20-year-old Adam Lanza, who shot 26 people in an American school and then shot himself, was mentally unstable and suffered from Asperger's syndrome (a form of autism). Meanwhile, despite her son’s illness, his mother instilled in him a love of firearms. She herself was fond of target shooting and more than once went to the shooting range with her son. Police found an entire arsenal in Adam Lanza's house, all of which were purchased legally.

Forbes magazine has published a list of the highest paid women in show business. The championship was captured by singer Britney Spears. American pop star Britney Spears topped the list of the richest singers of 2012 according to Forbes magazine. This became known on December 13, after the rating was published on the magazine’s website. Britney managed to earn $58 million in a year. However, she could not beat her own record for 2010, when she earned an amount of $64 million.

What Russian doesn't like driving fast? Surely, this is why our country occupies one of the leading places in the number of road accidents. Their number especially grows during the holidays, when overly cheerful drivers jump straight from the festive table behind the wheel of their car, not forgetting to bring their family and friends into the cabin. The result is a risk to health and life on the road, proceedings with the traffic police, expensive repairs or even a trial.

Show business stars were invited to take part in a charity event in one of the shops in Moscow City. They were required to decorate the Christmas tree to their taste. At the end of the work shift, part of the festive trees will be sold at auction, and the proceeds will be used for the treatment of seriously ill children. The remaining Christmas trees will decorate the departments of the cancer center. The stars tried their best.

Law enforcement agencies managed to find video footage from surveillance cameras near the Real McCoy nightclub, where a fight recently occurred that resulted in the death of one of the participants. However, the video does not show the moment of the fight. It was this moment that should have helped the investigation establish what caused the death of Vladimir Agafonov , a teacher at the Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

On December 18, 2012, it was reported that deputies from United Russia, the LDPR and other deputies introduced a bill to the State Duma proposing to abolish direct elections of governors. In accordance with the new bill, heads of constituent entities will be elected not by direct voting, but by deputies of regional legislative assemblies.

Photo: Global Look Press The Ukrainian newspaper “Jewish Kyiv” appealed to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine with a complaint about insulting Jews with the word “kike”. However, the Ministry responded that this term is acceptable in the Ukrainian language. The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine responded to a request from the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Jewish Kiev" Eleonora Groysman . The Ministry stated that the word “Yid” has a place in the Ukrainian language and can be used.

A piece of asphalt for the mayor The mayor of Yekaterinburg, Alexander Yakob, received an unexpected package. They sent him a large piece of asphalt in a valuable parcel. As it turned out, previously asphalt was used as a road surface by the Kalina concern, on the city bridge, which underwent major repairs a year ago.

His life had everything: wild fame, serious illness, and drugs. But he didn't break. Now his tour schedule is booked months in advance. In a frank interview with Zheltaya Gazeta, the singer spoke about his relationship with Alla Pugacheva, bandits and... aliens! Pugacheva begged to have teeth inserted – Shura, after the attack on you in the center of Moscow, you went to the doctors. Have you seen that a video of your visit to the hospital is already circulating on the Internet?

The coming cold weather is not a reason to give up bright and interesting outfits. When developing winter collections, modern designers take into account the climate. Therefore, today every fashionista can look her best and not freeze even in the most severe cold. We bring to your attention things that will warm you up and lift your spirits. Gaiters Bright wool leg warmers will keep your feet warm and create a memorable look. You can wear leggings both over shoes and trousers, and under them.

Is it possible to protect yourself from osteoporosis through nutrition, or will this disease still occur with age? Natalya, Krasnodar Irina Samorodskaya, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Chief Researcher of the Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery named after. A. N. Bakuleva RAMS: – With age, any person experiences a decrease in bone mass.

An investigation into the death of American soul singer Amy Winehouse has been reopened in England. Local authorities were unhappy with the coroner's assistant who investigated the case. London authorities are about to reopen the investigation into the death of singer Amy Winehouse . However, no new details have emerged in the singer’s case. The established cause of Winehouse's death is alcohol poisoning, and it is no secret that the singer abused strong drinks.

In the city of Des Moines, located in the USA, long-liver Dina Manfredini died; at the time of her death she was 115 years old. On Monday, December 17, the oldest resident of the planet , Dina Manfredini , died in the American city of Des Moines (Iowa). Death occurred at the age of 115 years. The title of longest-living woman passed to her on December 5, 2012, after the death of 116-year-old Bessie Cooper. Dina Manfredini died in the nursing home where she spent the last five years of her life.

If you’re a little late in responding to a letter, you’ll be fined ten grand (photo by Shutterstock) United Russia deputies for once came up with a viable bill. If it is adopted, officials will be required to respond to our emails within 30 days. And those who are lazy and unresponsive will be punished with a fine of 10 thousand rubles. How soulless lazy people will be called to account remains a question. As, indeed, is the process of electronic bureaucratic correspondence itself.

The funeral of the famous Soviet actress Natalya Kustinskaya, which took place in Moscow on the afternoon of Monday, December 17 at the Kuntsevo cemetery, was not attended by any of the star colleagues of the once first beauty of Russian cinema. Most people who once called themselves friends of Kustinskaya forgot the actress during her lifetime - practically no one visited her, seriously ill, except for the workers of Olga Gobzeva’s charitable foundation.