Category Archives: World News & Events

Ex-CIA Agent Kiriakouon Trial

The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) holds an air of intrigue and mystery. Perhaps what first comes to mind is that of a clandestine officer sent abroad, working undercover on a top secret mission. For the last several years, John Kiriakou …

JoePa Leaves this World Remembered

Sunday morning, former Head Coach Joe Paterno passed away. He was diagnosed with lung cancer shortly after being fired from Penn State on November 9. For his final hours, “he fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of …

American Same Sex Couples That Wed in Canada

Canada has been in the hot seat this past week for apparently nullifying same sex marriages that were performed in Canada if the couples’ home laws do not recognize these unions. Many American homosexual couples, and couples from other parts …

From Vegas to Japan, Technology is a Buzz

The International CES (Computer Electronics Show) officially opens its doors this morning at its Las Vegas venue. Produced by the CEA (Computer Electronics Association), exhibitors divided into 15 technological categories will fill the 1.8 million square foot space at the …

Top Five Legal & Justice News Stories of 2011

Many memorable events happened in 2011, stories that will be described in history books studied by future generations. Both Osama Bin Laden and Muammar Qaddafi were killed. Japan suffered a major earthquake and tsunami and Hurricane Irene furiously stormed up …

Occupy Camps Diminish

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, two more Occupy Wall Street camps were forced to evacuate. Evictions at Philadelphia’s Dilworth Plaza began at approximately 1am. Approximately 100 protestors were reported to leave with little chaos. But, later 52 people …

Americans Arrested in Cairo, Egypt Protest

Three American students were arrested in Cairo on Monday night and remain in custody. As of this afternoon, the Associated Press reports that it is unknown whether they have been charged. The three men were allegedly found dropping fire bombs …

Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty

Dr. Conrad Murray barely flinched, simply blinked and maintained a sedately serious expression when the jury declared he was guilty of involuntary manslaughter this morning. Jury members deliberated for nine hours to determine that Murray was criminally responsible for the …

Occupy Wall Street Updates

The Occupy Wall Street website reports that the We are the 99% movement has spread to 1,500 cities around the world. Today is Day 41 since the protest began with a relatively small crowd in Lower Manhattan’s Zucotti Park. The biggest …