What Happened in Jul 2011

Casey Anthony Trial Resumes after Recess

The power of the Casey Anthony drama is self-evident in the gaggle of passengers gathered around this airport's television monitors. Like millions... Read more

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Released from House Arrest as Accuser's Credibility Questioned

France awoke Friday to the unexpected news that the case against French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn -- accused of sexually assaulting a hotel... Read more

Defense Concludes Closing Arguments in Casey Anthony Trial

Following a recess after the prosecution's objections to the defense pointing out that prosecutor Jeff Ashton laughing, the defense resumed its... Read more

Jury Finds Casey Anthony Not Guilty on First-Degree Murder Charges

"I did not say she was innocent," said Ford, who had previously only been identified as juror number 3. "I just said there was not enough evidence.... Read more

Former Motörhead guitarist Michael "Würzel" Burston dies

On 9 July 2011, Tim Butcher — longtime bass technician of Motörhead leader Lemmy — reported that Würzel had died. The cause of death was... Read more

National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning for Midwest and Southeast United States

A heat wave could be coming your way so grab your water bottles and stay hydrated, especially if you are in the Midwest or Southeast this week, as... Read more

Sublime With Rome release Yours Truly

Yours Truly is the debut album by rock group Sublime with Rome, which was released on July 12, 2011. It is the first album since the original... Read more

News Corp. Withdraws Bid for BSkyB

Today’s developments are not surprising to us given the public outcry arising from phone hacking scandal at News of the World. In our view, this is... Read more

Rupert Murdoch Issues Apology in News Corp. Scandal

The News of the World was in the business of holding others to account. It failed when it came to itself. We are sorry for the serious wrongdoing... Read more

Casey Anthony Released from Jail

Casey Anthony, the Florida mother who was acquitted of charges that she murdered her daughter Caylee, was released just after midnight today from... Read more

Whistleblower in News of the World Phone Hacking Scandal Found Dead

Sean Hoare, the former News of the World showbusiness reporter who was the first named journalist to allege that Andy Coulson was aware of phone... Read more

Rupert Murdoch Attacked At Speech Before Parliament

Wendi Deng Murdoch, his wife, rose from her seat behind her husband to protect him and took a swing at the intruder. The man was taken away from... Read more

NFL Owners Approve Labor Agreement to End Lockout

"The clubs approved an agreement that was negotiated with the players," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. It includes a "supplemental... Read more

2011 Norway Attacks

Within three hours, it had become clear that the blasts were just the beginning of what was to become one of the nation’s darkest days. As... Read more

Amy Winehouse Found Dead at London Home

Hard-partying pop star Amy Winehouse has been found dead at her London home, the Associated Press reported. She was 27. The troubled Londoner... Read more

Storm Brings Record Rainfall in Midst of Chicago Heat Wave

Overnight rains dumped nearly 7 inches of rain on Chicago early Saturday, breaking a record for the city, canceling flights, and causing parts of... Read more

Heavy Rainfalls Trigger Deadly Flash Floods in South Korea

Unrelenting rain pounding Seoul, South Korea, and the southern part of the country is causing historic flooding and extensive landslides. The... Read more

Hustler Offers Casey Anthony $500,000 to Pose Naked

Larry Flynt's porno magazine has offered the 25-year-old, who was acquitted of murdering her daughter, Caylee, the cash, Flynt told HLN's Nancy... Read more