Wed, Apr 22nd, 2009 | Most Viewed |

The bombshell revelation that accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff allegedly kept a secret stash of panties in his apartment and a gun hidden in his copy of “Gray’s Anatomy” had investigators yesterday zeroing in on a deeper, darker motive behind ...Read More

Microsoft Bans Up to One Million Users From Xbox Live

Thu, Nov 12th, 2009 | Most Viewed, SciTech |

Microsoft Bans Up to One Million Users From Xbox Live Microsoft has banned as many as one million users who hacked their Xbox 360 consoles to play pirated games from the company's Xbox Live service in a bid to counter piracy. The move triggered an avalanche of cheap "chipped" Xbox ...Read More

Banned Xbox 360s Flooding Craigslist, Ebay

Thu, Nov 12th, 2009 | SciTech |

Banned Xbox 360s Flooding Craigslist, Ebay Beware of banned Xbox 360s loosed in ballooning numbers on auction sites and distribution lists featuring online classified ads. In the wake of Microsoft's ban of between "a small percentage" or "around 600,000" or "up to one million players" (depending ...Read More

Craigslist brimming with banned and 'modded' Xboxes

Wed, Nov 11th, 2009 | Most Viewed, SciTech |

Craigslist brimming with banned and 'modded' Xboxes Want anXbox 360 but don't care about playing online or taking part in any of the Xbox Live services? Then this is your lucky day. Thanks to a recent decision by Microsoft to ban as many as a million players from ...Read More

Brad Pitt Wants a New Ride

Wed, Nov 4th, 2009 | Entertainment, Most Viewed |

Brad Pitt Wants a New Ride Wanted: A good-looking motorcycle that's both safe and paparazzi-proof. Price is no object, but it's got to be something that can stand lots of kids crawling over it in the garage. Okay, he hasn't exactly made that his Craigslist posting, but ...Read More

Judge dismisses 'Adult Services' Craigslist suit

Sat, Oct 24th, 2009 | SciTech |

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit aimed at driving classified ads for prostitution off the Craigslist Web site. U.S. District Court Judge John Grady said not all postings on the Craigslist "Adult Services" section advertised prostitution and that other ...Read More

Judge Throws out Craigslist Lawsuit

Fri, Oct 23rd, 2009 | SciTech |

An Illinois judge this week dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Cook County Sheriff's department charging Craigslist with facilitating prostitution. The sheriff's office announced that it filed the suit in March at a press conference describing the many stings officers have ...Read More

Sheriff Still Thinks Craigslist Needs Some Policing

Fri, Oct 23rd, 2009 | SciTech |

Thomas Dart, the Illinois sheriff who took on Craigslist, has lost his legal battle with the online classifieds site. But he vows not to give up. “It wasn’t a publicity stunt,” said Dart of the suit he filed in March to ...Read More

Judge throws out Craigslist prostitution lawsuit

Fri, Oct 23rd, 2009 | Business |

Judge throws out Craigslist prostitution lawsuit Online classifieds site Craigslist has claimed victory over its detractors after an American judge dismissed claims that the site was the largest source of prostitution in the United States. A high-profile case brought by Thomas Dart, the sheriff of Cook County, ...Read More

Sheriff's lawsuit over craigslist erotic ads thrown out

Thu, Oct 22nd, 2009 | SciTech |

Sheriff's lawsuit over craigslist erotic ads thrown out A lawsuit accusing craigslist of facilitating prostitution has been thrown out, once again thanks to the Communications Decency Act. The judge ruled that craigslist is protected from the illegal activities of its users—if law enforcement wants to pursue individuals, then ...Read More

Mexico City Puts Cops On Diet

Thu, Oct 15th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

MEXICO CITY — Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. The Mexican capital is putting its 1,300 of its heaviest police officers on a diet, concerned about rapidly expanding waistlines in the force. At least 70 ...Read More

Drop that taco! Mexico City puts cops on diet - Omaha World

Thu, Oct 15th, 2009 | World |

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. The Mexican capital is putting its 1,300 of its heaviest police officers on a diet, concerned about rapidly expanding waistlines in the force. At least ...Read More

Drop that taco! Mexico City puts cops on diet

Thu, Oct 15th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

Some Mexico City cops are taking a bite out of more than crime. The Mexican capital is putting its 1,300 of its heaviest police officers on a diet, concerned about rapidly expanding waistlines in the force. At least 70 percent of the ...Read More

Prosecutors seek DNA sample in Craigslist killing

Wed, Oct 7th, 2009 | Top Stories, U.S. |

BOSTON -- Prosecutors said Wednesday they are seeking a DNA sample from a former Boston University medical student charged with killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist, but the man's lawyer would not say whether he will turn it over ...Read More

APNewsBreak: Craigslist Suspect Indicted in RI

Wed, Oct 7th, 2009 | U.S. |

Prosecutors said Wednesday they are seeking a DNA sample from a former Boston University medical student charged with killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist, but the man's lawyer would not say whether he will turn it over voluntarily. Philip Markoff, ...Read More

Craigslist suspect indicted in RI

Wed, Oct 7th, 2009 | U.S. |

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A former Boston University medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist has been indicted on charges that he assaulted a stripper in Rhode Island. A county grand jury on Tuesday indicted Philip Markoff on ...Read More

New book delves into so-called Craigslist killing

Tue, Sep 22nd, 2009 | Entertainment |

BOSTON—A new book about a man accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist includes an account by a Las Vegas woman allegedly robbed at gunpoint by him. "Seven Days of Rage: The Deadly Crime Spree of the Craigslist Killer," ...Read More

Murder charge over body in field

Sun, Aug 9th, 2009 | U.K. |

A man has been charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a field in Buckinghamshire. The victim, whom police believe may be 67-year-old Sally Hingston, was found near Gawcott. She had suffered multiple head injuries. Mrs Hingston ...Read More

Mom Finds Craigslist Post Advertising Her Baby For Adoption

Tue, Aug 4th, 2009 | SciTech |

A Massachusetts mom was sickened when she discovered pictures of her infant son listed for adoption on Craigslist.The mother, 30-year-old Jenni Brennan of Abington, Mass., said she was tipped off by an e-mail from an unidentified female about the adoption ...Read More

Mother Horrified Son's Picture Was Used in Scam on Craigslist

Tue, Aug 4th, 2009 | SciTech |

Jake Brennan is a happy baby. He likes to play with his brother's "big boy toys" and is learning to walk, using furniture to steady himself. And he's definitely not up for adoption. Yet the Abington, Mass., 9-month-old's picture, stolen from the ...Read More

Daniel Radcliffe on gay buzz, Emma Watson's panties and Rob Pattinson

Tue, Jul 14th, 2009 | Entertainment |

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" star Daniel Radcliffe talked to moviefone.com about how "awesome" it is that people think he's gay, Emma Watson's panties, and working with "Twilight" hunk Robert Pattinson. Oh, and he also doesn't think there should be ...Read More