In Two Corruption Cases, the Culture of Albany Will Go on Trial

2.11.2015
In separate federal courthouses in Lower Manhattan this month, two of the most powerful men in New York are about to go on trial, an extraordinary spectacle centering on allegations of corruption, bribery and nepotism in the state’s highest chambers of political power. But even as the men, Assemblyman Sheldon ...

Police open fire on massive blimp to get it down from tree

30.10.2015
MUNCY, Pa. — State police used shotguns Thursday to deflate a wayward military surveillance blimp that broke loose in Maryland and floated for hours before coming down into trees in the Pennsylvania countryside. Curious residents trickled into a staging area as the military began gathering up some 6,000 feet of ...

Quentin Tarantino’s anti-cop protest built on a series of lies

30.10.2015
Filthy-rich, weak-brained filmmaker Quentin Tarantino wasn’t the first and certainly won’t be the last moronic celebrity to roam through New York City, drumming up fury against police officers who risk their lives to protect his miserable hide. Until now, the Oscar-winning auteur’s greatest contribution to cultural disintegration involved directing, co-writing ...

Therapy dogs roaming the terminals at LAX

30.10.2015
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A California airport is taking an extra step to make passengers feel more at home. About 40 registered therapy dogs have been trained to roam the terminals with handlers at LAX as part of the 'Pups' program, or Pets Unstressing Passengers. Volunteers say the dogs have ...

Inside The Magical Rain Room At LACMA

30.10.2015
An enchanting art installation allows you to walk through a rain shower without getting soaked to the core. It may not rain often in Los Angeles, but guests of Rain Room—which runs from November 1 through March 6 at LACMA—can enjoy the standing in the midst of a relaxing downpour ...