Megaupload “Mega Conspiracy” Charges
The Department of Justice has charged Megaupload with a “mega conspiracy” that, it alleges, netted the company’s executives a vast cache of money and luxury cars.
The individuals each face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on the [...]
Federal indictment claims popular Web site Megaupload.com shared pirated material
Federal authorities shut down one of the Web’s most popular sites Thursday on charges that it illegally shared movies, television shows and e-books, prompting hackers to retaliate by blocking access to several Web sites, including those of [...]
Explosives Found On US Bound Plane Headed For Synagogue
President Barack Obama declared Friday that authorities had uncovered a “credible terrorist threat” against the United States following the overseas discovery of U.S.-bound packages containing explosives aboard cargo jets. Obama [...]
Celine Dion gives birth to twin boys
Singer Celine Dion has given birth to twin boys at a hospital in Florida.
Dion, 42, and husband Rene Angelil, 68, are said to be “thrilled” to have the as yet unnamed children, who were born by Caesarean section on Saturday.
The [...]
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, forcing thousands to flee
Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) — The Mount Merapi volcano in Indonesia erupted at least three times Tuesday, forcing thousands of nearby residents to flee.
Indonesian media reported that 15 people were killed, including some journalists who [...]
