Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Joe Montana to take on Dan Marino in Candlestick finale; Jerry Rice, Roger Craig to suit up
Super Bowl XIX ended in a win for Joe Montana and the 49ers over a young Dan Marino, but the Hall of Fame quarterbacks will have one more chance to go head-to-head. Published April 25, 2014
France demands $1B from Google; tech giant accused of tax evasion
The French government is going after Google for $1 billion it believes the tech giant owes in taxes. Published April 25, 2014
University offers post-doc in ‘feminist biology’ to counter ‘male, white, straight’ research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison sought to "uncover and reverse gender bias in biology," which has led to the creation of a post-doctorate in "feminist biology." Published April 25, 2014
Herschel Walker: Former Dallas Cowboys star says ‘I can play in the NFL today’ at age 52
Herschel Walker gained 8,225 rushing yards over 12 seasons in the NFL, but the 52-year-old says he has plenty more in him if he decided to put on the pads. Published April 24, 2014
‘Optionally piloted’ Black Hawk helicopter clears tests; future missions to go ‘fully unmanned’
American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky announced on its website that its "optionally piloted" Black Hawk helicopter is ready for prime time. Published April 24, 2014
‘Gay Jeans’ that fade into rainbow-colored denim created by Betabrand
Individuals with a desire to announce their sexuality or support for the gay community simply by wearing a specific brand of clothing can stop looking. 'Gay Jeans' that slowly transform from blue to rainbow-colored denim over the time are now available. Published April 23, 2014
Russian bombers buzz U.K. airspace; jets scrambled to chase off ‘Bears’
Royal Air Force jets had to be scrambled Tuesday when two Russian bombers flew a little too close to U.K. airspace. Published April 23, 2014
‘Top Gun’ for drones: Squadrons of carrier-based killers have Navy’s approval
The unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) system is just what it sounds like: "Top Gun" for drones. Published April 23, 2014
Secret base U.S. special forces used to train Libyans now under terrorist control: report
A secret U.S. base in Libya that was originally created by special operations forces to train authorities to hunt down terrorists has been converted into a terrorist training camp. Published April 23, 2014
Tenn. woman receives two-year sentence for stealing $364K meant for homeless veterans
A Tennessee woman was sentenced to two years in jail on Tuesday for stealing over $364,000 in funds that were supposed to assist homeless veterans. Published April 23, 2014
Pentagon plans to replace flight crews with ‘full-time’ robots
The Pentagon's research agency tasked with developing breakthrough technologies for national security has come up with a plan for dealing with shrinking budgets: robotic flight crews. Published April 22, 2014
Navy’s military dolphins may meet Putin’s porpoises in Black Sea
The U.S. military may bump noses with Russia's in the near future, but it will be dolphins instead of humans trying to find a way to safely navigate through the encounter. Published April 22, 2014
Brazil embraces drones to save the Amazon rain forest
Brazil has a new weapon in the fight to save the Amazon rain forest: drones. Published April 22, 2014
Mich. judge to laughing convicted killer: ‘I hope you die in prison’
A Jackson, Mich., judge had a message for a snickering convicted killer in his courtroom: he hopes she dies behind bars. Published April 18, 2014
Fla. man charged with killing 16-month-old son to play Xbox undisturbed
A Florida man was arrested charged with third-degree murder on Friday for allegedly suffocating his 16-month-old son to death, just so he could play Xbox video games. Published April 18, 2014
Drones from the deep: Pentagon develops ocean-floor attack robots
The Pentagon has come up with a new way to place paranoia in the minds of a future enemies: attack drones that can patiently wait on the ocean floor for years. Published April 18, 2014
Elderly Chicago man robs bank to go ‘home’ to prison; judge fulfills his desire
Walter Unbehaun just wanted to go "home." There was one problem: home for the 74-year-old man was a prison cell. He solved that problem by robbing a bank of $4,178. Published April 17, 2014
Attacks, rapes and forced conversions to Islam spike for Egypt’s Christian women: report
A new report by the non-profit group International Christian Concern asserts that the risk of Egypt's Christian women being attacked and forced to convert to Islam is higher than it was in 2011. Published April 17, 2014
‘I Am Alive’ app gains popularity in terror-ravaged Lebanon
The "I Am Alive" app, created by a Lebanese student studying abroad who had grown weary of worrying about friends and family in her home country, has caught on with a much wider audience. Published April 17, 2014
Philadelphia using high-frequency sonic waves to chase off teenagers, improve security
Philadelphia schools have found a new way to chase off loitering teenagers during off hours: high-frequency sonic waves provided by a device known as "The Mosquito." Published April 17, 2014
