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NBA legend Bill Russell arrested for trying to smuggle handgun onboard plane
NBA legend Bill Russell was arrested at the Seattle airport for carrying a handgun. NBA legend Bill Russell was arrested at a Seattle airport for trying to smuggle a handgun onboard an aircraft.
Autopsy of Victoria's Secret dead baby inconclusive, asphyxiation suspected
Autopsy of the dead fetus in the bag of the Victoria's Secret shoplifter was found inconclusive.
Florida convicted killers arrested in Panama City
Two convicted killers who were on the run have been arrested in Panama City. Two convicted killers who were released from a Florida prison on the basis of forged documents and were on the run, have been arrested in Panama City.
Apple, Google, Nokia to vie for media's attention with events scheduled in October
Nokia, Apple and Google are all set to reveal new devices and more, at press events scheduled this week.
Hit or miss? Asteroid 2013 TV135 may peck Earth in 2032
A 1,350-ft-wide asteroid will brush by Earth in 2032. A 1,350-ft asteroid, seen as potentially hazardous, flew past Earth recently and astronomers predict that a slim possibility exists that the asteroid will hit Earth in 2032.
Facebook teen privacy tweak: Safety groups fear more cyber bullying
Facebook's tweak in privacy settings for teens, which now allows them to share information publicly, has raised concerns among safety groups.
Sleep helps keep brain free of toxins
A new study reveals that sleep helps keep the brain free of toxins. A new study concludes that sleep helps keep the brain free of toxins. According to researchers, while we sleep the brain uses this period to eradicate any waste toxins that build up during the course of a day when the brain is active.
No fix yet for Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 update that causes BSOD
Microsoft has yanked off the Windows RT 8.1 update post BSOD issues and users who are looking to upgrade their Windows RT 8 to Windows RT 8.1, will now have to wait longer for the fix.
Gold iPhone 5s was jokingly called 'Kardashian phone' by Apple employees during development
Apple employees reportedly called the gold variant of the iPhone 5s the "Kardashian phone."
Search for missing 14-year old autistic boy Avonte Oquendo intensifies
The hunt for the missing 14-year old Avonte Oquendo, who is autistic and non-verbal, has intensified.
Kiss and make-up: Google's DoubleClick to include Facebook ads
Google and Facebook have joined hands to allow DoubleClick to include the social network's advertising network.
U.S. will take 10 years to trust us: Huawei
Huawei says it will take the U.S. a decade to trust it and resolve the cyber security concerns.. According to China-based Huawei, it may take the U. S.
SoftBank pays $1.26 bn, takes charge of Brightstar with 57 pct stake
SoftBank has paid a whopping $1.26 billion to acquire 57 percent stakes in cellphone distributor Brightstar Corp.
Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson to head Homeland Security
Jeh Johnson has been nominated by President Barack Obama to head the Department of Homeland Security.
Jason Kidd's No.5 jersey retired by the Nets
Jason Kidd's No.5 jersey has been retired by the Nets. Jason Kidd, Brooklyn Nets' new coach, had his No. 5 jersey retired by the Nets in a 10-minute ceremony.
Yeti mystery solved? British scientist claims it's real and cousin of polar bear
A British scientist has suggested that the legendary Yeti could be a hybrid of the polar and brown bears.
Is iPhone 5c a terrible mistake?
Apple is reportedly cutting down iPhone 5c production, fueling speculations that the smartphone is a failure.
Dead fetus found inside bag of Victoria's Secret shoplifter
A 17-year old girl was busted on suspicions of shoplifting at a Victoria's Secret store in Manhattan, and police found something else in her bag - a dead fetus.
Biggest star in Milky Way in death throes, say fascinated scientists
W26, the largest known star in the cosmos, is nearing its end, per scientists. The biggest star ever discovered in the Milky Way, called the W26, is in its death throes and will ultimately explode per scientists.
Cyborg bugs may lead search-and-rescue missions in future
Cyborg insects carrying radio transmitters could lead search-and-research missions in the future. If a new research bears fruition, then hundreds of cyborg bugs carrying radio transmitters, like backpacks, could lead search-and-research missions in the near future.
Wireless EV chargers to be disguised as manhole covers in NYC
Hevo Power is working on wireless EV chargers that will be disguised as manhole covers in NYC. If Hevo Power (an electrical vehicle [EV] charging company) has its way, then you may soon be able to charge your EV using one of New York City's many manholes.
Government shutdown ends as Congress approves bill, raise debt ceiling
A 16-day partial government shutdown has ended with Obama signing a short-term bill. President Barack Obama has signed a short-term bill that ends the 16-day partial government shutdown and raises the debt ceiling.
miCoach SMART RUN: Adidas chases Nike, unveils fitness smartwatch with GPS
Adidas has launched its GPS-integrated miCoach SMART RUN smartwatch which will release on November 1.
Amaze 3D printing project to help European Space Agency build rocket parts
The European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed that it plans to "take 3D printing into the metal age" which it hopes to achieve by constructing parts for spacecrafts, jets and fusion projects.
Snowden/NSA journalist leaves the Guardian to join 'dream' job
Glenn Greenwald has left his job with the Guardian to join a "once-in-a-career dream journalistic opportunity."
Apple stores looking to spruce up under Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts
Apple has taken on board Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, who will join the company in spring 2014. Apple has announced that Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts will be taking on the newly-created role of SVP of Retail and Online Stores.
Apple invite for Oct. 22 event has 'a lot to cover'
Come October 22, Apple is expected to announce new MacBook Pros, the iPad mini 2, as well as the iPad 5.
Yahoo profit slips on low ad clicks but Mayer will stay
Yahoo has reported a 5 percent drop in overall revenue, and a 7 percent drop in display revenue generated by ad clicks.
BlackBerry tries to calm anxious customers with open letter
BlackBerry has issued an open letter to calm anxious customers who are concerned about the company's future.
Microsoft joins phablet race with Windows Phone 8 update
Microsoft will soon begin pushing out the GDR3 update in the "coming weeks." Microsoft has announced that its much-awaited General Distribution Release update 3 (GDR3) for Windows Phone 8 (WP8) will be rolled out in the "coming weeks.
