Nick Romano
Does the Colorado Theater Shooting Affect Your View on Gun Control? – Survey of the Day
Gun control has always been a major issue of debate in America — right up alongside the more recently heated topics of abortion, same-sex marriage and health care — but the tragic shooting of 71 people during a Colorado theater’s showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ has given this controversy a brand new spotlight.
Colorado Theater Shooting UPDATE: James Holmes Faces Court Monday After Home Was Secured
James Holmes, the 24-year-old former graduate student suspected of opening fire at a Colorado movie theater’s midnight showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ early Friday, is due in court Monday for an initial advisement.
Aerialist Nik Wallenda Becomes First Man to Tight Rope Walk Across Niagra Falls
Starting at 10:10 pm on Friday and finishing approximately 25 minutes later, 33-year-old Nik Wallenda completed a death-defying stunt that left everyone in attendance in awe. The daredevil aerialist balanced his way across Niagra Falls on a tight rope, becoming the first man to perform this feat.
Celeb Deaths, Giant Squid, Crazy Tweets and More Best Pics of the Week
This week we said goodbye to a number of celebrities we fell in love with over the years through their memorable and relatable characters.
Indy 500 Winner, Mitt Romney’s Spelling Error and More Best Photos of the Week
While many of us were celebrating Memorial Day weekend, which happily coincided with Dario Franchitti’s Indy 500 win and the gloriously spectacular Golden Gate Bridge anniversary fireworks display, there were plenty in Florida who were suffering through harsh weather.
Tropical Storm Beryl Leaves Many Without Power on Memorial Day Weekend
While many Americans were enjoying the leisurely activities associated with Memorial Day weekend, there were thousands in Florida and Georgia who experienced the harshness of Tropical Storm Beryl.
Mark Zuckerberg Gets Hitched, Bee Gees Member Passes Away and More – This Week in Pictures
In case you were living under a rock this whole week, take a look at some of best moments you might have missed.
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Dies From Cancer at 62
Robin Gibb, co-founder and one third of the Bee Gees, has died Sunday at 62 years old after a long battle with cancer.
New Movie Releases – ‘Dark Shadows’
Limited releases aside, there’s only one movie you need to worry about seeing this weekend — Tim Burton’s ‘Dark Shadows.’
Celebrity Birthdays for May 7 – Breckin Meyer, Motorhead’s Phil Campbell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Breckin Meyer
Age: 38
Occupation: Actor, writer and producer
Known For: Most recently playing lawyer Jared Franklin on the TNT drama ‘Franklin & Bash’; voicing and producing the animated show ‘Robot Chicken’; and starring in ‘Road Trip,’ ‘Rat Race’ and a string of 90s movies and TV series.
Phil Campbell
Age: 51
Occupation: Rock gu
This Day in History for May 7 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1718 – New Orleans, Louisiana (first named La Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (More info)
1824 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, famous for its ‘Ode to Joy’ melody, debuts in Vienna (More info)
‘It Gets Better’ Creator Dan Savage Sparks Uproar From Christian Teens
Dan Savage, known for creating the anti-bullying series ‘It Gets Better,’ sparked a controversy with a speech he gave recently at a high school journalism conference. While discussing the Bible, he reportedly so offended the Christian teens in attendance that many of them simply walked out.
Wondering What Most Use the Internet for? Well, It’s Not That Exciting — Survey of the Day
Why did the average American go online? For no particular reason (Ba-dum-bum).
Although this may not become the newest joke anytime soon, it’s actually a true statement. According to a new report from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 53 percent of 18- to 29-year-old Americans go online just for fun or to waste time. With 2,260 participating adults, it turns out that
‘National Sheriff of the Year’ Thrown In Jail Named After Him
Based on a recent arrest in Denver, CO, no one is above the law, not even a former police officer who was the National Sheriff Association’s Sheriff of the Year in 2001.
Forget Flash Mobs — ‘Flash Robs’ Are the New Trend [VIDEO]
It seems as though teens have taken the flash mob to a new and criminal level by planning events called “flash robs,” during which they run screaming into a store, steal things in a frenzied mass and run out as quickly as they came in.
Is Muammar Gadhafi Dead? [GRAPHIC PHOTO]
According to media outlets, Libyan officials are announcing the death of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi by wounds suffered when an eight-month-old revolution effort overran his hometown of Sirte.
Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies
Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.
Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he
Michael Jackson’s Children Witnessed Their Father’s Death
The case against Dr. Conrad Murray for allegedly causing the death of Michael Jackson continues to unearth more disturbing details. As if it couldn’t be any harder for the Jackson family, it was recently revealed that the King of Pop’s children Prince and Paris actually witnessed their father’s death.