First Ellen, now Kara. American Idol is wiping the slate clean, according to TMZ. Well, except for Randy.
Explosion in L.A. Hurls People From Building
A natural gas explosion in a Los Angeles commercial building resulted in some occupants being tossed into the street.
Swedish Police Officer Fights Crime with Sweet Dance Moves
As a law enforcement officer in Malmö, Sweden, what’s the best way to control a crowd? Obviously, it’s to draw them around you by dancing up a storm. (See video at TheDailyWh.at, via Reddit)
Pictures: Drew Carey’s Incredible Weight Loss
The comedian/host of The Price is Right dropped 80 pounds. See the before and after pictures.
Rep. Anthony Weiner Loses His Cool on House Floor
Thank goodness for C-SPAN.
Mother Bear Rescues Cub From Dangerous Net
Never come between a mother and her cub.
Quotes: Harlem Resident on Rep. Charles Rangel’s Ethics Charges
“He’s seen his day. He’s either not in touch with the community or insulated himself so that he doesn’t have to be in touch with the community.”
– DAVID HENDRICKSON, resident of New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, on the …
Army Private Accused of WikiLeak Transfered to Virginia Brig
Pfc. Bradley Manning has been accused of leaking classified material to secret-sharing site WikiLeaks, and has been transferred from Kuwait to a military brig in Virginia.
Ellen DeGeneres Quits Idol: Will J-Lo Replace Her?
Ellen DeGeneres has announced she is leaving American Idol. What’s next for the judges’ panel? (via Tuned In)
Quotes: Rep. Jo Bonner on Rep. Charles Rangel’s Ethics Charges
“Mr. Rangel was given multiple opportunities to settle this matter. Instead, he chose to move forward to the public trial phase,”
–REP. JO BONNER, Senior Republican (Ala.) on the Ethics panel, on Thursday’s news that Rep. …
Police: Lorenzen Wright, Former NBA Player, Dies at 34
(Updated at 6:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 29, 2010) After reported as missing for 10 days, the the AP has learned that former NBA player Lorenzen Wright was shot to death. The case, according to police, is being investigated as …
Imagining A Future of Pee Power: Urine the Money
If you were awarded a EPSRC Career Acceleration Fellowship Grant worth 564,561 British pounds, what would you do with it? Well, Dr. Loannis Leropoulos has decided to take his grant money, and use it to research the potential in …
