Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Gay Marriage Propositions Passed in Maine and Maryland
Gay marriage supporters have been victorious in a number of states from Nov. 6 elections. Maine and Maryland and Washington, which is leading, but not finalized, would make nine states in the U.S. legalizing same-sex marriage in their state.
Prop 30 Results: California Residents Vote to Increase Taxes to Fund Education [VIDEO]
Tuesday Nov. 6 California voted to pass Proposition 30, which will raise California resident's taxes to fund education.
Noreaster: Hits New York and New Jersey, Some Residents Evacuated, A Week After Hurricane Sandy
Just a mere week after superstorm Sandy caused damage all over New York and New Jersey, a nor'easeter hit the region on Nov. 7. Currently there are still a number of homes that are without power and ABC News reported that more than 620 nursing home residents have been evacuated in The Rockaways on Tuesday, due to the nor'easter.
Popular Vote 2012: Barack Obama Wins Popular and Electoral College Votes Over Mitt Romney
Barack Obama won last nights election with 303 electoral votes over Mitt Romney's 206. He needed 270 to win the election. Presidential elections are won by the Electoral College not by popular vote and Obama gained enough Electoral College votes to get reelected for another four years.
Election Results: Barack Obama Wins, Full Victory Speech Video and Transcript [VIDEO]
Nov. 6, 2012 was a historic day. America chose to give President Barack Obama four more years in office. Obama swept the swing states and got 303 electoral, needing only 270 to win the election. Nine states were in question to whether they would go to Obama or Mitt Romney and Obama took 7 of them only losing North Carolina.
Election 2012: Beyonce Posts Letter to Barack Obama on Her Tumblr [PHOTOS]
Beyonce has been outward about her adoration and support for Barack Obama, and on Election Day 2012, she wrote a heartfelt, public note to the current president showing her support and and respect for him before casting her vote.
Playboy Club to Open its First Outlet in India
Playboy is set to open its first Playboy Club in India. CNN Go reported that even though the magazine is banned in India, the club will open in Goa, known for its hedonistic beach parties and idyllic locale.
Election 2012: How Are Barack Obama and Mitt Romney Spending Election Day?
On Election Day, Americans around the country will cast their vote for who they want to see as the next President of the United States. As the nation votes, how will Mitt Romney and Barack Obama spend election day?
First Votes Cast in the Country in Dixville Notch and Harts Location, New Hampshire
The first votes have been casted in the Presidential election. The Associated Press reported that Dixville Notch, New Hampshire is the town where the first presidential election votes are traditionally cast.
Katy Perry Skin Tight Ballot Dress: The Singer Dons Dresses in Support of President Barack Obama [VIDEO]
Singer Katie Perry is very vocal about her political affiliation as a strong Obama supporter. Yahoo reported that Perry has been performing at free concerts at President Obama's re-election rallies. In Milwaukee the pop singer wore a rubber minidress with the Obama's campaign slogan "Forward" on it and another dress had a ballot which clearly had Obama/Biden marked in as her vote.
Exit Polls, Election 2012: TV Networks Agree Not to Announce Exit Polls
Major networks have decided not to show exit poll results between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Reuters reported, "The major TV news networks agreed to shield early exit poll data suggesting who is leading in a state until the state's polls close. That means no tweeting exit polls, posting on Facebook, or re-tweeting figures reported by others."
Election Results 2012: Where to Watch Coverage, Live Streams
Voters line up around the nation today exercising their right to vote. After voting is completed, America will find out who will be the next President of the United States. Barack Obama or Mitt Romney. Live election day coverage won't be difficult to find as TV networks across will all be showcasing the results and covering the race.
Hurricane Sandy Update: Statue of Liberty Closed for the Forseeable Future
Due to Superstorm Sandy the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island are closed for the foreseeable future. NBC News reported that there is water damage and no power on both Ellis Island and Liberty Island where, the Statue of Liberty is.
Hong Kong To Build An Observational Wheel
Hong Kong could get its own observation wheel next year. CNN Go reported that a large observation wheel on Central piers 9 and 10 in Hong Kong.
Shaq Buys $235 K House in Addition to His Mansion in Florida [VIDEO]
Shaquille O'Neal is well known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His talents have afforded him to own a palatial mansion in Miami which boasts a number of outrageous amenities. TMZ reported that the basketball legend has purchased a new regular sized house, in addition to his mansion. TMZ reported that Shaq has purchased a $235 k house a mere 30 miles away from his 70,000 square foot mansion.
Killed For Eyeing Boy: Young Pakistani Girl Killed By Parents in Honor Killing [VIDEO]
A 15-year-old Pakistani girl was killed by her parents because she looked at a boy, the Associated Press has reported.
