Breaking News & Hottest Global News without Border (Series 2)

Started by freeware, Sep 19, 2010, 03:01 AM

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The first of 12 soldiers charged with crimes that range from killing Afghan civilians to keeping body parts faces a military tribunal that will decide whether to proceed to court-martial.

Body parts, photos part of charges against soldiers



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A new second-generation exoskeleton robotic suit developed for the military – and deemed the closest thing to a real-life Iron Man costume – was unveiled on Monday during a demonstration with Paramount Home Entertainment.

Real-life Iron Man suit is better than predecessor



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California's blistering fall heat wave sent temperatures to an all-time record high of 113 degrees in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, and many sought refuge at the beach.

Los Angeles bakes at record 113 degrees



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It may be a dancing show, but this week the big action wasn't about the moves or even the "stars." (Hey, Bristol!) This week the focus was on a complete non-dancer. (Hey, Bristol's mom!)

Did Sarah Palin bring boos to 'Dancing'?



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Former President Jimmy Carter fell ill Tuesday during a flight to Cleveland and was taken to a hospital after the plane landed, officials said.

Carter checked at hospital after falling ill



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The medical certificates system for truckers is full of loopholes and people keep dying in crashes caused by unqualified drivers, a News21-Center for Public Integrity investigation finds.

Truckers' 'bogus' checks bring danger to roads



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Steve and Annette Economides defended their status as heads of  "America's Cheapest Family" Wednesday, as well as such extreme strategies as buying meat about to be discarded. As the economy struggles, "We are the hope and change for America," Annette said.

America's 'cheapest family': 'We are hope and change'



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The news was first reported by fellow comic and longtime friend Jim Norton, who tweeted a photo of the two and the message, "RIP Buddy."

Comic Greg Giraldo dies after accidental OD



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Tony Curtis, the Bronx tailor's son who became a 1950s movie heartthrob and then a respected actor with such films as "The Defiant Ones" and "Some Like It Hot," has died at 85.

Hollywood legend Tony Curtis dies at 85



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Some gay rights groups are urging that New Jersey's hate crime law be used in the case of the Rutgers student's suicide after an intimate encounter was shown on the Internet.

Was Rutgers suicide case a hate crime?