After a career that included an Olympic gold medal and 10 world titles in six weight divisions, Oscar De La Hoya, the nicknamed "Golden Boy" from East Los Angeles, has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
California transportation officials hired a Chinese engineering firm to make repairs to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, even though the company had never built a bridge before.
The 2014 TONY awards are tonight, and aside from lots of singing, dancing, and loads of theatrics, here’s what you can expect from this year’s award ceremony that celebrates excellence in theatre.
Manager of the Mexico national football team, Miguel Herrera has some interesting demands for his players in order to win this the World Cup.Last month, Herrera reportedly told Reforma newspaper that he wants his players to abstain from sex while they are in Brazil for the World Cup.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been criticized because of her countries handling and preparation of the World Cup. Lately, she has defended herself and spoke out on behalf of Brazil. Get direct quotes from the president and poll numbers from fans on the FIFA World Cup and here.
Though Nelson Mandela’s legacy will forever be remembered and honored, the U.N. General Assembly has decided to further commemorate the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary by establishing an award under his name to honor his achievements and contributions.
Kevin Roper, the truck driver responsible for the tragic car accident involving comedian and actor Tracy Morgan, has been charged with one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto.
An underwater coral field in a shipping channel leading to the Port of Miami will apparently not be saved after all from a dredging that was set to begin today.
Commercial space transportation company SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, is auctioning off a private tour of its rocket and spacecraft factory in Hawthorne, Calif., for a group of up to 10 people.
Though Alec Baldwin may have had issues with law enforcement in New York City in the past, the 56-year-old actor is being praised in Rhode Island for his generous works and contributions.
Popular Maternity store “A Pea in the Pod” is currently under fire for selling questionable T-shirts that poke fun at a pregnant woman’s body size and promotes being skinny.
Researchers exploring Canada's Saskatchewan province have discovered first-of-its-kind evidence of a prehistoric forest fire, showing the ecosystems of the dinosaurs were similar to ecosystems today.
Today, Maya Angelou’s friends, including former President Bill Clinton, Oprah and first lady Michelle Obama, all traveled to Winston Salem to pay respect to the great doctor who has left behind an even greater legacy.
