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Police shoot dead a chihuahua, but only after tasing it first

Police in Blue Ash, Ohio have shot dead a Chihuahua cross dog, but only after first tasing it. 5 year old Jack was the pet of the Bullock family, who bought the dog several years ago for their ... continue

North Korea journalist case highlights American hypocrisy

As much as I hate to start a post quoting Ashton Kutcher, his sentiment sums up the outrage in the United States over the jail sentence handed down to two American journalists: “This should be a national crisis… ... continue

Now you know: driving a lawn mover under the influence is illegal in Maine

A Maine man has been arrested and charged with driving a lawn mower under the influence. 51 year old Danforth Ross was arrested after a number of people flagged down a state trooper to report that they had ... continue

Are these two America’s dumbest criminals?

Accidents do happen, but rarely do they occur in pairs. That though presumes some level of intelligence: you learn the first time to so you don't make the same mistake twice. This pair of wannabe burglars though weren't ... continue

Man tased 19 times and dies, jury finds force not excessive

A Tennessee jury has found that police did not use excessive force in the case of the man who died after being tased a staggering 19 times. The victim, 21 year old Patrick Lee was tased by police ... continue

Georgia Governor Candidate admits sexual history includes mules, watermelon

Politics can bring out the strangest of people, but meet a guy who might be the strangest candidate yet: Neal Horsley. Horsley is running for Georgia Governor as the candidate for the Creator's Rights Party, a hard core, ... continue

US Army Recruiting Suicidal Teens?

Look at the sign this way: the other side are, so why shouldn't the US Army recruit suicidal teens as well? Not sure if it's shopped or not, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility that ... continue

Gynecologist car salesman living the American dream

Immigrants the world over know that getting your qualifications recognized in different countries can be difficult to impossible. It's why the next time you grab a taxi, you could be driven by a qualified economist, or lawyer. ... continue

Keyring Breathalyzer Perfect Example of what’s Wrong with America

So you're feeling the bite of the recession like everyone else, yet you still think that even though you've been laid off from your job and the bank is about to foreclose on your house, you can ... continue

F-16 Fighters Persue Stolen Canadian Plane over US Airspace

A Cessna 172 plane was stolen from a flight school in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada earlier today and illegally crossed into U.S. airspace. The plane entered the U.S. south of Thunder Bay and into Wisconsin, continuing on ... continue

This is why you should follow the no flame warnings at gas stations

Anyone who owns a car would be aware of the numerous warning signs often found at a gas station. One of the biggest warnings has always been: no naked flames, but have you ever wondered why? This video ... continue

Sheriff’s Deputy reinstated after macing rabbit

You can't make this stuff up: a Denver sheriff's deputy has be reinstated to his job after he maced a rabbit According to records, Alvin Perez saw a rabbit outside the Denver County Jail where he works during ... continue

Nobody does potholes like KFC

Can't get your local city council to fix those potholes in the road outside your hose? Have no fear, because Colonel Sanders is here! KFC has sent a letter to American mayors offering to patch their potholes for ... continue

Boston school denies vampires are roaming the halls

The Boston Latin School has issued a statement denying reports that Vampires were roaming school halls. Students at the school had claimed publicly that three students that believed they were vampires had bitten a student, and that at ... continue

Students ask drunk teacher to pull her pants back up

Student at a Pasco County, Florida school had to ask their teacher to pull her pants up last week after the teacher turned up drunk to class. 42 year old teacher Kylene Nelson recorded a blood alcohol level ... continue

Farting on a school bus: that’s a suspension

A 15 year old student in Polk County, Florida has been suspended from school for three days after farting on a school bus. According to a misbehavior form submitted by the bus driver, the student had been ... continue

1. Dress as a school girl 2. Get free feed in NY 3. ??? 4. Profit

New York restaurant Park Avenue Winter are celebrating the return of the new series of Gossip Girl with a promotion: free food for women dressed in a schoolgirl uniform. The fetishists delight has resulted in over 250 women ... continue

If you’re growing pot, best not to have a burglar alarm that calls out the police

A New Jersey dentist has been arrested by police after they discovered he had over 40 marijuana plants at his home. Nothing particularly interesting there, until you note that police made the discovery because the mans burglar ... continue

Death Penalty on the way out in the United States…due to cost

While the death penalty has been long off the books in much of the civilized world, the United States has for the most part continued the practice. Well, before the recession that is. The death penalty is slowly ... continue

When skiing, watch out for the Ornery Owl

Cross country skiers in Bangor, Maine are under attack, and the reason is rather ordinary. Well, Ornery actually. An Ornery Owl. An Ornery Owl on the East Trail in the Rolland F. Perry City Forest in Bangor has ... continue

Bus driver paid students to attack kid with snowballs

A Virginia school bus driver has been arrested after she offered students cash to throw snowballs at a 13-year-old boy. According to police, the 34-year-old woman bus driver became involved in a verbal argument between two students, then ... continue

Snow blankets Deep South. New York, East Coast on High Alert

A rare snow storm blanketed America's deep south today as a cold system headed towards the East Coast, including New York. In Georgia, Atlanta was covered in up to 4 inches (10cm) of snow, causing flight delays and ... continue