Plane Hits SUV in Texas [VIDEO]
A video of a pilot hitting the top of a passing SUV has gone viral on the web. NBC News reported that it was the wife of the pilot who caught the video of her husband, William Davis, driving the small, single-engine 2005 Cessna Skyhawk plane and clipping the top of an SUV while she was landing at an airport in North Texas.
Where Do I Vote? New York and New Jersey Reorganize Voting After Hurricane Sandy for Tuesday Nov. 6 Presedential Election Voting
A week after Superstorm Sandy, New York and New Jersey are still very much in recovery mode and hard hit areas are still living without power with thousands still residing in shelters. With elections on Tuesday Nov. 6 many residents are unable to get to polling stations due to the devastation of Sandy. In light of this, New York and New Jersey have made changes to their voting process.
Noreaster to Hit Devastated New York and New Jersey After Hurricane Sandy
Just a few days after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy in New York and New Jersey, another storm is predicted to hit the east coast on Wednesday. The Associated Press reported that The National Weather Service predicted that a "Nor'easter that could include gusts of up to 55 mph is likely to reach the area by Wednesday and could compound the havoc brought by last week's violent weather."
Hurricane Sandy Update: Race 2 Recover Allows NYC Marathon Runners to Donate Their Unused Hotel to Displaced New Yorkers
Race 2 Recover NYC, a new website was created on Friday to helped displaced individuals from Hurricane Sandy into hotel rooms this past weekend. ABC News reported that Race 2 Recover's goal was to give hotel rooms that were originally reserved for runners in the New York City marathon and donate those to displaced New Yorkers that would have not been used.
Pittsburgh Zoo: Boy Mauled to Death by African Painted Dogs
At the Pittsburgh Zoo a 3 year-old boy fell into an African painted dog exhibit and was killed. NBC News reported that the boy was at the zoo with his mother when he fell from an observation deck into the exhibit and was attacked by the painted dogs and was mauled to death.
Ryannair Kicks Woman Off Plane For Extra Book in Hand Luggage [VIDEO]
Ryanair, Europe's low cost airline carrier, is well known for its stringent bag policy and carry on requirements. The Huffington Post reported that the airline booted off a woman from Spain because she broke the one piece of hand luggage rule that they have.
Atlantic City Casino's Can Now Open, After Hurricane Sandy
Atlantic City was one of the hardest hit areas after the marathon but just a mere five days after the mammoth storm hit Atlantic City, its casinos are ready to be be open back for business.
NYC Marathon: Staten Island Hotel Owner Refuses to Give Up Rooms of Hurricane Sandy Victims to Marathon Runners
Many Staten Island residents have become Homeless because of Hurricane Sandy and one hotel owner has many Staten Island residents whose homes are without power and flooded, in its care. Now, with runners flying in to stay at the hotel for the upcoming New York Marathon, the hotel owner of the Hilton Garden Inn is refusing to kick out his current guests whose homes could be lost due to Sandy.
Con Edison: Power Could be Restored in Manhattan By Saturday Nov. 3 After Hurricane Sandy
Con Edison has reported that power could be back on in Manhattan for those that lost it due to Superstorm Sandy by 11 p.m. Saturday. The New York Daily News reported that a few small areas of Manhattan have power on Friday.
Civil Rights Museum Opens the Balcony of the Lorraine Hotel Where Martin Luther King Was Shot
The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis has plans to open up to the public the balcony where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot.
Hurricane Sandy Update: Staten Island Devastated By Sandy, Waits for Help, New York City, New Jersey, Atlantic City Aftermath
he aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been devastating and just four days later rescuers are still discovering the extent of the devastating damage the Hurricane has left in its wake. On Thursday Reuters reported that 98 people have died because of Hurricane Sandy. In New York City 40 people have died, half of those being in Staten Island which was hit hard by Sandy and is still flooded.
Amsterdam Marijuana Cafes to Stay Open to Foreigners, Mayor Announces
Amsterdam has banned the law which would make it illegal for foreigners to visit their famous cannabis cafes.
Amtrak to Resume Sevice at New York's Penn Station in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Amtrak announced Thursday that they will resume service to New York's Penn Station from Boston beginning Friday Nov. 1. Amtrak's service has been suspended due to Hurricane Sandy since Monday.
Hurricane Sandy 2012: Some New York Travelers Opt For Car Rentals in Wake of Looming Flight Delays
Thousands of people have been left stranded at airports because of Hurricane Sandy with disrupted itineraries leaving them in other cities for days, maybe even weeks longer than anticipated. With many starting to get frustrated with delays, some are turning to car rentals as an option.
