Thousands Feared Dead in Earthquakes and Tsunamis – VIDEO
Thousands may be dead in a series of massive earthquakes near the Indonesian island of Sumatra and a resulting tidal wave that struck the Samoa islands. The death toll in Indonesia has already reportedly reached at least 750, with that number expected to climb sharply as rescue efforts continue.
Photographers Sue Tom and Gisele Over Wedding Shooting
Two photographers have filed a lawsuit in New York against Patriots star Tom Brady and his supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen. Paparazzi photographers Yuri Cortez and Rolando Aviles allege the couple’s security guards pulled guns and shot at them while they were taking photos during Brady and Bundchen’s wedding in Costa Rica earlier this year.
Yale Student Death: Annie Le Was Strangled
Yale student Annie Le was strangled and suffocated to death from traumatic asphyxiation, Connecticut’s chief medical examiner announced on Wednesday. The medical examiner’s office released a statement saying Annie Le died from “traumatic asphyxia due to neck compression.”
House Votes to Admonish Congressman Joe Wilson for Obama Attack
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to formally rebuke South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson for shouting “You lie!” at President Barack Obama during a speech to a joint session of Congress last week. Video of the incident rapidly went viral and launched a nationwide debate on civility versus free speech.
Fox Chooses So You Think You Can Dance Over Obama Speech
The Fox Network has announced it will not preempt the network’s hit show So You Think You Can Dance and new series Glee with President Barack Obama’s speech to congress on Wednesday. President Barack Obama will address his remarks to a rare joint session of congress in an effort to garner more support for his controversial healthcare reform care plan.
YouTube Planning to Offer On-Demand Movie Video Rentals
YouTube, the infamous video-sharing service, is planning to expand their profit margin by offering on-demand video rentals to consumers. YouTube and parent company Google Inc. are reportedly in talks with several major movie studios to feed on-demand rental content directly to YouTube users.
Ex-Presidential Daughter Jenna Bush Joins Today Show
NBC’s Today show has hired ex-presidential daughter Jenna Bush as a part-time correspondent. The daughter of former President George W. Bush impressed the show’s executive producer Jim Bell with guest appearances on Today, leading him to offer her a regular gig.