, a major Italian airline, and took place at numerous airports across the country. On Friday, the Italian National Police announced the arrests of 86 Alitalia […]

New details surrounding a trio of 1992 cold case murders led to the arrest of an Oklahoma man this week. The skeletal remains of three females — declared missing more than two decades ago — were recovered from an 8-foot-deep dirt grave earlier this month, prompting police to arrest the former owner of the property […]

Hip-hop producer Abraham Orellana, better known as AraabMUZIK, was shot on Wednesday night. The apparent victim of a botched robbery attempt, the producer survived the altercation and is reportedly recuperating in an undisclosed hospital. AraabMUZIK first gained notable attention across the internet for his use of MPC drum machines. Videos spotlighting his talent for live […]

Rat-meat is at the center of a crime ring recently busted for food safety violations in China. On Thursday, government officials confirmed that 63 individuals have been arrested in the scam and accused of selling rat-meat as lamb to consumers. The rat-meat crime ring was busted as part of a substantial country-wide crackdown on food […]

A young mother was shot dead Monday afternoon while holding her newborn baby in her arms. According to local authorities, 24-year-old Sherri Williams was fatally shot and killed as she stood in the doorway of her Birmingham, Alabama home. The apparent victim of a stray bullet, the young mother died instantly from a single gunshot […]

The suspect behind a violent NM. church stabbing on Sunday morning has been identified. According to police, 24-year-old Lawrence Capener is currently being detained and questioned in connection with the brutal assault that left four parishioners injured. Capener is accused of launching into a viscous stabbing attack during Sunday services at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic […]

The ritualistic burning death of a newborn baby led to the arrests of four cult members in Chile on Thursday. The child’s mother, who authorities believe sanctioned the murder, was among those taken into custody. According to local authorities, the three-day-old baby was tossed into a bonfire and burned alive as part of a human […]

The plight of 20,000 students has prompted the ACLU to sue California officials, according to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union claims the state has failed in its obligation to provide sufficient assistance to students learning the English language. Due in part to a substantial immigrant population, California currently estimates that […]

A Catholic priest was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday after being accused of possessing child pornography. According to officials from the US Attorney’s Office, the subject of the indictment was Father William F. Vatterott, a 36-year-old priest from St. Louis. Vatterott was charged with one federal count of child pornography stemming from allegations […]

The names of 4 children killed in a mobile home fire in South Carolina yesterday have been confirmed by family members. The victims, identified as siblings, were all under the age of five. The 4 children were killed Wednesday afternoon when a fire ripped through their mobile home in Hartsville. According to relatives, the blaze […]

A total of 13 female officers were indicted on federal racketeering charges this week for their involvement in an elaborate Baltimore gang scandal. The officers, all employed at the Baltimore City Detention Center, are accused of aiding jailed leaders of the notorious Black Guerilla Family gang in exchange for money and sex. Details of the […]

A Utah high school teacher, accused of raping a female student, resigned from her position last week — the same day that prosecutors brought formal charges against her. Courtney Louise Jarrell, a 22-year-old math teacher at Utah’s Riverton High School, is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 17-year-old female student ealier this year. […]

A tourist who drowned in the Bahamas on Friday has been identified. Jeffrey Alan Bolton, a 47-year-old husband and father from Florida, was the victim of a swimming accident. The tourist was a resident of Palm Beach Gardens and co-founder of the Daszkal Bolton accounting firm. A company spokesperson confirmed today that Bolton drowned while […]

Musician Huey Lewis was the victim of car theft earlier this year, according to officials from the California Highway Patrol. The woman accused of swiping the singer’s rental car from a hotel parking lot has agreed to a plea deal in the case and is scheduled to be sentenced next month. Huey Lewis was staying […]

A gun battle near Seattle led to the shooting deaths of five individuals on Sunday night, according to local authorities. One of the victims was killed by police when he threatened officers responding to the violent scene. The shooting occurred at Pinewood Apartments in Federal Way, located roughly 20 miles south of Seattle. Police received […]

