“She was shot one time, in the head, through and through … but I’m about as optimistic as it can get (for a full recovery) in this situation.”
-DR. PETER RHEE, Chief of the Trauma Division at University Medical Center, Tucson, …
Crime
From Slammer to Surgery: Kidney-Sharing Sisters Released from Mississippi Prison
Jamie and Gladys Scott were serving a life sentence in a Mississippi prison for armed robbery. But now the two sisters are trading crime for charity.
Coming to a $100 Bill: 3D Technology
Ooh, look at you with your $100 bill. Let’s take a closer look: Benjamin Franklin? Check. Official stamp of the Federal Reserve System? You better believe it. 3D Security Ribbon? What the wha?
Aggressive Rap and Accidental Pocket-Dial Lead to SWAT Investigation
This could be the false alarm of the year–and it’s only January.
Californians: Delete Your Fake ‘Governator’ Facebook Profiles Now
And not just because he’s no longer governor. California has just made it harder to pretend to be someone you’re not — at least on the Internet.
Report: Iran ‘Detains’ American Woman for Spying
A state-owned newspaper is reporting that Iranian authorities have detained a 55-year-old American woman on spying charges.
Alabama Slammer: Man Jailed 99 Times in Three Decades
William Bankston is only 47 years old, but he’s already racked up more than double his age in visits to the Mobile County Metro Jail.
Dumb Criminal: Craigslist Car Thief Foiled By Own Tactic
What goes around, comes around. Especially if it’s a Nissan Maxima.
Border Patrol: Thousands of Fake Shake Weights Seized in Savannah
This is not a workout. This is a revolution — led by counterfeit manufacturing. (Via Consumerist)
Philippine Man Captures Killer in Photo Moments Before He’s Shot
The police used the shocking photo to identify and arrest the alleged gunman.
Man Slapped with Felony After Snooping in His Wife’s E-mail
And it goes without saying that the incident also netted him a divorce.
New Mexico Governor Won’t Pardon Billy the Kid
The legendary Wild West outlaw won’t be pardoned for his infamous activity after all.