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Watch out for this Social Security scam

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley advised Americans not to fall “this stunt” regarding a cost-of-living adjustment.

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Starbucks to release Halloween-inspired ‘Frappula Frappuccino’

For coffee lovers, when October rolls around, it can only mean one thing — the return of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, the beverage giant is introducing another festive drink to give coffee connoisseurs something to sink their teeth into — the “Frappula Frappuccino”.

 
Large number of Hilton gift shops, restaurants may have been hacked

Hilton Worldwide Holdings said on Saturday it was investigating claims that hackers had compromised registers in gift shops and restaurants at a large number of Hilton Hotel and franchise properties across the United States.

 
New Jersey man dies of Lassa fever after trip to West Africa

A man who returned to New Jersey from West Africa has died of Lassa fever, a disease that’s only known to have entered the United States a handful of times in the past few decades, authorities said.

 
Minnesota calls on National Guard after bird flu spreads

The Minnesota State Emergency Operations Center has called on the National Guard to deliver water for use in the effort to contain the rapidly spreading avian flu virus, the center said on Sunday.

 
Pope to visit Pres. Obama at White House in September

Pope Francis will visit President Barack Obama at the White House on September 23 as part of the pontiff’s first visit to the United States.

 
Girl saves younger sister from house fire

A 12-year-old girl saved her 4-year-old sister by carrying her out of their burning home in the Pittsburgh suburbs.

 
USC investigating player’s heroic story, coach says

Southern California coach Steve Sarkisian says the school is investigating defensive back Josh Shaw’s story that he injured both of his ankles jumping off a balcony to save his nephew from drowning.

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