Shauna Wright
UPDATE: Virginia Tech Gunman Not Believed to Be a Student [VIDEO]
In a frightening reminder the 2007 massacre on Virginia Tech’s campus that left more than 30 people dead, a gunman shot and killed a police officer at the university on Thursday before apparently turning the gun on himself.
Vermont Named Healthiest State, But What’s the Unhealthiest?
If you live in Vermont, congratulations — for the fifth year in a row, your state has been named as the healthiest in the country.
Working the Night Shift May Literally Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
All you ladies out there now have an excuse for getting out of working night shifts. A new study indicates women who work these hours could be increasing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Who knew?
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois, was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption that includes an attempt to sell the US Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.
Want a Smaller Backside? Stand Up [VIDEO]
It’s already well-known that a sedentary lifestyle can make one heavier, but new research indicates the simple act of sitting too much can actually generate more fat in the hips and posterior.
What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More?
Since a new survey shows more than a third of Americans have already finished their holiday buying, analysts say retailers need to cut prices to the bone if they want people to keep shopping.
New Planet Kepler 22b May Prove We’re Not Alone in the Universe [VIDEO]
Monday marks the day when astronomers made a startling announcement: after years of searching, they’ve discovered an Earth-like planet outside the solar system that may very well be habitable.
Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There to Help With the Dead-Body Smell
That new-car smell is one of the joys of purchasing a vehicle. It’s hard to define, but one thing is for sure: it isn’t supposed to remind you of a dead body.
Margarita Salais from Michigan says that’s exactly what her SUV smelled like, and she’s now suing the dealership with help from State Farm for her money back.
December 7 – Pearl Harbor Attacked
1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II.
Lung Cancer Is Officially No Longer Just a ‘Smoker’s Disease’
While most cases of lung cancer occur in smokers, nearly 20 percent of cases strike those who’ve never touched a cigarette. When it comes down to the facts, 32,000 nonsmoking Americans die from lung cancer every year — so many that experts say it’s time to stop calling it “the smoker’s disease.”