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Amanda Knox’s Judge Says He Agrees With Guilty Verdict

Amanda Knox's Judge Says He Agrees With Guilty Verdict

The judge who presided over Amanda Knox’s second murder conviction says he suffered over the verdict but that he and the jury agreed about her guilt in the death of British student Meredith Kercher. Judge Alessandro Nencini said he agreed to be interviewed by Corriere della Sera for Saturday’s editions because he knew the sentence would create a media storm. Read More »

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Dies at 46

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Dies at 46

Philip Seymour Hoffman, the Oscar-winning actor who played everything from a maverick CIA agent to a drag queen to a Catholic priest, has died. He was 46. Hoffman was found in his Manhattan apartment at 35 Bethune St. in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan this morning, according to the New York Police Department, which is investigating. Read More »

Caffeine Use Disorder Explained : Study

Caffeine use disorder

A study out of American University is unleashing upon the unsuspecting public yet another type of disorder to acquire—and this one seems pretty easy to get. Yes, it’s “caffeine use disorder,” characterized by notable difficulties afflicted persons encounter when they try to curb their consumption of the drug, as well as by withdrawal symptoms. Read More »

NY man arrested for alleged threat against George Bush

NY man arrested for alleged threat against George Bush

A Pittsford man, found with a loaded rifle and machete, was arrested Friday in Manhattan after allegedly threatening to kill former President George W. Bush, according to police and media reports. Benjamin Smith, 44, was arrested by the Secret Service after telling agents he was divorced and “working on a relationship with Barbara Bush.” Reuters, quoting from a criminal complaint ... Read More »

Cops busts $8 million worth of heroin, some bags stamped ‘NFL’

Cops busts $8 million worth of heroin, some bags stamped 'NFL'

During a raid last night on a New York City narcotics packaging facility, investigators found 33 pounds of heroin and thousands of glassine bags stamped with the NFL logo and other drug brands like “Government Shutdown,” and “iPhone.” Along with seizing the heroin–which agents valued at $8 million–two men were arrested at the Bronx location. A Drug Enforcement Administration evidence ... Read More »

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Revealed

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Revealed

The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has been an iconic and unmistakeable luxury SUV ever since its first debut back in 1979. We’ve seen plenty of G-Wagon’s modified over the years, but SR Auto Group’s matte green G63 AMG is certainly one beautiful machine! Sitting on metallic bronze 22-inch ADV1 7.0 MV2 wheels, this G63 AMG is already unique, but the SR Auto ... Read More »