“He’d basically be like Muhammad Ali … I mean, Gary was gone.”
— SHANNON PRICE, ex-wife of Gary Coleman, explaining why she took the actor off of life support. (via TMZ)
Is the East Coast in for an Oil-Filled Summer?
Yes, according to one scenario released by the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Depressing video inside.
Oil Spill Cap: A Game of Wait and See
While BP successfully capped its undersea gusher in the Gulf on Thursday, company and government officials warned it will take time to see if the cap will help staunch the flow.
Will Ash-Detection Systems Work on Airplanes?
The low-budget British airline Easyjet has never been afraid to trial the odd thing here and there, but usually it’s amusing ad campaigns. Now they’ve taken it up a notch.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Doughnuts
It’s National Doughnut Day – truly one of the nation’s finest holidays. But how much do you actually know about the poignant, patriotic history of our favorite fried food product?
McDonald’s Recall: Shrek Glasses Called Back on Cadmium Fears
McDonald’s announced Friday that they will recall some 12 million Shrek-themed glasses after cadmium was found in the paint used in the glasses’ cartoon design.
Sarah Palin’s Facebook Oil Spill Rant
That’s right you tree-hugging, lettuce munching environmentalists, the 15,000 barrels of oil sputzing into the Gulf of Mexico every day is your fault!
Quotes: Friend of Derrick Bird on Tax Investigation
“He just asked me if he could handle jail. He didn’t want to go.”
— MARK COOPER, friend of British gunman Derrick Bird, on the revelation that Bird faced a tax investigation over a £60,000 sum found in his bank account. Bird …
Sydney Opera House to Host Concert For Dogs
The Sydney Opera House — perhaps the world’s most famous concert venue — is going to the dogs.
Photos: Protesters Bashing BP
As the oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, anger at British Petroleum inspires critics to stage bold protests (via TIME.com)
Quotes: Jason Donald on Armando Galarraga’s Blown Perfect Game
“Yeah, I was out.”
— JASON DONALD, Cleveland Indians shortshop, on a blown call at first base on his ground ball that ended a bid for a perfect game by Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga (via MLB.com).
BP Declines James Cameron’s Help; Titanic Mistake?
Of all the people who have sprung into action to aid BP with the ongoing crisis in the Gulf, who would have guessed that James Cameron would be dismissed by the company outright?