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His Makeover Strategy In Shambles, J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson Is Out
Monday, April 08, 2013
After an unsuccessful makeover of the retailer J.C. Penney, Ron Johnson, the company's chief executive, is out.
In a press release, the company said Myron "Mike" Ullman, who was the company's previous CEO, is retaking the reins.
"While J.C. Penney has faced a difficult period, its legacy as a ...
U.S. Will Deploy Solid-State Laser Weapon On Ship Headed To Persian Gulf
Monday, April 08, 2013
For the first time ever, the United States is deploying a solid-state laser weapon. The Laser Weapon System (LaWS) successfully destroyed a drone in flight during a test run and will head to the Persian Gulf aboard the USS Ponce as part of what the military is calling an "at-sea ...
After Tumultuous Three Years, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz Will Step Down
Monday, April 08, 2013
With his department under the watch of the federal government, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz announced today he was stepping down.
"Diaz, who has been with the Seattle Police Department for more than 30 years, didn't say why he decided to retire now.
"Diaz ...
Annette Funicello, 'America's Sweetheart,' Has Died
Monday, April 08, 2013
Annette Funicello, who was one of the first child stars to emerge out of The Mickey Mouse Club, has died, the official Disney Fan Club reports.
Funicello was known as "America's Sweetheart." Her acting career started in 1955 when Walt Disney recruited her at 12 years old. She went ...
Unguarded Moment: Uruguay's President Calls Argentine Counterpart An 'Old Hag'
Friday, April 05, 2013
Talk about an oops moment: Talking before the start of a press conference, when perhaps he thought the mics were off, Uruguay's President José Mujica called Argentina's President Cristina Fernández an "old hag" who is worst than her "one-eyed" late husband and former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner.
"One eye was ...
Former Employee, Who Leaked Rutgers Abuse Video, Files Whistle-Blower Lawsuit
Friday, April 05, 2013
Eric Murdock, the Rutgers University employee who leaked video of coach Mike Rice physically and verbally abusing his players, filed a whistle-blower lawsuit against the university on Friday.
In the complaint, filed a New Jersey state court, Murdock alleges he told the school's athletic director Tim Pernetti about Rice's ...
CPI Corp., Which Ran Photo Studios At Sears, Wal-Mart, Shutters All Locations
Friday, April 05, 2013
The company that runs more than 2,000 photo studios at stores like Sears and Wal-Mart has gone out business.
CPI Corp. announced it decision in a two paragraph statement posted on its website.
"We are attempting to fulfill as many customer orders as possible," CPI said. "If you've had ...
Obama Apologizes To California AG Over 'Best Looking' Remark
Friday, April 05, 2013
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said today that President Obama called California Attorney General Kamala Harris to apologize.
Obama made waves Thursday during a fundraiser in which he referred to Harris' looks.
"You have to be careful to, first of all, say she is brilliant and she is dedicated ...
FAA Will Delay Closure Of 149 Air Traffic Control Towers Until June
Friday, April 05, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration has decided to delay the closing of 149 airport control towers until mid-June.
The Obama administration said it needed to cut funding for the towers — mostly in small communities — because of $637 million in budget cuts mandated by law.
"This additional time will allow ...
Pope Francis Calls For 'Decisive Action' On Clerical Sex Abuse
Friday, April 05, 2013
Pope Francis told his staff to take "decisive action" when it comes to cases of clerical sex abuse of minors.
In a statement, the Vatican said the pontiff ordered the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to "act decisively as far as cases of sexual abuse are concerned, promoting, ...
Documents: Psychiatrist Warned Alleged Colorado Theater Shooter Was Threat
Thursday, April 04, 2013
A University of Colorado Denver psychiatrist warned campus police that James Holmes, who is accused of opening fire in a crowded movie theater in Aurora, Colo., was a threat to the public.
That's according to a search warrant unsealed along with other documents on Thursday by an Arapahoe County District ...
Chaz Ebert: Tired Of Cancer Fight, Ebert Said He Had 'Lived A Great And Full Life'
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Chaz Ebert, Roger Ebert's wife of more than 20 years, has issued a statement on the passing of her husband. She wrote:
"I am devastated by the loss of my love, Roger — my husband, my friend, my confidante and oh-so-brilliant partner of over 20 years. He fought ...
Rutgers Assistant Basketball Coach Jimmy Martelli Resigns
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Rutgers assistant men's basketball coach Jimmy Martelli has resigned, amid the fallout of a videotape that showed head coach Mike Rice physically and verbally abusing his players.
According to The Star-Ledger, which broke the story, Martelli resigned yesterday, at the same time Rice was fired.
ESPN, which ...
WATCH: Kid President Meets President Obama
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Here is some distraction from the serious news of the day. It's a video of Kid President — yes, he of the viral "pep-talk" video — on a visit to the Oval Office. His tour guide is none other than President Obama:
Our favorite part, we must admit, is ...
Reports: Hewlett-Packard's Chairman Will Step Aside
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Hewlett-Packard's chairman Raymond Lane will give up his position, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and Bloomberg are reporting.
"Ralph Whitworth, a H-P director and principal at Relational Investors LLC, will run the board temporarily until H-P recruits a permanent chairman. Mr. Lane will remain on the board ...
Roger Ebert, Legendary Film Critic, Dies
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Roger Ebert, the legendary film critic, died today, his long-time employer, The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Ebert had been wrestling with cancer for years. Over his life, he was treated for salivary gland cancer, thyroid cancer and cancer of the jawbone. In 2006, Ebert lost his jaw and with it, ...
Pew: Majority Of Americans Now Favor Legalizing Marijuana
Thursday, April 04, 2013
For the first time in four decades of polling, a majority of Americans support legalizing the use of marijuana.
A Pew poll released today found that 52 percent of those polled said marijuana should be legal. Forty-five percent said it should be illegal.
Pew reports:
"Support for legalizing ...
Enron's Jeffrey Skilling May Be Negotiating An Early Release
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Jeffrey Skilling, the former Enron executive serving a 24-year prison sentence for his role in the energy company's collapse, may receive a shorter prison term.
According to Reuters, the United States Department of Justice notified victims of Enron's fraud that they are currently in negotiation with Skilling.
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...Facebook Phone Is 'A Family Of Apps,' Zuckerberg Says
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Facebook is going to "turn things around," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday, by turning "your Android phone into a great, simple social device" that is "designed around people."
He came on stage just after 1 p.m. ET at Facebook's Menlo Park, Calif., headquarters to talk about a very ...
In Solidarity With Furloughed Workers, Obama Will Give Up 5 Percent Of His Salary
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
In an effort to show solidarity with furloughed federal workers, President Obama will give up 5 percent of his salary — $20,000 — this fiscal year.
"Obama, whose $400,000 annual salary is set in law and can't officially be changed, will write a check made out ...