Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Father, Sons Die Hiking On Missouri Trail
A man and his two sons have died after getting lost hiking on a Missouri trail. NBCNews.com reported that there was a lot of rain and cold temperatures when they man, who was an Air Force veteran and experienced hiker got lost with his two sons.
London Tube Celebrates its 150th Anniversary
On Jan. 9 London Underground celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first London Underground Journey. The Tube is highly regarded as being one of the best public transportation systems in the world. The BBC reported that in commemoration of the anniversary, a steam train from the 19th century has returned to the tube.
$190,000 Lobster Fine: Could be Imposed on Two Maine Lobstermen
A man in Maine could be fined $190,000 for illegally possessing hundreds of Massachusetts protected female lobsters. Reuters reported that the man and his son pleaded not guilty on Monday for the possession of more than 400 egg-bearing female lobsters.
Brawl at Baby Shower in Massachusetts Results in Four Arrests [VIDEO]
A fight in Massachusetts at a baby shower has resulted in a number of arrests. Fox News reports that three men and a 14-year-old boy have been arrested after a brawl that occurred at a baby shower. Reportedly bottles were thrown, furniture was smashed and people were punched.
India's Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Attracts Millions in the Worlds Largest Religious Festival [PHOTOS]
Every 12 years, millions of people come to the city of Allahabad in India for the Maha Kumb Mela festival, which also means, Grand Pitcher Festival. The religious festival is held at the point where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet with a third river.
Fateful B-52 Flight: 50th Crash Anniversary Approaches
The B-52 Stratofortress is a legendary plane and one of the longest serving in military history. Fifty years ago next week, the plane crashed.
Cydney Bernard: Jodie Foster Acknowledges Former Partner During Golden Globe Speech
Jodie Foster came out to the world in 2007, when she referred to her partner at a Women in Entertainment breakfast, where she was giving a speech. Foster was with Partner Cydney Bernard for 14 years in 2007 and during her Golden Globe Awards speech where she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday Jan. 13 she spoke about her ex girlfriend once again.
Death Star from Star Wars Petition Rejected by Obama Adminstration
A petition that has called for a "Death Star" to be construcuted has been denied by the Obama administration. The Death Star is a made-up space station that was featured on the "Star Wars" movies.
Cruise Ships in Venice Cause Controversy
Cruise ships that are entering Venice and sitting around the picturesque St. Mark's Square are causing controversy amongst locals. The AFP reported that environmentalists are worried about the damage the cruise ships are ding to the environment, while supporters argue they bring in revenue for the city.
Lions Hit With Snowballs at Chinese Zoo Sparks Animal Abuse Outrage [PHOTOS]
Outrage has occurred after a series of photos surfaced showing Hangzhou Zoo visitors throwing snowballs at lions this week.
Life of Pi Movie Promotes Indian Tourism Advertising Campaign
India has announced its "Life of Pi" advertising campaign to highlights India's beautiful scenery.
Boy Abducted in 94 Found: Richard Wayne Landers Found in Minnesota
A boy who disappeared in 1994 from LaGrange County, Indiana has been found. The Los Angeles Times reported that at the time authorities believed that his grandparents had taken him after being upset over custody arrangements and arrest warrents were placed on them. The boy, Richard Wayne Landers Jr was at the time 5-years-old.
Man, 70, Divorces 15-Year-Old In Saudi Arabia
In the case of a Saudi Arabian teenager who was forced to wed a 70-year-old man, a divorce was granted.
Python on Plane Wing: Discovered on Australian Qantas Flight
A huge snake was found on the wing of a plane going from Australia to Papua New Guinea. Passengers were shocked to find a huge python when they looked out the plane window. Reuters reported that the non-poisonous Amethystine python was three meters long. It appeared about an hour into the flight that was flown by Qantas going between Cairns which is located in northern Queensland and Port Moresby in Papa New Guinea on Thursday.
