The people at Wealth-X recently put some of the wealthiest people in the United States under their discriminating microscope in an attempt to flush out the richest people in each state. In order to qualify for their glorified rich list, individuals must be worth at least $30 million, a requirement easily met by all of the people on this year's list.
After surviving their record sixth elimination game of the 2012 postseason on Monday night, the San Francisco Giants advanced to the 2012 World Series. There, they will face the Detroit Tigers starting Wednesday night at AT&T Park in San Fran. Here's a preview of the 2012 World Series:
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kevin Kline
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as 'Sophie's Choice,' 'The Big Chill,' 'Chaplin,' and 'In and Out,' winning an Oscar for 'A Fish Called Wanda,' winning two Tonys, and his longtime marriage to actress Phoebe Cates
Regardless of who wins the presidential election, starting January 2013 some 163 million workers across the United States will be slapped with a significant tax increase.
Halloween is more steeped in tradition than just about any other holiday, and the roots of those traditions are as varied and seemingly unconnected as a pumpkin and a bonfire.
We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs. What do they all mean? Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams?
Brian Urlacher and D.J. Moore each collected turnovers to stifle potential second-half touchdown drives, and the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions, 13-7, in Chicago on Monday night.
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ryan Reynolds
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films such as 'National Lampoon's Van Wilder,' 'Definitely, Maybe,' 'The Proposal,' and 'Green Lantern,' his former marriage to actress Scarlett Johansson, his close friendship with actress Sandra Bullock, and his adorable boyish charm
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info)
1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)
Fast food sales are on the decline in China, as many popular junk food retailers in that part of the world have reported puny earningsin the third quarter.