Police snatched 8,000 possible pot cookies from a home in Canada last week. The 8,000 allegedly pot-packed cookies were discovered during an investigation into an attempted robbery at the residence earlier in the day. While the criminals responsible for the violent home invasion are still at large, the victim was arrested on suspicion of baking […]

3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell has been arrested for allegedly causing a crash that killed another driver on the streets of Nashville late Friday night, according to local authorities. Harrell was taken into custody and charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication following the fatal incident. This isn’t the first time the 3 Doors Down […]

Strong currents on the Amazon River capsized a boat on Friday, leaving 13 passengers dead and others missing, according to local authorities. The tragedy occurred in the early morning hours, while many aboard the small vessel were sleeping. The boat, identified by Port Authority Lieutenant Marco Antonio Costa as the Leao do Norte, was making […]

Cal State L.A. was the target of a bomb threat on Thursday, prompting school administrators to evacuate the campus and cancel classes. While the bomb threat fortunately proved to be false, many students and faculty members have expressed criticism toward the school’s handling of the incident. The bomb threat was reportedly made via a 911 […]

Cops were allegedly forced to kill a hammer-wielding man in San Fransisco on Wednesday. The fatal incident occurred as police were responding to a 911 call regarding a violent altercation between two men at a home in Potrero Hill. One of the men involved aggressively approached the responding cops with a hammer, causing one of […]

Robin Roberts is on the mend after a mild health setback landed her in the hospital last week. Earlier today, the Good Morning America co-host reached out to concerned fans with a Facebook message revealing the reason behind her recent absence from the show. In the note, Roberts confirmed that she was hospitalized for mild […]

The Rachael Ray Show is reportedly being sued by former guest Christina Pagliarolo, who claims that her appearance on the program resulted in anxiety and humiliation. Roughly two years ago, Christina agreed to participate in a series of segments on the Rachael Ray Show addressing teenage weight issues. When filming began, she was an 18-year-old […]

Amanda Seyfried, who once referred to her rather substantial breasts as “sacks of fat,” has learned to appreciate her curves. The actress recently dished on a number of topics, including boob size, for Allure’s annual “Look Better Naked” issue. While Seyfried may have once felt misgivings toward her voluptuous figure, the 27-year-old has a different […]

Billionaire bombshell Tamara Ecclestone is set to grace the May 2013 cover of Playboy. The British beauty is certainly no stranger to the media spotlight. As the daughter of Formula One business mogul Bernie Ecclestone and former Armani model Slavica Ecclestone, the 28-year-old’s famous last name often commands public attention. With her stunning layout in […]

A newly married man landed in hot water recently when his other wife was found on Facebook. A 38-year-old Australian woman was sharing news of her recent nuptials on Facebook when she received an alarming message from a stranger: “Hello, new Mrs. Keyet. How can you be Mrs. Keyet when I am still Mrs. Keyet? […]

Just weeks away from the release of Amanda Knox’s memoir, Waiting To Be Heard, the internet is abuzz with speculation about its tell-all content. One subject that seems to be highly-anticipated among readers is the sexual harassment Knox allegedly faced during her time behind bars. Amanda Knox was held in Italy’s Capanne Prison for four […]

Massive quantities of illegal pangolin meat was found aboard a Chinese boat this weekend, according to Coast Guard officials. Pangolins, commonly referred to as scaly anteaters, are a protected species often targeted by poachers. An international ban against pangolin trading has been in place since 2002. However, poachers continue to kill the animals to meet […]

The North Pond Hermit has received some unexpected offers since his recent arrest on theft charges made headlines around the world — including a marriage proposal. Christopher Knight earned the North Pond Hermit nickname by living in a homemade camp in the woods of Maine for nearly 30 years. He allegedly survived his life of […]

Aubrey Plaza must have been experiencing an insatiable popcorn craving at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards last night. During the ceremony, the actress pulled a bizarre stunt that involved stage-crashing, actor Will Farrell, and one of MTV’s iconic popcorn-shaped awards. Will Ferrell was chatting up the crowd during his acceptance of MTV’s Comedic Genius Golden […]