Biggest bank robberies of 2012

Bank robbers Kenneth Conley, 38, and Joseph “Jose” Banks, 37, escaped from the Metropolitan Correctional Center, a federal prison facility in downtown Chicago. The manhunt is underway for the inmates so cunning that they escaped the high security at the

Miss Universe 2012 National Costumes

The parade of national ensembles in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant was a treat. The runway presented an opportunity for 88 of the 89 contestants from around the world to strut in the most colorful and festive fantasy costumes, showcasing

Miss USA Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss Universe 2012

Miss USA Olivia Culpo has been crowned Miss Universe 2012. It’s the eighth win for Miss USA; previous titles were won in 1954, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1980, 1995 and 1997. Culpo will wear the crown designed by Diamond Nexus Labs, which is

Editor’s choice: The best autos for 2013 under $50,000

With the New Year comes new options, including making resolutions. For some, that may include purchasing a new vehicle to ring in the New Year. How would you like to welcome 2013 with a new set of wheels? Here, we’ve

Top 5 holiday punches and cocktails

Spread holiday cheer with these fave cocktails and punches featuring the most popular spirits. There’s something for everyone. –yvette caslin Kissed Caramel Appletini Ingredients: 2.0unces SMIRNOFF Kissed Caramel Vodka 1.5 ounces apple juice ¼ ounce lemon juice ¼ ounce simple

Boost your holiday gift basket with an android phone

Android phones dominate the smartphone market. Boost Mobile, one of the leading no-contract wireless providers, is ranked highest in Purchase Experience by J.D. Power and Associates and is offering a $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments. For every

Lil Wayne’s mansion in Miami

Lil Wayne tried bucking the system for awhile, but it wasn’t until Uncle Sam told him that his $14 million waterfront mansion in Miami would be his that he decided to fork over the $7.72 million he owes in taxes. 

America’s worst school shootings

Just when Americans thought there couldn’t be any tragedies in 2012 worse than Superstorm Sandy and the Colorado Theater shootings, a bucolic town in Connecticut by the name of Newtown is struck by a “deeply disturbed”  lone gunman named Adam

Jamie Foxx’s lovers and ex-girlfriends

Actor Jamie Foxx is hot in the press with the upcoming Christmas Day release of Django Unchained, which has already garnered three Golden Globe Award nominations. On the latest episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” the queen of media pops the

Miss Universe 2012 contestants (photos)

Sixteen amazingly beautiful women will go to the final round in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST on NBC and Telemundo. This year’s hopefuls were chosen from a

Dr. Jelani Cobb honored at Men of Power and Influence Awards

William Jelani Cobb, Ph.D. was among a host of  award recipients who were honored for “their achievements and for utilizing their reach and resources to edify those whose lives they touch,” says Munson Steed, CEO/Publisher rolling out magazine, at the Men