Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Rat-Meat Ring Busted: Crime Ring in China Passing off Rat Meat as Mutton Arrested
There has been more than $1 million in rat and small mammal meat that has been passed off as mutton in China. Chinese police have recently broken the crime ring passing off the rodent meat as mutton, Reuters reported.
Chris Kelly Dies: Kris Kross Member Found Dead in Atlanta of Suspected Overdose
Chris Kelly, from the famous 1990s rap duo, Kris Kross has died Wednesday of a suspected drug overdoes. The 34-year-old, was only 13 when he was discovered by Jermaine Dupri while performing at the Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta.
Baby On Beach Arrest: Woman Who Found Abandoned Baby on Hawaiian Beach, Actually Baby's Mother
A woman who reported finding an abandoned baby on the beach in Hawaii has now been arrested. Police who arrested her, revealed that she is the baby's mother.
Frog Found in a Bean Can: Indiana Woman Finds Frog in Green Beans
A woman in Indiana found an unappetizing surprise in her can of green beans. Gloria Chubb was microwaving a can of green beans when she found a frog in the middle of her beans.
Worker Dies in Blender: Oregon Man Dies After Falling into Meat Blender
A man has died at a Clackamas, Oregon meat distribution plant after he fell into a large meat blender on Saturday. NBCNews.com reported that the man has been identified as Hugo Avalos-Chanon, 41 from Portland.
Cargo Plane Crash: 7 Americans Killed in Afghanistan Plane Crash
A cargo plane crashed in Afghanistan killing seven people on Monday. All seven of the people on board were crew members and were U.S. citizens on the cargo carrier National Airlines, reported CNN.
$70 Million Per Seat: NASA Paying Russia $70 Million Per Rocket Seat
Congress is being blamed by NASA for the need to pay $424 million more for Russai to get U.S. astronaut's into space. The Associated Press reported that it will cost $70.6 million per seat which is way above the previous $63 million.
Newborn Left on Beach: Abandoned Baby Found on Hawaii Beach
A newborn baby was found on a Oahu, Hawaii beach on Monday April 29th. The Associated Press reported that the baby girl was abandoned and found crying soon after she was born. The state Department of Human Services Director Patricia McManaman said to The Associated Press that the baby was "abandoned immediately after birth."
Yvette Prieto: Michael Jordon Marries Model in Florida Wedding [PHOTO]
Michael Jordon has married his girlfriend, Yvette Prieto. The Los Angeles Times reported that the couple got married in Palm Beach, Florida over the weekend.
4 Stabbed at Church: Man Goes on Rampage at Albuqurque, New Mexico Church
At least four people were stabbed in a church in Albuqureque, New Mexico. NBCNews.com reported that a man went on a rampage stabbing people during the Sunday service's closing hymns.
Dog Six Days in Car: Seattle Dog Rescued After Being Trapped in Car Without Food or Water
A dog has been rescued after being trapped in an abandoned car. The New York Daily News reported that Zipper a pug-beagle mix was in an abandoned car for at least six days without water or food in West Seattle. Security guards found him trapped in the car early Sunday morning.
Pot Smokers Can be Fired: Court Rules Marijuana Smokers Can be Terminated from Jobs Even in Colorado
In Colorado, both recreational and medical marijuana is now legal but according to a court ruling on Thursday, employers are legally allowed to fire their employees who test positive for marijuana even if it was off duty.
Topless Kate Photos Charges: Three People Under Formal Investigation for Kate Middleton Topless Photos
Three people have been placed under formal investigation after the Kate Middleton topless photo scandal broke out, where the Duchess was photographed topless on vacation with Prince William and published in magazines such as French Closer.
Missing Student Body Found in River Could Belong to Brown Student Sunil Tripathi
A body of a missing Brown University student that was falsely linked to the Boston bombings last week, may have been found. ABC News reports that the Rhode Island medical examiner's office is trying to determine whether the body pulled from a river belongs to Sunil Tripathi.
14-Year-Old Burger: McDonald's Burger from 1999 Looks Nearly Brand New [VIDEO]
A man from Utah has hung on to a hamburger from McDonald's since 1999. The Huffington Post reported that David Whipple kept the burger that appears hardly aged, even though it's 14-years-old.
