Police, as well as friends and family, are having a difficult time piecing together why the mayor of a suburban Dallas town would apparently shoot her 19-year-old daughter to death, then take her own life.
Vuvuzela Revenge! BP Gets Buzzed
Two weeks ago, Brooklyn-based video producer Adam Quirk began a fund raising campaign meant to bring about one day’s steady annoyance to BP’s top execs. Yesterday, ear-splitting justice was served as a group of volunteers played …
Get Dressed in the Morning? You Deserve a Vacation
A German police officer found an unorthodox way to request more vacation: complaining about the time it takes to get dressed.
Claims for Jobless Benefits Drop to Two-Year Low
In what looks like a positive sign for economic recovery, the number of Americans who filed for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level since August 2008.
John Daly Dresses Crazy, Still Has Smashing Day at British Open (Updated)
You might be able to guess which golfer in the photograph is eccentric pro John Daly. But it would have been a bit harder to figure out that he’d be holding the day one clubhouse lead at the British Open.
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Buried Archeological Treasure Found At Ground Zero
It’s probably one of the last things excavators were planning on unearthing at Ground Zero: an 18th century ship.
Argentina: First Latin American Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
After a heated debate ending at 4 a.m, Argentina’s government has legalized same-sex marriage, making it the first Latin American country to grant full equal rights to gay and lesbian couples.
Controversial Skin Whitening Hits Facebook
Vaseline has launched a Facebook application that allows you to “transform your face,” by, um, whitening it. (via AOL News).
Does Sarah Palin Have a Consultant Write Her Facebook Page?
The one-time vice presidential candidate’s Facebook page is the stuff of legend. But is it really her putting the pen to the, uh, screen?
Lies of Love: OkCupid Compiles Online Dating’s Most Common Fibs
Do you really think she won’t notice you’re really 5’6″? Or that since your last photo was taken you’ve gotten much older/uglier/fatter?
Equipment Leak Hampers BP’s Latest Effort to Stop Oil Spill
These days, oil spill news seems to repeat itself — BP delays test after test after yet another setback. The latest delay in stopping the oil spill? A leak, this time in equipment.
