Former Illinois Governor Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years in prison

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

On Wednesday, the former Illinois governor, Rod R. Blagojevich, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for 18 felony corruption convictions, according to the NY Times. For full article click here. One of the charges includes trying to sell ...

Family claims food on American Airline flight killed their loved one

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

American Airlines has made headlines twice this week. The Fort Worth-based carrier made a bankruptcy announcement and most recently, a family is seeking $1 million, according to CNN article. Family: In-flight meal killed flier. Please click here to read the ...

Obese child taken from parents, placed in foster care

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

A 200-pound, 8-year-old boy was removed from his Cleveland Heights, Ohio home and placed into foster care. This was the first time Ohio's child protective services have removed a child for being overweight. Harvard University Doctor David Ludwig recommended children ...

Michael Jackson's doctor gets prison time

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

Conrad Murray gets 4 years in prison for Michael Jackson's death for involuntary manslaughter. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said Murray showed no remorse and is a danger to society according to CNN. Do you think this case ...

Protesters aim to shut down Wall Street

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

Protesters began making an effort to shut down Wall Street Thursday morning. Organizers were calling for a "mass day of action", according to CNN. This movement that started two months ago is gaining traction across the country and around the ...

Rosenberg teen commits suicide after she tweets about abuse

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

Ashley Billasano, 18, killed herself after she tweeted 144 times about abuse she endured from her stepfather and other family members. Gawker.com shared some of her final pleas. "I'd love to hear what you have to say but I wont ...

Are you the biggest "Twilight" fan?

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

Well Twilight followers, we're nearing the end of the "Twilight". For the last few years, fans have chosen to be Team Edward or Team Jacob. Needless to say, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1, is going to full of ...

Are you having a "Geek Charming" watch party?

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

Matt Prokop's movie "Geek Charming" will premiere Friday evening on the Disney Channel. I'm trying to find people in the Crossroads who will have a watch party to support our hometown star. My storyMatt Prokop plays geek in newest Disney ...

Jury deliberates Michael Jackson's death trial

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

High profile cases such as the death of Michael Jackson stirs strong emotions in the general public. The world is waiting for the jury to decide Conrad Murray's fate. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter. Over the last six weeks, ...

Janet Jackson's Super Bowl 'wardrobe malfunction' saga resolved

By camilledoty in Camille's Corner

A federal appeals court said the Federal Communications Commission wrongly fined CBS and Janet Jackson, after her wardrobe malfunction at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. The FCC said the network should been prepared for the potential "added shock" value. ...