What would you do with a Snow Day, that wonderful phrase for a day off work induced by snow disruption to transport? Go sledging? Build a snowman? Or how about steal a snowman? Would anyone really be capable of such an ice-cold …
Crime
Un-Fairytale Ending: A Murder in America’s Perfect Town?
When Celebration, Fla., was crafted in 1994 by The Walt Disney Company to be the perfect town, for years it was just that. With its manicured lawns, Small Town USA architecture, and a not-too-big, not-too-small population of …
Drunk Passenger Drops Cruise Ship Anchor
Oh buoy.
Iran Hangs Soccer Player’s Mistress After Alleged Murder
A woman has been executed for murdering the wife of a well known soccer player, her lawyer has said.
Elections, Leaks and Obama’s Basketball Injury: What You’ve Missed on Your Days Off
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is officially over–except for Cyber Monday, which, let’s face it, is part of the package now–you should be back to work and the same old routine. But while you were digesting turkey and …
Quotes: Willie Nelson Arrested for Pot
“He said he feels great — he lost six ounces.”
–MICKEY RAPHAEL, Willie Nelson’s longtime harmonica player on Nelson’s state of mind after being arrested for marijuana possession in Texas. (via Rolling Stone)
Crime and Pun-ishment: Men Rob Pizzeria, Steal Wrong Dough
Topping today’s list of cheesy crime stories? The two dudes who robbed the owners of a pizza joint, but made off with the wrong kind of dough.
Police: ‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Killed Mom With Samurai Sword
First off, NewsFeed knows firsthand that the Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood of Prospect Heights is a growing, friendly community with people of all stripes and does not typically have samurai sword-wielding homicidal religious …
What’s The Most Dangerous City in America?
With nearly four times the crime than the average American city the dubious honor goes to…
A Lap Dance Goes Too Far: Judge Faces Charges After Affair With Stripper
When they say “no sex in the Champagne Room,” they mean it.
Japanese Yakuza Boss Arrested, Power Struggle to Follow
A leader of Japan’s organized crime ring was brought in on extortion charges Thursday, say authorities. It’s kind of like when they nabbed Al Capone, only with more tattoos.
“Dead” Man Arrested in Murder of 12-Year-Old
They say dead men tell no tales, but apparently they can still get arrested.