Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Mogul Gets 30 Years: Pan American Airways Founder Robert L. Hendrick Sentenced Over Child Pornography Charges
Cargo airline Pan American Airways founder Robert L. Hedrick has been found guilty on child pornography charges and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Ramses III Throat Slit: New Evidence Suggests The Egyptian Pharaoh Was Killed By Wife and Son
New research has revealed that Ramses III, the pharaoh who ruled Egypt in the 12th century B.C. may have died by the hands of someone else slitting his throat. The circumstances around Ramses' death have always been unclear, however, it was documented on ancient papyrus that he had a wife who intended to kill him so their son could take the throne, reported The New York Times.
Winter Storm 2012: Christmas Travel to Slow At Major U.S. Airports [VIDEO]
A major winter storm is expected to hit some of the busiest airports in the U.S. within the next few days. USA Today reported that there is a storm developing east of the Rockies with blizzard warnings set for at least six states.
Extinct Whale Found: Pygmy Right Whale Linked to 2 Million Year Old Extinct Species
The pygmy right whale is the last living relative of a whale species that was thought to be extinct. Livescience.com reports that findings published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B explains how the pygmy right whale's appearance are so different than other whales.
17 Dead in Prison Break: Shootout in Mexican Jail Leaves Many Dead
A prison break in Mexico has left 17 people dead. The Associated Press reported that a shootout in a penitentiary in the northern city of Gomez Palacio, Mexico occurred leaving at least 11 inmates and six guards dead.
Confederate Flag Ban in Texas School
A school in Buda, Texas has decided to ban the Confederate flag from district property and events that are district-sponsored.
Mayan Apocalypse Parties in New York: Celebrating Doomsday
With all the hullabaloo about the Mayan apocalypse on Dec. 21 and the world ending on Friday, New York City will definitely have its last night on earth be a fun one. Lots of New York bars and clubs are hosting doomsday parties.
Mayan Apolcalypse 2012: Bugarach Believed to be The Only Place Spared, French Authorities Close Down City
French authorities have asked Mayan apocalypse believers and media crew not to go to Bugarach, the small town which fanatics believe will be the only place spared if the world ends on Dec. 21, 2012.
Titlis Cliff Walk: World's Highest Suspension Bridge in Switzerland Opens [VIDEO]
The highest suspension bridge in Europe has opened in Engelberg, Switzerland. The area is a popular destination for skiers and the 100-meter long Titlis Cliff Walk is built along Mount Titlis. CNN Go reported that it was built in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp cableway.
Mayan Apolcalypse 2012 Myths: Doomsday Predictions That Never Came True
As predicted by the Mayan Calender, some internet conspiracy theorists have concluded that the end of the world is this Friday December 21, 2012. On the Mayan "Long Count" Calender this date has been associated with an apocalyptic event, but scientists are debunking the idea as just another day.
Richard Engel: NBC News Correspondent Freed in Syria After Being Kidnapped
Richard Engel, NBC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent and his team have been freed after being captured in Syria, NBC News reported. After asking the media to be in a blackout about Engel's whereabouts, the network said in a statement early Tuesday, "After being kidnapped and held for five days inside Syria by an unknown group, NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and his production crew members have been freed unharmed. We are pleased to report they are safely out of the country."
Oldest Person Dies: Dina Manfredini, 116, Passes Away
The world's oldest person at 115 years old has died. Less than two weeks ago, Dina Manfredini took the title as the world oldest person. She was living in Iowa at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston and died on Monday morning, though her cause of death is currently unknown.
Richard Engel Missing: Is The NBC News Correspondent Missing in Syria?
According to Turkish news reports chief foreign correspondent for NBC News, Richard Engel has gone missing in Sryia.
Southwest Airlines to Charge Passengers for Missing Flights
Southwest Airlines will start to change its policy on now-shows. The Associated Press reported that the airline will start to charge no-show passengers a fee who don't cancel their tickets before the flight. They are also increasing early check-in and oversize bag fess.
Douglas Son Beaten: Michael Douglas' Son Cameron Douglas Suffers From a Broken Leg and Finger in Prison
Michael Douglas' 34-year-old son, Cameron Douglas is recovering with a broken leg and finger. Cameron is currently serving a nine-and-a-half year prison sentence. The New York Post reported that someone put a $100 bounty on him which is thought to be because someone thought of Douglas as a "rat" possibly after it was revealed that he snitched to police against his drug suppliers.
