A thousand pages of intrigue in the author of Les Misérables
Victor Hugo There are few men in history who have lived up to the hopes and expectations of the French. But only few men have lived as long as Vicente Fernández. In his biography,…
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Bride Stabbed During Wedding Reception Mugged, Gunman Still at Large
A Philadelphia groom who was enjoying a wedding reception was mugged when he stepped outside. The groom, identified as Omar Johnson, was attacked by a man who was trying to steal his car after…
Buffalo Starbucks workers vote to unionize, move to enforce new policy
Chicago Starbucks workers are not the only ones in the U.S. who are eager to stand up and be counted. In Buffalo, Buffalo workers voted Saturday to be represented by a union. The chain’s…
No Ignition: Homeless Man Falls To Death While Sleeping in Trash Truck
A homeless man was crushed to death on Saturday morning after he fell asleep in his sleeping bag inside a garbage truck in Chicago. “This isn’t something you see every day,” said Chief of…
World Cup draw in South Africa: Fifa ban on US, England & Mexico teams angers critics
Image copyright Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality Image caption Beeld journalist Stephan Leway accused the Port Elizabeth authorities of ‘exploiting’ the Fifa ban Anger simmers over the travel ban for UEFA Under-21 World Cup teams during…
Shinzo Abe wants to let Japan’s defense truly grow by 2020
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration has formulated a sweeping defense policy that seeks to boost Japan’s ability to deter aggression and preserve its security interests. Addressing a regular session of Parliament, officials announced that…
Broncos honour Demaryius Thomas after star tight end killed in crash
The Denver Broncos honoured tight end Demaryius Thomas by installing memorials in his honour at the team’s headquarters, and announced that a memorial fund would be created in his name. “The Broncos family is…
Vicente Fernández: The Cuban wrestling legend who owned Washington
Vicente Fernández was no John Wayne. The Cuban pro wrestling legend was a graceful and elegant entertainer, known for his steely eyed patter in the ring, and for his high kicks that knocked competitors…
Thundercat: ‘Don’t be a purist, just try to bring people and experience life together’
Subscribe to the Verge: iTunes | Soundcloud | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn Ever since breaking out as an incredibly versatile and seasoned saxophonist in 2012 with his Grammy-nominated LP “Back to the…
Security guard mauled by dog in Florida parade saved after cops find driver on DUI charge
A Florida Christmas parade that drew crowds of onlookers on Sunday night has been canceled after a security guard suffered minor injuries and a police officer was bitten by a dog after a vehicle…