On This Day: May 7

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
May 7, 2023
Yes, That Elizabeth Holmes Voice Was Fake
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced health-tech mogul now facing 11 years in prison, has not spoken with the media since 2016.  Keep reading >>
 
May 7, 2022
3 Americans Found Dead at Bahamas Resort
Detectives are investigating the deaths of three Americans whose bodies were found at a Bahamas resort with no obvious cause of death, including no signs of trauma.  Keep reading >>
 
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May 7, 2021
Capitol Riot Suspect Has Completely Wild Virtual Court Hearing
It was a chaotic, to say the least, virtual court hearing Thursday for Landon Kenneth Copeland, a 33-year-old Utah man charged in the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.  Keep reading >>
 
May 7, 2020
Brett Favre to Repay $1.1M in Welfare Scandal
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state auditor said Wednesday.  Keep reading >>
 
May 7, 2019
New Drug Could Cure Horrible Disease. Now, Brace Yourself
A new wonder drug is coming for babies with a crippling, often fatal disease.  Keep reading >>
 
 
May 7, 2018
Frugal Secretary Dies at 96, Leaves an 'Oh My God' Moment
When Sylvia Bloom died at the age of 96 in 2016, her niece experienced an "oh my God" moment.  Keep reading >>
 
May 7, 2017
Comments on God Could Spell Trouble for Stephen Fry
Funnyman Stephen Fry may be in hot water in Ireland for comments made during an interview where he candidly calls out someone not to be trifled with on the Emerald Isle: God.  Keep reading >>
 
May 7, 2016
Obama to Trump: This Is Not a Reality Show
Being president of the United States isn't like hosting Celebrity Apprentice, President Obama warned in his first remarks on Donald Trump since the Republican became his party's presumptive nominee.  Keep reading >>
 
May 7, 2015
96% of Millionaires: Us, Rich? Nope
Wealth denial: It's real and it's rampant, according to a new CNBC poll.  Keep reading >>
 
May 7, 2014
Photos of Freakish Shark Reveal Another Big Find
Researchers studying photos of a rare goblin shark hauled up in the Gulf of Mexico last month say they've spotted something just as exciting—and just as weird-looking—in the shrimpers' catch.  Keep reading >>