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The Transportation Security Administration on Tuesday unveiled a “trusted traveler” program — one meant to expedite screening at U.S. airport checkpoints, agency chief John Pistole said. “As with any initiative, we are testing this prescreening concept with a small passenger population at limited airports,” he said at an aviation security conference in the Netherlands. “If […]

In July, KDNuggets.com, an online newsite focused on data mining and analytics software, ran an unusual listing in its jobs section. “We are looking for Predictive Modeling/Data Mining Scientists and Analysts, at both the senior and junior level, to join our department through November 2012 at our Chicago Headquarters,” read the ad. “We are a […]

The Oakland Raiders won the day after their maverick owner died, beating the Houston Texans 25-20 on Sunday behind Jason Campbell ‘s two touchdown passes. Michael Huff intercepted Matt Schaub ‘s pass in the end zone on the final play to secure the win. Coach Hue Jackson dropped to his knees on the sideline, covered […]

There were rumors of a split, but Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith are still doing business together. According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC has bought a multi-camera comedy from the Hollywood power couple. The series, currently referred to as “Untitled Romeo Project,” will star Latin singer Anthony “Romeo” Santos. Santos will play a conflicted […]

Steve Jobs is gone, leaving behind a void at the company he founded similar to the gaps left by other American visionaries like Walt Disney, Sam Walton, Henry Ford and Ray Kroc upon their passings. That kind of genius is never replaced — but companies that lost an iconic leader must decide how to move […]

The wait is over for Beyonce’s latest video, which debuted on Thursday as previously promised. The mommy-to-be promptly took the stage to perform after announcing she was expecting at the MTV Video Music Awards, and she’s still working just as hard in the “Countdown” clip. The video for “4’s” danceable track does show off the […]

Apple fans won’t have to wait as long to read the authorized story of Steve Jobs’ life. Responding to a rush of interest following Wednesday’s death of the Apple co-founder, Simon & Schuster announced it’s moving up the publication date of its Steve Jobs biography from November 21 to October 24. The book by Walter […]

I found a story on NewsOne.com that seemed to to add light to my day so I’ll share.  Fridays somehow and someway always seem to be a great day to receive news.  This Friday is no different for three women from African and Arab countries.  Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Ghowee and Tawakul Karman were awarded […]

KHOU.com reports that two coaches at Maus Middle School are being hailed as heroes for quickly using a defibrillator to safe the life of a seventh grader who collapsed. Written by Steve Stoler | WFAA | KHOU.com Read More On This Story

A Houston man with a lengthy criminal past blames Houston police for what he called a brutal attack that left him badly scarred and bruised. “They kept hitting me for no reason at all,” said Anthony Childress. “I thought I was going to die.” The incident occurred early Sunday morning in the 2900 block of […]

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ESPN says it has severed its relationship with singer Hank Williams Jr. “We have decided to part ways with Hank Williams Jr. We appreciate his contributions over the past years,” the network said in a statement released Thursday. The success of ‘Monday Night Football’ has always been about the games and that will continue.” Williams, […]