The National Museum of Mathematics, MOMATH, Opens Up in New York City
The National Museum of Mathematics or MOMATH opened in New York City on Saturday Dec. 15. The National Museum of Mathematics or MOMATH opened in New York City on Saturday Dec.
Janice Dickinson: Former 'America's Next Top Model' Judge Engaged to Psychologist Robert Gerner
Former "America's Next Top Model" judge and self proclaimed, world's first "supermodel" Janice Dickinson is engaged.
Asteroid Caught on Video: NASA Show's 4179 Toutatis Tumbling Near Earth [VIDEO]
A video taken by NASA'S Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, California shows the giant asteroid 4179 Toutatis going through space near earth earlier this week on Wednesday Dec. 12 and Thursday Dec. 13.
Pope Gay Marriage Comment: Causes Protests in St. Peter's Square, Rome
Pope Benedict XVI's made a comment about gay marriage and said that it was one of several threats to the traditional family. Reuters reported that he said it undermined "the future of humanity itself."
American Tourist, Kenneth Bae, Detained in North Korea
An American tourist has been detained by police in North Korea. Kenneth Bae, 44, was visiting North Korea on a five-day trip, with a group of five other tourists in the city of Rajin, reported NBC News.
Man Arrested With 47 Guns For Threatening Wife and Entire School After Newtown, Connecticut Shooting
A man was recently arrested after the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting after he said he threatened to "kill as many people as he could" at a school. The Associated Press reported that Von I. Meyer, 60. from Northern Indiana said the threat to his wife during an argument, but Police Chief Jerry Smith from Cedar Lake, Indiana believes that it was just a bluff.
Nancy Lanza: Adam Lanza's Mother and Victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in Connecticut Took Children Target Shooting
Adam Lanza killed his mother Nancy Lanza before entering Sandy Hook Elementary and killing 26 people, 20 of them being young children and then taking his own life. The New York Times reported that Adam ,20, first shot his mother, Nancy, 52, and then drove her car to the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school.
Business Traveler magazine Awards 2012: Best in Business Travel Awards Announced
Business Traveler magazine has published its annual readers tops picks for best business travel services around the globe. Featured in its December 2012/January 2013 issue it features a number of different categories including best overall airline and best frequent flyer program to name a few.
Ryan Lanza: Wrong Facebook Page of Sandy Hook Elementary Newtown, Connecticut Suspected Shooter Reported by Media
Police have identified the shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School as 24-year-old Ryan Lanza. Much of the media has shown a Facebook photo of one Ryan Lanza's face, which is apparently the wrong Ryan Lanza.
London Taxi Cabs to Provide Free W-Fi for Travelers
Taxis in London will now have free Wi-Fi for customers.CNN reported that the initiative has been launched by Eyetease Limited and will start from March 2013.
Michelle Jenneke, Australian Hurdler, Stars in Funny Video as Fantasy Girlfriend [VIDEOS]
Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke won the hearts of thousands with a video of her jumping up and down in a workout at the July IAAF World Junior Championship in Barcelona, that went viral.
Newton, Ct, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Update: Dozens of Fatalities [VIDEO]
A school shooting has occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday Dec. 14 including at least one gunmen.
Cathay Pacific Strike 2012: Employees Threaten No Smiles to Customers
Cathay Pacific flight attendants are making threats to withhold alcohol food, and even smiles, over a pay dispute. The Associated Press reported that flight attendants on the Hong Kong based airline are in a union pay dispute and want a 5 percent pay increase.
Pepsi-Chicken Chips: Hits Chinese Supermarket Shelves [VIDEO]
In China a popular dish is cola chicken where chicken wings are stir friend with a sauce of soy, cola and other ingredients. Now Lays and Pepsi are capitalizing in on the popular dish with their Pepsi-chicken chips. A sweet, savory combo of chicken and Pepsi in chip form.
Jesus Look-Alike Kicked Out of Darts Tournament in England
Bearded 33-year-old Nathan Grindal, was kicked out of darts championship when he was kicked out because the audience thought he looked a little too much like Jesus. The Sun reported that Grindal was watching the Cash Converters Players' Championship final at Minehead Butlins in Somerset between Phil Taylor and Kim Huybrechts when the audience which contained nearly 4,500 people started chanting, "Jesus." The chants spread throughout the crowd and interrupted the game.
