The news further destabilizes the already-fragile region of Manhattan.
Crime
Hero: Off-Duty Cop Interrupts Beauty Store Holdup, Shoots Gun Out Of Robber’s Hand
Just to warn everybody, NewsFeed is probably going to try to buy this woman’s life rights.
Court Summons Issued For Rand Paul Volunteer Over Fight With Protestor
Police spokeswoman, Sherelle Roberts, said that a court summons is being issued ordering Tim Profitt, a Rand Paul campaign volunteer, to appear before a judge.
What a Rotten World It Can Be: Report Says Three-Fourths of World Is Corrupt
There’s good news if you are fortunate enough to live in places like Denmark, Finland, Canada and the Netherlands: they rank among the least corrupt nations in the world, according to Transparency International’s Corruption …
Why Is It So Easy To Shoplift In India?
Looking for the best five-fingered discount? Head to India.
Italians Announce Plans to Ban Miniskirts, Sandcastles and Everything Else Fun
Who needs SPF 50 when you’re wearing trousers?
Crew of German Boat Defeats the Somalian Pirates — By Calling For Help, Hiding
Somali pirates have abandoned ship, no ransom necessary (via Reuters).
‘Hiccup Girl’ Charged with Murder After Robbery Gone Awry
A Florida woman who gained notoriety in 2007 with an uncontrollable case of hiccups, which has since been cured, is now facing murder charges after a botched robbery, the St. Petersburg Times, reported.
Mel Gibson’s Loss is Liam Neeson’s Gain: Rob Roy Star To Join Hangover 2
Ireland strikes a decisive blow against Australia in the battle of former British colonies.
Counterfeiters With Guts: Bank Rejects $10,000 Bill
We’ve seen Washingtons, Jacksons, and even Benjamins. But a Chase (that’s Salmon P. Chase, the Treasury Secretary for Abraham Lincoln)? On a $10,000 bill? Now that’s one we’ve never had the privilege of holding.
One More Thing To Be Frightened Of: Horrific Back-Stabbing Needlefish
Even its name is ghastly. “Needlefish”? With a name like that, why didn’t we anticipate it going on a stabbing spree?