William Bankston is only 47 years old, but he’s already racked up more than double his age in visits to the Mobile County Metro Jail.
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Bidding on History: JFK’s Ambulance Up for Auction
Want to own a piece of American history? One of the most historic vehicles in national history is about to go up for sale. All you’ll need is a Kennedy half-dollar…or two…
Piles of Garbage Saved New York Man Attempting Suicide
The aftermath of the December 26 blizzard that paralyzed New York saved one man’s life.
Need Cash Fast? Go To Community College in Florida
Because at first, you’ll earn more getting an associate’s degree from one rather than a bachelor’s from a state university. About $11,000 more.
Skills Learned From Reality TV Keep Stranded Teen Alive
See? Reality television is useful.
‘Viral’ and ‘Epic’ Make University’s 2011 List of Banished Words
As we enter a new year, we relinquish people, things and places that we once thought were cool, in order to make way for the new.
Renaissance Revival: Mead Sales Triple in Past Decade
Party like it’s 1066 with this potent potable.
Better Late Than Never: Civil War Message Decoded
And 147 years later, the Confederacy gets the memo that no help was coming.
Dick Clark’s Still Got It: Ringing in the New Year, NYC Style
Ushering in 2011 with a lot of love.
From Sushi to Snooki: 5 Wacky New Year’s Eve Spectacles
Because the Times Square ball drop is so last year.
New Mexico Governor Won’t Pardon Billy the Kid
The legendary Wild West outlaw won’t be pardoned for his infamous activity after all.
Shaking in the Heartland: Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Hits Indiana
North-central Indiana residents were rattled out of their beds this morning by an unexpected temblor.