Ex-Wife Drags Man Behind Truck in Florida
A Florida woman, Jeanette Morris, 61, another accomplice and her brother Harold Anderson, 63, reportedly shot her ex-husband with a stun gun then held him at gunpoint and then dragged him with a pick up truck reported Myfox8.com.
SplashWorld Waterslide Tester Needed: Go Get Your Dream Job [VIDEO]
Love waterslides? Ever imagine getting paid to have endless summer fun-days at the water park sliding down water slides? Well here is your opportunity. UK resort marketer, First Choice is looking for a Slide Tester to approve SplashWorld water parks all over the world.
Piers Morgan Deportation Petition Gets Response from President Barack Obama About Gun Control
A petition was posted on White House's We the People forum asking for CNN host Piers Morgan to be deported back to England. The forum was created by gun-ownership supporters after Morgan's support of increased gun control after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connectcut.
California High School Shooting at Taft High School Leaves Two Injured [VIDEO]
There have been at least two people shot at Taft Union High school in Taft, California Thursday morning. Fox News reported that the shooter is believed to be a student who had a shot gun that went into the school. The suspected shooter has been taken into custody by police.
Oscar Nominations 2013: Full List of Nominees Including 'Lincoln,' 'Life of Pi,' and 'Silver Linings Playbook'
The 2013 Oscar Buzz is widespread, with Thursday Jan. 10's Academy Award nomination announcements. With the Oscar ceremony taking place on Feb. 24. Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone presented the 2013 Oscar nominees early Thursday.
Martin Scorcese Exhibition Opens in Berlin
Director Martin Scorcese's exhibit of his life and work has opened at Deutsche Kinemathek Film and Television Museum in Berlin.
Disney World RFID Wristbands Wirelessly Track Visitors
Disney World will use new technology to track visitors to its parks. USA Today reported that the theme parks are using radio-frequency identification or RFID to keep track of park-goers. Disney World visitors soon be able to get rid of tickets and credit cards and use wireless rubber wristbands that keep track of where they go in the park.
Body of Mom Found in Trunk in Oklahoma City [VIDEO]
The body of an mother from Oklahoma City, Ebony Jackson, who went missing in St. Louis, Missouri was found in the trunk of a car.
5 Dead in Kentucky Blaze: Four Children and Their Father Found Dead in House Fire
Five people are dead due to a fire at a home in Kentucky, four of them being children and the fifth, their father.
Flu Near You: Widespread Flu Symptoms Reported Around the Country
The flu in the U.S. has been widespread during the cold, winter months. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed that 29 states have reported high flu activity, up from 16 states a week earlier. In total 41 states reported cases of the flu.
Ferry Crash in New York Injures 57 People [VIDEO]
A commuter ferry has crashed into a dock in Manhattan on Wednesday Jan. 9 leaving at least 57 people injured, two of them critically.
Igloofest 2013 Lineup and Dates: Montreal's Electronic Music Festival [VIDEO]
Winter in Montreal is a snowy wonderland and every year, the city welcomes thousands of electronic music fans for its annual Igloofest.
National Cathedral Washington DC to Host Same-Sex Marriages
The Washington National Cathedral, will soon be a place that will host same-sex marriages. The Associated Press reported that the cathedral will be one of the first Episcopal congregations that will host marriages for the LGBT community.
5 Americans Die in Peru Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crash in Peru killed seen people in the Amazon jungle, including 5 Americans. A helicopter crash in Peru killed seen people in the Amazon jungle, including 5 Americans.
Flight Delays At Kunming Changshui International Airport in China Causes Chaos
Thousands of passengers fought with police and airport officials at Kunming Changshui International Airport in China.
American Airlines Partners with Qatar Airways in Codeshare Program
American Airlines has partnered up with Qatar Airways, making Middle East travel even easier. USA Today reported that American has made a deal with the Doha-based airline to "codeshare" on each others flights. This means that flights schedules will improve and connection times, according to American.
