The short-lived, multi-state crime spree of the siblings billed as “The Dougherty Gang” came to a crashing end on Wednesday, as they were felled by police who had been tipped they were in the Colorado Springs area.
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Quote: U.S. Swimmer Embarks on Record Swim Without Shark Cage
“When I walk up on those shores of Florida, I want to prove to the AARP crowd that it’s not too late to go back and write that book or adopt that child.”
–DIANA NYAD, American endurance swimmer, who at 61 years of age is …
Timeline: The Casey Anthony Saga, Spanning Three Years, Comes to a Close
The drama has ended. For now.
Reading While Eating For July 5: World Records and World-Renowned Hot Dogs
Today’s links feature feats of fashion, eating, jump-flipping, and treasure hunting.
Late Night Laughs: The 5 Best Comedy Clips of The Week
This week in late night TV: Colbert and Kimmel mock Republicans’ harebrained antics, while Weird Al Yankovic showcases his harebrained song lyrics. Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks compete in a game show, while two stand-up comedians …
Did NBC’s ‘Predator’ Catcher Chris Hansen Get Caught In His Own Scandal?
In this world of viral news and hidden cameras, irony can sting even the most seemingly virtuous among us. And apparently so can the National Enquirer.
The tabloid that sank former presidential candidate John Edwards has this …
Amazing Video: ‘Spinner’ Shark Flies Over Surfer
An Orlando Sentinel videographer was out on the water filming a surfer. Focused on his subject in the foreground, he didn’t even know he had caught a shark leaping over a surfer—while twirling furiously—in the background.
Would You Send Your Kid to a Tea Party Summer Camp?
This is no light-hearted camp: your child will learn “the principles of liberty, free markets, and limited government.”
‘Rock of Ages’ Producers Turn Florida’s ‘Mount Trashmore’ into Hollywood Sign
Only in Hollywood: The makers of a new movie have decided to recreate the iconic Hollywood sign rather than, you know, film the actual one.
Catholic Church in Florida Planning to Pray For Osama bin Laden
An unlikely prayer request from a parishioner has created conflict within a Catholic church in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Videos: Space Shuttle Endeavour Blasts Off at Kennedy Space Center
If you couldn’t snag a ticket to view the final launch of NASA’s Endeavour Space Shuttle from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, you can check out the action here.
Floridians, Hike Up Your Pants: It’s the Law
Is this the beginning of the real-life fashion police?