Lauryn Hill Sentence: The Singer's Tax Evasion Sentencing Has Been Postponed
Singer Lauryn Hill's sentencing for tax evasion has been postponed after the former Fugees star failed to make the repayments. The BBC reported that Hill pleaded guilty last year for not paying her taxes on her $1.8m earned from 2005 to 2007.
Cinnamon Warning: Doctors Warn Against Cinnamon Challenge [VIDEO]
Doctors are warning against the cinnamon challenge, a dangerous prank that has become popular in YouTube videos. According to a new report published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that the cinnamon challenge, in which people swallow a spoonful of cinnamon, has resulted in hospitalizations.
Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson Welcome a Baby Boy
Actor Edward Norton has welcomed his first son with fiancée Shauna Robertson. US Weekly reported that the baby was actually born in March. USA Today reported that the couple got engaged in 2011 after being together for six years. Robertson is a Canadian film producer.
Body in Hospital Linens: Baby's Body in Minneapolis Found in Hospital Laundry Linens
A baby's body was found by a laundry service employee who was washing linens at a hospital at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Lottery Winners Welfare: Michigan Winners Revealed Benefiting from Welfare
A new government report has revealed that there are thousands of lottery winners in Michigan that were still receiving welfare. The Huffington Post reported that 14 percent of lottery winners in Michigan were receiving welfare benefits or living with welfare recipients, according to Michigan's Department of Human Services.
Jimmy Buffett Opening Up Time Share Resort With Wyndham in St. Thomas
Singer/songwriter and businessman, Jimmy Buffett is expanding his brand to a time-share resort partnership with Wyndham.
Girl Scout Cookies Fired: Single Mother In Washington D.C. Fired for Selling Her Daughters Cookies at Work
A single mother in Washington D.C. was fired from her job at American University for selling Girl Scout cookies. Tracy Lewis said to MyFoxDC.com that she received no warning before she was fired from her job on Feb. 18. She said she was called into her boss' office while working at her job as a retail service manager for Bon Apetit which provides food service for the University.
World's Tallest Building in the Southern Hemisphere to Be Built in Melbourne, Australia [PHOTOS]
A skyscraper in Melbourne has been approved and will become the tallest building in the southern hemisphere.
Simon & Garfunkel Chosen: 'Sound of Silence' Chosen to Be Preserved at the Library of Congress
Twenty-five recordings have been chosen for preservation at the Library of Congress, including Simon and Garfunkel's song "Sound of Silence."
Helen Kutsher Dies: Famous Catskills Kutsher's Hotel Maven Dies at 89
Helen Kutscher, who was the heart and soul of the famous Kutsher's hotel and country club has died at the age of 89.
Vegas 98 Arrests: Casino Workers Arrested During Union Protest in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Boulevard was blocked for more than an hour on Wednesday after a Las Vegas union demonstrated. Workers blocked traffic on the busy Las Vegas Strip in protest against the Cosmopolitan casino. The Associated Press reported that nearly 100 protesters were arrested due to civil disobedience.
Duke of Lancaster: Abandoned Ship Turned into Graffiti Art Piece in Wales [VIDEO]
A historic abandoned cruise liner, the Duke of Lancaster has become a UK landmark with the help of artists. The ship, located on the Dee Estuary in north Wales has become a canvas for graffiti artists recently, attracting tourists to the area. In August graffiti collective Dudug put its first artist work on the ship. Latvian Street Artist KIWIE was the first to put his touch on the ship.
British Tourist in Sri Lanka Turned Away At Airport For Having Buddha Tattoo [PHOTO]
A British tourist has been deported from Sri Lanka after showing a Buddha tattoo on his arm. The BBC reported that Antony Ratcliffe, 42, from Nottingham was at an airport in Colombo when he was turned away from entering for showing a lack of respect for Buddhism.
Middle School Lockdown: School in Minnesota Closes Down After Fake Shooting Threat
A school district in Minnesota is on lock down Wednesday after a 911 call surfaced. Authorities later said it was a prank call and now a 12-year-old boy is under arrest for being suspected of making the call, reported the AP.
Nude Beach Shut Down: Wisconsin's Masomaine Beach Closed Weekdays Because of Disorderly Conduct and Drugs
A beach popular with nudists in Wisconsin is being closed off from Monday to Friday. The beach on the Wisconsin River, Mazomaine Beach was a popular spot for nudists but the Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday that it will now only be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., reported Madison.com.
