Mike Grier

Child’s Whisper On 911 Call Leads To Arrest

As the adage goes, kids say the darndest things. In the case of this Pennsylvania family, it’s what was whispered that ended up being so important. The Associated Press and ABC report that a child’s whispers on a 911 call it led to an arrest. The chlid whispered “Help us” and hung up early Sunday […]

11y ago

canada|michigan

Scuba Diver Caught Smuggling Pot

Scuba divers are usually explorers who realize how dangerous the activity is. The Inquisitr has done quite a few stories on how perilous scuba diving can be. So it would seem that you would not want to add to the danger. Well, according to the Sun News, someone added to that danger, and it cost […]

11y ago

Trayvon Martin

Online PSA Recreates Trayvon Martin Shooting

An anti-gun group released an online public service announcement that recreates the Trayvon Martin shooting. As reported by several outlets, the online PSA was released by the Coalition To Stop Gun Violence. As reported by Central Florida News 13, the video “highlights their fears” regarding Stand Your Ground laws. On the CSGV website, they refer […]

11y ago

Politics|White House

Three 1972 Miami Dolphins Refuse White House Trip

In a case of sports and politics colliding, three members of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins have refused an invitation from President Obama to the White House for political reasons. In a report by the Sun-Sentinel, three of the players have confirmed they will not attend. Two additional players are on the fence. They asked […]

11y ago

Baseball|Brian Cashman|mlb|New York Yankees

Cashman: “Not Comfortable” Talking To Rodriguez

The New York Yankees have never looked like this. On the field, its a team bereft of big names, struggles to hit at times and is hovering around.500. Off the field it seems to be one controversy after another, usually with Alex Rodriguez right in the midst of it. Even winning 2 out of 3 […]

11y ago

ncaa

Former Marine Steven Rhodes Ruled Ineligible By NCAA

Former Marine Steven Rhodes wanted to serve his country and play college football. But an odd set of circumstances might keep that from happening. A report by SI.com details the rule that makes Rhodes ineligible. Bylaw 14.2.3.2.1 states that an athlete must sit for one season if they do not play college sports right after […]

11y ago

college football

Ohio State Starters Suspended For Opener

Two Ohio State starters were suspended Saturday, one day after the program was ranked #2 in preseason polls. Running back Rod Smith and cornerback Bradley Roby will sit out OSU’s opener vs. Buffalo August 31, as reported by the Columbus Dispatch. Leading scorer Carlos Hyde was suspended last month for the Buffalo game as well. […]

11y ago

michael bloomberg|New York

NYC Cops May Get Body Cameras

In a move that New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg deemed “unnecessary,” a federal judge ruled that NYPD police will be wearing body cameras. This is the latest fallout from Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial “stop and frisk” policy. Stop and frisk critics claim cops use the tactic as an excuse to discriminate against minorities. Bloomberg is […]

11y ago

Chris Christie|new jersey

New Jersey Gov. Christie Vetoes Gun Ban

Last week, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed eleven gun-control measures that were all passed by the state legislature in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. It did not take long for him to change his tune. On late Friday, Christie vetoed a gun ban that he initially supported. The Democratic legislature from the […]

11y ago

San Diego

Parody Of Robin Thicke Video Calls For Mayor To Resign

Bob Filner still isn’t off the hot seat. After facing allegations of sexual harassment by 14 different women and going to rehab, the cries for the San Diego mayor to resign persist. The latest group calling for his resignation is local newspaper The San Diego Union-Times. UT-TV, the cable TV affiliate of the paper, produced […]

11y ago

IRS|United States

Americans Renouncing Citizenship Due To Tax Law

Americans are renouncing their citizenship in record numbers recently because they seek a tax break. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a record number of citizens want relief from the massive amounts of paperwork required by U.S. tax law. The 1,130 citizens that renounced their U.S. citizenship in the second fiscal quarter of 2013 […]

11y ago

tennis|wimbledon

Wimbledon Champ Retires: Bartoli Calls It Quits

Wimbledon winner Marion Bartoli announced her retirement Wednesday night after her latest loss in the Western & Southern Open. Her tearful announcement came a mere six weeks after Bartoli pushed through injury to win the only major of her career. She was quoted by ESPN as saying that win took out “the last little bit […]

11y ago

Grandma Births Twins For Daughter

Suzie Kozisek has gone all out for her daughter. ABC reports that the 53-year old Iowa grandma gave birth to twins for her daughter, Ashley Larkin. Larkin has pulmonary hypertension, which prevents her from getting pregnant. But Kozisek was able to be a gestational carrier for her son-in-law and daughter. For a gestational pregnancy to […]

11y ago

IOC Will Not Tolerate Gay Protests At Winter Olympics

Any protest of the anti-gay laws in Russia could be punishable by possible disqualification. The International Olympic Committee says it will not tolerate anyone using the event as a personal platform to voice displeasure with the law. An IOC spokesperson told MSN News that Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter states that the Olympics “are […]

11y ago

AOL CEO Apologizes For Public Firing

As detailed last week on The Inquisitr, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong fired a lead designer in a conference call in front of 1,000 employees last week. Patch Creative Director Abel Lenz was let go in a very public showing by Armstrong last Friday, in a clip that has since gone viral. TechCrunch posted Armstrong’s full […]

11y ago

soccer|utah

Teen Pleads Guilty In Utah Referee’s Death

As was reported by The Inquisitr back in May, Ricardo Portillo was a soccer referee who was put into a coma by a teen after penalizing him in a game. Portillo later died from his injuries. His killer has entered a guilty plea in a Utah court on August 5. He was charged with homicide […]

11y ago

Bank Found To Be Charging Dead Person

Bank of America can’t get out of its own way. The bank giant struggles to deal with negative publicity just got some more. A disturbing report has surfaced by the Los Angeles Times that Bank Of America has charged fees to an account after the user had passed. Rocco Bersane died of a heart attack […]

11y ago

whitey bulger

Whitey Bulger Convicted On Racketeering, Conspiracy Charges

According to multiple breaking reports, reputed Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger was convicted of racketeering and conspiracy in a Boston courtroom on Monday. Bulger, 83, led authorities on a manhunt that lasted 16 years. A report by Boston.com goes into further detail about how Bulger did his business. Witnesses testified that Bulger would take […]

11y ago

boxing

Deontay Wilder Is Undefeated And Wants Title Shot

Deontay Wilder is undefeated and making a lot of noise in the heavyweight boxing ranks. For one, Wilder has beaten every opponent by knockout. Siarhei Liakhovich was the latest victim, dropped with 1:43 left in the opening round Friday night. For two, he’s witty. After the victory, Wilder was asked about his knockouts. His response? […]

11y ago

florida

Bus Driver Criticized For Not Stopping Fight

School bus driver John Moody will not face criminal charges for not breaking up a fight among several teens who were on his bus fighting this past July. A UPI report says the teens involved in the beating are facing aggravated battery charges. The victim suffered a broken arm as well as several cuts and […]

11y ago