The idea of the assassin often invokes the image of the lone gunman, working on his own to eliminate whoever he views as a threat. But a handful of groups have recruited enough of these individuals to assemble into entire organizations—made up of those willing to kill for what they believe in. 10The Vishkanyas The […]
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Researchers say such transmission is probably not key to the current spread of the virus, but is rather a mechanism for it to survive.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry popped up on Twitter’s list of trending topics late Monday night, and the reason has absolutely nothing to do with Donald Trump, which is a relief. Instead, Entertainment Tonight buried deep in a story about the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars” the news we never thought we’d hear: Perry is slated to compete in Season 23, alongside Vanilla Ice and Ryan Lochte…

It should come as no surprise that the parents of some of the world’s biggest celebrities also worked in the entertainment industry and their children followed in their footsteps. However, some celebrities had parents who achieved success (and controversy) in entirely different fields—and their exploits made them a part of history. 10Jim Morrison’s FatherNavy Admiral […]
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Two hospitals that treated more than 50 people who were wounded in June at Pulse could end up donating more than $5.5 million in aid.

Many of the things we’re told to do for our dental health aren’t supported by systematic reviews.

Newsweek, the magazine that sold for $1 in 2010 (not for a single issue — for the entire company), has really managed to put the weak back into the news. Sure, it’s an opinion piece, but just take a look at the headline that accompanies Nina Burleigh’s piece: “Hillary Clinton Email Furor Reveals Hypocrisy on the Right.”
Not even Clinton herself has described her email scandal as a “furor,” remember? It was just an example of poor judgment for the sake of convenience…

New York’s polio epidemic a century ago had many of the problems found in the response to Zika: false rumors, ethnic prejudice and ineffective measures.

Recent archaeological finds reveal that the Vikings were not only fierce, bloodthirsty warriors but also farmers, skilled craftsmen, impressive mariners, and expert traders as well. As more discoveries are made, our knowledge of the Vikings will widen even more—dispelling many myths surrounding this fascinating group of people. 10Tomb Of Viking Power Couple Photo credit: History […]
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Marissa Mitchell of Fox 5 in Atlanta reports that police are looking for a suspect who ran over an officer’s legs after a contentious traffic stop Monday.

Police looking for Jessica Fox,28. They say she ran over Statham police officer. @FOX5Atlanta pic.twitter.com/BwALUHO4CB
— Marissa Mitchell (@MarissaMFOX5) August 30, 2016

Fox 5 reports that Statham Police Officer Marc Lofton had clocked suspect Jessica Fox, 28, driving 15 MPH over the speed limit and pulled her over…