Society

Steven Tyler Quits Aerosmith: Joe Perry

Michael Santo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:50:24 -0600

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, 61, who fell off a stage during a Sturgis, S.D., concert, has quit the band, says guitarist Joe Perry. Tyler broke his shoulder during the incident.

Justin Timberlake Ordered into Court by Judge

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:16:45 -0600

Justin Timberlake has been ordered to show up in court by L.A. County Superior Court Judge David Cunningham. It looks like Justin Timberlake needs to appear in person to make his his case against Karen McNeil. Timberlake file a restraining order against her in late October.

Sesame Street Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Michelle Obama

Denise Clay — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:12:33 -0600

Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary being on television on Tuesday, November 10th. As a special guest, First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Sesame Street to help kick off the new season.

Imam Tied To Sept. 11 Praises Hasan

Michael Santo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:16:03 -0600

The personal Web site for Anwar al Awlaki, a radical American imam, who had contact with two of the Sept. 11 hijackers lauds alleged Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan as a hero. Anwar al Awlaki was a spiritual leader at two mosques where three of the Sept. 11 hijackers worshipped.

Is Big Bird Leaving Sesame Street?

Denise Clay — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:01:24 -0600

The trailer video for the first episode of Sesame Street's 40th year on TV leaves everyone hanging with the question, is Big Bird leaving Sesame Street? To find out everyone will have to watch the popular children's educational program on November 10th.

The Count von Count Counts The Google Doodle

Denise Clay — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:06:40 -0600

The Count von Count is busy counting the Google doodle this morning. Tomorrow on November 10th, the Count will be busy counting 40 candles on Sesame Street's birthday cake.

Fort Hood Holds Sunday Service, But Questions Remain

Michael Santo — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:23:30 -0600

Fort Hood's 1st Cavalry Memorial Chapel saw a large crowd of 120 people on Sunday, as the base tries to make sense of the tragic shootings from last Thursday. Major Nadil Malik Hasan, 39, has become a household name since then, as the U.S. Army psychiatrist killed 13 and wounded 30 in a massacre on the base.

Google Becomes Elmo's World

Denise Clay — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:31:21 -0600

Its Elmo's World, no its Google; no its Elmo on Google. The fun, lovable little red muppet, Elmo is today's Sesame Street character on the Google doodle.

Michael Jackson's Father Joe Jackson Requests Allowance

Cheryl Phillips — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:34:09 -0600

Court papers filed in Los Angeles reveal that the 81-year-old Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, monthly expenses are $20,000, but he receives only $1,700 from the state. Joe Jackson has requested an allowance from the estate of his late son Michael Jackson, saying that his son supported him for years before his death.

Orlando Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, Gunman Jason Rodriguez at Large

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:00 -0600

A gunman is at large today after he opened fire in a downtown Orlando office building. At least eight people were seriously hurt and it has been reported that at least two people are dead. An Orlando Police Department spokeswoman identified the alleged shooter as Jason Rodriguez, who used to work in the building. Rodriguez is still at large.

Orlando Office Shooting, Killer at Large

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:57:30 -0600

At least two people are dead and more than 6 reported seriously injured as a gunman fires into an office building in Orlando. He is still at large.

Muslims Brace For Fallout From Fort Hood Attack

Michael Santo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:59:31 -0600

In the wake of the Fort Hood tragedy, in which Major Nidal Malik Hasan shot and killed 13 and wounded 30, Muslims around the U.S. brace for fallout. With his cry of 'Allahu Akbar,' which means "God is Great" in Arabic, Hasan set the stage for possible retribution against Muslims in the U.S.